In short: Velvet Hotel is a hotel in Manchester, rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,142 Google reviews.
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Individually designed rooms in a former Victorian velvet warehouse on Canal Street, five minutes from Piccadilly, with a brasserie and lounge bar below.
What's nearby
- Manchester Crown Court (Minshull St) next door
- Sackville Gardens next door
- Alan Turing Memorial 150m away
Distances as the crow flies, via Google
Good to know
Accessibility
- ✓Accessible entrance
- ✓Accessible toilet
- ✓Accessible seating
Payment
- ✓Credit cards
- ✓Debit cards
- ✓Contactless
Details via Google — worth confirming with the hotel before you travel, especially for access needs.
Photos
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About Velvet Hotel
Velvet occupies a Victorian warehouse on Canal Street that was once used in velvet production, hence the name, and it has been a fixture of the Gay Village since well before the surrounding streets became a national destination. It is a genuinely independent hotel in a city increasingly given over to chains, and the interiors reflect that: every room is designed separately, and the results range from restrained to theatrical.
Room types run from compact King Bedrooms up to Signature Balcony Rooms on the third floor, which have a rare piece of private outdoor space with heating and a view along the canal, and duplex penthouse suites with living areas. All rooms have free wi-fi, flat-screen televisions, mini-bars and hospitality trays, and the bathrooms have steam-free mirrors and decent toiletries. The building is old, so expect some variation in size and shape between rooms.
Village Brasserie downstairs serves contemporary British and Mediterranean-influenced food across the day, and the Velvet Lounge Bar has DJs at weekends and a terrace over the water. The setting is the point: Canal Street's bars are immediately outside, which is exactly what some guests want and precisely what others should avoid, particularly on Friday and Saturday nights and over Pride weekend. Piccadilly station is a five-minute walk, the Northern Quarter about ten, and Chinatown and the Palace Theatre are close by.
Guests consistently praise the welcoming, friendly, and helpful staff. They also highlight the comfortable beds, spacious bathrooms, excellent cocktails, and lively bar atmosphere.
Some reviews mention the rooms can be noisy.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- Canal Street, Gay Village
- Star rating
- 4 star
- Guest score
- 8.6 / 10 (1,900 reviews)
- Prices from
- £115 per night
- Good for children
- No
- Booking required
- Yes
- Destination
- Manchester
Quick answers
Is Velvet Hotel any good?
Velvet Hotel is rated 4.2 out of 5 from 1,142 Google reviews.
Is Velvet Hotel dog-friendly?
No, Google lists Velvet Hotel as not allowing dogs.
Is Velvet Hotel good for children?
Google does not list Velvet Hotel as good for children.
Is Velvet Hotel wheelchair accessible?
Velvet Hotel has a wheelchair-accessible entrance and an accessible toilet.
How do I contact Velvet Hotel?
Call Velvet Hotel on +44 161 236 9003.