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Velvet HotelvsKing Street Townhouse
Both properties are rated very highly by professional reviewers writing for major publications. Overall, Velvet Hotel is the choice of most professionals compared to King Street Townhouse. Velvet Hotel comes in at 81 with praise from 5 sources such as Time Out, DK Eyewitness 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
King Street Townhouse The Telegraph
Mr & Mrs Smith Independent Independent Independent
The Guardian Independent Independent Independent Lonely Planet Show All Reviews
10 Booth Street, Manchester M2 4AW, England
From $176/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph8.0
"With three successful hotels already in the city, the Eclectic Hotels group knows what it’s doing." Full review
Mr & Mrs Smith "Indoors, genteel mod-British interiors, his and hers afternoon teas and a chandelier-lit tavern create a restful stay for those who want to chase pâtisserie and pastel-hued rooms." Full review
Independent "With an infinity spa pool on its seventh floor overlooking Town Hall’s clock tower, this 40-room hotel is a special retreat in Manchester city centre"
Independent "This comfortable cocoon of style in Manchester’s city centre is the place to stay if you need to unwind"
Independent "A glam 40-room boutique base with a steaming, open-facing rooftop pool...a steam room and relaxation area on the top floor and private movie nights in a mini cinema complete the picture."
City guide
March 9, 2022
The Guardian "Don’t be put off by King Street’s central location; the hotel is on a quiet road and has the feeling of an elegantly curated oasis, with rooms in calming blues, greens and greys"
Townhouse retreats: 10 chic town and city hotels in the UK
January 22, 2023
Independent "With an infinity spa pool on its seventh floor, overlooking Town Hall’s clock tower, this 40-room hotel is a special retreat in Manchester’s city centre"
Independent "The interior décor in public areas is a delight, with locally sourced artwork, statement lighting and parquet flooring, while the bedrooms share a calming colour scheme – but each is unique."
Independent "Make like the North’s models and influencers and hole up at King Street Townhouse, a glam 40-room boutique base with a steaming, open-facing rooftop pool facing the spires of Manchester Town Hall (sadly under scaffolding until 2024)"
Lonely PlanetTop choice
"Arguably the city centre's finest lodgings is in this beautiful 1872 Italian renaissance-style former bank, now an exquisite boutique hotel with 40 bedrooms ranging from snug to suite." Full review
