Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
Get the celebrity treatment with world-class service at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG
With its striking clocktower and grand Victorian façade, Kimpton Clocktower is an icon of the Manchester city skyline. Just steps from the Palace Theatre and a short stroll to the city’s best bars, eateries, and galleries, the hotel is perfectly placed for both work and play. Iconic venues like AO Arena, O2 Apollo, Co-Op Live, and Old Trafford are all within easy reach. Inside, rooms are spacious and stylish, with a modern edge—featuring premium beds, elegant bathrooms, luxe toiletries, and a delicious tuck box. The Refuge, an on-site bar & restaurant loved by guests and locals alike, is open daily from 10am until late. Food is served from midday until 9.45pm Monday-Saturday, with a delicious Sunday roast available from midday until 8.45pm on Sundays. Whether you’re visiting for business, a city break, or something in between, Kimpton Clocktower’s warm, fluff-free service ensures your stay feels personal and memorable. And for unforgettable events? The breathtaking ballroom is the jewel in a crown of versatile meeting rooms and event spaces.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
Please select one or more options you want to book
Availability
Select different dates to see more availability
Sustainability
BREEAM
Green Key (FEE)
Green Tourism
Guest reviews
Categories:
Select topics to read reviews:
Guests who stayed here loved
- Jill
United Kingdom“Loved the location, staff friendliness and social hour!” - Sarah United Kingdom“Lovely spacious and nicely styled. Good facilities and the breakfast buffet was delicious.”
- Joanna United Kingdom“The room was lovely. Very comfy bed and spotless bathroom. The staff were great and the bar downstairs really fun.”
- Susan United Kingdom“Bed super comfortable the breakfast set us up for a day of site seeing. Complementary drink between 5/6 was the icing on the cake.”
- John United Kingdom“Stunning building, great facilities, convenient location”
- Terry United Kingdom“Great stay and lovely hotel was upgraded free of charge.”
- Anna
Hong Kong“Beautiful building with spacious rooms and comfy bed. Staff were extremely friendly as it can be a bit of a maze to get around. One lady in particular was so so helpful and lovely.” - Lynn United Kingdom“The building and decor are utterly fabulous, made even more beautiful by the many stunning plants throughout the hotel. Breakfast was very good, bed and pillows very comfortable and the room very clean. Reception staff were excellent too.”
- Joseph
Ireland“Coffee was not great everything else was delicious” - Nadine United Kingdom“Gorgeous hotel in the heart of Manchester. Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff, wonderful breakfast. The hotel is huge, with a great buzzy bar and fascinating architecture. Our room was spacious, the bed was very comfortable and lots of nice...”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants
- The Refuge
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
The fine print
Please note that the credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
Please note that bookings for 5 rooms or more will be on group terms & conditions and policies which will be sent directly by the hotel.
The lift has a width of 1.4 metres.
Guests are advised to book a table ahead of their visit if they want to dine at The Refuge by Volta to avoid disappointment.
With its Victorian architecture and fresh approach to hospitality, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is the perfect expression of its setting: Manchester, a city where tradition and modernity meet and where artisanship reigns supreme. Housed in a magnificent terracotta Grade II–listed building, Kimpton Clocktower has a history that dates back to 1890, when the building first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Today, it’s a destination where glamour and luxury meets one-of-a-kind craftsmanship—and where there are new things to discover at every turn.
