Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel
Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.4/10! (score from 5123 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Beautiful property in a great location. Staff were amazing and went out of their way to help us. Room was luxurious.

- Pets allowed
- Free WiFi
- Bath
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safety deposit box
- Luggage storage
Set in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant city centre, the grand Kimpton Clocktower offers stylish, modern rooms just a minute’s walk from Oxford Road Rail Station and The Palace Theatre. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel and the ballroom is the biggest hotel event space in the North of England. Furnished with elegant decor, all of the 4-star rooms include TVs with satellite channels, private bathrooms and in-room safes. Guests can also make use of hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. Kimpton Clocktower is situated on bustling Oxford Road, with Manchester’s huge array of shops within easy walking distance. The Manchester Arena is a 20-minute walk, while Old Trafford Stadium is 10 minutes’ drive. Manchester Airport can be reached in 20 minutes’ drive.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.
Hotel chain/brand: Kimpton HotelsDistance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast

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- Mark
Netherlands
“Beautiful property in a great location. Staff were amazing and went out of their way to help us. Room was luxurious.” - Joy
United Kingdom
“Great location in the city centre. Staff were extremely helpful, efficient & very approachable. The room was excellent, comfortable & clean.” - Catherine
United Kingdom
“Excellent breakfast, lovely room the hotel has bags of character and a great location”
Hotel surroundings
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- The Refuge
- Open forBreakfast • Lunch • Dinner
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 9.1
- Parking
- Free WiFi
- Family rooms
- Fitness centre
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Bar
- Fabulous breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Bath or shower
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Bath
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Electric kettle
- Refrigerator
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Bicycle rental
- Nightclub/DJ
- Games room
- Desk
- Flat-screen TV
- Cable channels
- Satellite channels
- Radio
- Telephone
- TV
- Coffee house on site
- Kid meals
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Parking garage
- Invoice provided
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Daily housekeeping
- Ironing serviceAdditional charge
- Dry cleaningAdditional charge
- LaundryAdditional charge
- Fax/photocopyingAdditional charge
- Business centre
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Pet bowls
- Pet basket
- Minimarket on site
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Packed lunches
- Carpeted
- Lift
- Fan
- Family rooms
- Ironing facilities
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Wake up service/Alarm clock
- Room service
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Fitness
- Fitness centre
- English
Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required room.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children of any age are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.
Cot and extra bed policies
Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Free! Pets are allowed on request. No extra charges.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cash is not accepted
Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that bookings for 5 rooms or more will be on group terms & conditions and policies which will be sent directly by the hotel.
The lift has a width of 1.5 yards.
Guests are advised to book a table ahead of their visit if they want to dine at The Refuge by Volta to avoid disappointment.
With its Victorian architecture and fresh approach to hospitality, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is the perfect expression of its setting: Manchester, a city where tradition and modernity meet and where artisanship reigns supreme. Housed in a magnificent terracotta Grade II–listed building, Kimpton Clocktower has a history that dates back to 1890, when the building first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Today, it’s a destination where glamour and luxury meets one-of-a-kind craftsmanship—and where there are new things to discover at every turn.
FAQs about Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel
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Room options at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel include:
- Suite
- Double
- Twin/Double
- Twin
- Single
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Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- The Refuge
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Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel is 850 yards from the centre of Manchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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The prices at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel is from 15:30, and check-out is until 12:00.
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Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Fitness centre
- Games room
- Nightclub/DJ
- Fitness/spa locker rooms
- Bicycle rental
- Fitness