Premier Inn Manchester

Manchester is a thriving cultural hub, that’s bursting at the seams with history, art, a buzzing nightlife great for music lovers (for many people, clubbing as we know it today was practically invented at the Hacienda in the 90s) and plenty more. Home to two of the world’s leading football clubs, Manchester is also famous for the wealth of exciting musicians that have hailed from the city – most notably, Oasis, The Stone Roses, New Order, Take That and The Smiths. The city is also home to the world’s first passenger railway line and England’s first artificial canal.

Located in the North West of England, Manchester is 190 miles north-west of London.

A person from Manchester is referred to as a ‘Mancunian’ (pronounced ‘man-kew-neeyun’), which derives from the Latin word for the area ‘Mancunium’. Sometimes you’ll hear locals referred to as ‘Mancs’ for short. 

Manchester has an abundance of charming characteristics, unusual places to visit and historic architecture (like the gorgeous, neo-Gothic Manchester Town Hall or stunning Manchester Central Library) that create a distinct sense of beauty around the city. The waterfront along Salford Quays has a modern magnificence, filled with curvy lines and striking architecture, especially at night when the lights reflect on the river.

As with most cities in the UK, Manchester is generally very safe to visit, particularly as a tourist sticking to the city centre. With all cities we recommend you keep caution on your side, particularly with any expensive personal belongings or when in crowds, but in general you’re unlikely to experience any danger in Manchester.

Manchester is 190 miles north-west of London, taking around three and a half hours to drive or between two to two and a half hours by train.

Manchester is around 71 miles north of Birmingham, taking around an hour and a half to drive or travel by train.

Manchester city centre is compact and extremely walkable, so anywhere you stay should mean you can explore with ease. The Portland Street area in particular is close to Oxford Road station, with free buses for getting around if you’d rather not walk. It’s next to Chinatown and just 10 minutes’ walk from the pubs, bars and iconic nightlife of the Northern Quarter.

Our Manchester City Centre (Portland Street) hotel is located in the heart of the city centre and makes an ideal base for exploring the city.

Just over 20% of Manchester is green space, making it the 8th greenest city in the UK, according to a study in 2017. City centre spaces like Cathedral Gardens or St John’s Gardens offer grassy spaces, while Heaton Park, Werneth Low Country Park and Bruntwood Park provide panoramic views, woodlands, gardens and waterways within easy reach of the city.

Yes, Manchester is an excellent destination to enjoy some retail therapy. Find popular high-street options in the city’s large malls like the Intu Shopping Centre, Manchester Arndale or the Lowry Outlet, or indulge in the quirky independent shops in the Northern Quarter. You’ll also find a range of markets across the city and even some high end shopping options around the Kings Street area.

Find out more about shopping in Manchester with our guide.

The average cost of a pint of beer in Manchester is £4.11, according to a 2019 study. 

The airport in Manchester is simply known as Manchester Airport. Find out more about Manchester Airport with our guide.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.