City Centre Manchester, United Kingdom
Renovated
2018
Price
$$
Rated for
Design Heritage SocialOutside the door
The house
LockeCotton mill clubhouse
A sunlit glass atrium links the former mills, filled with co-working locals, trailing plants, and evening cocktail crowds.
What it’s good at
Remarkable
Grzywinski and Pons transformed three Victorian cotton mills with salmon-hued brickwork, bespoke joinery, and pistachio-green furnishings.
Notable
Three linked nineteenth-century cotton mills and textile warehouses retain exposed brickwork, cast-iron columns, and lofty proportions.
Notable
An expansive glass atrium connects an all-day co-working lounge, Conservatory cocktail bar, and independent coffee house.
What they say
Also in Wallpaper*.
One of the most defining elements is the grand glass atrium, which ensconces the lobby-cum-cocktail bar.
In a lively part of town
Where things happen: restaurants, shops, people.
Set beside the Rochdale Canal on Princess Street, the front door sits steps from Canal Street and a short stroll from the Northern Quarter.
The rooms
Studios pair salmon-pink walls and pistachio seating with fully equipped kitchenettes and original industrial brickwork.
The gym
The Locker Room is set up for functional training and free weights, with complimentary yoga sessions for guests.
Dogs stay too.
The Conservatory Bar
The bright yellow counter sits under the glass atrium roof, serving craft beers and cocktails amid trailing greenery.
At the table
Foundation Coffee House serves artisanal coffee and breakfast among exposed brick walls and large warehouse windows.
How it began
Three 19th-century cotton mills along the Rochdale Canal were joined together, transforming a former service road into a glazed atrium.
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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.