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Property facilities
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Nightclub
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Non-smoking rooms
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Air conditioning
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Restaurant
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Room service
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Terrace
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Lift / Elevator
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Luggage storage
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Express check-in/check-out
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Safety deposit box
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Non-smoking throughout
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Concierge service
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Allergy-free room
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Adult only
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Outdoor furniture
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Staff adhere to local safety protocols
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Guest rooms disinfected between stays
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Cleaning standards that are effective against Coronavirus
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Hand sanitizer in guest room and key areas
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Cashless payment available
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Fire extinguishers
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First aid kit available
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Sanitized tableware & silverware
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Contactless check-in/check-out
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Invoice provided
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Guests can opt-out any cleaning services during stay
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Smoke alarms
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Shared stationery like menus, pens are removed
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Key access
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Food delivered to guest room
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CCTV outside property
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24-hour security
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Delivered food - securely covered
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Security alarm
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Key card access
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Television in common areas
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Nightclub
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Front desk (limited hours)
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Express check-in
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Free wired internet
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Internet access
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Housekeeping on request
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Wine release events
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Reception hall
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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.
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.
Property Policies
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Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
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Parking
No parking available.
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Children and extra bed policy
Children are not allowed.
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Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Location
Guest Reviews
Quality of the furnishings in the room, nicely decorated, comfortable, and spacious.
We received a lovely welcome and the staff were accommodating when we asked for some in room supplies. The room itself was stylish and roomy and there were plenty of facilities. The bed was comfy and the bedding was good quality. We liked the location. Overall it was really good value for money and we would recommend it to others.
The lighting in both the bedroom and the bathroom left something to be desired. The bar closed quite early but the barman kept the place open a little longer on our second day so we were able to have a nightcap.
The experience at the Clayton hotel was amazing have no bad words too say
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A cool little boutique style hotel at the top end of Canal Street with a great atmosphere and plenty of character. Exactly what I was looking for when I wanted something a bit more personal than a standard chain, and it delivered on that.
Oscar on reception stood out for being welcoming and genuinely helpful. The room felt high end, with a very comfortable bed, a velvet sofa, a spacious walk-in shower, and soft towels and bathrobes that added to the sense of comfort. Everything was spotlessly clean, including fresh-smelling pillows and duvet.
Facilities were well thought out throughout the room. The mini bar was well stocked with a good selection of snacks and drinks, and the coffee machine made an excellent cup. Practical touches like the ironing board being easy to find didn’t go unnoticed. Air conditioning worked well and there was also a small heater for extra comfort.
Overall, a really fabulous stay. Comfortable, clean, and effortlessly cool. We’d happily stay again ❤️
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The room was lovely with great views , the hotel staff were spot on and the location was perfect for what we wanted
Nothing the stay was great
Very helpful, friendly staff and very comfortable room. We'll definitly come back!
The location was very good ,air con was fantastic
Chipped paint and table corners ,needed a paint job and the sofa had numerous stains on it ,
La chambre est bien, grande, bien située dans le Gay Village juste à côté de la gare de Piccadilly. Ma chambre 26 avait vue sur le canal.
Mais dans cette chambre 26 la clim fait tant de bruit que je l'ai coupée au milieu de la nuit. Le matin, il est impossible d'ouvrir les fenetres pour aerer, elles sont condamnées.
Et surtout au check-in le 25 mai à 21h, on m'a expliqué que le breakfast était figé et servi en chambre. Je l'ai demandé pour 8am mais le gars n'a rien noté, du coup pas de petit dej. J'ai appelé 3 fois la reception depuis ma chambre sans succès mais su après que ça ne fonctionne pas. Je suis donc descendue et j'ai eu finalement mon panier à 8h30... heureusement que je ne reprenais pas le train ce matin !! Cela dit le petit dej etait bon, pour ceux qui ne mangent pas de salé le matin.
Aussi le tuyau de douche fuyait même après avoir resserré l'écrou qui était à moitié dévissé.
Enfin le mini bar est plein d'alcools donc il faut laisser une caution de 100 livres, qui n'est toujours pas revenue sur mon compte.
Centrally located, nice rooms (ask for the renovated ones!!!), friendly staff, safe area…
this hotel is right in the middle of Gay Village with a lot of noise on the pedestrian street until 2am in the weekend… the hotel is in Canal street… which the locals call it without the C…
The internet was ridiculously slow (9mbps) and breakfast only served in the room…
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Welcome to the latest chapter of 'Fat Man Less Travelled'.
Whilst I will be making some negative comments about my latest stay at the Velvet, I will, however, outline that the staff did attempt to rectify my concerns whilst I was there.
This is the 3rd time my partner and I have stayed at the Velvet Hotel as part of our visits to Manchester for the Manchester Rubber Weekend.
On this occasion, we've stayed in Room 102. When you walk through the doors, the room is perfectly proportioned and has a lovely bathroom suite with a separate bathtub room and shower room (the toilet is in the shower room).
The room is situated right above the reception area, and overlooks Canal Street and the Chortlon Street Lock, meaning on occasions you could be sitting on the sofa with a cuppa watching skippers and tourers of canal boats pass by.
However, being right above the reception area, if the building decides to extend its canopy over the reception, it will obscure the view from your windows.
When we arrived, I did find a few issues with the room:
1. The handheld shower had detached itself from the wall, meaning the inner pipes were exposed, and I was worried that using it would damage it further.
2. The light switch beside the door didn't activate the lights or any of its functionality, meaning we had to keep the lights on by using the switches beside the bed.
3. The plug socket on my partner's side of the bed had a faulty socket. This was because a previous user had either used a plug with a dodgy 'earth' pin that snapped off, or they purposefully jammed the earth pin to open the lower pins to plug in an EU/US style plug without an adaptor.
I reported all of these on my first day of our trip, and the receptionist did offer to relocate us to a new room. I refused this option as I thought these issues were very minor and wouldn't have caused me much bother. I was reporting them more so that I wouldn't be accused/charged for these issues.
The maintenance team was reported about the items, but they confirmed that due to some issues, a small destruction of the shower unit would have been required to reattach the handheld unit to its backing panel; the light panel had stopped syncing to our room and needed replacing, and the plug socket would also need replacing - and all of this could not be completed whilst we stayed in the room.
I thought that would be the end of my issues... and the Gods of Gay Heaven chuckled and decided to have some fun...
Whilst I knew Velvet is based on Canal Street and that it is surrounded by various bars and clubs, what I wasn't expecting was that the music being played by 'The Brewers' next door would be pulsing in my ears till 4 am on most evenings of my trip (Thursday to Saturday).
I'm a proper princess when it comes to my sleep, can't be too hot, too cold or too loud. So, needless to say, I had next to no sleep for the majority of my stay.
As I mentioned previously, I've stayed here before on Floors 3 and 4 and didn't hear any street noise, so I assumed it would be the same in all rooms.
My partner, on the other hand, can literally sleep through anything. Regularly, when we go on holiday, he'll rest his head on the pillow and be out like a light, and nothing wakes him until he awakens. The number of nights I've cursed his ability to sleep during my bouts of insomnia is never-ending. So he's quite happy to mention he had no issues with his sleep during our stay.
I also found the Wi-Fi didn't appear very strong in room 102, averaging 5.5 Mbps download and 7.5 Mbps upload; I ended up connecting my devices to my mobile phone, as I had much stronger speeds (100+ Mbps).
So despite the issues, my partner and I have already booked our stay for next year's Rubberman Event in 2027 and believe we'll be back on the 3rd floor, and for me at least, a much nicer night's sleep.
Location, room quality, cleanliness, price, facilities
Aircon lowest level was 19° on hottest weekend of the year. Ist world problem and not a major issue.
Very stylish
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Everything
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Staff were the most friendly nicest people I’ve ever met. I want to visit again just to se them.
I never had a longer stay
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