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Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

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Manchester's historic Kimpton Clocktower Hotel places travelers near cultural hotspots while offering a peaceful base for city exploration

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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
  • 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
  • A37YKN The Bridgewater Hall, Manchester. Image shot 2006. Exact date unknown.
    Bridgewater Hall
    5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • View of Manchester Central Convention Complex and Peterloo Massacre Monument, Manchester, Lancashire, England
    Manchester Central Convention Complex
    6 min walk - 0.4 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

  • The Salisbury Ale House
    2 min walk
  • Greggs
    2 min walk
  • Starbucks
    2 min walk
  • Bundobust Brewery
    2 min walk
  • Gorilla
    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 banquet hall, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, outdoor furniture, and a front-desk safe
  • 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 Green Tourism Program, a program that measures 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.

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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. 975 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 162 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 30 out of 1278 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1278 reviews

Reviews

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

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

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

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

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

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

8/10 Good

Simon

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Adil

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

10/10 Excellent

Michael

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really enjoyable. Staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Beautiful building in a convenient location. Gracious and helpful staff. Spacious room and well equipped. Comfortable bed and good shower. Tasty breakfast buffet with plenty of choice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

scot

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

Excellent

Amazing room and lovely staff throughout. Would definitely go again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great location

Hotel in great location for palace theatre all lots of bars and restaurants near by
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katrina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel with fabulous aesthetics and retention of original architecture. Lots of great little extras. Staff were friendly, efficient and welcoming.
Beautiful room
Gorgeous orangery
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful hotel, great location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful building and very well appointed rooms. Next door to the theatre so really convenient. Staff fantastic and amazing breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fiona

Our room was beautiful. Clean and huge with all the comforts. Staff were friendly and welcoming. We will certainly return. Thank you.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kerensa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful building, with some beautiful huge rooms! Really friendly staff. Right across the road from the palace theatre so amazing location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel- fantastic location, comfy beds and quiet room. The 4 rating was due to us being three adults in a room for the booking but no extra tea cups, towels etc otherwise fantastic stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jessica

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, great location, terrific atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Beautiful hotel in central location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

Worth a visit

Great stay from start to finish . Reception staff very friendly and welcoming, even gave us an early check in due to room being available. The building and bars are amazing .
Reception area
Amazing reception area
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were exceptionally
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025