Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Manchester Palace Theatre

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Meeting facility
Meeting facility
Interior
1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated
Meeting facility

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

Map
Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • O2 Apollo Manchester
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • AO Arena
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Suite, 2 Bedrooms

  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Suite, 1 Bedroom (Dining)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed (Separate Bath, Walk-In Shower)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 2 Single Beds (Low Floor)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Roll-In Shower)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room (Sleeping)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Single Bed (City)

  • 2 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Manchester

Manchester City Centre stay.With a stay at this Manchester City Centre hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Manchester Palace Theatre and 2 miles (3 km) of Aviva Studios. O2 Apollo Manchester and AO Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • AO Arena - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
  • Old Trafford - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪PizzaExpress - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Yes - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Thirsty Scholar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Ditto Coffee - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5-star luxury hotel near Manchester Palace Theatre
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 center, 17 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

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

This Victorian Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 270 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 27997 sq ft of conference space
  • 2601 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1902
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

Languages

Chinese (Cantonese), Chinese (Mandarin), English, French, German, Italian, Malay, Polish, Portuguese, Spanish

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 8:00 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

Things to do

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

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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

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

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 in guestrooms
  • 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 available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
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
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 13 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • 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:

  • 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: approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and 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

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
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 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. 980 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 155 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1273 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 28 out of 1273 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A great stay, eat somewhere else

A Beautiful room elegantly decorated and very clean. Service at reception was faultless and hotel was beautiful. However it must be said the service in the Restaurant (both in evening and breakfast) was less than stellar. During the evening meal my plates arrived fairly quickly but my partners didnt arrive for a further 20 minutes, we wanted to eat together but couldnt without my plate being cold, furthermore when we asked where the food was she told us it was on its way and it wasnt 3 times. Breakfast was quiet when we arrived and on the menu it states somebody will come over to take a coffee/tea order and it never happened. If this had been a cheap hotel i could let it fly but when you are paying £300+ a night that just isnt up to standard
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Lev

Travelled with family
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

RICHARD

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOSE RAMON

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Excellent

Lovely stay at the hotel and the staff were great and the room sure comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

D

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel but the most basic room is absolutely basic. You'll pay less for much more in the surrounding hotels. There was no WiFi, the shower is very compact and the room was tiny. There was no coffee machine. The little coffee bags are very hard to open. There wasn't really a desk with a mirror so no proper place to get ready easily. Bed was comfy though and the bathroom was nicely decorated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great Hotel

Other than a delay/queue to check-in everything was excellent. Will definitely stay at a Kimpton Hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

N

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

MrAngrySheep

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emyr

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

10/10

Wonderful family stay in a suite. Had an amazing time already rebooked to visit again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selina

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, efficient staff. Good selection for room service. Liked the complimentary tuck box. Lovely bar area.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic hotel - really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
A unique historic hotel in an ideal location in Manchester. Lovely rooms with all you need.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stacy, Regina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very cool old building, walking distance to downtown restaurants and shopping.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

mary

Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent

Staff were excellent and friendly. Fab room and service. Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Family break

Great stay - highly recommended. Brilliant location, large room, staff very friendly and helpful. Perfect family break.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

GLENN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Always Fabulous!!

The Kimpton Clocktower never dissapoints! Our favourite hotel in Manchester. From the lovely smell that wafts to greets you as you walk through the doors into the opulent reception, you know you are in for an indulgent treat when you stay here! Staff are always friendly & helpful, the free room upgrade was very welcome - as were the complimentary drinks. Had a wonderful stay & will continue coming back to the Kimpton (and Refuge Bar) whenever we visit Manchester
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025