Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

Hotels
WorldHotels Crafted Collection
9 (3077 reviews)
2 Canal Street , Manchester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Terrace
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Generous breakfast
Beautiful hotel
Cons:
Misleading room photos
Noise from nightlife
Cleanliness issues
Unresolved billing concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
8
Room condition described as grubby and dark, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
10
Staff were friendly and accommodating but had limited control over noise complaints.
Location
9.5
Conveniently located near the train station and attractions, though noise from nightlife was noted.
Room Quality
8.5
Good quality in newer rooms, but some felt disappointed by outdated accommodations.
Amenities
9
Continental breakfast was generous, but bistro closure was an inconvenience.
Value for Money
8.5
Issues with charges for unutilized items detracted from perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Good breakfast selection; service provides solid quality for this category.
Overall Experience
9.5
Despite some challenges, overall positive experience with intent to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 09:23

Property Description

Luxurious Rooms and Amenities
Experience the epitome of luxury at Velvet Hotel with stunning rooms featuring contemporary décor, flat-screen TVs, free Wi-Fi, and modern bathrooms with luxury toiletries. Indulge in the fully-stocked minibar and enjoy a light continental breakfast delivered to your room each morning.

Dining Experience at Velvet Brasserie
Savor classic British cuisine at Velvet Brasserie located on the lower ground floor, offering an extensive drinks list including cocktails, wines, beers, and spirits. Enjoy outdoor dining in warm weather and explore the vibrant bars and restaurants of Manchester’s Northern Quarter within walking distance.

Lively Lounge Bar with Live DJs
Unwind at Velvet Lounge Bar with live DJs on weekends, offering a range of drinks in a trendy and relaxed atmosphere. With its central location on Canal Street and proximity to Piccadilly Rail Station, Velvet Hotel is the perfect choice for your Manchester stay. Book now for an unforgettable experience.

Important information:

Please note that construction work is going on nearby and some rooms may be affected by noise.

The cancelation deadline is 15:00 (see the 'Cancelation' section for day).

Guests booking Party Packages may experience noise at night due to loud music played at the bar.

Upon check-in you will need to provide a payment card for pre-authorization for the room rate, plus an additional GBP 200 and a photo ID. Cash payments/deposits cannot be accepted.

Please note, the property may contact you after the reservation is made to provide payment information and instructions for check-in.

While Velvet Hotel does it's best to minimize noise disruption, due to it's location in Manchester’s Gay Village, some external noise is unavoidable during busier periods (including Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings). The hotel reception can provide ear plugs on request.

Village Brasserie is currently closed for refurbishment works. The hotel reception can provide alternative restaurant recommendations. Velvet Bar remains open for drinks only.

Upon check-in you will need to provide a payment card for pre-authorization for the room rate, plus an additional GBP 100 and a photo ID, when booking suites this is GBP 200.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 3077 reviews
Cleanliness: 8
Service: 10
Location: 9.5
Room Quality: 8.5
Amenities: 9
Value for Money: 8.5
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.5
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Donna solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The bed was so comfy and appreciated the large shower as ive got slight mobility issues so was great for my needs

Cons:

Charging for the snacks was abit much i feel

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Lloyd solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Clean, spacious, modern while retaining period features.
Friendly staff, nice welcome drink. Good central location.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
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Woodard couple gb
8
Pros:

Very beautiful area and very nice hotel. The room was wonderful and just what we were looking for.

Cons:

Our lights stopped working and the issue remained unresolved.

2026-08-22 via Nuitee
M
Matteo solo_traveller it
7
Pros:

Location

2026-08-20 via Nuitee
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Joel couple gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
J
Joel couple gb
10
2026-08-19 via Nuitee
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Avijit solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Room was great - very non-corporate.

Cons:

Hot breakfast would be nicer instead of a breakfast basket.

2026-08-18 via Nuitee
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Tina couple gb
8
Pros:

Location great

Cons:

A little cramped to make a coffee and breakfast let it down

2026-08-17 via Nuitee
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Preston couple gb
10
2026-08-16 via Nuitee
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SEBASTIA couple es
10
2026-08-15 via Nuitee
G
Gilly solo_traveller gb
10
Best hotel I've stayed in for a long time
Pros:

Beautiful decor.
Separate shower and bath.
Really comfy bed
Fabulous coffee machine.
The staff were amazing. Friendly and helpful had great ideas where to eat out.

If you're not used to city noise you will need to request a non-canal view room. But it didn't bother us at all

Cons:

Nothing.

2026-08-14 via Nuitee
G
Geelo3 solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful room and an oasis of air conditioned tranquillity amid a heatwave! Bliss! Staff are really helpful too.

Cons:

Can't fault this- it was all just lovely- thank you

2026-08-13 via Nuitee
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Lottie couple gb
10
2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Sampson extended_group gb
10
Pros:

Exceptional service, very polite staff and the hotel is immaculate. Visited here for business and we couldn't fault it. The room was a good size, bed was comfortable and the bathroom was clean.

Cons:

Nothing to fault. The service, the staff and the facilities were all above expectations. We would definitely stay again at this hotel. I reccomend if you are visiting Manchester

2026-08-12 via Nuitee
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Rebecca couple gb
9
2026-08-11 via Nuitee
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Martin couple gb
8
Comfortable
Pros:

Location excellent; very close to everything that we wanted

Cons:

The blinds in the room which had roof windows. The blinds were in adequate; daylight coming into the room. Needs a full one piece blackout blind

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Lee couple gb
10
2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Elena Cristina Finis solo_traveller gb
10
Cons:

Lift out of order 😔

2026-08-10 via Nuitee
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Michael solo_traveller ch
2
Nehmen ist seeliger als geben
Pros:

Lage ist gut

Cons:

Konnte bis 02:30 nicht Schlafen wegen ClubBeats.
Gestört hat mich aber, das die Reception mein Anliegen zu Kenntnis genommen hat und mir gleichwohl das gesamte Late Checkout verrechnet hat. Zero Kundendienst!

2026-08-09 via Nuitee
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Tracy couple gb
5
Location was ideal, Noise was OTT until early hours continental breakfast was very poor
Pros:

Close to station & central to get around

Cons:

Noise until early hours of the morning Body wash was empty
Only had 1 toilet roll in the room & it was very cheap
Continental breakfast & it was very poor

2026-08-09 via Nuitee