Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Luxury hotel with restaurant, near Manchester Palace Theatre

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Dates

October 2025

November 2025

Experience the vibrant spirit of Manchester at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel. With its unique blend of luxury and eco-certified charm, this hotel offers a refreshing retreat near Aviva Studios and O2 Apollo Manchester. Indulge in English breakfast or light fare at The Refuge, unwind with coffee in the cafe or explore the garden.

Wonderful

Popular amenities

Bar
Connecting rooms available
Pet friendly
Parking available

Main amenities (12)

Daily housekeeping
Restaurant and bar/lounge
Breakfast available
Fitness center
24-hour room service
Coffee shop/cafe
24-hour business center
Conference center
17 meeting rooms
Meeting rooms
Limo/town car service
24-hour front desk

Feel at home (6)

Children stay free
Refrigerator
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Private bathroom
Television
Garden

$133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

Why we love this property

Elegant Victorian charm

This luxury hotel in the historical district features Victorian architecture, a decorated garden, and local art. It's a charming city center gem.

Diverse dining options

Culinary adventures await at this hotel's restaurant, cafe, and bar. Savor English breakfast with vegetarian and vegan options available.

Luxury sleep experience

Slip into plush bathrobes after a relaxing night beneath hypo-allergenic bedding. Each curated room features blackout drapes and 24-hour service.

Room options

Check availability for these dates

Tonight

Oct 19 - Oct 20

Tomorrow

Oct 20 - Oct 21

All rooms

1 bed

2 beds

Showing 17 of 17 rooms

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, individually decorated

Room (Sleeping)

Good

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Fireplace

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

3 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Heritage)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

7 sq m
1 bedroom
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Suite (Heritage)

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

7 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

Exceptional

Highlights

Separate sitting area

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Dining table

Flat-screen TV

1 bedroom
Sleeps 4
2 King Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

Wonderful

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Premium Room

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

Sleeps 2
1 Twin Bed

Suite (No. 51)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

122 sq m
Sleeps 4
1 Twin Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 4
2 Double Beds

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

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

Exceptional

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Low Floor)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

3 sq m
Sleeps 2
2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed (City)

Highlights

Individually furnished

Individually decorated

Air conditioning

Connecting rooms available

Refrigerator

Flat-screen TV

Hypo-allergenic bedding

Blackout drapes/curtains

2 sq m
Sleeps 1
1 Twin Bed

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$172 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

About the neighborhood

Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA

What's nearby

Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 km
O2 Apollo Manchester - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
AO Arena - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.9 km
Old Trafford - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

Manchester Airport (MAN) - 26 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 54 min drive
Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
Manchester Oxford Road Station - 2 min walk
Deansgate Station - 10 min walk
St Peters Square Station - 6 min walk
Deansgate-Castlefield Station - 10 min walk
Picadilly Gardens Station - 10 min walk

Restaurants

‪YES - ‬3 min walk
‪The Salisbury Ale House - ‬2 min walk
‪The Refuge by Volta - ‬1 min walk
‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
‪Gorilla - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

When you stay at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Canal Street and University of Manchester. Guests can visit the fitness center for a workout or grab a bite to eat at The Refuge, which serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. This luxurious hotel also features a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a garden. The helpful staff and overall property condition get great marks from fellow travelers. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Peters Square Station is 6 minutes and Deansgate-Castlefield Station is 10 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

- 270 rooms
- Arranged over 5 floors

Arriving/Leaving

- Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon
- Contactless check-in available
- Express check-out available
- Early check-in subject to availability
- Late check-in subject to availability
- Minimum check-in age: 18
- Check-out time is noon
- Contactless check-out available
- Late check-out subject to availability

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
- 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.

Required at check-in

- Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
- Government-issued photo ID may be required
- Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

- Up to 3 children (13 years old and younger) stay free, per registered adult, when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding
- No cribs (infant beds)

Pets

- Pets stay free
- Service animals welcome
- Food and water bowls available

Internet

- Free WiFi in public areas

Parking

- Offsite parking within 656 ft (GBP 20 per day); discounts available

Other information

- Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

English breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Water dispenser

Traveling with children

Children stay free (see details)

What to do

Discount at nearby fitness center

Working away

24-hour business center
17 meeting rooms
Coworking spaces
Conference center (27997 square feet of space)

Services

24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Tour/ticket assistance
Limo or town car service
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Wedding services
Multilingual staff
Porter/bellhop
Bicycle rentals
Romance packages

Facilities

Built in 1902
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Garden
Television in common areas
Fitness center
Arcade/game room
Vegan dining options
Vegetarian dining options
Locally-owned & organized tours & activities
Local artist showcase
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
Comprehensive recycling policy
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Outdoor furniture
Victorian architecture

Accessibility

Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 36
Assistive listening devices available
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk height (inches): 36
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Visual alarms in hallways
Magnifying mirror
Vibrating pillow alarm
Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

21-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels

Home comfort

Heating (climate-controlled) and air conditioning
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Bathrobes
Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

Hypo-allergenic bedding
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

Individually furnished and decorated

Freshen up

Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels

Stay connected

Desk
Phone
Desk chair

Food and drink

Refrigerator
Free bottled water

Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Eco-friendly toiletries
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Energy-saving switches
LED light bulbs
Recycling
Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

The Refuge - This restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. Reservations are required.

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.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

Optional extras

English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 20 per day (656 ft away)

Policies

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.

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.

This property uses a grey water recycling system.

Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector and window guards on site.

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

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.

Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard

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.

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

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Yes, pets stay free. Food and water bowls are available.

Is parking offered on site at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: noon. There's a charge for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is noon. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG and nearby?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG has a fitness center and an arcade, as well as a garden.

Are there restaurants at or near Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Yes, there's an onsite restaurant, The Refuge.

What's the area around Kimpton Clocktower by IHG like?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is in Manchester City Centre, a short 6-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 5 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Travelers say that the hotel is in a great location.