Hotel Principal Manchester
Oxford Street, Manchester, M60 7HA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.1/10! (score from 4468 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Manchester Art Gallery: only 6 minutes away! (1,500 feet by foot)
*8.2* Bridgewater Hall: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
Manchester Conference Center: only 4 minutes away! (1,050 feet by foot)
*8.8* Library Theatre: only 5 minutes away! (1,350 feet by foot)
*8.7* The Palace Theatre: only 1 minute away! (250 feet by foot)
*8.5* Canal Street: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)
*8.3* Manchester Gay Village: only 6 minutes away! (1,550 feet by foot)
Manchester Metropolitan University: only 6 minutes away! (1,650 feet by foot)
The building itself is gorgeous and the rooms are lovely. The breakfast was excellent!
United States of AmericaStylish and comfortable. Staff extremely helpful . Superb location.
United KingdomUnusual, individual - far more spacious than most hotels: the structure came from another age, another architecture!
CyprusFresh milk provided in hotel room! Massive bonus to have a cup of tea in hotel room with fresh milk and not horrible UHT cartons.
United KingdomGorgeous old building which felt very grand and lovingly maintained
United KingdomA wonderful building and very friendly staff. Affordable luxury in central Manchester!
United KingdomWe were in the Principle for one day of our honeymoon trip and it was the best accomodation so far. Stuff were amazingly helpful and their suprise for the room was unforgettable! Location is exactly in the heart of the city. We loved the Principle, thank you!
CanadaThe location is perfect. Directly across from MCR Oxford station, easy walk to Deansgate, Northern Quarter, and Piccadilly. Staff is accommodating, friendly and helpful and the hotel is stunningly beautiful.
United States of AmericaThe staff were all very helpful and approachable. The building and its interior are fascinating and worth the stay alone. I could not rate this hotel enough. The whole hotel is spotless, not only the rooms. The Refuge bar (located in the hotel) is a great way to start the night, breakfast was excellent, the parking is easy to find.
United KingdomLarge rooms - was offered a complimentary upgrade on arrival. Exceptionally clean Beautiful and classic Excellent staff Great location Lovely restaurant and bar
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Principal Manchester This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!
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Stay in the Heart of Manchester – Excellent location – show map
One of our top picks in Manchester.Set in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant city center, the grand Principal Manchester, formerly The Palace Hotel, underwent in 2016 a multi-million pound refurbishment and offers stylish, modern rooms just a minute’s walk from Oxford Road Rail Station and The Palace Theater. 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 at The Principal include TVs with satellite channels, private bathrooms and in-room safes. Guests can also make use of hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities.
The Principal Manchester is located 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.
This is our guests' favorite part of Manchester, according to independent reviews.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.8 for two-person stays.
Currency Exchange: Need local currency? This property has currency exchange on site.
Bookers love...
“friendly staff”
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“beautiful building”
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“excellent breakfast”
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“boutique style”
Located in the heart of Manchester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.1
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Full English/Irish
Very Good Coffee!
Free WiFi
Guests consistently rate the WiFi as excellent
Private parking available
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Closest Landmarks *
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The Palace Theatre0.1 miles
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O2 Ritz Manchester0.1 miles
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Bridgewater Hall0.3 miles
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Library Theatre0.3 miles
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Manchester Law School0.3 miles
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Manchester Metropolitan University Business School0.3 miles
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Manchester Art Gallery0.3 miles
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Manchester Gay Village0.3 miles
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Canal Street0.3 miles
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Manchester Metropolitan University0.3 miles
Closest Airports *
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Manchester Airport7.9 miles
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Liverpool John Lennon Airport27 miles
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Leeds Bradford Airport36.2 miles
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Manchester Central Library0.3 miles
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Albert Square0.4 miles
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Piccadilly Train Station0.4 miles
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John Rylands Library0.5 miles
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Manchester Museum0.6 miles
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Manchester Arena1 miles
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Whitworth Art Gallery1.1 miles
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Etihad Stadium Manchester1.7 miles
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Heaton Park4.3 miles
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Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens4.7 miles
What Travelers Love About This Location
“Impressive Waterhouse building. Great breakfast. Pleasant relaxed staff. Impressive reception area”
United Kingdom“Location was great as we were at The Palace Theatre next door! Staff were excellent, breakfast was also excellent. Room spotlessly clean. ”
United Kingdom“The breakfast was excellent, we think the location perfect. If you are at a gig in Gorilla, Ritz or Academy the location is excellent.”
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The Refuge
Open for: Breakfast, Lunch, Dinner
5 reasons to choose Principal Manchester
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One of our top picks in Manchester
Facilities of Principal Manchester Great facilities! Review score, 8.7
Most popular facilities
Services & Extras
- Tickets to shows/attractions
Pets
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Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Food & Drink
- Bottle of water
- Kids' meals
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
Accessibility
- Bathroom emergency cord
- Lowered sink
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
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Private parking is available at a location nearby (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 20 per day.
Health & Wellness Facilities
- Fitness center
Front Desk Services
- Concierge
- Baggage storage
- Currency exchange
- Express check-in/out
- 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
- Ironing service Additional charge
- Dry cleaning Additional charge
- Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
- Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
- Business center Additional charge
- Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
General
- Smoke-free property
- Heating
- Safe
- Elevator
- Honeymoon suite
- VIP room facilities
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
- Room service
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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
Children & Beds
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
| 0 - 2 years |
Can use a crib
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FREE |
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Principal Manchester accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Please note that the credit / debit card used at the time of the booking needs to be presented upon check-in. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.
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 elevator has a width of 4.6 feet.
Guests are advised to book a table ahead of their visit if they want to dine at The Refuge by Volta to avoid disappointment.
FAQs about Principal Manchester
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The prices at Principal Manchester may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Room options at Principal Manchester include:
- Double
- Suite
- Twin
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at Principal Manchester (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Private Parking
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Principal Manchester has 1 restaurants:
- The Refuge
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In total, there are 339 rooms at Principal Manchester.
Learn more about rooms and availability by entering your dates.
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Check-in at Principal Manchester is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 12:00 PM.
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Guests staying at Principal Manchester can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Full English/Irish
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Principal Manchester offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Fitness center
