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Whitworth Locke

Property class: 4
4-star aparthotel near University of Manchester

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A building with a glass facade, a spiral staircase, and a sign reading 'Whitworth Locke'.
A hotel lobby with a reception desk, seating area, and hanging plants.
A modern hotel room with a green sofa, a bed with a patterned blanket, a small table with a vase, and a large window with a view of a building.
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Reviews

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional

Popular amenities

  • Kitchen
  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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74 Princess St., Manchester, England, M1 6JD
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Manchester Palace Theatre
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Albert Square
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪35 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, mirror, and a window with curtains.

Underground Studio

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a wall-mounted shelf.

One Bedroom Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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A floor plan with a kitchen, dining area, and a bathroom.

One Bedroom Open Plan Suite

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free WiFi

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A modern hotel room with a bed, bedside table, chair, and a small desk area with a chair.

City Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, a small table, and a kitchenette area.

Locke Studio

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 344 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Locke Studio - Accessible Twin

A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a yellow armchair, a bedside table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

Locke Studio - Accessible Twin

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 463 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds OR 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for One Bedroom Suite

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a small round table, and a window with a view of buildings.

One Bedroom Suite

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a green sofa, a window with a view of buildings, and a small table with a vase.

Whitworth Suite

  • 366 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a wardrobe, a chair, and a skylight.

One Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • 538 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a green sofa, a small table with a vase, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Open Plan Suite

  • 320 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, bedside table, and a walk-in closet.

Two Bedroom Suite - Duplex

  • 861 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 5
  • 2 Queen Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A living room with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, and a TV.

Two Bedroom Suite - Family of 3

  • 872 sq ft
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A room with a green sofa, a dining table with chairs, a small round table with a bowl, and a window with curtains.

One Bedroom Suite with Desk

  • 409 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a large pillar.

Underground Studio

  • 280 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

Central Manchester getaway .Within a 10-minute walk of this Manchester City Centre aparthotel, you'll find University of Manchester and Albert Square. O2 Apollo Manchester and AO Arena are also within 2 miles (3 km).
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What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Manchester - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Albert Square - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles

Getting around

  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 4 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 18 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Via Manchester - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪REM Bar - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Goose - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cruz 101 - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Whitworth Locke

4-star aparthotel near University of Manchester
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Whitworth Locke also features a fitness center, coffee/tea in a common area, and concierge services. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Manchester aparthotel is smoke free.

  • 160 guestrooms or units
  • 7 levels
  • 3 buildings
  • Built in 1850
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Whitworth Locke offers 160 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with desks and dining tables. Beds feature premium bedding. Accommodations at this 4-star aparthotel have kitchens with refrigerators, stovetops, microwaves, and cookware/dishes/utensils. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Manchester aparthotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. 42-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided weekly.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in the apartment: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 24 per day)

Restaurants on site

  • Foundation
  • Winsome

Kitchen

  • Cleaning supplies
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Cookware, dishware, and utensils
  • Electric kettle
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator
  • Stovetop
  • Toaster

Dining

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Dining table

Bedrooms

  • Premium bedding
  • Rollaway/extra bed: GBP 40 per night

Bathroom

  • 1 private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Living spaces

  • Dining table

Entertainment

  • 42-inch smart TV with digital channels

Laundry

  • Laundry detergent
  • Laundry facilities

Work spaces

  • Laptop workspace

Comfort

  • Heating

Pets

  • Pet friendly
  • Welcoming dogs only
  • One pet total (up to 66 lbs per pet)

Suitability/Accessibility

  • Elevator (46 inch wide door)
  • Smoking not allowed

Services and conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Blackout drapes
  • Concierge services
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe
  • Safe at front desk
  • Weekly housekeeping

Location highlights

  • In a shopping district
  • In the city center
  • Near a train station

Things to do

  • Gym

Safety features

  • Carbon monoxide detector not reported (host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector)
  • Smoke detector (host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property)
  • Security system
  • Fire extinguisher

General

  • 160 units
  • 3 buildings
  • 7 floors
  • Built in 1850
  • Double-glazed windows
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • Living plant wall
  • Local artist showcase
  • Local culture and ecosystem education
  • Locally-owned and organized tours and activities
  • Recycling
  • Some LED lighting used
  • Traditional architecture
  • Water-efficient toilets

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests will receive an email from the property with a link to certify their essential traveler status prior to arrival. Guests are required to complete this verification before check-in.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets are welcome
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 1 (weight limit: 66 lbs per pet)
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 40.0 per night.

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 full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 24 per day
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 40.0 per night

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Host has not indicated whether there is a carbon monoxide detector on the property; consider bringing a portable detector with you on the trip
Host has indicated there is a smoke detector on the property
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a security system
This property is professionally cleaned
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a security system in each accommodation. The property is professionally cleaned.

Property is also known as

Whitworth Locke Apartment Manchester
Whitworth Locke Apartment
Whitworth Locke Manchester
Whitworth Locke Aparthotel
Whitworth Locke Manchester
Whitworth Locke Aparthotel Manchester

Frequently asked questions

How close is Whitworth Locke to the airport?

Whitworth Locke is 9 mi (18-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Whitworth Locke?

As of Sep 7, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Whitworth Locke on Sep 20, 2026 start from $103, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Whitworth Locke have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Whitworth Locke.

Does Whitworth Locke offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Whitworth Locke, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Whitworth Locke?

No, there is no casino at this aparthotel, but Manchester235 Casino (12-min walk) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Whitworth Locke?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Whitworth Locke?

Free parking is not available at this aparthotel. Self parking is available for GBP 24 per day.

Does Whitworth Locke have a pool?

Whitworth Locke does not have a pool.

Does Whitworth Locke have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Whitworth Locke have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this aparthotel.

How close is Whitworth Locke to downtown Manchester?

Whitworth Locke is 0.4 mi away from Manchester.

Whitworth Locke Reviews

Reviews

9.4

Exceptional

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1077 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 240 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 58 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 23 out of 1416 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1416 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.4/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Elouise

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
A great hotel, nice interior and good location!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

TINA

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great place to stay-would definitely recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Juan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Super friendly staff, great location.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Room spot on,plenty hot water, breakfast exellant , staff full of smiling faces
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorraine

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely hotel in a good location, very clean and stylish hotel, and the room was also. Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Genna

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Fab room, location and very helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Picharn

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great location, clean, good accommodation with other amenities on-site.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iwan

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Convenient location at a reasonable price. The host (Laura) was fantastic at check in, chatty and gave local recommendations for food and super friendly! The rooms have everything you need and was clean. Would stay again!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Naomi

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Staff was great and available at all times. Very comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Breakfast was nice, amazing pastries.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ellie

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Very good value for money and huge room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Karl

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Stayed many times, our favourite hotel in Manchester!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

law

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Clean attractive property situated in a fantastic position with very polite welcoming staff. Highly recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Bhavneeta

Liked: Cleanliness
Great place and location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Aliya

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
The rooms were really clean, check in was smooth the property was accessible and the staff were friendly, the images are fairly accurate!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Second time staying and enjoyed again.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
One of my favourite hotels in Manchester, will definitely be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carole

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Lovely place and very friendly staff and great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tyler

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
We really enjoyed our stay at the Whitworth Locke! Fantastic location, really friendly staff, unique rooms, lots of amenities. If you need anything, you can send a message to the hotel through WhatsApp, which was very convenient. I will definitely be staying here again when I visit Manchester.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Brilliant stay, beautiful room, great location & the staff were amazing! Special shout out to Laura who made it feel like a home from home! Will be back!!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Clean and spacious room, friendly staff, great breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities, communication
Good location, friendly reception staff and nice room.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ailsa

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, communication
Wonderful room, great location, lovely staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Perla

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Lovely and spacious rooms, great customer service. Excellent location
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

claire

Liked: Cleanliness, check-in, communication, listing accuracy
Great staff really helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026

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