The Cow Hollow Hotel

Hotels
9.4 (2141 reviews)
57 Newton Street Northern Quarter , Manchester , GB
+44 161 228 7277

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Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Room service
Heating
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Bar
Fax/photocopying
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Clean facilities
Delicious breakfast
Cons:
Small rooms
Issues with water temperature
High price for deluxe rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
9.5
The hotel itself was very clean and had lovely facilities and interior.
Service
10
The staff were very welcoming and helpful, making the stay wonderful.
Location
9.6
The hotel is in a prime location in central Manchester, with everything in walking distance.
Room Quality
9.3
Room was gorgeous and had a comfy bed, plus unique decor, although some rooms are small.
Amenities
9.5
The hotel has lots of nice little extra touches that make it stand out.
Value for Money
8.3
The room is a little expensive for what you get, especially considering the breakfast and hot water issues.
Food and Beverage
9.3
Breakfast in bed was lovely, and the complimentary drinks and snacks were appreciated.
Overall Experience
9.7
Overall a fantastic stay with superb staff and a lovely atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 05:12

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience unparalleled luxury at The Cow Hollow Hotel with king-size Hypnos beds, Smart TVs, and rainfall showers in every room. Indulge in REN toiletries, slippers, and complimentary Netflix for the ultimate relaxation.

Gastronomic Delights
Start your day right with a complimentary continental breakfast bag filled with delicious treats. Enjoy granola and yogurt, fresh juice, and a flaky croissant. Savor complimentary tea and coffee in your room or head to the Aviary Café for 24/7 self-service hot drinks.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located in Manchester's Northern Quarter, our boutique hotel is just a short stroll from Piccadilly train station. Explore nearby attractions like the Palace Theatre and Manchester Arena, with Manchester Airport also easily accessible. Book your stay now for a truly unforgettable experience at The Cow Hollow Hotel.

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.4
Based on 2141 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.5
Service: 10
Location: 9.6
Room Quality: 9.3
Amenities: 9.5
Value for Money: 8.3
Food and Beverage: 9.3
Overall Experience: 9.7
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Fiona • couple • gb
10
Exceptional! So much more than your bog-standard city hotel!
Pros:

The Cow Hollow Hotel is a stylish, intimate, boutique hotel with outstanding service. We were welcomed with a personal note in our room recognising the reason for our stay (10th wedding anniversary) and treated to a complimentary glass of Prosecco (standard for all guests- as is the milk and cookies delivered to your room before bedtime each night!). Breakfast is delivered to your room each morning at a time of your choosing, which suited us perfectly- so nice to have breakfast in bed rather than rushing to get up and dressed to make it down for breakfast as in many hotels (the yoghurt and granola is delicious and definitely set us up for the day). The room was clean with excellent amenities, and the location is perfect for getting to local attractions, shopping, bars & restaurants. The staff are really friendly with excellent recommendations for places to eat and drink. It’s very reasonably priced for everything you get. Thank you for a wonderful stay- we will definitely return

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great staff, lovely intersting hotel.

Cons:

No kettle in room. However, the staff were great and offered to make any complimentary hot drinks at the bar.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Adam • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Ernst D • couple • at
7
Für alle, die etwas Kreatives suchen und bereit sind, dafür Abstriche zu machen ...
Pros:

Bei diesem Hotel bin ich zwiegespalten: Einerseits respektiere ich die Bemühungen, einem alten Haus neues, durchaus kreatives, Leben einzuhauchen. Viele Details zeugen vom Engagement, hier etwas Besonderes zu schaffen. Und die Lage ist natürlich großartig, das Personal sehr nett ... so weit, so gut ...

Cons:

Aber das Hotel als Fotomotiv und das Hotel als temporäres Zuhause sind eben zwei paar Schuhe. Und gerade, was das Wohnen betrifft, muss man als Gast doch einige Abstriche machen: Die Zimmer sind extrem klein, Bad/WC/Dusche so eng, dass sie kaum funktionell sind (+ Spülung war defekt), die Atmosphäre eher düster/stickig.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • je
9
A great stay in a boutique hotel, walking distance to all places in the city!
Pros:

Our room was compact but had everything you needed for a comfortable stay, The room was not big enough for any wardrobe space or space to put your suitcase. It was perfect for our one night stay. The bathroom was large and shower clean and water hot. Had hairdryer, straighteners and curling tongs too! Decor was quirky and unique, we loved it! Your chosen breakfast was delivered to your room and the coffee was great! Our flight was late and we had a dinner booked so was a very quick in and out when we arrived but the small bar area looked great too! Not sure how noisy it would be at the weekend (we stayed on a Wednesday) as you can hear people walking around in the corridors and next door room. Staff were friendly and chatty. We had a great stay and would recommend.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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adrian • couple • gb
9
Pros:

excellent staff support

Cons:

slightly small room, and noises from room upstairs

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Carmel • solo_traveller • ie
10
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Kirsten • solo_traveller • de
9
Pros:

Freundliches Personal
Kleines gemütliche Zimmer

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Christina • couple • gb
8
2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Candida • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

nice room and breakfast

2026-10-11 • via Nuitee
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Barbara • couple • de
9
2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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sharon • couple • gb
10
Great hidden gem
Pros:

Location,ambience cleanliness and staff

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-09 • via Nuitee
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Martin • couple • gb
10
A quirky and beautifully designed hotel that I would recommend to anyone
Pros:

Really unique property, artwork, mirrors, fabrics oozed planning and well considered design,
Staff were knowledgeable about location, the bar staff kept us entertained with chats about cricket and cooking!
Breakfast in our room in the morning was excellent!
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff to ensure our stay was positive.

Cons:

Issue with a light arcing meant that we did not Jane the lighting desired, however, we could have reported it however forgot to do so, our fault there.
Had to remember to close the wooden shutters as we were below street level with a window that looked out onto passers bye, if we showered and dressed from being naked, we would be visible to people walking passed the property!

2026-10-07 • via Nuitee
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Tony • solo_traveller • gb
7
Would only stay again Ground floor upwards.
Pros:

Quirky and different

Cons:

The Lower ground suffers from an absence of natural ventilation and smells musty. It looks nice but the refurbishment hasn’t been thought through from an end user/customer standpoint

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Robin • couple • us
8
Pros:

The staff were helpful and friendly. The location was great for what we needed and the room was amazing!

Cons:

The only thing that was not favorable was that we were hot. The room needs a fan for those warmer days to circulate air.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Steven • couple • gb
10
Excellent location and very good service staff were really helpful
Pros:

Location

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Mo_Lu • solo_traveller • gb
6
It was ok for a night but for the cost expected better
Pros:

Staff was very nice and friendly and did all they could to accommodate me. All bookings and communications went very smoothly

Cons:

The room was in the basement which was a bit of a surprise and wished I had known about. It felt a bit damped. For the price paid, even though I was aware the room would be small, which was fine, I would expect a better standard room so in this aspect I was a bit disapointed.

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Karen • couple • gb
9
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Harrison • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great stay
Pros:

Great service, lovely breakfast. Very clean and nice room!

Cons:

Got warm in the room so opened the window, because of where it is very loud from the bars. No real fault and knew when booking so no issue.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Lorna • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-13 • via Nuitee