About
With its striking clocktower and grand Victorian façade, Kimpton Clocktower is an icon of the Manchester city skyline. Just steps from the Palace Theater 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.
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Very Good
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Room Options
Deluxe Twin
291 sqft • 1 Single
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Premium Room
sqft • 1 King
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2 King Suite
560 sqft • 2 King
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2 Single Low Floor
302 sqft • 2 Single
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Double Room with Two Double Beds - Mobility Accessible
410 sqft • 2 Double
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Sleeping Room
sqft • 1 Double or 2 Single
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1 Double Low Floor
259 sqft • 1 Double
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Suite
1314 sqft • 1 King • 1 King
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Premium Room - King or Double Double Allocated on Arrival
356 sqft • 1 Queen or 2 Double
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Very Good
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Pros +
- Clean and the restaurant was great. Staff was super friendly
- The overall athmosphere, friendly staff, great breakfast, drinks at 6pm, great gym.
- They offer complementary drinks between 6 and 7pm, which was a really lovely touch. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
Cons -
- The only thing was the elevator was broken our first day and we had to haul 2 huge suitcases up 4 flights of stairs
- One elevator, which is very slow. Some spider web in the ceiling and currains of the room.
- The hotel double bed was a small double so it was difficult to share with another person.
Business Traveler (302)
Solo Traveler (261)
Traveling as Couple (1934)
Family with Young Children (1223)
Family with Teens (1)
Senior Traveler (98)
Group Traveler (654)
Total (4789)
Jaime
•Posted on: 4-8-2024
Clean and the restaurant was great. Staff was super friendly
The only thing was the elevator was broken our first day and we had to haul 2 huge suitcases up 4 flights of stairs
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 12-1-2023
The overall athmosphere, friendly staff, great breakfast, drinks at 6pm, great gym.
One elevator, which is very slow. Some spider web in the ceiling and currains of the room.
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 9-7-2023
They offer complementary drinks between 6 and 7pm, which was a really lovely touch. The staff were very friendly and helpful.
The hotel double bed was a small double so it was difficult to share with another person.
Verified Hotel Guest
•Posted on: 4-26-2019
Shower
No air con
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Guest Policies
Check-in:
After 03:00 PM
Check-out:
Before 12:00 PM
Pets:
Pets are allowed upon request. It is free of charge.
Important Info:
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 elevator has a width of 4.6 feet. 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 glamor and luxury meets one-of-a-kind craftsmanship—and where there are new things to discover at every turn.
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