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The Kimpton Clocktower blends Victorian architecture with modern comfort in Manchester's vibrant center. Steps from Aviva Studios and O2 Apollo, guests enjoy English breakfast and light bites at The Refuge, coffee in the café, or quiet moments in the hotel garden.

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9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

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About the neighborhood

Located in Manchester City Centre, a neighborhood in Manchester, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is near a metro station. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Heaton Park, while Manchester Palace Theatre and O2 Apollo Manchester are cultural highlights. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at AO Arena or Etihad Stadium. Visit our Manchester travel guide
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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA

What's nearby

  • AYYMHN Palace Theatre. Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom.
    Manchester Palace Theatre
    1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • View from the footpath along Rochdale canal in the Castlefield area in the center of Manchester, England towards a historic steel railway bridge
    Canal Street
    3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • View of Manchester Central Convention Complex and Peterloo Massacre Monument, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Manchester Central Convention Complex
    6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Fountains at Piccadilly garden in Manchester city center, England.
    Piccadilly Gardens
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • www.alamy.com
    Deansgate
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

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
  • Oxford Road Tap
    2 min walk
  • Bundobust Brewery
    2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Luxury hotel near Manchester Palace Theatre
Located close to Aviva Studios and O2 Apollo Manchester, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG provides a coffee shop/cafe, a garden, and an arcade/game room. The on-site restaurant, The Refuge, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Free WiFi in public areas is available to all guests, along with dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Limo/town car service, English breakfast (surcharge), and bike rentals
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a ballroom
  • A banquet hall, multilingual staff, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 270 individually furnished rooms include comforts such as 24-hour room service and laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as perks like air conditioning and bathrobes. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Recycling, LED light bulbs, and eco-friendly cleaning products
  • Bathrooms with eco-friendly toiletries and shower/tub combinations
  • 21-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in the Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) and Green Tourism Program, programs that measure the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • 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 center
  • Conference center (27,997 square feet 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
  • Elevator (36 inch wide door)
  • Magnifying mirror
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Vibrating pillow alarm
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk (36 inches 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 organized tours and activities
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • 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

Property 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

Frequently asked questions

Is Kimpton Clocktower by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, pets are allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. A fee applies for early check-in (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Check-out is at noon. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Kimpton Clocktower by IHG located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this luxury hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Manchester Palace Theatre, Aviva Studios, and O2 Apollo Manchester. AO Arena and Etihad Stadium are also within 3 mi (5 km). Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station and Manchester Oxford Road Station are within a 2-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on select room rates, because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6

Cleanliness

9.2

Amenities

9.6

Staff & service

9.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 963 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 158 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 85 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1267 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1267 reviews

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

SHANG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms and good services. Very convenient location.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good quality large room which was well appointed. Excellent breakfast with good choice. Would recommend & definitely stay there again.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Cheska

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a beautiful stay, everything was well thought through and had a luxury feel to it. Location is excellent and we had one minor issue which was dealt with perfectly by the hotel staff.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Fahim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff was very good and helpful, they made me feel as good as they can within their power and was very friendly. Location was ideal and very much central to everything as you can go everywhere within 20 mins of walk. Room was clean and had everything you would expect from a place like this. I can whole heartedly recommend this place 😊
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a fantastic stay at Kimpton Clock Tower. Our room was spacious and well furnished with everything we needed. We enjoyed dinner and breakfast in the Refuge restaurant. Tom and the team took great care of us and went the extra mile to make our stay comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great hotel great location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great service, nice hotel and very good breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jayson

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
the staff were amazing great room fab location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely room and staff are very friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic hotel, great location short walk from main square. Staff were friendly and attentive,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
A Beautiful building and very impressive lobby Beautiful bedrooms (although a little cold) and a lovely breakfast! :-) Will definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Amazing hotel - lovely rooms with high ceilings, great location and perfect for bringing your dogs
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Linda

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
Verified

8/10 Good

Simon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff lovely place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely stay, great staff, great food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Staff lovely. Amazing building Rooms ok
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel and perfect location
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really good stay, breakfast great. Hotel very clean. Staff very friendly & helpful.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Perfect stay. Very clean room, very welcoming lovely staff. We probably won't stay anywhere else in Manchester now.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and hotel. Fabulous decor and architecture. Great location. We enjoyed our stay. Only problem was when trying the WiFi, which i think was provided by a separate company, it would not accept my email address as a valid one. I've been using the same email address for 20 years, so couldn't get any further with it and so, no WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The hotel was fantastic Room was perfect Staff were great 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nothing was too much trouble for the staff, very friendly and helpful. Hotel was excellent, very nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gavin

Hotel is fantastic. Great rooms. Great breakfast. Kind staff. Only weak point is Refuge Bar, very cool but long queues
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room clean, beautiful building, very good breakfast selection. No notes 👌
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant and efficient staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025