Whitworth Locke

Whitworth Locke Civic Quarter | Manchester

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

9.4
TY11 Trip.com March 2023 Solo travelers

I really like the room and everything...

I really like the room and everything of Locke! One thing I think is hard for me is the stairs….Overall I love the hotel
Response from Management
Hey TY11,Thanks for your review! Really glad you enjoyed your stay with us overall and could give us such high ratings! Please keep in mind that you can leave us a note on your booking to let us know that you need step-free access if you stay with us in future and we will do our best to accommodate! Hope to welcome you back to the Locke soon,Shauna & the team
7
Clare Booking.com March 2023

Nice ro with great public spaces...

Positive: The bed and sofa. Negative: No hot water so couldn’t have a bath and couldn’t contact anYone to complain.
Response from Management
Hi Clare, Thank you for the feedback. I'm sorry to hear about the issues you had, did you try the reception whatsapp number on the hotel tv screen? We do have 24/7 reception, so someone will always get back to you on there, and try to fix the problem :) Hope to see you again soon Grace
10
Shirley Booking.com March 2023

Friendly staff, excellent location in...

Positive: Beautiful accommodation, friendly staff, clean and spacious room. Great location. Loved the historic building - stunning. We are coming back!!...
Response from Management
Hi there Shirley, We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us! So nice to read such kind words. From the bottom of our hearts, we thank you for giving us the perfect 10/10! That's why we do it! Looking forward to hosting you at Whitworth Locke again soon. Andy and the Whitworth Team
9
Susan Booking.com March 2023

Great location and clean, modern room....

Positive: Modern room with good facilities. Negative: Could have had a bedside table or shelf to put my clock onto.
Response from Management
Hi there, It's great to see how much you enjoyed your stay with us overall and thanks for the constructive feedback. All the best. Andy and The Whitworth Locke Team
10
James Rudolph Google March 2023

Really neat hotel carved out of old...

Really neat hotel carved out of old brick warehouses. The conservatory bar/bistro was really cool. The location was perfect, right in the center of...
Response from Management
Hello there Rudolph, Thank you for your review and such positive scores. We hope we will see you again in Manchester soon! Kind Regards, Andy and Whitworth Locke Team
7
Fionah Booking.com March 2023

Comfortable and pleasant....

Positive: The rooms were very spacious and well equipped and very clean. Negative: The first night my room was very loud from outside noise of people on the...
10
Bethany Giblin Google March 2023

Absolutely stunning hotel with a...

Absolutely stunning hotel with a really cool vibe, all the staff are lovely, upon our arrival we were greeted by Hannah who gave us fab recommendations of...
Response from Management
Hey Bethany, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us, I will pass the feedback on to Hannah! We love the lavender cocktail too, and I'm so please you got to try out Peru Perdu's bar! Hope to see you again soon Grace
10
Stacey Booking.com March 2023

awesome would stay again...

Positive: clean spacious had everything needed was much better then expected. Negative: lighting in the apartment wasn’t great.
Response from Management
Hey Stacey, Thanks for your review and lovely feedback! Great to hear that you'd stay with us again, and just to let you know for next time - we do offer extra lamps on request! Hope to welcome you back to the Locke soon, Shauna & the team
9
Adrienne Booking.com March 2023

Great hotel with excellent facilities,...

Positive: Location facilities decor all fab, great staff, food and drink options good, nice atmosphere. Would definitively stay again if attending similar...
Response from Management
Hey Adrienne, Thank you for this review and score, really happy our team made you feel welcome and you enjoyed the cafe and restaurant. I know what you mean about the lighting in the room, it can feel a bit dark sometimes, but some of our rooms are naturally brighter than others so we can always try and allocate one of these for you if we have the availability. Best wishes Grace
10
James Booking.com March 2023

The place was very modern and...

Positive: The place was very modern and spacious, and the facilities in the room were amazing. Full sized bedroom, bathroom and kitchen.
Response from Management
Hi James, Thank you for taking the time to leave a review for us, I'm so pleased you loved the room and made use of our facilities. Hope to see you again soon! Best wishes Grace
9
marie Booking.com March 2023

Great little stay, met all...

Positive: Welcoming friendly staff, Lovely ambience, modern, stylish, clean.
Response from Management
Hi Marie, Thank you for this review and score, it was a pleasure to have you stay, we would welcome you back at any time, best wishes Nour
7
Zahra Booking.com March 2023

Good...

Positive: I know what to expect as I stay regularly! Hannah and Nour were so welcoming and helpful- I always receive great service. Negative: The location of...
Response from Management
Hey Zahra, Thank you for the feedback! I will let Hannah and Nour know :) So sorry about the noise, I have put a note on your profile that you prefer a quiet room, and so when available, we will always try and allocate on of these for you! Best wishes Grace
7
Vishal Booking.com March 2023

Nice decor...

Positive: Nice decor. Negative: The fan in the bathroom didn't work for showers etc.
Response from Management
Hey Vishal, Thank you for your review and for leaving us some feedback! I'm glad to hear that you liked the decor. The extractor fans are on a timer so that they don't disturb guests during the night, if there was a maintenance issue where it wasn't working at all please keep in mind that we have a 24 hour reception team to help with anything like this. Hope to welcome you back to the Locke soon! Shauna & the team
9
Sally Booking.com March 2023

Great place to stay, really close to...

Positive: Great decor and facilities. Bed is comfy and the soundproofing between rooms seemed good. Bar, restaurant and cafe were all great.
Response from Management
Hey Sally, Thank you for your review! I'm really glad that you could leave us some positive feedback and that you loved the decor and found the bed comfortable! Hope to welcome you back soon, Shauna & the team
10
Anonymous User Trip.com March 2023 Solo travelers

Great location, nice apartments would...

Great location, nice apartments would recommend.
Response from Management
Hello there,Thank you for your review and such positive scores. We hope we will see you again in Manchester soon!Kind Regards, Andy and Whitworth Locke Team

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 Locker is Whitworth Locke's contemporary gym on the lower ground floor, and is available for guests to use during their stay, free of charge. 

Gym equipment includes:

  • Rowing machine
  • Treadmill
  • TRX training system
  • Exercise bike 
  • Free weights

Please use the equipment safely and considerately. You'll also need to sign a disclaimer before using the gym, or else using it will be at your own risk. 

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