With its clock tower and striking Victorian architecture, The Principal Manchester is an unmistakable landmark in the city's skyline. A magnificent, terracotta Grade II listed building, the hotel has a history dating back to 1890, when it first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Free, superfast Wi-Fi with a maximum bandwidth of 1Gb is available throughout the hotel.
Rooms & Suites
The swagger and scale of the public spaces at The Principal Manchester are found in equal measure in the bedrooms and suites, from double-height windows to wood panelling to original tiling. No two rooms are quite the same, but the features mainly derive from their location: Alfred Waterhouse’s 19th-century original building; Paul Waterhouse’s clock tower extension; or the block built in the 1930s. All of them were completely refurbished in 2016 as part of the multi-million pound launch of The Principal Manchester.
Guest room
Beautifully refurbished, the guest room offers style and comfort along with a range of modern facilities including fast, free Wi-Fi and a 42″ smart TV.
Superior room
Unwind in elegant surroundings in our fully refurbished superior rooms which balance comfort with modern amenities.
Deluxe room
The beautifully refurbished deluxe room combines elegant design and custom detailing to create a spacious retreat for families or a group of friends in the heart of the city.
Suites
Suites at The Principal Manchester have listed interior details and bags of space in which to settle down and make yourself at home. Junior suites are open-plan, with a generous seating area, whilst Signature have separate bedrooms and living rooms, with lots of carefully considered finishing touches.
Latest Reviews
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Alexand Buckland
01 Mar 2018
3.0
Parking: 3.0
Accessibility: 3.0
Toilets: 3.0
Staff: 4.0
Read All ReviewsStayed for one night at this hotel few months ago. It has beautiful architectural details and a very helpful and welcoming staff. The rooms were nicely decorated and equipped. here was a large TV, nice leather chair, comfy bed and a selection of pillows to use. The downside to this lovely hotel is that if you have mobility issues, you will find it difficult due to the hotels size, there was lots of walking involved. There are lifts to all floors, but the hotel has numerous small amounts of steps without hand rails to negotiate to get from reception to your room or to breakfast. At the end of the day it is an old listed building. Wheel chair access may have been available with a bit of crisscrossing and using different lifts, but I would advise you to phone and check before booking. I suspect only part of the facilities may be wheelchair friendly.