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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

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A grand lobby with a large horse statue, a central seating area, and a high ceiling with a skylight.
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An indoor patio area with string lights, wooden tables, and potted plants.
A spacious atrium with a high ceiling, large windows, and a patterned floor.
A bar area with a 'REFUGE' sign, large columns, and a chandelier.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

Explore the area

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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Central Convention Complex
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, a chair, a small table, and a large window with curtains.

Room (Sleeping)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a small table, a chair, and a sofa.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a small table with a vase, and a bench.

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(45 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a small table with a vase.

Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A modern hotel room with a dark blue sofa, teal armchairs, a wooden coffee table, and a desk with chairs.

Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A four-poster bed with a green upholstered headboard, a bench at the foot of the bed, and a bedside table with a lamp and flowers.

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a wooden coffee table, a bed with a green headboard, and a large window with curtains.

Suite, 2 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden chest, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A desk with a vintage telephone, a desk lamp, and a vase with flowers.

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, a green accent wall, a vase with flowers, and a herringbone-patterned floor.

Suite, 1 Single Bed (No. 51)

  • 122 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A hotel room with two beds, a sofa, and a mirror.

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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A modern bathroom with white tiled walls, a grey floor, a white sink, a toilet, and a shower area.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a wooden chest, a nightstand, a lamp, and a wardrobe.

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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A hotel room with a large bed, a green throw blanket, a red telephone, and a window with curtains.

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a view of the outdoors.

Room, 2 Single Beds (Low Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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A hotel room with a tufted headboard, a bed with a mustard-colored blanket, a grey armchair, and a view of the bathroom through an open door.

Room, 1 Single Bed (City)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

Room

  • Sleeps 1

Room

  • Sleeps 10

Room

  • Sleeps 4

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About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

A restaurant, a fitness centre and a bar/lounge are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a snack bar/deli, a 24-hour business centre and a conference centre are on-site. Housekeeping is available on request.
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and complimentary bottles of water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Fridges and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness centre.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on-site or nearby; fees may apply.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the breakfast at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from University of Manchester. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a gym. This property offers pet-friendly amenities, such as food and water bowls.
  • Free Wi-Fi in some public areas
  • Drinking and dining options include a coffee shop, a restaurant and a bar/lounge
  • English breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, a concierge and tour or ticket assistance
  • On-site recreation includes a gym and bicycles to rent
  • Guests have great things to say about the breakfast and the overall condition of the property
  • Steps from Manchester Palace Theatre and a 3-minute drive from O2 Apollo Manchester
  • Pets welcome free of charge
  • Pet-friendly amenities are available, including food and water bowls
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business centre, 17 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 square feet (2601 square metres) and includes a conference centre. A fitness centre, an arcade/games room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Clocktower by IHG.

This Victorian Manchester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy English breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and at the weekend from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.
The Refuge – This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required. Open daily.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per day); discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 for adults and GBP 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Refuge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (27,997 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1902
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Non-plastic coffee stirrers available
  • Non-plastic drinking straws available
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture
  • Waste recycling policy

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches used
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: noon
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free per registered adult when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and from GBP 11.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children aged 13 years old and younger stay free per registered adult in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Manchester
Palace Manchester
Principal Manchester Hotel
Principal Hotel
Principal Manchester
Principal Manchester Hotel
Hotel Principal Manchester Manchester
Manchester Principal Manchester Hotel
Hotel Principal Manchester
Principal Manchester Manchester
The Principal Manchester
Principal Hotel
Principal
The Palace Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 948 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 168 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1265 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chrisrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was great staying there :)
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
And absolutely pleasant stay
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tiago

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I had a really good time. Really nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely hotel every corner is thought of interiors wise and the rooms are lovely and very well equipped. Friendly staff that are always happy to help and tasty breakfast in a lovely setting. Wish we could stay here longer to make the most of the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice room and staff, great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good services. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing hotel. Great for families. They had an Easter egg hunt in our room which was a nice touch.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality large room which was well appointed. Excellent breakfast with good choice. Would recommend & definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stunning hotel in a good central location. Lovely bar and restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful building
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous building, great breakfast, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ilgaz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location, clean and tidy rooms, large bathroom and excellent service. Loved it.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. at reception lovely room with all facilities tv selection of tea and coffee water and milk in fridge . Nice bathroom and shower I had a very good sleep and the whole stay was excellent
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Guanghui

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My check in was extremely smooth, Front desk Merina made it very easy, and I felt very welcome. Also check out was easy, receptionist made it smooth. This is the 2nd time to stay at this hotel, will go back again. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent experience all round
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Cheska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful stay, everything was well thought through and had a luxury feel to it. Location is excellent and we had one minor issue which was dealt with perfectly by the hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
fantastic location. great historic building.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yves

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
As always, the clock tower is very clean, the staff is unbelievable and super helpful, the hotel is stunning, the breakfast is definitely the best I’ve had in the UK, and the location is very central. We actually walked from the Piccadilly train station to the hotel, no issues.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Victoria Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building, very clean, and the staff were friendly. Centrally located, so an easy walk to shops.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, nice hotel and very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very helpful and the historic building was interesting. Great location for the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mårten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice unique hotel, very nice room, maybe a bit small but nice, clean and well equipped. Got some complementary snacks and the breakfast was also 5 star! Will gladly come back!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stig Blesvik

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Vert good over all, and very helgeful staff
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the staff were amazing great room fab location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025