Kimpton Clocktower By Ihg – A Favorite for Families in Manchester
About the Hotel
Historic Victorian Accommodations
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel occupies a 1890s former insurance headquarters with original terracotta facade and ornate features. The 270 rooms include single beds for solo travelers, double or twin configurations, and premium options with king beds and seating areas. Accessible rooms feature grab handles, roll-in showers, and emergency pull cords. Suites offer separate living areas, Nespresso machines, and some include record players with vinyl collections. All rooms contain high-speed Wi-Fi, smart TVs, yoga mats, and Malin+Goetz toiletries.
Refuge Restaurant & Bar
The Refuge restaurant serves small plates like chickpea daal, slow-cooked ox-cheek with mole, and mutabal. Breakfast includes continental buffet items and hot dishes made to order. Afternoon tea with Tea from the Manor is available Fridays and Saturdays in the Winter Garden space with fairy-lit trees. The public bar features glazed tiled pillars and a molded ceiling. Social Hour offers complimentary drinks daily from 5-6 PM.
Fitness & City Exploration
The hotel provides a gym with Technogym equipment, Peloton bikes, and free bicycle rentals. Guests can borrow foam rollers and recovery tools from reception. The Winter Garden and Dome Lobby with its three-meter bronze horse sculpture serve as social spaces. The hotel partners with Swell Sound Therapy for in-room soundscapes and offers plant companions upon request through the Plant Pals program.
Central Manchester Location
Located on Oxford Road, the hotel is 1.5 km from Manchester Victoria station and 15 km from Manchester Airport. It stands steps from the Palace Theatre and is surrounded by the Northern Quarter's independent boutiques, Manchester Central Library (0.5 km), and Manchester Town Hall (0.5 km). The Etihad Stadium is 3 km away, while Old Trafford is accessible via public transport. Piccadilly Station provides train connections throughout the UK.
Comprehensive Hotel Services
The hotel offers 17 meeting rooms accommodating 4 to 1000 delegates, including the largest hotel ballroom in Northwest England. Services include daily housekeeping, same-day dry cleaning, foreign currency exchange, and theater ticket assistance. Pet-friendly accommodations include beds, bowls, and treat boxes. Accessible features include wheelchair ramps, ADA-compliant elevators, and parking with curb cuts. The Corner Shop in the lobby sells snacks and essentials.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Allergy-free rooms
- Lift
- Currency exchange
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Laundry
- Dry cleaning
- Shops/Commercial services
Dining
- In-room breakfast
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
Business
- Business centre
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Video games
- Board games
- Children's menu
- Game room
Facilities for people with disabilities
- Toilet for disabled
- Bathroom for disabled
Spa & Leisure
- Night club
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Mini-bar
- Sitting area
- Dressing area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- In-room computer
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
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