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Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

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

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Terrace/patio
Bar (on property)
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Duplex)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)
Front of property - evening/night

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2 Canal Street, Manchester, England, M1 3HE
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Manchester
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Duplex)

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Duplex)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillowtop beds, minibar

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Velvet Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • 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 Central Convention Complex are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • University of Manchester - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Manchester Arndale - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Store Street Craft Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Eagle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Via Manchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Churchills - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

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 Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted 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 Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted 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 LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

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

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 26 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

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 LED TV with satellite channels

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • 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 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
All guests must show a valid ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 5 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
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 200 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 10 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
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
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. This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children. If you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room. 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.

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.
  • 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
Velvet Hotel Manchester
Velvet Manchester
Velvet Hotel Hotel
Velvet Hotel Manchester
Velvet Hotel Hotel Manchester

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 638 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 203 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very weird experience. The only (300 GBP plus per night) hotel that doesn't clean the room during the stay. Broken AC. No hot water. Run by children with very little clue. Super noisy at weekends (but of course you are in the village so that's what you would expect) but trust me you will be at the party until 3am even if you are in bed. Room itself (velvet suite) was ok but the bathroom was so tiny it was basically unusable for big 6ft2 guys You spend less staying at the Lowery or the Gotham - and you should
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Our stay at the Velvet was okay. We were upgraded to a balcony room on check-in which was great but on entering the room we found a discarded sex toy on the floor which was not ideal. We handed that to reception and were happy the rest of the room was clean. The main room itself was warm, and comfortable. The bathroom looked nice and had a statement bath but is in reality impractical. The bath wouldn't hold water and the shower leaked all over the floor so we used our towels each time to mop that up. There is no heated towel rail either so we had wet towels throughout our stay. The hotel is in a good central spot but I'm not sure we'll stay on our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was stuck on cold so we had to turn it off. Stains on towel and bath robe. Mould on sealant in the shower. Our room wasn't cleaned very well. Continental breakfast was poor and pastries were stale. Very nice shower. Comfortable bed. Fantastic location in the heart of the city and near the railway station. Also a nice adjoining bar. But we would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

MC

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was beautiful. It had plenty of personality and was very clean. The hotel is well situated to things to do, with night life in Canal Street and lots of restuarants, bars and sightseeing within a 10/20 minute walk.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Murray

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The whole stay was perfect. Glass of prosecco whilst booking in was a nice surprise. Everything was easy and nothing rushed. Room..perfect, clean, spacious and a decent shower as well.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colette

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Reception staff were very warm & friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lukasz

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel which definitely had his glory and needs an update. Uncomfortable bed, stained bed throw and mold in the bathroom didn’t add anything positive to my stay . Don’t think I’ll stay there again .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Morgane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was lovely, staff were amazing! 10/10 stay - would definitely come back here!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark, Axminster

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A great hotel, staff and the room was excellent!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

mitul

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Reception gentleman was rude, Lifts didnt work, so you had to walk up 3x stairs to go and leave rooms (*quite annoying with Baggage). WI-FI was very poor, and ended up having to pay for an EE service to do anything. Screen Sharing didnt work! Overall, really bad experience......
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice staff and spacious room. Good location and room service breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerry

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
From the moment we arrived the staff were just exceptional. They were warm, welcoming and friendly. We came from London and we were there to party and they had the best energy and great vibes! We were greeted with prosecco and they made sure we were settled quickly. Anything we asked was never too much. Rabab was the most lovely woman and Josh, he was there throughout our whole stay - absolutely incredible customer service - professional and friendly. Its service like this that makes the trip that little bit more special. Thank you so very very much for your impeccable hospitality. We will be back! And because of Velvet’s staff, we wouldn’t stay anywhere else! Oh! And the hotel is beautiful! The rooms were cosy and clean! There was a minibar full with everything we needed. The bed was SO comfortable! Could not fault a single thing!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was absolutely lovely and right in the gay village and close to all things city center. We arrived very early and they accommodated an early check-in for us which was so much appreciated. The front desk staff was friendly and helpful and the room was exquisite. We’ve already recommended the hotel to our friends.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Prakash

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great though small - great shower. Superb location. Breakfast is really not good - no choice, v basic, no hot drinks..and although a kettle and coffee machine, no water to fill it or milk for tea etc… really needs to be sorted out! …or don’t even offer it!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lauri

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025