Velvet Hotel
2 Canal Street, Manchester, M1 3HE, United Kingdom – Excellent location - show map
Excellent location — rated 9.2/10! (score from 1646 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Staff was amazing especially luke great addition at velvet hotel, the room was absolutely stunning

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Boasting stunning rooms with contemporary décor, Velvet Hotel is on central Manchester’s vibrant Canal Street and a 5-minute walk from Piccadilly Rail Station. All rooms enjoy elegant furnishings and offer a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. The modern bathrooms are equipped with steam-free mirrors and luxury toiletries. Each room also includes a fully-stocked minibar and hospitality tray. A light continental offering containing a yogurt, breakfast bar, pastry, jam, apple and a fruit Juice can be delivered to your room each morning from 06:00. Located downstairs in the hotel's lower ground floor is Velvet Brasserie serving classic British cuisine and boasts a extensive drinks list with a fine selection of cocktails, wines, beers and spirits.In warm weather, guests can enjoy outdoor dining. Velvet Lounge Bar has live DJs on weekends and offers a range of drinks in fashionable, relaxed surroundings. The bars and restaurants of Manchester’s diverse Northern Quarter are less than a 10-minute walk away. Manchester Airport is 15 km from Velvet Hotel.
Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.
Velvet Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since 1 Feb 2009.- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast

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- Amy
United Kingdom
“Staff was amazing especially luke great addition at velvet hotel, the room was absolutely stunning” - Aarti
United Kingdom
“I originally booked a Premium King Room but when I arrived I was told I was upgraded to the penthouse! It was a very pleasant surprise! The penthouse was really stunning and the bed was very comfortable. The location is fantastic. The staff were...” - Abbie
United Kingdom
“Booked for my parents birthday weekend, they loved it and the hotel put chocolates in the room and a handwritten card. Couldn’t ask for more” - Daley
United Kingdom
“No attitude from the excellent courteous staff, beautiful stylish decor & great location” - Jake
United Kingdom
“didn’t realise it was in the gay village but that’s was the best part of it! nit knowing the unexpected! I love how close the hotel was to the clubs. a whole strip of banging clubs. the restaurant downstairs was amazing! food was top notch! also...” - Michael
United Kingdom
“Hotel is situated in heart of the the gay village and close to cc. It is superbly decorated, each room being unique and very comfortable. Didn't have breakfast.” - Srg37y
United Kingdom
“All of it, cocktails team, Steve front of house, the room all amazing 👏” - Danyal
United Kingdom
“Excellent, bathroom was nice bedroom was nice, place was very clean, staff were friendly.” - Steph
United Kingdom
“The hotel was beautiful. The room was amazing ! Super clean friendly staff and great location.” - Rachel
United Kingdom
“Decor Friendly staff Complimentary drink on arrival nice touch”

Property questions and answersBrowse questions from guests for anything extra you want to know about the property
Hi is there parking
Hello, we don't have any onsite parking like many of the central hotels - the reception team can provide you further information once a reservation is..Answered on 23 August 2022Does the suite have a TV? Picture don't show this
Hi, Everything within each room is listed in the room description below the picturesAnswered on 22 November 2022What time is check out?
Good evening, check - out is until 11 am. We can offer you also 'the late check - out option'. Until 12pm we charge £10. Until 1pm we charge £25. Kin..Answered on 13 September 2022How do I specifically book for the room with the stairs? Also do you do birthday decorations?
The penthouse suites have stairs and the room is across 2 floors - The penthouse suites are the best rooms in the hotelAnswered on 24 January 2023Does the deluxe king room have the free standing bath as shown in the picture
Hi, We recently renovated and expanded our hotel, and as of August of this year, we now have seventeen new rooms. The old building is the same, and ..Answered on 23 December 2022
Hotel surroundings *
Restaurants1 restaurant on site
- Village Brasserie by Velvet
- CuisineBritish
- Open forLunch • Dinner
- AmbianceModern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free
Facilities of Velvet HotelGreat facilities! Review score, 8.8
- Free WiFi
- Non-smoking rooms
- Restaurant
- Room service
- 24-hour front desk
- Bar
- Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
- Breakfast
- Toilet paper
- Towels
- Private bathroom
- Toilet
- Free toiletries
- Hairdryer
- Shower
- Linen
- Wardrobe or closet
- Outdoor furniture
- Coffee machine
- Electric kettle
- Socket near the bed
- Clothes rack
- Nightclub/DJ
- Flat-screen TV
- Telephone
- TV
- Wine/champagneAdditional charge
- Bar
- Minibar
- Restaurant
- Tea/Coffee maker
- Daily housekeeping
- Concierge service
- Luggage storage
- Express check-in/check-out
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilitiesAdditional charge
- Room service
- Invoice provided
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- Key access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
- Adult only
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Allergy-free room
- Heating
- Laptop safe
- Non-smoking rooms
- Iron
- Upper floors accessible by elevator
- English
- Norwegian
- Polish
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.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds
Child policies
Children are not allowed.
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
Pets are not allowed.
Cash is not accepted
Velvet Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
The fine print
Guests booking Party Packages may experience noise at night due to loud music played at the bar.
Upon check-in you will need to provide a payment card for pre-authorisation for the room rate, plus an additional GBP 50 and a photo ID. Cash payments/deposits cannot be accepted.
Please note, the property may contact you after the reservation is made to provide payment information and instructions for check-in.
Please inform Velvet Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A damage deposit of GBP 50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
FAQs about Velvet Hotel
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Velvet Hotel has 1 restaurant:
- Village Brasserie by Velvet
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Velvet Hotel is 450 yards from the centre of Manchester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.
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Velvet Hotel offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):
- Nightclub/DJ
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Room options at Velvet Hotel include:
- Double
- Suite
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The prices at Velvet 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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Guests staying at Velvet Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 6.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
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Check-in at Velvet Hotel is from 15:00, and check-out is until 11:00.