Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Business services

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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deansgate
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Sleeping)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

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

Suite, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage)

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

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, 1 Twin Bed (No. 51)

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

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

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

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Low Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed (City)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin 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 - 0.1 km
  • Canal Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bridgewater Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.8 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

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Ale House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Road Tap - ‬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.

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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 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

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

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 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
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
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, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, 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

Frequently asked questions

How close is Kimpton Clocktower by IHG to the airport?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is 8.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

As of May 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG on May 31, 2026 start from CA $183, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have a pool?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have a restaurant?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is home to The Refuge, which features light fare.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kimpton Clocktower by IHG to downtown Manchester?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Manchester.

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 958 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1265 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1265 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sam

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

10/10 Excellent

Danielle

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was excellent, great welcome tray and coffee machine Service is first class and complimentary drinks were served 5-6, an unexpected bonus
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

2/10 Terrible

ELIZABETH

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The room did not have a shower, the windows were dirty & the heating was not working!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

kieron

Liked: Amenities
Room stunk of bleach when we arrived. We were going out so no issue. When we got back at 10 the room smelled like a sewer. Had to move. Moved us to a room with a smaller bed. Disappointed. Service at breakfast we had to gesture to be served every time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Henry

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bath was leaking which resulted in a flood in the bathroom, made FOH aware & maintenance said there was no leak? Went back up & the same happened again after being told there was no leak We had the room decorated & when housekeeping came in they binned the rose petals that were lay out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, nice clean room. Just one small point, as 1st time visitors to the hotel, it would have been helpful on arrival at breakfast if the staff taking your room number would check if you have had breakfast at the hotel before so could explain re self service and ordering of hot drinks etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice welcome but very noisy room on floor 1. Also outside road noise. Ordered balloons for arrival but originally quoted £15 and was charged £16.50 so must be a fee. Went down overnight. Had to find nearest parking due to very heavy traffic and doesn’t qualify for discounted price. Nice spacious room and a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very spacious however looking worn in places (bath panel,missing button on armchair,stains on carpet,box at end of bed the metal broken) also missing little touches that would leave a lasting impression e.g decor in the room a bit bland and only milk and water in mini fridge which was disappointing. heating vents in the room very loud and can hear noise from other rooms. No hot water when we arrived which meant we couldn’t shower/get ready for our reservation although it was promptly fixed within an hour it was still an inconvenience and meant we were rushing. It’s a shame because the hotel has potential, lobby and bar tastefully decorated and play on the history of the building giving a luxury feeling, just didn’t seem to carry the theme into the rooms which would make this hotel stand out from others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trung

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A step back to glorious Victorian times. Stunning lobby area. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Spacious room with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Shower was weird, didn’t get hot unless you ran the bathroom tap on hot too! Still, lovely place - recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Koral

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Guelph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was absolutely incredible and the building was one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in them
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff on reception and in dining room, bar were so polite and helpful, what really stood out for me was the fact we had my sister in law (who is partially sighted) with us and as we walked around the hotel day and night the door staff could not of done more to open doors etc. incredible hotel that is clearly manages so well. We were given a room next to my sister in law and also upgraded to lighter rooms. Thank you so much all concerned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great and room well appointed. Parking was a bit of an issue and there was nowhere to park outside temporarily.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026