Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

5.0 star property
5-star luxury hotel near Manchester Palace Theatre

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Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet friendly
  • Room service

Explore the area

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Oxford Street, Manchester, England, M60 7HA
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, O2 Apollo Manchester
    ‪17 min walk‬
  • Place, AO Arena
    ‪20 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪17 min drive‬

Room options

Room (Sleeping)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(23 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 2 Double Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Heritage)

  • 71 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite (Heritage)

  • 71 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite, Multiple Beds

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 King Beds

Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(21 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Premium Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Suite (No. 51)

  • 1313 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Twin Bed

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

Room, 2 Double Beds, Accessible (Accessible Shower)

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds

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

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Premium Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed (Low Floor)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Room, 2 Twin Beds (Low Floor)

  • 36 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Room, 1 Twin Bed (City)

  • 17 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

Manchester City Centre stay.With a stay at this Manchester City Centre hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Manchester Palace Theatre and 2 miles (3 km) of Aviva Studios. O2 Apollo Manchester and AO Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • AO Arena - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Old Trafford - 6 min drive - 2.9 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

  • ‪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

5-star luxury hotel near Manchester Palace Theatre
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A 24-hour business center, 17 meeting rooms, and coworking spaces are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 27997 square feet (2601 square meters) and includes a conference center. A fitness center, an arcade/game room, and multilingual staff are also featured at the luxury Kimpton Clocktower by IHG.

This Victorian Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 270 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 27997 sq ft of conference space
  • 2601 sq m of conference space
  • Built in 1902
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference center
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Car service
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offers 270 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and complimentary bottled water. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations, bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

21-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks, desk chairs, and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Hypo-allergenic bedding, change of towels, and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

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

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bicycle rentals
  • Gym
  • TV in common areas

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 21-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Bathrobes
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

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
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 are welcome and stay free
  • Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 3 children 13 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • 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)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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 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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. 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 Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, Barclaycard, debit cards, and cash. This property uses a grey water recycling system.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

This property's elevator (lift) is 55 inches (1.4 meters) wide.

We should mention

  • Up to 3 children 13 years old and younger stay free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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

How close is Kimpton Clocktower by IHG to the airport?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is 8.8 mi (26-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 22.00 for adults and GBP 11.00 for children. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 6:30 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Manchester235 Casino (10-min walk) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have a pool?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have a restaurant?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is home to The Refuge, which features light fare.

Does Kimpton Clocktower by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Kimpton Clocktower by IHG to downtown Manchester?

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is 0.4 mi away from Manchester.

Reviews

Kimpton Clocktower by IHG Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 985 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 164 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 29 out of 1292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 33 out of 1292 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

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

10/10 Excellent

Scott

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

8/10 Good

Eyad

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

Nice shortvstay

Nice short stay for university graduation
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Looked amazing inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Henry

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

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

Stunner of a hotel!

Stunning hotel and breakfast was great. Thanks to Fran for helping us out! great customer service all round! just wish i knew how to use the air con in the room!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nylce, Minneapolis

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location across from the train station and in the city center cannot be beat. Our room was remarkably spacious and very comfortable. It would be easy to get lost in this hotel's many corridors, but that wouldn't be a bad adventure since the hotel oozes charm and history; it even has a ghost story! The bar and restaurant can get loud, but the food and drinks are excellent, and the vibes are fun. Best of all: the staff were unfailingly friendly and very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, Boston

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great old restored bank building
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Traveled with partner
Liked: Amenities
My only complaint was the bed was a double not king
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anoushka

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Only stayed one night but it great, breakfast was outstanding- lovely staff, good quality ingredients. Only downside is a lack of aircon.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

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

10/10 Excellent

catherine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall really great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anita

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fabulous place to stay. It’s about our 6 th time. The building is fabulous. An old Victorian building … high ceilings, impressive decor of tiles and marble, great bar with lively atmosphere. The breakfast is fab in great surroundings. Staff are so helpful and friendly. Bedrooms , even standard , are great and couldn’t be cleaner. Mad for it !
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Saurabh

Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise, Ayr

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved our stay at the Clocktower. Our room was beautiful - we were very impressed. It was a lot more spacious than our room last time. We also enjoyed the social hour which the hotel offered. Only down fall was our bathroom was not very clean on our arrival - I cleaned the shower / sink before using them. Our key also stopped working on the second day for some reason.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, just across from the Oxford Road station. Lovely building, welcoming and helpful staff. We only stayed one night but received (a much appreciated) upgrade to a very comfortable king room. The bar and restaurant are especially beautiful — excellent cocktails and breakfast buffet, good dinner. Would love to return.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Anna

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephanie, London

Traveled with family
Excellent friendly service, beautiful building/restaurants and bedrooms are spacious and well kitted out. Would definitely return.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

2/10 Terrible

Thomas

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

10/10 Excellent

Bethan

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

Alaw

Second time coming here and me and my friends had an excellent stay. All staff were so friendly and lovely and the room was very clean and neat. A lovely hotel to stay at and very comfortable.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenis

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chi Yueh

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