Kimpton Clocktower by IHG

Manchester 53.47448400, -2.24025600 , Oxford Street (Show on Map)
8.8
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Summary of reviewsThe Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, is a luxurious and centrally located hotel that is perfect for families and theater-goers. The hotel offers a fantastic breakfast with a vast array of choices and attentive staff. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable with high ceilings and considered fixtures and fittings. The exceptional cleanliness of the hotel is a standout feature and the staff have been described as lovely, friendly, approachable, professional and attentive. The hotel is an excellent choice for families with spacious family rooms suitable for all ages. The beds are comfortable and guests have raved about them, making it a great pick for those looking for a comfortable and luxurious stay. The building itself is stunning and stylish and the hotel has everything you need for a luxury stay. The Kimpton Clocktower is Manchester's gem and the best hotel in the city with unique historical charm and a central location in the heart of Manchester.
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Luxury Hotel
Housed in a historic building on Oxford Street, the Kimpton Clocktower offers uniquely designed rooms and modern amenities. It features multiple dining options, a fitness center, and a vibrant atmosphere. The hotel is known for its distinctive style and central location.

Historic Hotel
Housed in the former Refuge Assurance Company headquarters, a magnificent red brick and terracotta building dating from 1891. Its architecture reflects the era, and the recent restoration has enhanced its original features while offering luxurious accommodation. It's one of the most prestigious buildings in the city.

Hotel Taking Steps Towards Sustainability
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is Green Key certified and focuses on reducing food waste through initiatives like reducing portion sizes, altering meal timings, and reviewing menus. They also use non-toxic cleaning supplies and low VOC paint.

Hotel for Honeymoon
This luxury hotel with an industrial soul offers uniquely designed rooms and exceptional service, creating a memorable and romantic stay. Its central location provides easy access to Manchester's cultural attractions.

Dog Friendly Hotel
This hotel allows pets and offers luxury amenities. It is a great choice for guests looking to bring their pets.

Romantic Hotel
Offers opulent style with an indulgent restaurant. The rooms are comfortable and well-maintained, providing a luxurious spot for a relaxing getaway.

Hotel near Nightlife Spots
Located on Oxford Street, the Kimpton Clocktower is in the heart of Manchester. The Refuge bar is located within the hotel. The location is ideal for accessing nightlife.

Business Hotel
Kimpton Clocktower offers a blend of style and functionality for business travelers. The hotel includes dedicated meeting spaces and business services. Its central location is convenient for accessing Manchester's commercial areas.

Accessible Hotel
This hotel offers accessible rooms with modified bathtubs or roll-in showers, and wheelchair-accessible controls for heating, AC, and lights. It features fixed hearing loop systems at reception, bar, and restaurant, along with wireless vibrating pillows for fire alarms.

Hotel with Gym
The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel offers a well-equipped fitness centre with cardiovascular and resistance training equipment, including a Peloton exercise bike, rowing machines, and free weights. Yoga mats are available in every guest room, and the hotel provides bikes and city maps for exploring Manchester.

Family Friendly Hotel

Hotel with Parking

4-Star Hotel

Room Types
King Suite Make yourself at home in the sophisticated surroundings of the fully refurbished Junior suite. Befitting the hotels’ heritage and featuring custom details, the suite features a spacious lounge and intuitive technology including free Wi-Fi and a 42-inch Plasma TV to create a luxurious retreat in the heart of the city. A snack box is provided.

Premium King Room Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Sleeping Room Providing free toiletries, this room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin/double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests.

Suite with Two King Beds Offering free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious suite offers air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Heritage King Suite Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious air-conditioned suite features a flat-screen TV with cable channels, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker and a seating area. The unit has 1 bed.

Heritage Suite Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This suite has air conditioning, a minibar, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 1 bed.

Premium Double Room with Two Double Beds The spacious double room offers air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This double room features a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double Room Lower Ground Floor Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Twin Room Lower Ground Floor Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Single City Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Premium Room The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. This double room has a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Suite Featuring free toiletries and bathrobes, this suite includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. The spacious suite features air conditioning, a minibar, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, as well as a flat-screen TV with cable channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Premium King Room - Disability Access The spacious double room provides air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom featuring a bath and a shower. This double room features a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Two Double Beds - Mobility Accessible The spacious double room features air conditioning, a tea and coffee maker, as well as a private bathroom boasting a bath and a shower. This double room has a seating area, a wardrobe, flat-screen TV with cable channels, as well as chocolate for guests. The unit has 2 beds.

Guest Reviews
8.8
Excellent
Location
The Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, is a wonderful and centrally located hotel that is perfect for a family stay or exploration of Manchester. The hotel is situated close to mainline train stations and has convenient access to the city center. Guests can easily walk to the Palace Theatre, train station and tram stop, making it an ideal location for theatergoers or those interested in sightseeing. Additionally, the hotel is within walking distance of the main shopping areas and is close to restaurants and nightlife. Although some guests found the location a bit noisy or difficult to navigate, overall, the positioning for the Palace Theatre and large train station make this hotel a superb choice for a visit to Manchester.

Breakfast
The Kimpton Clocktower hotel in Manchester is a top-notch destination for those who love breakfast. Reviews consistently praise the delicious, amazing and fantastic breakfast options with a vast array of choices available. From sumptuous breakfast buffets to great quality dishes served in-room, the hotel has something to please everyone. The attentive staff go above and beyond to make breakfast a memorable experience, offering lovely service and great value for money. The breakfast selection is varied and tasty with a fabulous range of options to choose from including homemade granola, poached eggs on sourdough with avocado mash and the best English breakfast ever tasted in a hotel. The icing on the cake is the bonus of complimentary drinks between 5-6pm, making the morning even more delightful.

Rooms
The Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, is a stylish and beautifully decorated hotel that makes the most of its historic building. The rooms are spacious, clean and comfortable with high ceilings and considered fixtures and fittings. Guests rave about the quality furnishings and plenty of quirky touches. The beds are super comfy with plenty of soft pillows and the toiletries, snacks and tea/coffee are a welcome touch. Some guests found the rooms a little plain or lacking in bedside lighting, but overall, the decor and size of the rooms are magnificent. The restaurant area is also fantastic and spacious and the hotel is warm and welcoming. It’s perfect for families looking for luxury accommodation.

Beds
When it comes to a good night's sleep, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel does not disappoint. Guests have raved about the beds in their reviews with many declaring them to be the most comfortable they've ever slept on. Some guests even wished for larger beds, which shows just how satisfied they were with the hotel's sleeping arrangements. The hotel staff also impressed guests by providing turn-down service on the first night of their stay. While a few guests found the beds a little too firm or too soft, the majority of guests loved the comfy mattresses and plenty of soft pillows provided for a good night's rest. The bedding was comfortable and welcoming, which helped guests feel right at home in their large and immaculately furnished rooms. Overall, the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a great pick for those looking for a comfortable and luxurious stay with top-of-the-line sleeping arrangements.

Cleanliness
If you're in search of a spotlessly clean hotel, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG might just be the place for you. The exceptional cleanliness of the hotel is a standout feature with many guests commenting on how immaculate the rooms and common areas are. The hotel's modern and well-designed interiors are matched by exceptional service from an immaculate staff. Reviewers have noted that the hotel is not just clean, but also comfortable and friendly with many highlighting the outstanding amenities on offer. From spacious and clean rooms to good hygiene and sanitation standards, the Kimpton Clocktower is the perfect choice for a thoroughly enjoyable stay in a lovely, sparkling environment.

Staff
If you're looking for a hotel with exceptional service, you may want to consider staying at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG. The staff have been described as lovely, friendly, approachable, professional and attentive by guests. Many have called out specific staff members by name for their fantastic service, such as Andrea at reception and Saeed at breakfast. The hotel also received praise for being dog-friendly with a fabulous team running it. The building itself has been described as stylish and comfortable and guests have raved about the great breakfast. From the moment you check-in to the time you check-out, the staff will make you feel welcome and fussed over, ensuring that your stay is memorable.

Family
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, is an excellent choice for families looking for a premium feel hotel. The hotel provides a perfect stay for families with spacious family rooms suitable for all ages. You can also book larger family rooms to accommodate everyone, including the elderly. The hotel provides lovely snacks that kids will love, making it an ideal spot for special family times shared. Even travelers who brought their pets were made very welcome, ensuring a great family trip. However, note that the hotel hosts many events and social activities that can cause noise, so it may not be entirely recommended for families. Overall, the hotel is perfect for family stays and will be recommended to family and friends.

5 Star
The Kimpton Clocktower by IHG in Manchester is a wonderful hotel that guests cannot recommend enough. The staff are exceptional, attentive and kind and the hotel has everything you need for a luxury stay. The building itself is stunning and stylish, while the rooms are comfortable and well-facilitated. Guests particularly love the hotel's central location and excellent customer service. The breakfast is delicious and the facilities are fantastic. The hotel is perfect for families of four and a great pick for theatre-goers. Though some guests found the rooms not quite up to five-star standards, the overall consensus is that the Kimpton Clocktower is Manchester's gem and the best hotel in the city.

Historic
The Kimpton Clocktower by IHG, is a must-visit for anyone interested in experiencing a piece of Manchester's rich industrial heritage. The building, which served as the former head office of the Refuge Assurance Company, has been sympathetically transformed into a stunning modern hotel that retains its original features. From the large ornate rooms and intricate tiles to the big chandeliers that drop into vast spaces, this is truly a feast for the eyes. Despite minor drafts that come with old historic buildings, the atmosphere of the hotel is breathtaking. On arrival, visitors can sense its rich history and culture. The hotel is an excellent example of how to celebrate and embrace the past while modernizing a building for a new generation of guests. With unique historical charm and a central location in the heart of Manchester, the Kimpton Clocktower is truly a gem.

Luxury
Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is a stunning and beautiful hotel that exudes old school glamour, sophistication and luxury. Guests are treated to a high-end and premium feel from the moment they step through the door. The luxurious and modern surroundings create a buzzy and luxurious vibe that leaves guests feeling pampered and spoiled. The hotel's high end surroundings and ambience are evident throughout with everything from the accommodation to the finishing touches of the hotel being of a very grand and luxurious feel. A unique and stylish hotel that is both comfortable and very luxurious, making it the perfect choice for a luxurious Festive break or any special occasion where you want to experience the ultimate in luxury. Overall, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG is a fabulous and absolutely stunning place that offers guests a fantastic space and a memorable experience.


No, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG.

Yes, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG welcomes dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Kimpton Clocktower by IHG.

Yes, Kimpton Clocktower by IHG has a gym.

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