Arena Black Lion
65 Chapel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M3 5BZ, United Kingdom
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65 Chapel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M3 5BZ, United Kingdom
Built in 1876 The Black Lion Hotel Manchester Hotel is a brand new refurbished Manchester themed hotel that boosts 13 luxury themed bedrooms of iconic streets and buildings that Manchester has to offer. Located in the perfect spot for the city-goers, we are a 10-minute walk from the Manchester Arndale Shopping Center and a short walk to Victoria train station, the local metro links, and the AO Arena, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away. We have an amazing connection to CO-OP Live Arena via car, approximately 15 minutes, or via tram, approximately 12 minutes. The 13 brand new swanky rooms are individually furnished, and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen Smart TVs with Netflix streaming, tea and coffee making facilities, heating controlled system, king-size beds and walk in showers. The hotel offers 24-hour hotel access, key card access and night porters are at your call if needed. Please note that there is no elevator at the property and no ground floor rooms. Our traditional pub downstairs serves a gastropub menu and a list of your favorite drinks!

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Room Service
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Heating
  • Private check-in/check-out
  • Evening entertainment
  • Adult only
  • 24-hour security
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Live entertainment
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • Happy Hour
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Wine/champagne
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Key access
  • Smoke alarms
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
  • Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
  • Process in place to check health of guests
  • First aid kit available
  • Cashless payment available
  • Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
  • Hand sanitizer in guest accommodation and key areas
  • Invoices
  • All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Free face masks
  • Food delivery
  • Electronic room key
  • Audible alarm
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Daily disinfection
  • Non-smoking property
  • Restaurant (special diets available)
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Takeout dining services available
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stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
The staff member was friendly and helpful
I didn't realize how loud the room would be (the Manchester suite). Fine if going for a night out to be fair but I should of researched better as I was staying for work. I had a poor night sleep, the room smelt, was not very clean and was not quiet. I ended up booking another hotel in a busier area but was much quieter and cleaner. I lost out on the cost of the hotel.
stayed in November, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Everything. The staffs and the breakfast are incredible!
I loved everything
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 4 out of 10
Disappointing
Staff were friendly, room was appropriately sized, clean, had the relevant amenities.
Being placed in a room right next to where the road is being worked on (tarmac) until 3am. I get this is kind of outside of the hotels control BUT don't put people in a room right next to construction. Breakfast was kinda meh. Not hot, mostly flavourless. Not worth it. Had tried the small plates and they were mostly the same.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Room nice and clean, staff friendly and food in the pub was nice.
Stayed in the quality street room, it’s small and you can’t walk around the bed, the shower was broke, stuck on the maximum heat. The bathroom door doesn’t work, the mirror was loose, the toilet seat was loose. Couldn’t shut the front door without slamming it. The chair for the dressing table was missing and the fan caging was broken.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Loved the hotel and that our room was a remodel
Really just not having an elevator. Someone did carry out luggage up but we left early in the morning so they weren't available to bring them down.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great place, very cosy, excelent breakfast. The room was perfect and we rested very well. I'll come back to that place because they have also good deals for lunch-dinner.
stayed in October, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Friendly staff, great location and good value.
Room a little on the small side, but well equipped clean and newly refurbished.
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
It was close to everything. My friendly and accommodating staff. Amazing breakfast. Nice rooms
Street noise
stayed in September, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Breakfast was excellent and location was amazing.
Can’t think of anything. I mean it’s above a bar but we knew that.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Staff attentive and friendly, room comfortable.food in the pub/bar good and reasonably priced. 5-10 minute walk from Victoria station, 20 minute pleasant walk to Piccadilly station . Would certainly stay again
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
Good location, clean room
I was initially given a room with matt, no visibility windows that could not be opened. It was not the room I had booked and I could change it only the next day. Breakfast was bad, in one morning could not be served on time due to some technical problems
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
The staff was friendly and helpful (helped me with bags up to the room). The pub downstairs was fabulous. Breakfast was generous and even had some unexpected options. Location was perfect, close to city center and public transportation (about 10-15 minute walk to many places I planned to visit), yet also relatively quiet. Also appreciated 24-hour front desk attendant.
The coffee options weren't fabulous and could've used a blow dryer and body lotion. Also, desk was a bit tight.
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Could not be happier! Room, bed, shower were large, clean and very comfortable. Great coffee machine and toiletries. Excellent breakfast. Outstanding value for money. Room was quiet and hotel is in an excellent location.
No complaints at all!
stayed in August, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The room was amazing especially the cleanliness and comfortability.
No lifts which is a downfall but everything was ok
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Great atmosphere. Great location. Great breakfast. Felt like locals!
stayed in July, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Bed very comfortable. Very clean and staff kind and friendly. Our flight was not until the evening and management allowed us to leave our bags all afternoon after checking out, which allowed us to visit the city centre unencumbered. Great location for the AO arena, shopping, and Victoria train station.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
The room was newly furnished, comfortable bed, good size, tea and coffee making facilities, nice decoration, bathroom is newly fitted, the hotel has central location, walking distance the main bus lines and all landmarks of Manchester city centre, The breakfast was good for the price, but it had fixed plates that you choose from. Clothes ironing facilities available.
The place has a very busy bar at the ground level, with a live DJ on weekends, very noisy, especially on weekends. You have to walk to the rooms via the pub; there is no soundproofing in the rooms, and I could hear all the sounds from the other rooms and the pub. Other residents were laughing and watching TV loudly at late times of the day and in the middle of the night. Earplugs were provided to help with that. The view of the room was awful, with the window looking out at the A/C units. The sink was blocked with dirt on arrival, and staff tried to help on the day, but it was fully fixed the next day.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Excellent location with all amenities within 5 minutes walk, staff very helpful, friendly and accommodating, the room was small but adequate and clean, food and drink options, as the venue says 24 hours, although personally I did not use this option, I have stayed many times in Manchester and my stay here was very good value,
If you value sleep, peace and quiet then you have to realize that with lots of other venues in the city centre, obviously the city offers options for late night activities and people do return late in the night, early morning, in a state of inebriation, this though is not necessarily the responsibility of the hotel,
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Good location, excellent view, comfortable room.
I found some hair in the sheet.
stayed in June, 2025
Guest Score 1 out of 10
Very Poor
The room was pretty ok
The hotel had no wife , they said Wi-Fi is not working so we stayed without Wi-Fi and as a tourist it’s so difficult to get to places and plan things , they had no back as well .also they were super strict on there checkout timing as 10:30 not even I hour they gave as exceptions, as I had my check inn very late which was by 9:pm one of the worst experiences
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Arena Black Lion

65 Chapel Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M3 5BZ, United Kingdom