Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke Civic Quarter | Manchester

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Building on the fabric of Manchester.

Building on the fabric of Manchester.

With its stunning communal spaces and spacious, one-of-a-kind apartments, Whitworth Locke is more than just a place to stay – it’s a space to live.

Set in a 19th Century cotton factory, every area – from the beautiful Conservatory Bar to the spacious co-working lounge – celebrates the building’s quirks and features. There’s also a packed calendar of events, pop-ups and fitness classes for you to join in with, if you fancy. And if you’re heading out, you’re just minutes from the city’s best bars, shops and nightlife. Settle in, and see Manchester differently.

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What's at Whitworth Locke?

  • Key features
  • All features
Co-working space

Co-working space

Peru Perdu - restaurant & bar

Peru Perdu - restaurant & bar

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)

Co-working space

Peru Perdu - restaurant & bar

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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  • Take a look around.

    Take a look around.

    Set around the stunning conservatory bar, Whitworth Locke’s sleeping, eating and working spaces are yours to explore.

  • Take a look around.

    Take a look around.

    Set around the stunning conservatory bar, Whitworth Locke’s sleeping, eating and working spaces are yours to explore.

  • Take a look around.

    Take a look around.

    Set around the stunning conservatory bar, Whitworth Locke’s sleeping, eating and working spaces are yours to explore.

  • Take a look around.

    Take a look around.

    Set around the stunning conservatory bar, Whitworth Locke’s sleeping, eating and working spaces are yours to explore.

  • Take a look around.

    Take a look around.

    Set around the stunning conservatory bar, Whitworth Locke’s sleeping, eating and working spaces are yours to explore.

  • Take a look around.

    Take a look around.

    Set around the stunning conservatory bar, Whitworth Locke’s sleeping, eating and working spaces are yours to explore.

Living

Living

Every Whitworth Locke apartment is unique in its layout and design. You’ll also have the run of the building’s communal areas, including the co-working space, meeting rooms and workout studio. Why leave?

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Exploring

Exploring

Going out or staying in? We bring the best of Manchester into our spaces, and provide our guests with lots of local tips. So you can see more of the good stuff (and less of the tourist traps). 

Explore local area.

Love Manchester.

Wake up with a freshly roasted coffee from Foundation Coffee House. Spend the day in the Northern Quarter, with its colourful street art, independent shops and buzzing atmosphere. Before exploring Manchester’s best bars and restaurants after dark – just minutes from our door. 

Opposite the much-loved Canal Street and around an 8-minute walk from Piccadilly Station, you’ll be hard-pressed to find a better-located Manchester hotel. What’s more, when you stay at Whitworth Locke, you get all the best bits of a boutique hotel with the space and facilities of a serviced apartment. So you can experience the city, rather than just observe. And live, instead of stay. 

Where to find us.

Whitworth Locke
Civic Quarter | Manchester

74 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JD

Reviews

9
Michael Zerafa Booking.com June 2023

Location and service was good. Room...

Positive: Location and service was good. Room was tidy and clean. Negative: Room lacked lighting, especially in kitchen area.
Response from Management
Hi Michael, thanks so much for taking the time to leave us your feedback! I'm so glad you liked the location and found the service good. I'll pass on your thoughts r.e. the lighting- do feel free to leave a note asking for more lighting if you book with us again and we'll see what we can do! Hope to have you back soon :) Sincerely, Libby and the Locke team x
8
Jade Booking.com June 2023

Room was good! small but had...

Positive: Room was good! small but had everything we needed. Great location and good vibes. Negative: Bar was pricey, but was a nice place to have a sit.
Response from Management
Hi Jade, Thank you for your review and score. I'm glad you liked the room, was it a city studio you booked? They are our smallest rooms but we have many categories. I'm glad you picked up on the vibe here and enjoyed the location! Peru Perdu is a separate company to us so we have no influence over their prices I'm afraid. Hope to see you again soon, Grace
8
Shreya Hiremath Booking.com June 2023

Would recommend and definitely would...

Positive: Staff were fantastic, as was the room and facilities. The bed was very comfortable. Location was very convenient and check in and check out were...
Response from Management
Hi Shreya, I'm really glad our team made you feel welcome and you love the room and facilities. The bed is great, isn't it? Sorry about the confusion with the late check out, it didn't seem to have been added on our system, perhaps as we had an exceptionally busy weekend, if you do stay again let us know about late check out while we are checking you in and we will ensure it is put on the booking! Thank you Grace
10
Anna Booking.com June 2023

Great stay in an airy apartment with...

Positive: Location in centre of Manchester is excellent for access to the Gay Village, major train stations and restaurants. Negative: Nothing.
Response from Management
Hi Anna, thanks so much for leaving us such a fab review! So glad you enjoyed your stay and appreciated our great location by Canal Street- hope to see you very soon :) -Libby and the Locke team x
8
89987899978 Booking.com June 2023

Great reception/bar area and all the...

Positive: Great reception/bar area and all the staff were great. I requested a quiet room but wasn't expecting much because of the central location, however...
Response from Management
Hi 89987899978, So happy to ready you loved the reception and bar area, and that our team left such a good impression with you. Yay! So glad it was nice and quiet, other than those pesky geese! We love our decor but understand it may not be for everyone, every Locke has a different style though so be sure to check them out. Thank you for the feedback. Best, Grace

Top FAQs.

Whitworth Locke doesn't have its own parking.  NCP Palace on Whitworth Street the closest car park only a few minutes' walk away.


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 Piccadilly Station:
Exit the station onto Fairfield Street, next to the station taxi rank. Cross London Road and continue on Fairfield Street.
Fairfield Steet merges with Whitworth Street, continue straight for roughly five minutes, passing Sackville Gardens on the right. Turn right from Whitworth Street to Princess Street. Whitworth Locke is on your immediate left at the corner of Whitworth Street and Princess Street.

 From Manchester Oxford Road:
Exit the station to the station approach, follow the station approach to Whitworth Street West. Turn right, cross Oxford Road and take Whitworth Street down the side of the Palace Theatre. Walk for around 3 minutes, then turn left from Whitworth Street to Princess Street. Whitworth Locke is on your immediate left at the corner of Whitworth Street and Princess Street.
 
From St Peter's Square tram station:

Exit St Peter’s Square at the corner of Mosley Street and Princess Street. Turn right onto Princess St, keeping Manchester Art Gallery on the left. Walk straight for about 5 minutes, crossing Portland Street. Whitworth Locke is on the right at the corner of Whitworth Street and Princess Street.

The Manchester City Visitor Charge is a small fee of £1 + VAT per room or unit per night that is added to the final bill for guests staying in paid accommodation within the Manchester ABID zone. This fee has been introduced as part of an initiative led by the city’s hotel and serviced apartment providers to create exciting new events and activities that will encourage more people to visit Manchester and Salford.

The money raised through the City Visitor Charge will be used to develop and promote tourism in the area, as well as to help create more things for visitors to do and see. By paying this charge, you'll be contributing to the enhancement of the overall guest experience and helping to expand the city's visitor economy.

The City Visitor Charge is similar to established schemes in cities across Europe and North America and will be chargeable from 1st April 2023. So, if you book a stay at Whitworth Locke, Manchester after this date, you will need to pay this small fee per night as part of your final bill.

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