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Velvet HotelvsGreat John Street Hotel
Both hotels are praised by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Great John Street Hotel scores significantly higher than Velvet Hotel. Great John Street Hotel scores 95 with approval from 9 sources such as Condé Nast Traveler, Time Out and Oyster.
Velvet Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Independent
Michelin Guide
2 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Manchester, Velvet is a sumptuous choice with ample wow factor and flair."
OysterUpscale
"The interiors of Velvet are unabashedly plush, and both the lobby and lounge bar are impressive examples of maximalist design." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Set amidst the bars, clubs and restaurants of Manchester's Gay Village district, Velvet is ideal for party-goers looking to soak up the local colour." Full review
Time Out "This new boutique hotel offers 19 unique rooms, including a penthouse suite and three 'King Balcony Rooms', which overlook the throngs on Canal Street." Full review
Lonely Planet "Nineteen beautiful bespoke rooms, each oozing style: there's the sleigh bed in Room 24, the double bath of Room 34, and the saucy framed photographs of a stripped-down David Beckham." Full review
Independent "On Manchester’s energetic Canal Street – surrounded by bars, clubs and restaurants – this flamboyant boutique hotel has 36 individually styled bedrooms"
Michelin Guide "The look is bohemian, industrial, Edwardian, and yes, more than a little bit velvety, all at the same time." Full review
Great John Street Hotel
Fodor's
Rough Guide Time Out Michelin Guide Oyster
Condé Nast Traveler The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Lonely Planet
Great John Street, Manchester M3 4FD
From $129/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
Fodor's "This plush boutique hotel next to the Granada TV studios now attracts well-heeled business executives, television stars, and anyone seeking something truly special."
Rough Guide Star
"Deluxe hotel in an imaginatively refurbished old school building not far from Deansgate, with thirty individual, spacious and comfortable suites, some split-level."
Time Out "Great John Street, one of three Eclectic Hotels in the city, pulls out all the stops to deliver a luxurious boutique experience." Full review
Michelin Guide "Converted schoolhouse; now a stylish, boutique hotel, with a meeting room in the former headmaster's study."
OysterUpscale
"It's rare to find a hotel set in a lovely old Victorian schoolhouse, and even rarer to find one renovated with such a degree of panache." Full review
Condé Nast Traveler "Simultaneously cozy and edgy, this 30-room property is a clever conversion of an old redbrick schoolhouse." Full review
The Telegraph8.0
"Has a range of elegant features, including individually styled, mainly duplex bedrooms, as well as the decidedly chic Oyster Bar and Mezzanine, the comfy library, and a trendy rooftop bar." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "School’s in: boutique hotel Great John Street is a charming Victorian conversion, just a free kick from central Manchester’s liveliest areas." Full review
Lonely Planet "Small but sumptuous - beyond the Moderne-style lobby are the fabulous bedrooms, each an example of style and luxury." Full review
