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A refuge in the capital of cool.
Principal Manchester
With its clock tower and striking Victorian architecture, The Principal Manchester is an unmistakable landmark in the city's skyline. A magnificent, terracotta Grade II listed building, the hotel has a history dating back to 1890, when it first opened as The Refuge Assurance Company headquarters. Opposite Oxford Road Station and just a 10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly, The Principal Manchester is perfectly placed for business travel and weekend getaways, and is close to many of the city’s attractions.
local-time
CHECK IN: 3pm (Early check in available)
CHECK OUT: 12pm (Late check out available)
FRONT DESK : +44-161-2881111
Languages Spoken by Staff
Currency
GBP
Accessibility
- Guide Dogs Allowed
- Wheelchair accessible guestrooms are furnished with grab bars in the shower and emergency pull cords at the bedside. The front entrance of the hotel is accessible likewise all areas throughout the hotel for wheelchair use including our meeting rooms. For further information, feel free to contact the hotel directly.
- Guestroom Accessibility Details
- Wheelchair Accessible Closets
- Furniture can be rearranged for added space
- Wheelchair Accessible Rooms & Routes
- Bathroom Cord/Button Emergency System
- Bedroom Cord/Button Emergency System
- Grab Bars/Adequate Maneuvering Space/Tall Toilets
- Adequate Turning Space
- Padded Plumbing/Clearance Beneath Vanity
- Elevator Accessibility Details
- All Level Elevator Access
- Wheelchair Accessible Elevator
- Elevator Near Accessible Rooms
- Public Area Accessibility Details
- Public Restroom: Padded Plumbing/Vanity Clearance
- Public Restroom: Wheelchair Accessible Stalls
- Wheelchair Accessible Hotel Entrance
- Wheelchair Available
- Wheelchair Accessible Public Restroom
- Restaurant Wheelchair Seating
- Public Facilities Accessible
- Parking Accessibility Details
- Flat Terrain Between Parking/Entrance
- Wheelchair Accessible Curb Cuts/Street Parking
Pet Policy
- Your four legged friend is welcome, in our hotel, your pet is also on vacation. There is an additional charge of 30 GBP per room per night per dog.
Wifi
- Standard Rooms, Suites, Business Centre, Public Areas and Meeting Convention Space
Transportation
- Manchester International Airport (MAN)
- Estimated taxi Cost : 25 GBP
- Estimated time by taxi : 25 minutes
- Train charge (one way): null GBP
Parking
- Daily self parking fee : 20 GBP
- The hotel does not have an onsite car park. You could however park at the NCP Car Park on Whitworth Street located 5 minutes away from the hotel.
Dine
Dine in Manchester
The Refuge
Dine
The Refuge
8:00 am-12:00 pmThe Refuge is curated by DJs-turned-restaurateurs, Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford of the award-winning Volta. The Volta DNA runs through our Dining Room menus, with small plates and sharing dishes featuring flavours from all over the world, including Lamb shawarma; Korean chicken with Sriracha and egg yolk; and Beetroot pakoras with tamarind ketchup. Public Bar - stay all day: bring your laptop and grab a coffee, drop in for a pre-dinner drink or prop up the bar all night long.
The Refuge
Rooms
Rooms
Classic Rooms
Our rooms are cosy and full of character, Beautifully refurbished in full to create a sense of restored grandeur, the guest double room offers a new level of style, modernity and luxury along with a range of modern facilities including free Wi-Fi and a 42-inch LCD TV.
No two rooms are quite the same, but the features mainly derive from their location: Alfred Waterhouse’s 19th-century original building; Paul Waterhouse’s clock tower extension; or the block built in the 1930s. All of them were completely refurbished.
Our Guest Room's come with Private bathroom, Free WiFi, Telephone, Satellite channels, Safe, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Heating, Dryer Wardrobe/Closet, Hairdryer, Elemis toiletries, Bathtub or shower, Tea/Coffee maker
Executive Rooms
Superior rooms are ideal for longer stays or as an affordable upgrade and include a table and chair. You'll find them located across the four buildings that make up the hotel. Bathrooms include Elemis toiletries and bathrobes. All rooms categories feature 100% Egyptian cotton linen.
No two rooms are quite the same, but the features mainly derive from their location: Alfred Waterhouse’s 19th-century original building; Paul Waterhouse’s clock tower extension; or the block built in the 1930s. All of them were completely refurbished.
Our beautiful Superior Room's come with a 42 Inch Flat Screen Television, Queen Size Bed, Free WiFi, Telephone, Satellite channels, Safe, Iron, Ironing facilities, Fan, Heating, Dryer Wardrobe/Closet, Hairdryer and Elemis toiletries
Size 27sqm - 31sqm
Size 27sqm - 31sqm
Suites
Relax in style in your spacious Suites with king bed and seating area. 100% Egyptian Cotton linen, Smart TV, In-Room-Safe, Free WIFI, complimentary Soft drinks Minibar & selection of complimentary treats. Bathroom with Rain shower, luxury toiletries and bathrobes.
No two suites are quite the same, but the features mainly derive from their location: Alfred Waterhouse’s 19th-century original building; Paul Waterhouse’s clock tower extension; or the block built in the 1930s. All of them were completely refurbished.
Our Suites have listed interior details and bags of space in which to settle down and make yourself at home. Junior suites are open-plan, with a generous seating area, whilst our Signature Suites have separate bedrooms and living rooms.
Classic Rooms
Executive Rooms
Suites
Highlights
Residential and Day Conferences
Residential and Day Conferences
A Unique Event Deserves A Unique Location. 17 meeting rooms capacities ranging from 4 to 1000 delegates. Our ballroom is the largest single event space within a hotel in the Northwest of England. Ideally located in the heart of the city. Take advantage of our Spring Resdiential packages from £159 and Day Delegate packages from £52.00 up to June
MEETINGS & EVENTS
Weddings & Events
The Principal Manchester has 17 meeting rooms with capacities ranging from 4 to 1000 delegates. Our ballroom is the largest single event space within a hotel in the Northwest of England. Ideally located in the heart of the city.