Whitworth Locke Civic Quarter | Central Manchester

Whitworth Locke offers more than just a place to sleep. Whether you're here for a short break or settling in for longer, you'll find the space, flexibility, and features to live as you like, with Manchester just outside your door.

In the apartments.
Inside, you'll find everything you need to cook, relax, or get some work done, including:

• Fully kitted-out Smeg kitchen with hob, fridge/freezer, and microwave grill
• Smart HD TV with Chromecast and HDMI functionality
• UK king-size bed(s); twin beds available in selected accessible apartments
• High-power rainfall shower
• Super-fast, private Wi-Fi (58 Mbps up and down)
• Wall heaters*
• Washer/dryer or communal laundry access
• Living essentials including a hairdryer, iron, and safe
• Plenty of USB sockets (USB-C not available)
• Tea, coffee, and sugar provided as a welcome pack
• One set of towels per guest provided
• Kinsey Apothecary toiletries (shampoo, conditioner, body wash)
• Soft, high-quality bedding and fluffy pillows
• Weekly housekeeping service included for longer stays

*Please note that Whitworth Locke does not have air conditioning.

Space to suit you.
From compact studios to spacious suites, there's a layout to match your stay. Each space is thoughtfully designed to feel like home, functional, stylish, and flexible for every type of stay.

While there aren’t any interconnecting apartments at Whitworth Locke, you can book a Twin if you’d prefer separate beds.

Accessible by design.
Some apartments at Whitworth Locke are designed with accessibility in mind and may include:

• Step-free access
• Wider doorways
• Accessible bathrooms with roll-in showers and support rails
• Emergency red pull cords
• Accessible light switches and controls

Please contact the property in advance to confirm your specific accessibility needs.

Need anything else?
Our friendly House Hosts are on hand to assist with anything extra you may need, including:

• Baby cots (available on request)
• Rollaway beds (available for an additional fee and subject to availability)
• Dog-friendly apartments (limited availability, please check in advance)
• Local recommendations for shops, dining, and cultural spots

There's also an on-site Locke Shop for grab-and-go essentials, and useful items you may have forgotten.

Find out more here.

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.