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Whitworth Locke

4.0 star property
4-star aparthotel near University of Manchester

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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

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74 Princess St., Manchester, England, M1 6JD
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

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City Studio

City Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Locke Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 32 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Accessible bathroom

Locke Studio - Accessible Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 43 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

One Bedroom Suite

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Whitworth Suite

Whitworth Suite

  • 34 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room dining

One Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • 50 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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42-inch Smart TV with digital channels, TV

One Bedroom Open Plan Suite

  • 30 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Two Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • 80 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds

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Two Bedroom Suite - Family of 3

  • 81 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

City Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Open Plan Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2

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Two Bedroom Suite - Family Of 3

  • Sleeps 4

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Two Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • Sleeps 5

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Locke Studio - Accessible Twin

  • Sleeps 3

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One Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • Sleeps 3

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One Bedroom Suite with Desk | Living area

One Bedroom Suite with Desk

  • 38 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Underground Studio

Underground Studio

  • 26 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Premium bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

One Bedroom Suite With Desk

  • Sleeps 2

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Underground Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Superior Studio

  • Sleeps 2

Duplex Apartment

  • Sleeps 2

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Locke Studio

  • Sleeps 2

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Whitworth Suite

  • Sleeps 3

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About the area

Manchester

Central Manchester getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Manchester City Centre aparthotel, you'll find University of Manchester and Albert Square. O2 Apollo Manchester and AO Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • University of Manchester - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Albert Square - 8 min walk - 0.7 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 4 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪New Union Hotel - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪REM Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪G-A-Y - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Satans Hollow - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Whitworth Locke

4-star aparthotel near University of Manchester
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whitworth Locke also features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services.

This 4-star Manchester aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Whitworth Locke offers 160 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Manchester aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Restaurants on site

  • Foundation
  • Winsome

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 40 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 66 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system

General

  • 100% renewable energy
  • 160 units
  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Built in 1850
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive an email from the property with a link to certify their essential traveler status prior to arrival. Guests are required to complete this verification before check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a security system
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

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Whitworth Locke Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 954 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 209 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 51 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 17 out of 1244 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 1244 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Staff are really friendly and very helpful! The apartment was in excellent condition and facilities in and out of the room faultless. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

oliver

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Its a lovely place but on this occasion I felt let down by the details. No info on how hob or oven worked. Kitchen area badly lit and not helped having black featureless kichen cupboards. Lighting generally poor.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were great.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Lovely spacious room, nice vibe downstairs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
No vanity mirror near plug socket for hair drying. Low light levels making it quite dark in the rooms. Expected a coffee machine not kettle and instant coffee. Tv positioned behind door making it hard to see tv.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

GERASIMOS

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort

A great place to stay

Centrally located and close to both Piccadilly and Oxford Road rail stations. This is an excellent place for a multi day stay with kitchenette facilities an added convenience.
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eden

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
This was an excellent hotel in a wonderful location, cost effective without scraping on the luxuries. The staff were attentive and we were able to check in earlier which really handy for us Good all round and definitely would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

anya

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

karl

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Great room. Very pleasant and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kyron

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Great kitchenette and very clean
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Friendly staff, apartment was of a good standard. Comfy bed. Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela, Whitby

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and well equipped. Nice bar downstairs, helpful staff. Breakfast in the adjoining cafe was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Excellent amenities and charming space. Will recommend as an ideal place to stay in Manchester!
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, well designed, newly refurbished rooms in the city centre. Surprisingly quiet even when staying in a street facing room. Lovely staff and close to the university.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Aljadel, East Lansing

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 7 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025