Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

4.0 star property

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Front of property – evening/night
Reception
Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar
Bar (on property)
Terrace/patio

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Breakfast available
  • Air conditioning
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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2 Canal Street, Manchester, England, M1 3HE
  • Place, University of Manchester
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, AO Arena
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Apollo Manchester
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪18 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

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

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Duplex)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Velvet Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Manchester

You'll be centrally located in Manchester with a stay at Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted, within a 15-minute walk of University of Manchester and Royal Exchange Theatre. .This boutique hotel is 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from O2 Apollo Manchester and 1 mi (1.5 km) from Manchester Opera House.

What's nearby

  • University of Manchester - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Manchester Arndale - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • AO Arena - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.6 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 4 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Eagle - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Via Manchester - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪REM Bar - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Churchills - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Goose - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

Victorian hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted offers 36 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes, and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Make yourself at home in one of the 36 individually decorated guestrooms, featuring minibars and espresso makers. Your pillowtop bed comes with Egyptian cotton sheets. 50-inch Smart televisions with digital programming provide entertainment, while complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected. Private bathrooms with bathtubs or showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services.
Enjoy British cuisine at Village Brasserie, a brasserie where you can enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge and dine alfresco. Or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). To-go breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk.
To-go breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Village Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 26 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Village Brasserie

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

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
All guests must show a valid ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 5 2025 to December 1 2025 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 18 are welcome
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:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • 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 to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 9 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 26.00 per day (656 ft away)
  • 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 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 major credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
This hotel will place a credit card or debit card authorization for the room rate and security deposit at check-in. Cash payments/deposits are accepted with valid photo ID.

We should mention

Children 18 years old and younger are not permitted at this property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel Velvet
Velvet Hotel
Velvet Hotel Manchester
Velvet Manchester
Velvet Hotel Hotel
Velvet Hotel Manchester
Velvet Hotel Hotel Manchester

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 650 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 211 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 42 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 31 out of 1013 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Nicholas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is great. That said, the location is a double edged sword. It is in the heart of the gay district, which is amazing as it’s alive and buzzing with people. With that comes late night clubbing and the music coming through the building is incredibly disruptive. We didn’t get to sleep until 4 AM due to the noise from the nearby nightclubs.Book with caution!
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Tamika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Manuela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We love Velvet Beautiful rooms fantastic staff we were thoroughly spoilt thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was lovely with many quirky features in public areas and the room. Loved the air conditioning. Friendly staff who very helpful. Understood hotel is reasonably old so wheelchair access was to the rear of the building but exterior was in a graffiti street which felt a bit unsafe. Front of hotel was bright and lively.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Rob

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Harold

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly/kind staff. Non existent a/c resulted in very uncomfortable stay and poor sleep. Two fans in the room was a tip off. It always felt like a sweat box. My stat should’ve been MUCH better.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Juan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The Place to stay in Manchester

Excellent location very spacious room incredible ambiance the staff was magnificent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

An unhappy guest’s review

Great location. Beautiful room decor. But loud and noisy even on a weeknight. Party next door lasted till 4am. No chance of getting any sleep. Ruined the next days plans.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and welcoming front desk people
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic location. Very close to Manchester Piccadilly train station. Gay Village area of Manchester. Professional reception staff. Helpful with directions. Beautiful accommodation. Very clean room and bathroom. Toiletries provided. We had an early start in the morning and they provided breakfast in a bag delivered to our room as requested to take on the train. Great variety of items too. Will definitely be returning.
View from balcony
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Damp & dated.

Its really really dated and the condition is sub par. The edges of the room look like they need a good hoover. Everywhere needs a lick of paint and a good spruce. Room smelt damp too. No amount of a shiny reception and cheap glass of prosecco is going to help. Make the rooms the same standard as the reception area. Disappointing!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maximiliano

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great property amazing location

Very. Icely surprised with my stay here, I have to say best all expectations Only downside was the WiFi, I was on business and kept signing off every so often and also very slow
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Ericka

Liked: Amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karl

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marcus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Alpesh

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 6 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vicky

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

grace

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick check in, close to train station and bars
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glynnis

If the bar had been open for residents til a little later in the evening then the stay would have been even more perfect. But thanks everyone for making our stay so enjoyable.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Roy

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Chay

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ruth

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location and loved the decor and vibe. The fragrance in reception is divine. Room and bathroom were very well equipped. Bed was massive and comfortable except where the mattress topper didnt reach the edges. There was a bit of noise from canal street and noise from electric blinds closing in other rooms but not bad enough to mark it down.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025