The best boutique hotels in Manchester in 2023

One of England’s most vibrant, happening cities, Manchester is full of energy – famous for its nightlife, music and sport. Its thriving cultural venues and exciting events, such as the Manchester International Festival, are also increasingly attracting international attention.

As a result, a wave of new hotel openings in the last few years means visitors have a fabulous choice of places to stay. And there are more on the way, including Treehouse, which is coming to the city’s historic – and ultra hip – Deansgate this year.

Whether you’re in the city for an exhibition or event, a night on the tiles, a taste of myriad gastro offerings, or to hit the shops, you’ll find everything from flamboyant stays in the heart of the action (complete with infinity pool), to casual, fully serviced apartments, and elegant out-of-town retreats in the posh and leafy suburban villages.

Here are our favourite boutique hotels in Manchester – we can guarantee you’ll struggle to leave.

Neighbourhood: The Northern Quarter

In the city centre’s hip Northern Quarter – with trendy bars, restaurants and shops on its doorstep – this chic hotel is ideally located for an action-packed city break.

Owners Muj and Amelia Rana have paid attention to detail, with original features from the former textile warehouse complemented by bold, modern statements.

Rooms are compact but stylish, with bronze rainfall showers, king-size Hypnos beds and Ren toiletries. And thoughtful extras such as prosecco and nibbles, Netflix access, milk and cookies before bed, and hairstyling kits will make you feel thoroughly spoilt.