Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

4.0 star property
VIP Access

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Terrace/patio
Front of property – evening/night
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)
Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Duplex)

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Breakfast available
  • Bar
  • Room service

Explore the area

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2 Canal Street, Manchester, England, M1 3HE
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, University of Manchester
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪22 min drive‬
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Room options

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Cozy Room)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Classic Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Superior Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking, Kitchenette (Duplex)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking (Velvet Suite)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About this property

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted

A restaurant, a bar/lounge, and concierge services are available at this smoke-free hotel. WiFi in public areas is free. Additionally, a 24-hour front desk, a front-desk safe, and a banquet hall are onsite.
Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted 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 LED televisions come with satellite channels. Bathrooms include bathrobes, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include safes and phones. Additionally, rooms include coffee/tea makers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted's great location gets high marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Canal Street. Enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy a bite to eat at Village Brasserie, a brasserie that serves British cuisine
  • To-go breakfast served daily for a fee
  • Amenities include a front-desk safe, an elevator, and a terrace
  • Guests have great things to say about the location and the helpful staff
  • Within a 15-minute walk of University of Manchester and Royal Exchange Theatre
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. The boutique Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted also features a terrace, concierge services, and room service (during limited hours).

This 4-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

For a fee, guests can enjoy to-go breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Village Brasserie - This brasserie specializes in British cuisine and serves brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).
Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 26 per day); reservations required

Food and drink

  • Daily breakfast to-go available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 10 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
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • 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

  • 1 building
  • 6 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2008
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Dressing gowns
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 50-inch LED TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

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

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
All guests must show a valid ID.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities or services will be unavailable from September 5 2025 to April 1 2026 (dates subject to change):
  • Dining venue(s)
The following facilities are closed on Christmas Eve and Christmas Day:
  • Bar/lounge
  • Dining venue(s)
  • Front desk
The following facilities are closed on Monday and Tuesday:
  • Dining venue(s)

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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

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

  • Deposit: GBP 200 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: approximately GBP 10 per person
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 26.00 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
This hotel will place a credit card or debit card authorization for the room rate and security deposit at check-in. Cash payments/deposits are accepted with valid photo ID.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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.
  • 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

Velvet Hotel Manchester, WorldHotels Crafted Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 636 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 204 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 37 out of 1003 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was beautiful and spotless. The free glass of Kylie prosecco on arrival set the mood. The staff were pleasant and helpful. Would definitely stay again and recommend. There was a bit of noise from the street below, but your staying on a party street and that what I expected.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Darryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely hotel with real character. Loud music and noise from the canal side and bars until about 0430 am though, so not ideal if you actually want to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caitlin

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was stunning and spotless, staff were so friendly upon check in and check out. It was such a nice touch when we arrived to check in we was given a glass of Prosecco each.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

IAIN

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room, couldn’t fault it bar the bathroom sink wouldn’t empty and it was a bit dusty above the bed (it might’ve been the lighting making that look worse).
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Situated close to train station. Room well laid out. Staff very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Dwayne

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Derminder

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough, clean, pleasant staff. Easy reach of the train station. Poor lighting. Automatic lights in the corridors which don’t always turn on, rooms are dark which makes it awkward when trying to locate switches and negotiating access to the rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lift didn’t work Room was tatty with stains and it was a continental breakfast made up behind curtains and delivered to your room . Asked for refund but didn’t get it . £12.60 for two still water and a cola when water should be free. For £300 a night .
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Angelyne

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

John

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

David

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Style over substance. Poor, indifferent service on front desk. We stayed for 1 night at the end of November and our room was cold as the heating in the room wasn’t working. We were eventually moved to another room where the heating also wasn’t working but it was marginally less cold. No managers around at the weekend to make decisions. We had to follow up with the hotel when we got home to request a refund but were eventually given a paltry 20% refund. There was no ironing board to go with the iron. Breakfast is not a buffet but served to your room which was not made clear when we booked.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, tidy
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Lily

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location and building were lovely. The room was very spacious and nicely furnished! It can be a bit noisy on an evening from nearby bars but it wasn’t anything of an issue for me. Unfortunately on my stay the heating was not working and some others within the hotel had mentioned. So was a little bit cold in the room. Overall a nice stay! With nice staff!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and offered us some complimentary prosecco on arrival. The breakfast was delivered to our room when we asked for it and our room was lovely. Would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Sarah

Disliked: Amenities
The room was run down, the lighting was terrible so the room was dingy. The coffee machine was filthy. The corridors smelled of cannabis, and it was very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

David

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
A very weird experience. The only (300 GBP plus per night) hotel that doesn't clean the room during the stay. Broken AC. No hot water. Run by children with very little clue. Super noisy at weekends (but of course you are in the village so that's what you would expect) but trust me you will be at the party until 3am even if you are in bed. Room itself (velvet suite) was ok but the bathroom was so tiny it was basically unusable for big 6ft2 guys You spend less staying at the Lowery or the Gotham - and you should
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Loretta

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Adrian

Travelled with partner
Our stay at the Velvet was okay. We were upgraded to a balcony room on check-in which was great but on entering the room we found a discarded sex toy on the floor which was not ideal. We handed that to reception and were happy the rest of the room was clean. The main room itself was warm, and comfortable. The bathroom looked nice and had a statement bath but is in reality impractical. The bath wouldn't hold water and the shower leaked all over the floor so we used our towels each time to mop that up. There is no heated towel rail either so we had wet towels throughout our stay. The hotel is in a good central spot but I'm not sure we'll stay on our next visit
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michael

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The air conditioning was stuck on cold so we had to turn it off. Stains on towel and bath robe. Mould on sealant in the shower. Our room wasn't cleaned very well. Continental breakfast was poor and pastries were stale. Very nice shower. Comfortable bed. Fantastic location in the heart of the city and near the railway station. Also a nice adjoining bar. But we would not stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025