Whitworth Locke, Manchester City Centre – aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly

Whitworth Locke Civic Quarter | Central Manchester

Your aparthotel in Manchester city centre.

Your aparthotel in Manchester city centre.

Make yourself at home at Manchester Piccadilly Aparthotel. Discover 160 design-led studios and suites, sleeping up to 5 people and each with their own kitchen. Light, bright coworking spaces, meeting rooms and coffee on tap, making remote working a breeze.

For work and play, the hotel is ideally located in a buzzing area on the canal, next to Manchester Piccadilly station and in walking distance from Manchester Central and St Peter's Square. Make an entrance at our very on event space, The Storehouse. There's so much to unLocke. 

What's at Whitworth Locke?

  • Key features
  • All features
Co-working space

Co-working space

Foundation Coffee House - coffee shop

Foundation Coffee House - coffee shop

Private, superfast Wi-Fi

Private, superfast Wi-Fi

24-hour front desk

24-hour front desk

Fully kitted out kitchens

Fully kitted out kitchens

Locker gym

Locker gym

Dog friendly

Dog friendly

The Storehouse - Event space (fee)

The Storehouse - Event space (fee)

Private meeting rooms (fee)

Private meeting rooms (fee)

Communal laundry room

Communal laundry room

Co-working space

Foundation Coffee House - coffee shop

Private, superfast Wi-Fi

24-hour front desk

Fully kitted out kitchens

Locker gym

Dog friendly

The Storehouse - Event space (fee)

Private meeting rooms (fee)

Communal laundry room

Shallows Beauty Studio

Early check-in available

Late check-out available

Blackout blinds

Lift access

Smart TV with Chromecast

Crisp white linen

Microwave oven

Fridge freezer

Iron and ironing board

Hairdryer

Kinsey Apothecary toiletries

Fluffy white towels

Locke essentials kit

Designer furnishings

Yoga mat

USB plug sockets

Rainfall showers

Accessible apartments available

Weekly cleaning

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  • Space to work your way.

    Space to work your way.

    Working remote? Our big, beautiful coworking space – plus coffee shop – gives you all the options for settling in, switching it up, and smashing out your to-dos.

  • Manchester city centre living.

    Manchester city centre living.

    Could this location get any better? An aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly, the Northern Quarter and St Peter's Square, yet only a stroll to the AO Arena or a short drive to the Trafford Centre.

  • Interiors inspired by the skyline.

    Interiors inspired by the skyline.

    Elevate your stay in Manchester city centre. Smoked glass with brass, velvets in moody, skyline-inspired tones. Spacious and practical, yet still comfy and cosy.

Stay in an aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly.

Stay right in the middle of the action at Whitworth Locke aparthotel in Manchester city centre. Based near Manchester Piccadilly, you're surrounded by the best eateries in Manchester and around the corner from Manchester Met University. But you don't have to trade convenience for friendly, local vibes.

Walk into the Northern Quarter for laidback cafés. Amble over to St Peter's Square to check out grand buildings like Manchester Central Library. Or hit up AO Arena for live music and comedy. Walking distance to the best of Manchester, yet only 25 minutes to the airport – locations don't get better than this.

Where to find us in Manchester.

Whitworth Locke
Civic Quarter | Manchester

74 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JD

Reviews

9
june Booking.com November 2024

Short break...

Positive: Location. Negative: Couldn't fault a thing.
Response from Management
Hi June, Thank you for your review, We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, We hope to see you again very soon. Regards Mike & the team
9
Heather Booking.com November 2024

Great...

Positive: Great location, shower was amazing. Comfortable bed. Negative: The room itself was quite dark - not all lights were working.
Response from Management
Hey Heather, Thank you for the review and score! I'm so happy you had a comfortable stay and loved the shower! I'm sorry to hear about the lights, I will let our maintenance team know asap. Thank you for bringing it to my attention. Best wishes, Grace
10
Kelsey Expedia November 2024

Great hotel...

Great hotel
Response from Grace
Hey Kelsey,Thank you for the perfect score and kind feedback, I hope you come back soon!Best wishes,Grace
10
Charlie Shippen Google November 2024

Lovely staff and nice room. Would...

Lovely staff and nice room. Would recommend staying here
Response from Management
Hi Charlie, Thank you for the review and score! I'm so glad you would recommend us to others, and it is great to hear our team made you feel so welcome! I hope to see you again soon! Best wishes, Grace and The Team
10
Jenny Edgley Google November 2024

Lovely clean and spacious rooms and...

Lovely clean and spacious rooms and friendly staff ☺️
Response from Management
Hi Jenny, Thank you for the review and score! I'm glad you found the room had all the space you need, and it sounds like our house keeping team did a great job! We hope to welcome you back for another stay soon! Best wishes Grace

Top FAQs.

Whitworth Locke doesn't have its own parking.  We recommend Euro Car Parks at Pritchard St (M1 7DA) only a few minutes' walk away.

Our room keys unlock more than just a space to sleep. In each of our apartments, you'll have all the space and home-from-home facilities you need to eat, sleep and unwind.

At Whitworth Locke, each apartment is slightly different, with the cotton factory’s original features and large windows creating a contemporary, warehouse-style feel.
 
But in every apartment as standard, you'll find: 

  • Fully kitted-out kitchen with hob, fridge/ freezer and microwave grill
  • Smart HD TV with screen mirroring and HDMI functionality
  • UK King size bed(s)
  • High-power rainfall shower
  • Super-fast, private Wi-Fi (58mbps up and down)
  • Soft towels
  • Fluffy pillows and bedding
  • Bespoke Kinsey Apothecary toiletries
  • Wall heaters
  • Washer/dryer or communal laundry access
  • Living essentials including a hairdryer and iron
  • Plenty of USB sockets

Find out more here.

We've all been there - you've arrived to the city early, or your travel home is later in the evening, meaning you'll need to carry your bags around all day.

We're happy to store your luggage free of charge during the day if you're arriving earlier than check in time, or want to explore the city after you check out (no later than day of arrival/departure). 


From Manchester Airport: 
You can take a taxi from the airport to Whitworth Locke. This will take around 30 - 40 minutes (depending on traffic) and cost between £20 - £30. 
For a cheaper option, you can also take the train to Manchester Oxford Road or Piccadilly Train Stations. Trains usually run from the airport every 15 minutes and it takes around 15 - 25 minutes depending on which route you take. Single train tickets to the city centre from the airport cost between £3.50 and £5.

From Manchester Picadilly Station (Whitworth Street East): If you're coming from Picadilly Train Station, exit via any entrance and make your way towards Fairfield Street Which merges onto Whitworth Street. On this 10 minute walk you will pass by the Base Kamp Cafe and Bar, the Alan Turing Memorial Park and Manchester New Sqare. Whitworth Locke is located on the right hand side.

From Manchester Oxford Road Station (whitworth Street West): If youre coming from Manchester Oxford Road Sation, exit via the main entrance and walk down the slope onto Whitworth Street, take a right turn and walk for 5 minutes past the Palace Theatre towards Princess Street. Whitworth Locke is located on the left hand side corner of Whitworth Street and Princess Street.

From Manchester Victoria Station (Princess Street North): If you're coming from Victoria Train Station, exit onto Corporation Street and head south into the city. You'll walk past the National Football Museum, Exchange Square and Selfridges. The road will merge onto Cross Street, keep walking for 10 minutes on this road until you reach the town hall. Taking a left turn here will lead onto Princess Street which is a straight 10 minutes walk to the hotel. You'll walk past St Peter's Square, Chinatown and The Village. Whitworth Locke is located on the right-hand side on the corner of princess street and Whitworth Street.

From Euro Car Park Pritchard Street (Princess Street South): From Exiting Euro Car Parks Pritchard Street take a left turn and walk to the traffic lights. Take another left turn onto Princess Street and walk up for about 3 minutes, walking past Spar convenience store and Asia House. Whitworth Locke is located across the Whitworth Street junction traffic lights on the left hand side. 

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