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.

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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

9
Kirstie Booking.com April 2024

Excellent short stay - will return...

Positive: Room was spacious, great amenities and beautiful decor. Friendly staff and a nice vibe in reception/ coffee shop. The only negative was we were...
10
Courtney Booking.com April 2024

We'll be back again!...

Positive: Lovely hotel, staff are extremely friendly. Negative: Nothing.
10
Alyson Booking.com April 2024

Fab find in Manchester...

Positive: The hotel itself is beautiful, it's well thought out and our room exceeded expectations. The staff were the nicest and most welcoming we've come...
Response from Management
Hello Alyson, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review! We really appreciate this wonderful feedback :) We're so so pleased you appreciated and enjoyed our design led approach to the style of the building and that you really enjoyed your room. Thank you as well for the kind words about our staff, we're so happy we were able to give you the warming welcome you and all our guests deserve :) We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, Amy & The Team
10
Richardine Booking.com April 2024

Great hotel in ideal position....

Positive: The facilities - kitchenette, great bathroom, the position- close to transport- rail, tram and free city bus.- Tesco, pubs, galleries. Staff were...
Response from Management
Hello Richardine, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review! We really appreciate the lovely feedback :) We're so so pleased that the amenities within the apartment suited your every need and that our central location with nearby shops, pubs and attractions made exploring Manchester easy for you! Thank you also for your kinds words about our staff, we're so happy that we could provide you with a friendly, soulful experience :) We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, Amy & The Team.
10
Business Bob Google April 2024

Loved our weekend stay here. The room...

Loved our weekend stay here. The room was cute as my girlfriend put it. Clean, had all the essestials, nicely decored and maintained. Location less than...
Response from Management
Hello there, thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a positive review :) We really appreciate the feedback! We're so pleased to learn you enjoyed our cute, clean, well stocked apartments and that our central location was convenient for you to explore Manchester! Thank you for your kind words regarding our staff and for mentioning Shauna, we're very lucky to have her :) We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, James & The Team
10
Nicola Booking.com April 2024

Good location, clean, nice setting,...

Positive: Great place to stay, in a really good location. Room was lovely and very clean. We had an accessible room because 3 of us were staying so hard to...
Response from Management
Hello Nicola, thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review, we really appreciate the feedback :) We're super delighted to learn you had a wonderful stay in our spacious accessible twin room and all the amenities within the apartment suited your every need! We're also glad you appreciated our design led, community based public areas downstairs with the co-working areas and the bar and restaurant too. You guys only enhanced the trendiness of it all, don't you worry ;)! Thank you as well for your feedback regarding the tea bags in the rooms, we do keep a healthy stock at reception of tea and coffee, so if you stay with us again please don't hesitate to ask for any little thing that could enhance your stay as we are always more than happy to help! We hope to welcome you back again soon. Best Wishes, Amy & The Team :)
10
Matt Booking.com April 2024

Perfect location and super comfy...

Positive: Location to the palace theatre. Probably about 2-3min walk away. Negative: Perhaps the location of our room. A few steps to meander around.
Response from Management
Hello Matt, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review, we really appreciate the feedback! We're super delighted to learn you that our central location made your trip to Manchester for a show at the Palace theatre that bit easier. We are sorry however, that you feel the location of your room wasn't quite as ideal. We are a Grade II listed building which graces the buildings and rooms with their individual quirks in regards to layout and location. We do have more directly accessible rooms with step-free access, so if you choose to stay with us in the future, please add these and any other preference notes onto your booking and we will endeavour to allocate you to a suitable room :) We hope to welcome you back again soon! Best Wishes, Amy & The Team
9
abi.b Booking.com April 2024

Great location and comfy rooms....

Positive: We have stayed here before for the proximity to the theatre. Really good location, 5 minute walk to the theatre, really close to the train station...
Response from Management
Hello Abi, thank you so much for taking the time to leave a review :) we really appreciate the feedback! We're so pleased our spacious, comfortable rooms & central location made your trip into Manchester for the theatre nice and easy. Thank you for your kind words about Grace too, we're very lucky to have her. We are however, sorry that the room you were allocated to was noisy and lacked in view. Due to the fact we are a Grade II listed building, the rooms are graced with their individual quirks in regards to layout and location within the property which affects view and noise from the bustling city centre, for which we apologise for disturbing your stay. Should you wish to stay with us again, please leave a note on your booking that you'd like a quiet room (along with any other preferences) and we will endeavour to allocate you to a room that suits all your needs :) We hope to welcome you back soon! Best wishes, James & The Team
10
Lucinda Booking.com April 2024

Beautiful hotel...

Positive: The property was beautiful. Very well equipped and the rooms were immaculate. Although we didn’t eat there the prices were so reasonable for...
Response from Management
Hi Lucinda, Thank you so much for taking the time to write us such a positive review. We're pleased you enjoyed your stay with us and found the prices to be reasonable in our coffee shop and restaurant. Amy will be thrilled with your feedback I'll pass your compliments on to her (and James the dog is a valued member of our team too). You're not the first to mention the scent in the venue and if you do visit us again you can purchase the smell as a room diffuser. All the best, Hannah and the Whitworth Locke host team
8
Keisha Booking.com April 2024

The television and wifi in our room...

Negative: The television and wifi in our room didn’t work. They very quickly offered us an upgrade, which was very kind of them.
Response from Management
Hey Keisha, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review! I'm really glad to see that you enjoyed your stay overall, that's lovely :) I'm sorry to hear that you had a few issues during your stay but it's great to see that the team resolved things quickly and offered you the upgrade, I hope you enjoyed it! We hope to welcome you back soon - Shauna & the team
10
Pamela Booking.com April 2024

Large, well equipped rooms...

Positive: Large, well equipped rooms. Negative: Nothing.
Response from Management
Hello Pamela, Thank you for your review. We are glad you enjoyed your stay and the rooms we have here at Whitworth Locke. We look forward to giving you a warm welcome back soon. Kind regards, The Locke Tea m
7
Anneela Booking.com April 2024

Good location but frustrated with the...

Positive: Location was great Lovely space and decor. Negative: The tv didn’t work Like you enjoy music videos on YouTube but just kept cutting out // loading...
Response from Management
Hi Aneela, Thank you for the feedback, I'm so pleased you loved the location and the space here. The youtube app on our TVs is not so strong, which is why we have put chromecasts in every room :) That way, any app you have on your phone, you can cast films, episodes or videos straight to the television. If you need help with this next time you stay, please let our team know. Best wishes, Grace
8
Anthony Smith Google April 2024

I stayed here for one night with my...

I stayed here for one night with my fiancée as little weekend getaway. The location and service are fantastic. The room itself was great and came with...
Response from Management
Hi Anthony, Thank you for taking the time to leave us this review, I'm pleased you loved our central location and our team made a great first impression. Please always let our on site team know about things like slow wifi etc, every room has an individual router so there may have been something they could have done then and there to fix it for you. In the cupboard under the sink there should have been some cleaning supplies, and if there is anything extra you need, the whatsapp number on the tv screen home page means you can contact reception 24/7 for assistance, there are some items we keep at the desk rather than placing in every room due to a lack of demand, so you never know, we might be able to help straight away :) Best wishes, Grace
8
Shaunie W Google April 2024

Loved our one night stay! My fiance...

Loved our one night stay! My fiance had a 4 day holiday from work so we thought we’d spend the weekend in Manchester so booked to stay here overnight! Such a...
Response from Management
Hello Shaunie, We appreciate you taking the time to let us know how your stay went. We are thrilled that you had a great time staying at Whitworth Locke. I've taken note of your tour reservation, so if we get to welcome you back, we'll make sure you have a different view and are situated in a quieter part of the hotel. We strive to meet the needs of our guests as much as we can. We're sorry to hear that you're having trouble with Chromecast and WiFi. I'm not sure if you brought this up to the reception staff, but we would be pleased to check for any problems like this during your visit. We do provide oat milk at reception for those who require alternatives for future reference as we do have lots of guests who require the same alternatives to milk. We also do have a draw that is placed another the pots and pans in the kitchen area that does normally have the tin opener in, if not we can provide these at reception if you do need anything in the future we are always here to help! We look forward to welcoming you back to the hotel soon. Kind regards, The Locke team
9
Katie.L.L.H Booking.com April 2024

We loved the interior and style of the...

Positive: We loved the interior and style of the rooms. Felt very homely. Great location. Negative: We got an upgrade but when we got into the room there was...
Response from Management
Hi Katie, Thank you for the review and score! I am so pleased you loved the interior and style here, and that it felt so homely. Glad you made the most of our central location too! I totally understand the inconvenience with the fold up bed, but I hope our team were able to remove this for you when you brought it to their attention. Best wishes, Grace
6
Andresen Booking.com April 2024

Service minded staff and their...

Positive: Service minded staff and their recommendations were excellent. Location was also very good, short distances but also not too busy area. Negative:...
Response from Management
Hi Andresen, Thank you for leaving us this feedback! I'm so happy we were able to recommend some fun things for you, and you enjoyed our central location. It is handy, isn't it? Sorry to hear about the room temperature, as the seasons change our housekeeping team will be adjusting the temperature they set the radiators to when inspecting rooms. If you have a spare 5 minutes, please email us via [email protected] with more details about the cleanliness, so this can be investigated. Best wishes, Grace
7
Reham Booking.com April 2024

Great location and charming interior...

Positive: The location was fantastic, and the interior of the place was delightful. The gym was well-equipped, and the staff were consistently kind and...
Response from Management
Hi Reham, Thank you for taking the time to provide feedback for us. I am so pleased you enjoyed our central location and loved the interior. Great to hear you made the most of our gym, and that our team made you feel welcome. The lighting was chosen by our architect to create a calm and relaxed environment, but we understand it isn't for everyone. I have noted your remarks about the the missed information during your check in, and will raise it with the team. Best wishes, Grace
8
Max Booking.com April 2024

Highly recommend to anyone (unless...

Positive: Friendly efficient staff checked us in quickly and dealt with any requests we had well. The rooms are well designed and very clean/comfortable....
Response from Management
Hi Max, Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review, I'm so glad you were welcomed by our team and you loved the design of Whitworth. Were you in a room that had a bath? As I find the rooms that we have with walk-in showers rather than bathtubs, have shower heads much higher up, so for your next stay, this may be the best option. Hope to see you again soon. Best wishes, Grace
6
Johanna Booking.com April 2024

Did the job but some faults...

Positive: Comfortable beds and the kitchenette and washing machine were great for the multi-night stay. Negative: We were in one of the basement apartments...
Response from Management
Hi Johanna, Thank you for the honest feedback, I'm so pleased you found the bed comfortable and that the room had everything you needed. I am sorry to hear about the problem with the tv, thank you for bringing it to my attention. The salt and pepper is rarely used, so we stopped putting them in rooms, and instead made them available upon request. I am also very sorry about the smell issue, and this will be addressed with any relevant team members. Best wishes, Grace
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
Home Hotels.com April 2024

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay

Very comfortable and enjoyable stay. Great location Room lighting isn’t the best
10
Nathaporn Hotels.com April 2024

Everyting Good location and Service...

Everyting Good location and Service and nice.
1
Hlynur Booking.com April 2024

I will never stay there again, i don’t...

Positive: Just the location. Negative: I am asking myself if i liked it and i didn’t. … at all, special the girl from the front desk, if you don’t want a...
Response from Management
Hi Hlynur, I am sorry to hear you did not enjoy your time with us but am glad you appreciated our central location, and thank you for letting us know. We understand that our concept is not for everyone, being an apart-hotel rather than a regular hotel, that is predominantly self-service, sometimes people love it and sometimes they don't. However, all of our team members do want to be here, work incredibly hard, and have been nominated for awards in customer service. I hope you had a lovely time in Manchester. Best wishes, Grace + The Team
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

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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