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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Business services

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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Deansgate
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪36 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Sleeping)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(42 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Suite, 1 King Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

Suite, 1 King Bed (Heritage)

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Suite, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

Suite, 1 Single Bed (Heritage)

  • 7 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, Multiple Beds

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(25 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Premium Room

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Suite, 1 Single Bed (No. 51)

Suite, 1 Single Bed (No. 51)

  • 122 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Roll-in Shower (Roll-In Shower)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 2 Single Beds (Low Floor)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room, 1 Single Bed (City)

  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

Manchester

A stay at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG places you in the heart of Manchester, steps from Manchester Palace Theatre and a 3-minute drive from O2 Apollo Manchester. .This luxury hotel is 0.9 mi (1.5 km) from Aviva Studios and 1.2 mi (2 km) from AO Arena.

What's nearby

  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.1 km
  • Canal Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Bridgewater Hall - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Salisbury Ale House - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Greggs - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Bundobust Brewery - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Oxford Road Tap - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Make yourself at home in one of the 270 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring refrigerators and flat-screen televisions. Digital television is provided for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a fitness center and bicycles to rent. Additional amenities at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, concierge services, and an arcade/game room.
Grab a bite to eat at The Refuge, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, limo/town car service, and express check-out. Planning an event in Manchester? This hotel has 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) of space consisting of a conference center and 17 meeting rooms.
English breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 11:00 AM.
The Refuge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Internet access
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 20 per day); discounts available
  • Limo/town car service

Food and drink

  • English breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 22 for adults and GBP 11 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Refuge

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Water dispenser

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Proposal/romance packages
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 17 meeting rooms
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference centre (27,997 square foot of space)
  • Coworking space

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Vegetable garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift (91 centimetre wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (91 centimetre high)
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Ballroom
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Built in 1902
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • Local artist showcase
  • Locally-owned and organised tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoke-free property
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Free bottled water
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon

Early check-in subject to availability

Early check-in is available for a fee

Contactless check-in available

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon

Contactless check-out available

Late check-out subject to availability

A late check-out fee will be charged

Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets stay free

Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

3 children, per adult, up to the age of 13 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room

Rollaway/extra beds are not available

Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 20 per day (656 ft away)
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
This property uses a grey water recycling system
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Palace Hotel Manchester

Palace Manchester

Principal Manchester Hotel

Principal Hotel

Principal Manchester

Principal Manchester Hotel

Hotel Principal Manchester Manchester

Manchester Principal Manchester Hotel

Hotel Principal Manchester

Principal Manchester Manchester

The Principal Manchester

Principal Hotel

Principal

The Palace Hotel

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 979 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 160 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1288 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1288 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
fantastic location. great historic building.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ioan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Matt

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Bath was leaking which resulted in a flood in the bathroom, made FOH aware & maintenance said there was no leak? Went back up & the same happened again after being told there was no leak We had the room decorated & when housekeeping came in they binned the rose petals that were lay out.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Trevor

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent staff, nice clean room. Just one small point, as 1st time visitors to the hotel, it would have been helpful on arrival at breakfast if the staff taking your room number would check if you have had breakfast at the hotel before so could explain re self service and ordering of hot drinks etc.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice welcome but very noisy room on floor 1. Also outside road noise. Ordered balloons for arrival but originally quoted £15 and was charged £16.50 so must be a fee. Went down overnight. Had to find nearest parking due to very heavy traffic and doesn’t qualify for discounted price. Nice spacious room and a nice hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

6/10 Okay

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was very spacious however looking worn in places (bath panel,missing button on armchair,stains on carpet,box at end of bed the metal broken) also missing little touches that would leave a lasting impression e.g decor in the room a bit bland and only milk and water in mini fridge which was disappointing. heating vents in the room very loud and can hear noise from other rooms. No hot water when we arrived which meant we couldn’t shower/get ready for our reservation although it was promptly fixed within an hour it was still an inconvenience and meant we were rushing. It’s a shame because the hotel has potential, lobby and bar tastefully decorated and play on the history of the building giving a luxury feeling, just didn’t seem to carry the theme into the rooms which would make this hotel stand out from others.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mike

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Trung

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Edward

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
A step back to glorious Victorian times. Stunning lobby area. Great breakfast. Helpful staff. Spacious room with plenty of amenities.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel. Shower was weird, didn’t get hot unless you ran the bathroom tap on hot too! Still, lovely place - recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Koral

Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Mary, Guelph

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Aleks

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Roisin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was absolutely incredible and the building was one of the most beautiful hotels I have ever stayed in them
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff on reception and in dining room, bar were so polite and helpful, what really stood out for me was the fact we had my sister in law (who is partially sighted) with us and as we walked around the hotel day and night the door staff could not of done more to open doors etc. incredible hotel that is clearly manages so well. We were given a room next to my sister in law and also upgraded to lighter rooms. Thank you so much all concerned
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

richard

Travelled with family, Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast great and room well appointed. Parking was a bit of an issue and there was nowhere to park outside temporarily.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff lovely. Amazing building Rooms ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Marcus

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Linda, Swansea

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A wonderful hotel - can’t recommend it highly enough. Fabulous architecture, lovely rooms with plenty of space, a very comfortable bed, clean crisp linen and lots of little extras. The staff were all very friendly and helpful.
Very impressive lobby
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Etai

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Wilson

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

David

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025