King Street Townhouse

King Street Townhouse is a 40-room boutique property in a converted Georgian building with contemporary interior design and a ground-floor restaurant/bar. Rooms use muted colours, quality linens, and rainfall showers rather than period details. Staff manage a smaller operation with more attentiveness than chain hotels. The neighbourhood delivers foot traffic but the property itself maintains reasonable quiet standards. Rates start from £120-200/night.

Contemporary rooms feature exposed brick walls and large windows with city views. Bathrooms are compact but well-designed with rainfall showers.

Guests love the rooftop pool and stylish interiors but some find rooms smaller than expected.

What works: Rooftop pool with city views, Stylish modern design, Good restaurant and bar, Central shopping district location.

Watch out for: No on-site parking, Rooms can be small for the price.

Located in City Centre. See the City Centre area guide for more on the neighbourhood. Nearest transport: Deansgate station, 6 min walk. Multiple city centre bus stops within 2 minutes.. Within walking distance: John Rylands Research Institute and Library (3 min), Manchester Cathedral (10 min), Manchester Art Gallery (12 min).

Facilities: Restaurant, Bar, Spa, Rooftop pool, Room service, Luggage storage.

Book this hotel (opens in new tab)

Best for: Couples, Weekend breaks, Spa enthusiasts.

Not ideal for: Families with young children due to rooftop pool safety concerns.

• Book directly with the hotel for best rates and room preferences.
• Breakfast: Available, £18 supplement.
• Parking: None - nearest NCP 3 min walk.
• Prices vary seasonally - book early for peak periods.
• Check recent reviews for up-to-date condition reports.

What's included in the nightly rate at King Street Townhouse?

Room rate includes Wi-Fi and access to a small fitness room. Breakfast is not included but available for £12 as a continental option or £16 for cooked breakfast in the ground-floor restaurant. Parking is available at a nearby garage for £15/night, not on-site.

How do rooms compare to other Manchester boutique hotels?

King Street Townhouse rooms are smaller than ABode (average 18-20 sq m) but better designed and with superior mattresses. You get contemporary aesthetics and quality finishes rather than quirky charm. Showers are better than average for the price point. Views are of nearby streets rather than landmarks.

Is the bar and restaurant open to non-residents?

Yes. The ground-floor space operates as a public restaurant and bar with dinner service 5-10pm and Saturday lunch service 12-2pm. It's moderately busy on weekends. Residents can eat there but should expect it to be fairly full Thursday-Saturday.