Whitworth Locke, Manchester City Centre – aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly

Whitworth Locke Civic Quarter | Central Manchester

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Your aparthotel in Manchester city centre.

Your aparthotel in Manchester city centre.

Make yourself at home at Whitworth Locke aparthotel, in Manchester city centre. Discover 160 design-led studios and suites, each with their own kitchen. Light, bright coworking spaces and meeting rooms make remote working a breeze. And the stunning, plant-filled restaurant and café makes leaving the building optional.

For work and play, the hotel is ideally located in a buzzing area on the canal, near Manchester Piccadilly and in walking distance from Manchester Central and St Peter's Square. Make events your own at The Storehouse.

What to expect 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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  • Space to work your way.

    Space to work your way.

    Working remote? Our big, beautiful coworking space – plus coffee shop and restaurant – 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 around the corner from Manchester Met University and Manchester Central. 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

6
Michiel Booking.com April 2024

Because off these issues we will most...

Positive: The location was good and nice looking entrance, bar and restaurant. Negative: £40 for our small dog staying is an absolute ripoff!! Never paid...
Response from Management
Hi Michiel, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for us, the restaurant is a separate company from us but I will ask them to be in touch if they come across the jumper for you, and I will keep an eye out myself! Regarding the WOOF package, £25 of this is for the deep cleaning fee after a pet has been in the room, the remaining £15 is for the items and treats we put in the room. I hope that clears this up a bit for you. Best wishes, Grace
8
antony Booking.com April 2024

Great central location and lovely...

Positive: Great to have a sofa and washing machine. Negative: Could have done with another light.
Response from Management
Hey Antony, Thanks for the review and the top marks, much appreciated! Glad you enjoyed the amenities. A lot of our rooms can accommodate a third person (based on availability). We do have additional lights upon request, if you decide to stay with us again in the future, please do not hesitate to ask us for extra lighting. Thanks again for the review and we hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! Lewis and the House Host Team.
10
Marcus Booking.com April 2024

Setting new standards...

Positive: The aesthetics, beautiful building. The staff were excellent. I love how the property collars with other businesses. The rooms are well designed....
Response from Management
Hey Marcus, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us this lovely review! It's amazing that you enjoyed your stay so much that you could leave us such glowing feedback with no negatives to be noted :) Really glad that you loved the building and that the team were great during your stay too! We hope to welcome you back soon - Shauna & the team
10
Guest User Trip.com April 2024 Friends

Location is excellent. Service is...

Location is excellent. Service is perfect. I booked a double room which turned out to be a very big room w a living room. Very spacious coz it’s designed for...
Response from Management
Hi there! Thank you for the review and perfect score! Love that you got to try the swing dance classes that take place here, it sounds like you had fun. I'm very pleased to see you appreciated out atmosphere and loved the room. We hope to see you again soon. Best wishes,Grace
9
Alice Booking.com April 2024

In summary, a great stay thanks!...

Positive: The location and comfortable spacious room. Negative: Some people may find it a bit difficult access as it’s a heritage building but fine with us.
Response from Management
Hello Alice, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a positive review! We really appreciate the feedback :) We're so delighted to hear your stay was comfortable, the room was spacious for you and that the location was convenient for you to explore Manchester. And yes, we are a Grade II listed building so some of the original features renders some parts of the building less accessible but we have made one area of the building totally step free and offer accessible rooms in there so that we can welcome guests of all abilities :) We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, James & The Team
9
Cathy Booking.com April 2024

Home from home with good facilities....

Positive: Quiet room and really good having the spaces downstairs to relax etc. Negative: It was a bit hot.
Response from Management
Hello Cathy, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review! We really appreciate the feedback :) We're super pleased you had a peaceful stay and you enjoyed using the shared spaces! We're sorry it was a bit warm for you, the heating in the rooms can always be turned down but we appreciate it's not immediately obvious how to use the radiators. So should you stay with us again, please don't hesitate to ask any of the host team how to use any appliance and we're always more than happy to help. We want our guests feel as comfortable as possible. We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, James & The Team :)
10
Rebecca Booking.com April 2024

Stylish and comfy...

Positive: Great location and spacious room. Really cute decor and I love that it’s attached to the cafe. Negative: The only thing I would say is that the...
Response from Management
Hi Rebecca, Thank you for the review and score! I'm so pleased you enjoyed your stay and loved the location and decor. All the bowls and plates are safe for the microwave, tried and tested by our team and many guests. The dish cloth should have been in the cupboard under the sink, but I am very sorry if that was missed by our house keeping team, and I will pick it up with them. Best wishes, Grace
9
Martin Booking.com April 2024

Work outing to Manchester...

Positive: Location and general feel of the whole place was wonderful. Staff were exceptionally helpful and nice. Liked the common area and the link to the...
Response from Management
Hi Martin, Thank you for this lovely review and high score. I'm so pleased our team made you feel welcome here, and that you appreciated our central location. Peru Perdu is great, isn't it? :) Hope to see you again soon Martin! Best wishes, Grace
9
Tim Booking.com April 2024

A really enjoyable stay....

Positive: The size of the room was much larger than expected and the facilities were great. The beds were fine. The location is superb, near enough to the...
Response from Management
Hey Tim, thank you so much for the review and the top marks, much appreciated! Really glad you enjoyed your fully kitted out apartment and your stay with us. Our central location is ideal to act as base whilst you explore the wonders of the city. We try our very best to provide soulful hospitality and aim to provide a unique experience. Thanks again for the wonderful review and we hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! All the best! Lewis and the House Host Team.
8
Deborah Booking.com April 2024

Spacious, clean, friendly, very well...

Positive: Spacious, clean, friendly, very well stocked kitchen with all you could need for cooking and comfort, including a washing machine and dishwasher,...
Response from Management
Hi Deborah, thank you for your review. We are pleased to hear that you liked the Locke vibe and all of the amenities in your allocated room apartment however I'm sorry to hear that the noise levels impacted your stay. If you choose to stay with us again, please leave a note on your booking and we will ensure that you are allocated one of our quieter rooms. We hope to welcome you back. Best wishes, Lucy & the Team.
8
Felix Booking.com April 2024

Great Hotel...

Positive: The hotel is very nice. The room product is very good quality and beautifully decorated. Very well maintained property.
Response from Management
Hey Felix, thank you so much for glowing feedback, much appreciated! Happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us. Our aparthotels are quirky and uniquely designed, bespoke to each room layout! We try our very best to provide soulful hospitality and aim to provide a unique experience. Thanks again for the wonderful feedback and we hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! All the best! Lewis and the House Host Team.
9
Wessam Booking.com April 2024

One of the best choices in Manchester...

Positive: Front desk staff, they are all welcoming and helpful especially Hannah who was very friendly and professional. The room was very spacious, well...
Response from Management
Hey Wessam, thank you so much for the feedback and the glowing review, much appreciated! Our aparthotels are quirky and uniquely designed, bespoke to each room layout! We try our very best to provide soulful hospitality and aim to provide a unique experience. Happy to hear that Hannah was on hand to help out. They will be over the moon with the mention! Our location is ideal to have as a base whilst you explore the sights and sounds of Manchester. The lighting was chosen by our architect to create a cosy and relaxing atmosphere, but we understand this is not for everyone. If you chose to stay with us again, leave a note on your booking and we will try and provide you with a lighter room. We will also be able to provide you with you a room on a higher floor, just pop a note on your booking and we will do our best to accommodate. Thanks again for the feedback and we hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! All the best! Lewis and the House Host Team.
10
Andres Booking.com April 2024

Amazing!!...

Positive: Location is perfect. Negative: No room service.
Response from Management
Hey Andres, thank you so much for the review and the top marks, much appreciated! Glad you appreciated our central location. Perfect to act as a base whilst you explore the sights and sounds of Manchester. Our fully kitted apartments are self catered but we do have handy essentials at Reception, just pop down for any requests you might need and we will do our best to accommodate. Thanks again for the review and we hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! Lewis and the House Host Team.
9
Monica Booking.com April 2024

very good...

Positive: Interior design. Negative: Bed a bit small for 2 people, very warm inside the room.
Response from Management
Hi Monica, Thank you for taking the time to review us, much appreciated! Our aparthotels are quirky and uniquely designed, bespoke to each room layout! We try our very best to provide soulful hospitality and aim to provide a unique experience. Apologies that you found the room warm, the heating in the room can be regulated and we do have extra fans on request should you need some more ventilation, we also have some ground floor rooms that have a tendency to be cooler, don't hesitate to request your ideal room upon your next visit! Thanks again for the review and we hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! Lewis and the House Host Team.
10
Guest User Trip.com April 2024 Couples

Great place. My partner and I spent...

Great place. My partner and I spent our anniversary here and really appreciated the free drink at the bar to celebrate. The studio apartment was everything...
Response from Management
Hello :)Happy anniversary! I'm glad we could help you both celebrate with a drink at the bar. Lovely to hear that the studio had everything you needed! We hope to see you again soon.Best wishes,Grace
10
Jennifer Booking.com April 2024

Absolutely fantastic. Anytime I stay...

Positive: Having a coffee shop, co-working space, bar and restaurant on site. Negative: Postal code is wrong so the uber drivers never came to the right...
Response from Management
Hi Jennifer, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for us, I'm really glad you made the most of our on-site facilities! What was the postal code you used and where did you find it? If you could let us know via [email protected], so I can double check our website! Best wishes, Grace
10
Nikola Expedia April 2024

Really lovely, I really enjoyed my...

Really lovely, I really enjoyed my stay and would definitely stay again.
Response from Whitworth Team
Hey Nikola, Thank you for leaving us a review! We're really glad that you loved your stay and that you plan on staying with us again, that's amazing to hear :) We hope to welcome you back soon! Shauna & the team
8
hanspeter Booking.com April 2024

Nice , modern and quiet Hotel in city...

Positive: Location, 10 min walk from Piccadilly station, friendly staff, killer breakfast eatery. Negative: As a lot of hotels, you will need to ask for new...
Response from Management
Hi Hanspeter, thanks for the review. Glad you enjoyed our central location, our partner Foundation coffee house and our soulful team. It was a pleasure to have you! We try and do our bit for the planet by reducing the amount of linen and towels we supply. We will always be on hand at Reception to supply you extra supplies. We hope to see you again at the Whitworth Locke. Lewis and the House Host Team.
9
Sarah Booking.com April 2024

Great location, fabulous scent...

Positive: Modern, clean, central location. Negative: The extra bed wasn’t comfortable TV apps wouldn’t work Couldn’t connect phone without chromecast.
Response from Management
Hey Sarah, Thank you so much for the review! Sorry to hear that you found the fold out bed not comfortable and that you had issues with your TV. We will let our maintenance team know and they will have a look at it. We do have limited rooms that come with a sofa bed should you want extra comfort for the additional guest, just let us know and we will check our availability. We hope to see you again soon at the Whitworth Locke! Lewis and the House Host Team.
10
Rebecca Expedia April 2024

I had a lovely stay at this property....

I had a lovely stay at this property. it was clean and well decorated. there was even dome milk do i could make a cuppa before heading out..nice touch. staff...
Response from James
Hello Rebecca, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review! We really appreciate the feedback :) We're so so pleased that our friendly and welcome staff helped make you feel safe whilst travelling alone. We're also glad you appreciated the options of milk we offer and that you liked the design and cleanliness of the hotel. On behalf of everyone here at Whitworth Locke, it was an absolute pleasure to host you during your stay. We hope to welcome you back soon! Best Wishes, James & The Team

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.


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. 

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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