Velvet Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star boutique hotel near University of Manchester

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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Free WiFiFree WiFiFree WiFi
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service

Explore the area

Map
2 Canal Street, Manchester, England, M1 3HE
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Manchester11 min walk
  • Popular LocationO2 Apollo Manchester18 min walk
  • Popular LocationAO Arena20 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)31 min drive

Room options

Double Room, Ground Floor (dance music can be heard)

10/10 Exceptional
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Comfort Double Room

10/10 Exceptional
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Signature Suite

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Penthouse

7.8/10 Good
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Double Room, Balcony

10/10 Exceptional
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Exclusive Suite

  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

10/10 Exceptional
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Manchester

Manchester City Centre stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manchester City Centre hotel, you'll find University of Manchester and Royal Exchange Theatre. Manchester Arndale and Manchester Opera House are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • University of Manchester - 11 min walk
  • Manchester Arndale - 13 min walk
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 18 min walk
  • AO Arena - 20 min walk
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 4 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Via Fossa - 1 min walk
  • Store Street Craft Bar - 2 min walk
  • Nell's Pizza - 1 min walk
  • Bar Rogue - 3 min walk
  • The Brewers Manchester - 1 min walk

About this property

Velvet Hotel

4-star boutique hotel near University of Manchester
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The boutique Velvet Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Velvet Hotel offers 36 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 26.00 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • To-go breakfast available for a fee daily 6:30 AM–10:00 AM: GBP 9 per person
  • 1 restaurant
  • 1 bar
  • Room service available

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV
  • Digital channels

Bedroom

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Bed sheets
  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow-top mattress
  • Premium bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Desk
  • Individually decorated
  • Individually furnished
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 9 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 26.00 per day (656 ft away)
  • 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

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, mobile payments, and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

This hotel will place a credit card or debit card authorization for the room rate and security deposit at check-in. Cash payments/deposits are accepted with valid photo ID.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

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Velvet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 838 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.8/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mariusz

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - ideal for a couple for romantic stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Jayne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Knut, Kirkham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a night out on Canal Street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and a great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Absolutely beautiful room, great location, high level of decoration. Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

Hannah

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024