The Principal Manchester
Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M60 7HA, United Kingdom
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Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M60 7HA, United Kingdom
With its striking clocktower and grand Victorian façade, Kimpton Clocktower is an icon of the Manchester city skyline. Just steps from the Palace Theater and a short stroll to the city’s best bars, eateries, and galleries, the hotel is perfectly placed for both work and play. Iconic venues like AO Arena, O2 Apollo, Co-Op Live, and Old Trafford are all within easy reach. Inside, rooms are spacious and stylish, with a modern edge—featuring premium beds, elegant bathrooms, luxe toiletries, and a delicious tuck box. The Refuge, an on-site bar & restaurant loved by guests and locals alike, is open daily from 10am until late. Food is served from midday until 9.45pm Monday-Saturday, with a delicious Sunday roast available from midday until 8.45pm on Sundays. Whether you’re visiting for business, a city break, or something in between, Kimpton Clocktower’s warm, fluff-free service ensures your stay feels personal and memorable. And for unforgettable events? The breathtaking ballroom is the jewel in a crown of versatile meeting rooms and event spaces.

Hotel Services and Facilities

Free WiFi Free parking Free breakfast Pet friendly

Hotel facilities

  • Golf Course
  • Meeting/Banquet Facilities
  • Room Service
  • Safety Deposit Box
  • Bar
  • 24-Hour Front Desk
  • Express Check-In/Check-Out
  • Elevator
  • Coffee shop
  • Nightclub/DJ
  • Snack bar
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • kitchenware
  • 24-hour security
  • Concierge services
  • Designated Smoking Area
  • Doorman
  • Family Rooms
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Game Room
  • Kitchen
  • Off-Site parking
  • Restaurant(s)
  • Daily Housekeeping
  • English
  • French
  • German
  • Italian
  • Malay
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Spanish
  • Convenience Store
  • Happy Hour
  • Non-Smoking Rooms Available
  • Parking Available
  • gift/souvenir shop
  • taxi service
  • yoga room
  • 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
  • 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
  • Access to health care professionals
  • Hygiene certification
  • Staff trained in safety protocol
  • Temperature check for guests and staff
  • Free face masks
  • Chinese [Mandarin]
  • Chinese [Cantonese]
  • Ticket services
  • Contactless check-in/out
  • Food delivery
  • balcony/terrace
  • Body thermometer available
  • CCTV security in common areas
  • Complimentary drinking water
  • Currency exchange service
  • Daily disinfection
  • Facilities for disabled guests available
  • Fitness center
  • Ironing amenities
  • Laundry services
  • Luggage storage & lockers
  • Non-smoking property
  • On-site accessible restaurants/lounges
  • Tour services
  • Physical/social distancing guidelines
  • Protective screen or physical barriers in appropriate areas
  • Individually-wrapped food options
  • Air conditioning in public area
  • Heating in public area
  • Alternative meal arrangement
  • Professional cleaning services
  • Allergy-free rooms available
  • Cleaning products available
  • Room service available
  • Pets allowed (charges may apply)
  • Alcoholic beverages available
  • Airport shuttle (charges may apply)
  • Parking available (charges may apply)
  • Xerox/fax in business center
  • Kid-friendly dining
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The Principal Manchester
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Airports Show all on map »

  • Manchester Intl Airport - 8.43 mi
  • Speke Airport - 26.88 mi
  • Sheffield City - 35.52 mi
  • Leeds / Bradford Airport - 36.02 mi
  • Chester Hawarden Airport - 36.64 mi

Museums

  • Cornerhouse Gallery - 242 f
  • Castlefield Gallery - 793 f
  • Portico Library & Gallery - 0.40 mi
  • John Rylands Library - 0.58 mi
  • Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester - 0.60 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry - 0.61 mi
  • Museum of Science & Industry - 0.61 mi
  • The Blyth Gallery - 0.62 mi
  • Arc Gallery Store - 0.66 mi
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stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Excellent location for the venue we were going to, room was very clean and spacious, the bed was comfy and we slept really well. A beautiful hotel that took our breathe away, would definitely come and stay here again.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 3 out of 10
Poor
Always loved this Hotel
No heating .
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
The architecture and the history of the building
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
Beautiful building, beautiful room. Loved the restaurant and perfect location for Train station and Theatre.Staff were lovely.
Our room overlooked the railway line and I was kept awake all night with passenger and freight trains, despite using ear plugs. Would stay again but just request different location for the room.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 6 out of 10
Pleasant
Ease of booking
Location near Piccadilly, loud street noise at 5/6am, no TV control
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Location was great, staff was super nice
I liked everything
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Our stay was very comfortable. The building very impressive. The location is good. Must acknowledge the staff member "Paul the Painter" who shared with us, his knowledge of the hotel and the historic facts, which otherwise we would have missed.
Breakfast on the Sunday morning was disappointing. The queue was long but tables were empty, even after asking for items that had run out to be refilled, they weren't. There was no obvious information available about services within the hotel, including WIFI, breakfast times etc. We kept having to ask at reception. The much appreciated complimentary afternoon drinks could have been missed!
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
The entrance hall is promising
Dirty hallway carpets.. dull lighting in the room small choice of menu in the restaurant and exceptionally noisy restaurant with overly loud music from the bar The sink in the bedroom did not empty Or value for the price
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 10 out of 10
Exceptional
Great buffet style breakfast in a lovely dining area.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Central and easy to get around the city from
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 7 out of 10
Good
location great. Interesting building.
room rather small, bed smaller than I'd hoped, very noisy DJ in bar and restaurant so couldn't stay to eat. All a bit cavernous and gloomy.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 9 out of 10
Wonderful
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 5 out of 10
Fair
Beautiful reception area and restaurant. The decorations in entrance hall stunning. The staff were all friendly
There’s were many issues which made us question the 4star rating. Damp patch on carpet outside room with huge damp patch dripping from ceiling. Room service trays still in hall when we left late morning next day and looked like had been ravaged by animals as chips and food strewn in hallway. Dirty plugs in bath and sharply paintwork on fittings in room. When charging prices they are it is just not good enough.
stayed in December, 2025
Guest Score 8 out of 10
Very Good
Location, decor, staff
Pillows on bed not comfortable
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Area information

    Airports Show all on map »

    • Manchester Intl Airport - 8.43 mi
    • Speke Airport - 26.88 mi
    • Sheffield City - 35.52 mi
    • Leeds / Bradford Airport - 36.02 mi
    • Chester Hawarden Airport - 36.64 mi

    Transport

      Train stations Show all on map »
      • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 189 f
      • Deansgate Train Station - 0.43 mi
      • Piccadilly Railway Station - 0.46 mi
      • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 0.46 mi

    Museums

      Art Galleries Show all on map »
      • Cornerhouse Gallery - 242 f
      • Castlefield Gallery - 793 f
      • Portico Library & Gallery - 0.40 mi
      • John Rylands Library - 0.58 mi
      • Museum of Science & Industry in Manchester - 0.60 mi
      • Museum of Science and Industry - 0.61 mi
      • Museum of Science & Industry - 0.61 mi
      • The Blyth Gallery - 0.62 mi
      • Arc Gallery Store - 0.66 mi

    Attractions/Entertainment

      Zoo Show all on map »
      • Piccadilly Gardens - 0.48 mi

    Other attractions

      Theatres Show all on map »
      • The Green Room - 401 f
      • Bridgewater Hall - 0.24 mi
      • Library Theatre - 0.27 mi
      • The Opera House - 0.60 mi
      • Royal Exchange Theatre - 0.61 mi
      Historical Buildings Show all on map »
      • Cube - 0.21 mi
      • The Kings House - 0.24 mi
      • St. Anns Church - 0.48 mi
      • Afflecks Palace - 0.64 mi
      Things to do Show all on map »
      • The Weston Conference Centre - 0.24 mi
      • G-MEX Centre - 0.32 mi
      • The Beer Keller - 0.53 mi
      • Royal Exchange - 0.58 mi
      Colleges and Universities Show all on map »
      • Manchester Metropolitan University - 0.28 mi
      Monuments and Landmarks Show all on map »
      • Manchester Central Library - 0.29 mi
      • Manchester Town Hall - 0.43 mi
      Famous Streets Show all on map »
      • Canal Street - 0.34 mi
      • Cross Street Chapel - 0.49 mi
      • King Street Manchester - 0.50 mi
      • Oldham Street - 0.65 mi
      Golf Courses Show all on map »
      • Acre Gate Golf Club - 0.47 mi
      • Chorlton cum Hardy Golf Club - 0.50 mi
      • Chorlton cum Hardy Golf Club - 0.50 mi
      National Parks Show all on map »
      • Castlefield Urban Heritage Park - 0.58 mi
      Other Show all on map »
      • Manchester Conference Centre - 0.22 mi
      • Manchester Central - 0.31 mi
      • Chinatown Manchester - 0.32 mi
      • Gay Village Manchester - 0.34 mi
      • The Ginnel - 0.40 mi
      • Manchester Christmas Market - 0.41 mi
      • Deansgate - 0.52 mi
      • Millennium Quarter - 0.54 mi
      • St. Anns Square - 0.57 mi
      • Spinningfields - 0.61 mi
      • Manchester Arndale - 0.65 mi
      • Arndale Centre - 0.66 mi

The Principal Manchester

Oxford Street, Manchester, Greater Manchester - England, M60 7HA, United Kingdom