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The Black Lion Manchester

2.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, 7-minute walk to AO Arena

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Reception
In-room dining
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace
Front of property
The Black Lion Hotel, near AO Arena, offers a warm atmosphere praised by guests. Enjoy an English breakfast, unwind in the cozy bar, and relax with outdoor furniture. The helpful staff enhances every stay.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Room options

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Deluxe Double Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Deluxe Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Executive Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, desk, laptop workspace

Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
65 Chapel Street, Salford, England, M3 5BZ

What's nearby

  • AO Arena - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Canal Street - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 5 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Old Trafford - 6 min drive - 2.8 miles

Getting around

  • Manchester Salford Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Exchange Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Nur Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪La Vie Café - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Moon Under Water (Wetherspoon) - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Ottoman - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Harvey Nichols Second Floor Bar and Brasserie - ‬5 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion Manchester

Inn near AO Arena
Located close to Piccadilly Gardens and Canal Street, The Black Lion Manchester provides free English breakfast, a bar, and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and offer comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities like free WiFi.
Other amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services, and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arena Black Lion

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No elevator

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All rooms that have been secured by credit/debit card or prepaid at the time of booking will he held until 9:59 PM on the scheduled day of arrival unless otherwise agreed directly with the Hotel. Any non-secured reservation will be held until 4 PM on the day of arrival at which time we will be entitled to re-let the room, unless the guest has notified the hotel of a late arrival.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; All guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Black Lion Hotel Salford
Black Lion Salford
The Black Lion Hotel
The Black Lion Manchester Inn
The Black Lion Manchester Salford
The Black Lion Manchester Inn Salford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Lion Manchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

What time is check-in at The Black Lion Manchester?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Black Lion Manchester?

Check-out is at 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Black Lion Manchester located?

Situated in Salford, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of AO Arena and Piccadilly Gardens. Canal Street and O2 Apollo Manchester are also within 2 mi (3 km). Exchange Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Market Street Station is 10 minutes.

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Reviews

The Black Lion Manchester Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.2

Amenities

9.4

Staff & service

8.4

Eco-friendliness

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 102 out of 160 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 160 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 12 out of 160 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 160 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 160 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ragnar

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

10/10 Excellent

Jemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hidden gem, really central location, good size, modern rooms with very comfy beds. The free breakfast is amazing, so many options freshly made with juices, hot drinks and cereals also available. Would highly recommend to anyone staying in Manchester
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What a fantastic find ….brilliant value with breakfast included… convenient location and exceptionally clean. Kayleigh who served us was friendly and hospitable… we will definitely stay again 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great having a decent boozer just downstairs. Staff attentive and good banter. Very walkable to all the good food and drink on offer in Manchester. Would use again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

nice stay

Room clean and staff friendly. Housekeeping overlooked toilet paper supply which seemed silly to overlook
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

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

Great Place To Stay

Fantastic little gem. Perfect for anyone visiting the AO Arena with it being a 10 minute walk away. Lovely staff, clean and tidy room with a comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

ALISON

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

Comfortable stay

Had a lovely stay at the Black Lion Hotel. The room was very smart and the bed was comfortable. It is quite central and east to get to from Victoria train station.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from check in to check out would recommend this hotel for stays in Manchester ideal location and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely bar / hotel that we have stayed in before however the room let the stay down completely. Definitely not a 'deluxe' room, very basic and awful generator noise from 8am - 10pm Bed very uncomfortable and lumpy
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

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

Perfect

I stayed here with my daughter as we were going to see Billie Eilish. Although the hotel is a little way out from the coop live arena, public transport links are good. On arrival we had a lovely warm greating, our room was spacious and clean with a lovely modern ensuite. Breakfast had a good selection of hot food or cereals. We did have lunch at the bar of 3 small plates between us which was quick to arrive, piping hot and delicious. I would happily stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

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

Well worth a stay

This is a pub/hotel just on the outskirts of the city centre, just a five minute walk to the Arndale Centre, I really do mean a 5 min walk as I have a false knee, breakfast is excellent and for £2 you can go large, there is a menu for evening which is very nice, and being a pub plenty to drink at proper prices, rooms are clean and well serviced and have all you need, I didn’t need to pack an iron, there is no air con but a big fan which was ample, shower and amenities excellent, I’d use this place again if it was just for the breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

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

Great stay

Great little place, clean and comfortable, great location, breakfast included so real value for money. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, room was clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay, the hotel and pub are clean and have everything needed, staff are friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

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

Stunning and beautiful place to stay

Absolutely love our stays here, staff very friendly and welcoming, breakfast is delicious always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our room was lovely and the hotel was very conveniently located. The staff was absolutely wonderful!! The breakfasts were amazing, the pub was one of our favorites in Manchester.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and great location. Good discount on parking and nice breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Gemma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good property. Had everything except a hairdryer in the room. Two bottles of water, coffee machine, kettle and iron provided. Shower was lovely. Room got hot but there was a fan in the room. No lift but that was no issue for us. Our room was two flights of stairs up. Breckfast was nice except the bacon that was cooked in a well used pan so looked a bit off putting. Drink prices are good in the pub and no noise heard from the pub itself. Very good position for shops and town. Charged 15 quid for late checkout despite email saying £10 and leaflet in the room saying £10 but still a good price. Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Second time staying and enjoyed my stay again , the most comfortable bed so I had a really good night's sleep and a good breakfast- highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

mart

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

Helpful staff

Thank’s for the service in finding my missing parcel from Royal Mail. Especially the efforts from Alice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

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

Great hotel

Excellent little hotel, room was compact but perfect for us, big tv and modern bathroom. Food was excellt and the breakfast was perfect we paid the extra £2 to make it large and it was worth it
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in friendly staff nice warm room ,comfy bed and a good TV plus a great location near to Victoria station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

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