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Velvet Hotel

4.0 star property
Upscale boutique hotel near University of Manchester

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Velvet Hotel

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Front of property - evening/night
Exterior
Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed
Lunch, dinner, brunch served; British cuisine, al fresco dining
Reception

Overview of Velvet Hotel

Reviews
9.0

Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast availableBreakfast availableBreakfast available
  • RestaurantRestaurantRestaurant
  • BarBarBar
  • Room serviceRoom serviceRoom service
  • HousekeepingHousekeepingHousekeeping
  • Air conditioningAir conditioningAir conditioning

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2 Canal Street, Manchester, England, M1 3HE
  • Popular LocationUniversity of Manchester11 min walk
  • Popular LocationO2 Apollo Manchester18 min walk
  • Popular LocationAO Arena20 min walk
  • AirportManchester (MAN)24 min drive

Room options

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Double Room, Ground Floor (dance music can be heard)

Double Room, Ground Floor (dance music can be heard)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Premium Double Room

Premium Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • City view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, pillow-top beds, minibar

Comfort Double Room

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Signature Suite

Signature Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Penthouse | Living area

Deluxe Penthouse

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Double Room, Balcony

Superior Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Balcony
Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Exclusive Suite

Exclusive Suite

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Superior Room, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Air conditioning
Smart TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Pillow-top bed
Egyptian cotton bed sheets
  • 19 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Manchester

Velvet Hotel places you in the centre of Manchester, within just a 15-minute stroll of University of Manchester and Royal Exchange Theatre. Highlights at this boutique hotel include a restaurant and in-room free WiFi. .The brasserie, Village Brasserie, serves British cuisine and is open for brunch, lunch and dinner. The hotel's own lounge bar is a nice place to enjoy a drink. Other amenities include free WiFi in public areas, concierge services and a 24-hour front desk. To-go breakfast is available daily between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM. .Sights within a 20-minute walk of this 4-property class Manchester City Centre hotel include Manchester Arndale and Manchester Opera House.

What's nearby

  • University of Manchester - 11 min walk
  • Manchester Arndale - 13 min walk
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 18 min walk
  • AO Arena - 20 min walk
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive

Getting around

  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 4 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 31 min drive

Restaurants

  • Via Fossa - 1 min walk
  • Store Street Craft Bar - 2 min walk
  • Nell's Pizza - 1 min walk
  • Bar Rogue - 3 min walk
  • The Brewers Manchester - 1 min walk

About this property

Velvet Hotel

Upscale boutique hotel near University of Manchester
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The boutique Velvet Hotel also features a terrace, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 36 guestrooms or units
  • 6 levels
  • Built in 2008
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Terrace
  • Lift
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Velvet Hotel offers 36 accommodations with minibars and espresso makers. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. Pillowtop beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. 50-inch Smart televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include baths or showers, dressing gowns, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks, safes and telephones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and an iron/ironing board. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Languages

English, Norwegian, Polish, Portuguese, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 25 per day)

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:30 AM–10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Restaurants on site

  • Village Brasserie

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Proposal/romance packages

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 6 floors
  • Building
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian-cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillowtop mattress

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels

Entertainment

  • 50-inch Smart TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Espresso maker
  • Limited room service
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
For more details, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All guests must show a valid ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed for Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue
  • Front desk
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Restaurant

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children 18 and younger are not allowed at this property. All guests older than 18 are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: GBP 100 per accommodation, per stay
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: from approximately GBP 9 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 25.00 per day (656 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts major credit cards, debit cards and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
Cashless transactions are available
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts major credit cards, Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, mobile payments and Apple Pay. Cash is not accepted. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

We should mention

  • Children 18 years old and younger aren't allowed at this property.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Hotel Velvet
Velvet Hotel
Velvet Hotel Manchester
Velvet Manchester
Velvet Hotel Hotel
Velvet Hotel Manchester
Velvet Hotel Hotel Manchester

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at Velvet Hotel?

Velvet Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Velvet Hotel?

As of 25 Apr 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Velvet Hotel on 29 Apr 2024 start from AU$188.16, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What makes Velvet Hotel a romantic place to stay?

Al fresco dining and romance packages, as well as pillowtop beds in the guestrooms, all help set the scene for a romantic weekend at Velvet Hotel.

Does Velvet Hotel serve breakfast?

Sure does, to-go brekkie is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Velvet Hotel?

No, Velvet Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at Velvet Hotel?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone? The dining venue is closed on Monday and Tuesday. The dining venue is closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day.

What time are check-in & check-out at Velvet Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at Velvet Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Velvet Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 551 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 172 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 53 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 20 out of 816 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 816 reviews" "

9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Jess

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

4/10 Poor

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AC problems
Couldn’t control our room AC. It was boiling and we had to be changed room Person was not very helpful Shame to ruin the experience for something this basic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we walked in we were impressed by the aesthetics of the reception area. Very stylish yet felt homely and welcoming. Customer service was exceptional they helped us with the parking top tip part at the Qpark in Piccadilly place 5 min walk you can book in advance it’s safe and plenty of parking spaces. We were offered a glass of Prosecco neither of us drink so we declined but a nice touch . We were early but they checked and our room was available so we checked in super early which was great. Up in the lift to our room . We walked in and we both said wow !! Super plush and high tech and amazing big floor to ceiling windows lovely thick curtains with electric blinds . Building next door had scaffolding up but didn’t bother us at all and no building work noise. Bathroom had the most amazing rainforest type shower with high end luxury shampoo conditioner and shower gel with lovely fluffy bath robes and towels. Well stocked mini bar and snacks at reasonable price compared to other hotels I have stayed in. The lighting in the room was lovely with different modes that my other half loved playing with. Open style wardrobe which was great who needs to hide there clothes away . At the bottom of the bed a lovely velvet sofa which I found really comfortable. Iron and a hidden ironing board in the mirror and a hairdryer in the drawer . Basically we had the most wonderful weekend in possibly one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in !! We will be back !! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and stylish rooms with great service
Service was great and friendly. The rooms were very stylish and not feel like a typical hotel room that I visit for business.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay!
Everything was brilliant. The room was fantastic, i walked in and actualky gawked at how good it was. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Having stayed here previously and love this hotel I booked a Balcony room for a special occasion. The welcome from reception was quite cold, was informed at 3pm the room still wasn’t ready and on expressing disappointment it suddenly was and was informed they were short staffed. The tv didn’t work and had to ask for assistance which involved staff member having to come into the room and climb on the desk to try and get it on which thankfully she eventually managed to do. The ash tray on the balcony was full of cigarette ends and hadn’t been emptied from previous guests. The tea and coffee making facilities were very limited for a £200 pound a night room. The Bistro was closed which we weren’t aware of, may have missed the notification but the stay made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a welcome guest. Will probably think twice before returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There's no doubt that a lot of care had been taken to give The Velvet a premium feel and the little balcony was a lovely bonus. However there were a couple of things that were a bit lacking and one serious security issue. When w arrived we were told by the very nice woman at reception that the system had gone down and that she would need to unlock the room for us as the keycards weren't working just now. Fair enough. Half an hour later she arrived with the presumably working cards. It wasn't until the next day and several trips out and about that we realised that the door hadn't locked when we closed it behind us, leaving it available for anyone to nip in and grab anything of value! When we told reception they didn't seem at all worried or surprised but offered to lock it manually for us. Not re than a bit worrying. The room was lovely but there were some cobwebs and a helium balloon in the rafters from another guest. The pull cord on the heater for the balcony had also snapped and we had to stand on a chair to switch it on. All in all, despite the security issue and the other issues we had a pleasant stay but wouldn't return until these things were sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing trip!
Everything from pre-arrival to checkout was fantastic. Any questions I had after booking prior to stay were responded to indicates and the staff were extremely helpful. The fact we were able to check in at 12pm which was before the stated time if 3pm was a great touch and on the morning of departure , we messaged reception to request an hour later check out which was granted. The room itself (Penthouse suite) was unreal and the arrival package I had requested for my partner was laid out just as I wanted it to be done. Best hotel room we have both ever had and great value. 100% will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023