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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5.0 star property
Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Manchester Palace Theatre

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Experience the vibrant spirit of Manchester at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel. With its unique blend of luxury and eco-certified charm, this hotel offers a refreshing retreat near Aviva Studios and O2 Apollo Manchester. Indulge in English breakfast or light fare at The Refuge, unwind with coffee in the cafe or explore the garden.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Fitness center
  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee shop/cafe
  • 24-hour business center
  • Conference center
  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Meeting rooms
  • Limo/town car service
  • 24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Refrigerator
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Television
  • Garden
The current price is $114
$139 total
includes taxes & fees
Jun 28 - Jun 29

Why we love this property

Diverse dining options
Culinary adventures await at this hotel's restaurant, cafe, and bar. Savor English breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options available.
Luxury sleep experience
Slip into plush bathrobes after a relaxing night beneath hypo-allergenic bedding. Each curated room features blackout drapes and 24-hour service.
Elegant Victorian charm
This luxury hotel in the historical district features Victorian architecture, a decorated garden, and local art. It's a charming city center gem.

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(16 reviews)
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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9.4 out of 10
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9.4 out of 10
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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  • Sleeps 2
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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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9.4 out of 10
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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 Twin Bed (No. 51)

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

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Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

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  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA

What's nearby

  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canal Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 54 min drive
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • Deansgate Station - 10 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
  • Deansgate-Castlefield Station - 10 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Ale House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Road Tap - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪YES - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

  • Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers a fantastic location, putting you just a 5-minute walk from Manchester Palace Theatre and Canal Street. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Refuge, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Peters Square Station is 6 minutes and Deansgate-Castlefield Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 270 rooms
    • Arranged over 5 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Early check-in subject to availability
    • Late check-in subject to availability
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is noon
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability
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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.
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • Up to 3 children (13 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets stay free
    • Service animals welcome
    • Food and water bowls available
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 20 per day); discounts available
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Water dispenser

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center

Working away

  • 24-hour business center
  • 17 meeting rooms
  • Coworking spaces
  • Conference center (27997 square feet of space)

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Limo or town car service
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Romance packages

Facilities

  • Built in 1902
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Garden
  • Television in common areas
  • Fitness center
  • Arcade/game room
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
  • Local artist showcase
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Waste recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Victorian architecture

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Elevator door width (inches): 36
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
  • Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV
  • Digital TV channels

Home comfort

  • Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Bathrobes
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Phone
  • Desk chair

Food and drink

  • Refrigerator
  • Free bottled water

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • Uses some LED lighting
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

The Refuge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children
  • Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20 per day (656 ft away)

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Some water is reused through a grey water recycling system.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
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.
This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

What is there to do at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG and nearby?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG has a fitness center and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Refuge.

What's the area around Kimpton Clocktower by IHG like?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is in Manchester City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 5 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.

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Reviews

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its great selection, quality, and frequent topping up. (115 reviews)
  • The hotel's gym was well-equipped and large, offering an excellent experience for guests. (6 reviews)
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Reviews

Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Staff was warm, welcoming and helpful. A beautiful place in the heart of the city. Would stay here again.
Jim, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Location was great convenient for the 02
Neve, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent stay in a remarkable building, well-located near the city centre, gay village, university and canal. Very helpful staff.
David, 3-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Can't fault this hotel very helpful and friendly staff, room clean and we enjoyed the social hour free wine what's not to like😃
Lorraine, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great welcome by the hotel employees, friendly and very helpful. The room was nice, clean and cozy. Breakfast was good with a lot of choices. Bar was nice to sit in the evening and good to see it’s being used. Had a great stay and only comment would be around the rooms wasn’t sound proofed, but is not an issue, just an observation.
Claus, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

This is a beautiful hotel, that delivers great service - everything just makes good sense. The warmth and friendliness from the staff you can tell they enjoy working here. Each bedroom is unique, love the attention to detail. Quiet at night and the decent black out curtains meant we sleep so well. Happy hour was a great touch. Keep up the great work. My new favourite hotel in Manchester.
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Stunning hotel in a good central location. Lovely bar and restaurant.
Alison, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Perfect location, clean and tidy rooms, large bathroom and excellent service. Loved it.
Ilgaz, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Beautiful building, very clean, and the staff were friendly. Centrally located, so an easy walk to shops.
Victoria Lucy, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

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!
Mårten, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

fantastic location. great historic building.
Henry, 3-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

The staff were very helpful and the historic building was interesting. Great location for the city centre.
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Vert good over all, and very helgeful staff
Stig Blesvik, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel great location
Mark, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Great service, nice hotel and very good breakfast
Ian, 2-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

We had a fantastic stay at Kimpton Clock Tower. Our room was spacious and well furnished with everything we needed. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the Refuge restaurant. Tom and the team took great care of us and went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable.
Aaron, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

What a hotel. Beautiful historic building right in the heart of Manchester. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay and the DJ was excellent!
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

the staff were amazing great room fab location
Jayson, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room and staff are very friendly and helpful
Michelle, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic hotel, great location short walk from main square. Staff were friendly and attentive,
Lee, 1-night trip
Verified

4/10 Fair

Staff were amazing but first of all the numbers and corridors to find your room is beyond ridiculous. Every single person is lost, it’s like a maze, I heard nearly every person asking for directions in all corridors. The room was comfortable but it’s very noisy in the mornings of doors slamming etc. Wouldn’t stay here again
Matthew, 1-night trip
Verified

8/10 Very good

Great staff lovely place to stay
Simon, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely stay, great staff, great food
Dan, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

Very nice hotel and perfect location
Adil, 1-night trip
Verified

10/10 Exceptional

A Beautiful building and very impressive lobby Beautiful bedrooms (although a little cold) and a lovely breakfast! :-) Will definitely stay again
Richard, 1-night trip