Whether you're visiting Manchester for business, leisure, or a special occasion, the city's luxury accommodations offer the perfect blend of elegance, comfort, and impeccable service. In this guide, we list the city's finest five-star hotels, each providing unique features and experiences. From historic landmarks with timeless charm to modern sanctuaries of contemporary luxury, explore the crème de la crème of Manchester's hospitality scene and find the perfect place to make your stay truly unforgettable.
The best five-star hotels in Manchester
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Five-star accommodation in Manchester
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1The Edwardian 5-star hotel in a historic building
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2CitySuites Serviced aparthotels with five stars
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3The Lowry Hotel A five-star stay in Salford
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4Hotel Gotham Bruce Wayne levels of luxury
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5Stock Exchange Hotel Imposing Manchester hotel for a luxury stay
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6Oddfellows on the Park Boutique parkland retreat
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7Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Five-star hotel with unique perks
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8Forty-Seven Feel like a Bollywood star
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Five-star accommodation in Manchester
5-star hotel in a historic building
The Edwardian Manchester provides five-star luxury in a prime central location. Situated in the historic Free Trade Hall, this award-winning hotel features 263 rooms, along with a spa, gym, and pool. Guests can enjoy global cuisine at the on-site restaurant, savour afternoon tea in the champagne bar, and utilise meeting and event spaces that accommodate up to 500 people. The rooms and suites are contemporary with city views, offering a variety of options to suit different preferences.
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Free Trade Hall, Peter Street, Manchester City Centre
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The Edwardian Manchester
016-183 599 29 - Read more on Thatsup
Serviced aparthotels with five stars
Experience the comforts of home in your own serviced apartment at CitySuites Aparthotel – if your home boasts five stars, that is. These chic and contemporary apartments offer luxurious amenities, with options ranging from studios to one-bedroom units. Guests can enjoy exclusive access to the on-site swimming pool, jacuzzi, gym, and restaurant. Additionally, both aparthotels feature meeting rooms and private dining spaces for added convenience.
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16 Chapel St, Manchester City Centre/Salford 1 New Kings Head Yard, Manchester City Centre/SalfordCitySuites I Aparthotel
16 Chapel St, Manchester City Centre/SalfordCitySuites II Aparthotel
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A five-star stay in Salford
The Lowry Hotel in Salford offers five-star riverside accommodation inspired by Manchester's independent spirit, featuring 165 vibrant contemporary rooms and suites, including the luxurious Presidential Suite with river views and a mini grand piano. Guests can enjoy top-notch amenities such as luxury toiletries, a smart TV, and access to a luxury spa with yoga classes, a meditation pod, and cryotherapy treatments. The hotel also boasts an upscale French restaurant, a relaxed bar and lounge, and versatile meeting and event spaces.
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50 Dearmans Pl, Manchester City Centre/Salford
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The Lowry Hotel
016-182 740 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Bruce Wayne levels of luxury
True to its dramatic name, Hotel Gotham provides five-star accommodation with Art Deco elegance. Situated in a magnificent historic building, the Manchester hotel features rooms and suites adorned with polished dark wood, leather, and burnished metal accents, creating a contemporary luxury atmosphere. Guests can enjoy dining at the international restaurant, unwind at the exclusive private members club, and take advantage of upscale services such as a beauty concierge or a chauffeur.
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100 King St, Manchester City Centre
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Hotel Gotham
016-141 300 00 - Read more on Thatsup
Imposing Manchester hotel for a luxury stay
This five-star hotel in Manchester City Centre offers luxurious accommodation in a grand building that was once the city's Stock Exchange. Original architectural details like marble pillars, stained-glass windows, and Art Deco elements have been preserved. The hotel provides a variety of room types, including suites and long-stay accommodations, all equipped with stylish furnishings and luxury amenities such as Nespresso machines and comfortable robes, with some rooms also offering connecting options for larger groups. Guests can enjoy breakfast in the impressive former Trading Room under a glass dome, access a relaxed lounge menu, and benefit from additional services like in-room makeup and hair styling, communal lounges, and secure on-site parking.
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4 Norfolk St, Manchester City Centre
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Stock Exchange Hotel
016-147 039 01 - Read more on Thatsup
Boutique parkland retreat
Nestled in an 1860s Victorian mansion within the expansive grounds of Bruntwood Park, Oddfellows on the Park offers a discreet, celebrity-like experience. This boutique five-star hotel in Cheadle features 22 elegantly decorated bedrooms with views of the park, abundant natural light, and generous beds. Guests can indulge in traditional afternoon tea at the on-site salon, enjoy a drink at the bar, and make use of the available private event spaces.
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Bruntwood Park, Bruntwood Ln, Cheadle
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Oddfellows on the Park
016-169 730 66 - Read more on Thatsup
Five-star hotel with unique perks
The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel offers boutique accommodation in Manchester's city centre within a historic 19th-century listed building, distinguished by its red brick exterior and iconic clocktower. The hotel combines traditional architecture with contemporary style, featuring luxury rooms with original features, double-height windows, and various unique amenities such as in-room yoga mats, a music concierge, and Plant Pals – a programme where you can have a houseplant delivered directly to your room to improve your wellbeing.
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Oxford Street, Manchester City Centre
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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
016-128 811 11 - Read more on Thatsup
Feel like a Bollywood star
Experience opulent boutique lodging at Forty-Seven, situated in the heart of Manchester. Housed in a Grade II-listed building, the hotel features rooms with striking designs and thoughtful amenities such as mini-bars, coffee machines, luxury toiletries, and blackout blinds for a peaceful night's sleep. Owned by Bollywood star Asha Bhosle, this five-star hotel is also home to her acclaimed Indian restaurant, as well as a lively cocktail bar.
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47 Peter Street, Manchester City Centre
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Forty-Seven
016-155 300 47 - Read more on Thatsup
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