City Centre Manchester, United Kingdom
Renovated
2022
Price
$$$
Rated for
Design Heritage WellnessOutside the door
Victorian bank townhouse
The former banking hall runs like an intimate private house, where guests gather in a chandelier-lit tavern and velvet-lined lounges.
What it’s good at
Notable
Parquet floors and freestanding roll-top baths sit beside art depicting Madchester music lore.
Notable
A rooftop infinity pool overlooking Manchester Town Hall, above a subterranean salt cave.
What they say
Michelin Selected
Michelin
A stately 19th-century building topped by a modern addition, it cuts an imposing figure.
Right in the middle
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
The front doors open into the Upper King Street Conservation Area, moments from Albert Square and the John Rylands Library.
The rooms
All but the entry-level Snugs hold freestanding roll-top tubs, set against duck-egg blue walls and dark timber furniture.
The pool and gym
Bring a swimsuit.
The seventh-floor infinity spa pool looks across city rooftops, and the gym covers four training zones with Technogym equipment.
The thermal suite
Curved wooden benches sit beneath a starlight ceiling in the subterranean sauna, beside a eucalyptus steam room and ice fountain.
Restaurant
The Tavern
Red leather stools and curved velvet banquettes line the wood-paneled bar, which serves seasonal British dishes and cocktails.
At the table
Guests linger over avocado toast and champagne at marble tables, where pastry chefs later serve handmade afternoon teas.
How it began
Architect Edward Salomons designed the Italian Renaissance landmark in 1872 to house the Manchester and Salford Trustee Savings Bank.
Manchester
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Our shorthand
How we rate hotels.
The medals
Gold
Extremely rare. Sets the global standard.
Silver
Brilliant execution. And we’re picky.
Bronze
They did this well. You’ll notice.
Listed
A defining trait. Makes the hotel what it is.
The eight vibes
Design
Built around a vision. Even the door handles have a designer.
Luxe
Cared for at every turn. The bath is drawn before you ask.
Local
It could only be here. You wake up knowing where you are.
Social
Where the city goes out. The bar is full and the night is young.
Heritage
A building with a story. Once a palace, a monastery, a station.
Wellness
You leave feeling new. Rest, sweat, soak and sleep like a stone.
Classic
The city grew up with it. Same rituals, same regulars, same bar.
Resort
A world of its own. Something to do from breakfast to nightcap.
The scene
Lively
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Central
Well-located: walkable to some things, a short ride to more.
Quiet
Away from the crowds. Getting around takes intention.
Secluded
A place apart: the property is the destination.