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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 superb location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Manchester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly rated for its very comfy beds.

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Room type
Number of guests
 
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.1
Facilities
8.6
Cleanliness
9.0
Comfort
9.0
Value for money
8.2
Location
9.3
Free WiFi
8.3

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Behan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent facilities, helpful and a very knowledgeable and friendly staff.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Fantastic decor, great staff, great location, clean welcome drink on arrival, fully stocked room bar, mood lighting perfect
  • Ryan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely room, amazing staff they were very friendly.
  • Bratton
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The staff were really nice, the rooms were clean and had the nicest showers ever
  • Neal
    United States United States
    Room was very classy, period style, and comfortable. Location near the train station but on a canal is great. Looks like there is a nice bar and restaurant, but didn't have the chance to try them.
  • Rebecca
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The high ceilings in the room make it feel so spacious. It was extremely well decorated and the staff were lovely and welcoming.
  • Samantha
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was perfect for what we were in Manchester for, the staff were really friendly, the room was gorgeous and we truly loved the double shower in the bathroom.
  • Scott
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    This was my third stay here in the last few months, The Velvet is an absolute delight. The location is excellent, the rooms lovely, and the staff warm and friendly.
  • Lauren
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Stunning room with really classy and different decor. Very comfortable bed..
  • Pauline
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Unique luxurious decor and room facilities Staff We were with a welcomed with a glass of Prosecco Opportunity for room service Central Bed and linen were great

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
1 restaurant on site

  • Village Brasserie by Velvet
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Ambiance
      Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

Facilities of Velvet Hotel
Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Free WiFi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Bar
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms

Bathroom

  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower

Bedroom

  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace

Kitchen

  • Coffee machine
  • Electric kettle

Room Amenities

  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack

Activities

  • Nightclub/DJ

Media & Technology

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Telephone
  • TV

Food & Drink

  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Bar
  • Minibar
  • Tea/Coffee maker

Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking
No parking available.

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Concierge service
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service

Reception services

  • Invoice provided

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safety deposit box

General

  • Adults only
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Allergy-free room
  • Heating
  • Laptop safe
  • Lift
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron

Accessibility

  • Upper floors accessible by elevator

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Ukrainian

House rules
Velvet Hotel takes special requests - add in the next step!

Check-in
From 15:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
Until 11:00
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 option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about HK$ 1,001. 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.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Please note that construction work is going on nearby and some rooms may be affected by noise.

The cancellation deadline is 15:00 (see the 'Cancellation' section for day).

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 100 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.

While Velvet Hotel does it's best to minimize noise disruption, due to it's location in Manchester’s Gay Village, some external noise is unavoidable during busier periods (including Tuesday, Friday and Saturday evenings). The hotel reception can provide ear plugs on request.

Village Brasserie by Velvet is closed until Thursday 16th January 2025 for essential maintenance. Velvet Bar will also be closed on Monday and Tuesday throughout January. The hotel reception can assist with alternative food and beverage arrangements.

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.

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.

A damage deposit of £100 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.