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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

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

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Reception
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning

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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)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Sleeping)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

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

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Suite, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

Suite, 1 Twin Bed (Heritage)

  • 7 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed

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

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Room amenity

Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Suite, 1 Single Bed (No. 51)

Suite, 1 Twin Bed (No. 51)

  • 122 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Room amenity

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

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Low Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

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 - 5 min walk - 0.4 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

  • ‪The Salisbury Ale House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Gorilla - ‬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
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 1284 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 161 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 80 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1284 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1284 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Kevin

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was fantastic Room was perfect Staff were great 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

kate

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good stay, breakfast great. Hotel very clean. Staff very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It is a super hotel with great staff and big clean rooms. Looks even better during this time of year with all the festive trees and lights
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Gorgeous building with stylish renovation that still paid tribute to the building. Super comfortable beds. Great breakfast. Happy hour a welcome surprise with nice wines on offer.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

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

10/10 Excellent

Adam

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building, excellent location, friendly staff. Highly, highly recommended.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Courtney, Drighlington

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff go above and beyond with texts asking if there was anything that could make stay better. I needed a makeup mirror ( magnifying) as I had forgot mine and Gabriella sent me one immediately. The breakfast is always fabulous here as well
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff. Large Bedrooms full of character. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Rebecca

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
The room was old- needed to be decorated - definately not modern like other kimptons The bathroom had a really strong bleach smell and the bedroom smelt like chlorine. Overall a very average stay which is dissapointing
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

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

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room and surroundings were beautiful. We had a few drinks in the bar staff were very pleasant, listened to some great funky music with the saxophone guy roaming the floor. A special mention to Tom on reception who we checked in with, he was so welcoming, friendly and he gave us a room with a great view of our city and I loved the free standing bath! Thank you Tom we would’ve liked to have thanked in person the next day! Siobhan👍 x
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice property and building........little pricey but very nice and spacious room
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Asif, Hornchurch

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well located .. landmark historic property which has been converted to a hotel .. a bit noisy on weekends but generally a good place to stay. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Our room was beautiful. Clean and huge with all the comforts. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We will certainly return. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building in a convenient location. Gracious and helpful staff. Spacious room and well equipped. Comfortable bed and good shower. Tasty breakfast buffet with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

cathryn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely large rooms. Comfy bed. Snacks provided free. Great breakfast. The only reason I didn’t give it five stars was because the bar is a public bar and was heaving, seven or eight deep at the bar. We would prefer a hotel bar where we’re guaranteed be able to get a drink easily but it’s a beautiful hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael, Whitehaven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Solveig

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Better matresses
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025