Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Nightclub
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Beautiful hotel
Friendly and efficient staff
Great location
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Heating issues in some rooms
Limited restaurant menu
Cleaning staff disturbance in the morning

Categories

Cleanliness
8.46
General clean rooms, though some guests mentioned concerns about the temperature and comfort.
Service
9.23
Many reviews praised the excellent and friendly service from staff.
Location
9.27
Close to train station and city center, very convenient for guests.
Room Quality
8.72
Beautiful rooms with a few mentions of heating issues.
Amenities
8.75
Great gym and bar, though some noted limited restaurant menu options.
Value for Money
8.71
Considering the quality, most guests found it reasonable, despite a few comments on pricing.
Food and Beverage
8.26
Breakfast was good but dinner menu was lacking according to some reviews.
Overall Experience
9.03
Overall positive experiences, with some concerns impacting specific areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-11 01:25

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Experience the grandeur of the Kimpton Clocktower with its stylish and modern 4-star rooms, each elegantly furnished and equipped with all the amenities you need for a comfortable stay.

Prime Location
Located in the heart of Manchester's city centre, just a stone's throw away from major attractions like The Palace Theatre and Manchester Arena, the hotel offers easy access to the best shopping spots and entertainment venues in the area.

Top-Notch Facilities
Enjoy complimentary WiFi throughout the hotel, the largest hotel event space in the North of England at the ballroom, and convenient in-room features such as satellite TV, in-room safes, and tea/coffee-making facilities. Book your stay at Kimpton Clocktower now for an unforgettable Manchester experience.

Important information:

Please note that the credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Please note that bookings for 5 rooms or more will be on group terms & conditions and policies which will be sent directly by the hotel.

The elevator has a width of 4.6 feet.

Guests are advised to book a table ahead of their visit if they want to dine at The Refuge by Volta to avoid disappointment.

With its Victorian architecture and fresh approach to hospitality, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is the perfect expression of its setting: Manchester, a city where tradition and modernity meet and where artisanship reigns supreme. Housed in a magnificent terracotta Grade II–listed building, Kimpton Clocktower has a history that dates back to 1890, when the building first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Today, it’s a destination where glamor and luxury meets one-of-a-kind craftsmanship—and where there are new things to discover at every turn.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 20 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 6041 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.46
Service: 9.23
Location: 9.27
Room Quality: 8.72
Amenities: 8.75
Value for Money: 8.71
Food and Beverage: 8.26
Overall Experience: 9.03
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Leanne • couple • gb
8
Comfortable yet room tiny compared to last time for same price
Pros:

Beautiful hotel

Cons:

The time I stayed before this time I paid the same amount for a from which was 3 times the size of the one we got

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
H
Helen • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

There was an unexpected happy hour for residents between 5-6 which was great!

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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Amnah • extended_group • gb
9
2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • gb
9
Fab hotel with lots of history. The room was clean and the bed was comfortable & we would definitely stay again
Pros:

It’s a beautiful building with so much history attached to it. Very atmospheric

Cons:

We have stayed a few times and always been on higher floors but we were lower ground floor and it was really noisy as it was closer to street level

2026-06-06 • via Nuitee
F
fckthekimpton • Solo travel
2
AVOID AT ALL COST!
Pros:

I cannot dissuade you enough from visiting the kimpton- absolutely HORRIBLE place to visit! terrible food, grotty rooms, and they treat their employees TERRIBLY! AVOID AT ALL COST!

2026-06-05 • via Tripadvisor
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PTB46 • Couples • Hartlepool, County Durham, England
8
Average accommodation in an architectural jewel
Pros:

This is without doubt one of the most beautiful hotel buildings in the country and that is a good reason to visit. But our room was jaded and in need of an update; and why does a hotels at this price point still provide teeny weeny double beds with thin mattress toppers as its ‘standard’ offering? That, combined with traffic noise from Oxford Street, and a vast air conditioning duct, made for a restless, uncomfortable night. Breakfast was a very average affair at £18 per person: the quality was disappointing and more in keeping with a budget chain. For this price I’d like a bit of sourdough, a real sausage with some actual meat in it and bacon that hasn’t been boiled. Would we return? To the restaurant, yes, but not to sleep.

2026-06-05 • via Tripadvisor
E
Elizabeth • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
J
Jo • extended_group • gb
9
LOVELY HOTEL IN A CENTRAL POSTION
Pros:

LOVELY ROOMS, GREAT STAFF, GREAT BREAKFAST

Cons:

NOTHING

2026-06-05 • via Nuitee
K
Katie • extended_group • gb
8
Pros:

Hotel is lovely and rooms are well appointed with a really great bathroom. Very nice gym with really good equipment. Social hour was such a nice idea and we enjoyed our free drink!

Cons:

Our room and one whole side of the hotel is right beside a busy train track and so we were woken early at 5.45 am as the noise of the train was so loud. I don't know anyone who could have slept through that.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Roman • extended_group • no
10
Høy standard, god frokost flott restaurant
Pros:

Flott hotell med sentral beliggenhet og høy standard

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
B
Ballou • family_with_children • gb
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
E
Emma • extended_group • gb
10
Fantastic! Would come again in an instant!
Pros:

Lovely staff, beautiful airy room with lovely facilities and snacks, comfy bed and a great stay.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
G
Gareth • couple • gb
10
Pros:

A beautiful building, welcoming staff, great facilities and breakfast. The location was perfect for coffee shops, bars and going to a local concert.

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
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Kathy • couple • ie
10
Beautiful hotel. We really enjoyed our stay there. A beautifully restored historic building.
Pros:

Lovely spacious room , beautifully decorated

Cons:

Nothing. Everything was great

2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
F
Ferit • couple • gb
8
2026-06-04 • via Nuitee
M
Matthew • couple • gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast was delicious. And the hotel was absolutely chocked full of character and brilliant decor.

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
C
Chris • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
M
Merve • family_with_children • tr
7
Pros:

Merkezi

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
S
Spicer • couple • gb
10
Everything was fab
Pros:

Everything
Room was spacious
Amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-03 • via Nuitee
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Ala • couple • qa
9
2026-06-02 • via Nuitee