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4.0/5
Based on 276 guest reviews
- 270 rooms in property
- 4 floors in property
- Check-in: 15:00
- Check-out: 12:00
- Group score of 8.4/10
- 17 conference rooms in property
Standard prices by room type for the next 60 days
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Map / Landmarks Near Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel
Verified Reviews of Kimpton Clocktower An Ihg Hotel
Below are the verified reviews from guests that we have booked recently: "Excellent Hotel"
Overall Score5.0/ 5
Staff was excellent. Breakfast was great. Room was spacious. Gym was top spec. Highly recommend this hotel.
Nathan R. (Individual traveler, booked 1 room), from 
25-Oct-2023 Verified Review, stayed from Sat Oct 21 to Sun Oct 22 2023 at a £192.20 average nightly rate. 
Property Description
The Principal Manchester is a fabulous Grade II listed building initially built for The Refuge Assurance Company in 1895. Many of the 270 loft style bedrooms and suites have original features and all rooms have modern touches such as smart TVs and free internet access. The Refuge Dining Room and Public Bar is curated by DJs turned restaurateurs Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford of the award winning Volta restaurant in West Didsbury. Featuring small plates and large sharing dishes the food is influenced by the global travels of Luke and Justin. The hotel includes 17 meeting and event spaces including the largest hotel ballroom in the northwest of England.
Details / Other Expenses
| Check In: | 15:00 |
| Check Out: | 12:00 |
| Year of Last Renovation: | 2016 |
| Floors: | 4 |
| Rooms: | 270 |
| Corridors: | All Rooms Have Interior Hallways |
| Non Smoking Rooms: | 270 |
| Handicap Rooms: | |
| Room Windows: | Windows Do Open |
| Cleaning Frequency: | Daily |
| Meeting Rooms: | 17 View Spaces |
| Meeting Space: | 24174 sq. feet |
| Banquet Space: | Holds 1000 people |
| Lounge/Bar Hours: | 24 hours |
| Ownership: | PH |
Policies / Expenses
| Nightly Parking: | 15.0 |
| Total Taxes: | 20.00% |
| Total Misc Fees: | $0.00 USD (mandatory resort fees/taxes) |
Amenities / Features
- Breakfast in room
- Laundry valet service
- Restaurant
- Elevator
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking rooms
Pet Friendly?
Sorry, pets are not allowed.
About Kimpton Hotels
- Boutique hotel with more than 60+ properties nationwide
- Kimpton Karma Rewards is a free guest program which offers guests the opportunity to earn free nights, get free Wi-Fi, exclusive offers on hotel stays, a $10 bar credit for in-room snacks or bar cocktails, and a $30 spa credit towards a massage, facial, or body treatment
- Nightly wine hour
- Free coffee and tea in the lobby
- Yoga mats provided upon request
- Pet friendly hotel free for cats, dogs, and other pets of any size
- Access to their public bikes for free to tour around the city or neighborhood
- Kimpton Hotels also offers guest free travel items left behind or forgotten like plastic travel bags, fan, humidifier, curling and straightening iron, steamer, spray wrinkle remover, a night light, and so much more
The Kimpton Hotels highlights above are subject to change without notice.
Suggested AI Generated Itinerary
- Breakfast: Ezra & Gil - A trendy, rustic cafe known for its excellent coffee and hearty breakfasts, located a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Lunch: Bundobust - A vibrant spot offering a variety of Indian street food and craft beer, located a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
- Dinner: Dishoom Manchester - Experience the flavors of Bombay at this popular restaurant, around a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
- Activity: John Rylands Library - Explore the stunning architecture and historical collections of this Victorian Gothic library, just a 15-minute walk away.
- Breakfast: Federal Cafe & Bar - Enjoy a delicious brunch with great coffee at this Australian-inspired cafe, about a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
- Lunch: Mackie Mayor - An indoor food market offering a variety of cuisines, just a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
- Dinner: Hawksmoor Manchester - Indulge in some of the best steaks in town at this upscale British steakhouse, a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Activity: Science and Industry Museum - Discover Manchester's rich industrial heritage with interactive exhibits, a 20-minute walk from the hotel.
- Breakfast: Takk - A Nordic-inspired coffee house offering excellent brews and light bites, located a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Lunch: Rudy's Neapolitan Pizza - Enjoy authentic Neapolitan pizza in a casual setting, about a 10-minute walk from the hotel.
- Dinner: El Gato Negro - Savor Spanish tapas at this award-winning restaurant, around a 12-minute walk from the hotel.
- Activity: Manchester Art Gallery - Admire a mix of contemporary and historic art at this gallery, a 15-minute walk from the hotel.
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Meeting Rooms and Banquet Rooms at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel
Below are the meeting, banquet, conference and event spaces at Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel.
Feel free to use the Kimpton Clocktower, an IHG Hotel meeting space capacities chart below to help in your event planning. Hotel Planner specializes in Machester event planning for sleeping rooms and meeting space for corporate events, weddings, parties, conventions, negotiated rates and trade shows.
| Meeting Room Name | L x W x H (Meters) | Size (sqm.) | Banquet 5'/6'  | Crescent | Classroom | Hollow Square  | U-Shape | Boardroom | Convention 8'/10'  | Theater | Reception | Regist. Desk  |
| Whitworth Room 3 | 14 x 9 x 4 | 132 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 150 | 150 | -- |
Close This Whitworth Room 3Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1420.8 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 14 x 9 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Directors Boardroom | 7 x 4 x 5 | 33 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | 16 | --/-- | 20 | 20 | -- |
Close This Directors BoardroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 355.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 5 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 4 | 8 x 5 x 4 | 44 | --/-- | -- | 24 | -- | 22 | 22 | --/-- | 45 | 30 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 4Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 473.6 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 8 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Oak Room | 13 x 8 x 4 | 123 | --/-- | -- | 45 | -- | 40 | 40 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This Oak RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1324.0 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 13 x 8 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 7 | 11 x 4 x 4 | 50 | --/-- | -- | 30 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 60 | 30 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 7Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 538.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 11 x 4 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Oak Lounge | 4 x 4 x 4 | 18 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | -- | 10 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- |
Close This Oak LoungeRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 193.8 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 4 x 4 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 6 | 11 x 4 x 4 | 50 | --/-- | -- | 33 | -- | 30 | 30 | --/-- | 60 | 30 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 6Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 538.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 11 x 4 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Oak Boardroom | 7 x 4 x 4 | 30 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 16 | 16 | --/-- | 20 | 15 | -- |
Close This Oak BoardroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 322.9 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 3 | 5 x 5 x 4 | 33 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 12 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | 15 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 3Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 355.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Directors Room | 14 x 7 x 5 | 108 | --/-- | -- | 40 | -- | 40 | 40 | --/-- | 100 | 100 | -- |
Close This Directors RoomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 1162.5 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 14 x 7 x 5 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 5 | 10 x 5 x 4 | 56 | --/-- | -- | 24 | -- | 20 | 20 | --/-- | 40 | 30 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 5Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 602.8 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Whitworth Room 1 | 19 x 14 x 4 | 277 | --/-- | -- | 80 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 200 | 250 | -- |
Close This Whitworth Room 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2981.6 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Whitworth Room 2 | 19 x 14 x 4 | 275 | --/-- | -- | 100 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 250 | 300 | -- |
Close This Whitworth Room 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 2960.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 19 x 14 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 1 | 10 x 5 x 4 | 62 | --/-- | -- | 30 | -- | 24 | 24 | --/-- | 50 | 30 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 1Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 667.4 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 10 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Directors Lounge | 7 x 4 x 5 | 36 | --/-- | -- | -- | -- | 12 | 16 | --/-- | 20 | 20 | -- |
Close This Directors LoungeRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 387.5 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 7 x 4 x 5 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| The Ballroom | 29 x 30 x 7 | 885 | --/-- | -- | 500 | -- | -- | -- | --/-- | 1000 | 1000 | -- |
Close This The BallroomRoom Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 9526.1 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 29 x 30 x 7 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
| Clock Tower 2 | 5 x 5 x 4 | 33 | --/-- | -- | 12 | -- | 12 | 12 | --/-- | 20 | 15 | -- |
Close This Clock Tower 2Room Type: General Meeting Room Total Size: 355.2 Sq. Mi Dimensions: 5 x 5 x 4 M. Floor Level: Natural Light?: No Obstructions? No Built In Screens? No Built In Stage? No Built In A/V? No Amenities Available | ||||||||||||
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FAQs about Kimpton Clocktower An Ihg Hotel
What time is check in?
Check in time is 15:00 based on the hotel's local time. Early check in may be available if requested at the front desk on the day of check-in.
What time is check out?
Check out time is 12:00 based on the hotel's local time. Late check out may be available if requested at the front desk during your stay.
How many rooms does Kimpton Clocktower An Ihg Hotel have?
There are 270 rooms in the property.
Is there any meeting space at Kimpton Clocktower An Ihg Hotel?
Yes, they have 17 meeting rooms that can support various table layouts.
Can I get a AAA rate at Kimpton Clocktower An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer AAA hotel discounts at this time.
Can I get a Senior or AARP rate at Kimpton Clocktower An Ihg Hotel?
Sorry, this hotel does not offer senior hotel discounts at this time.
Testimonials:
"Bob responded very promptly and the booking process went very well. They answered all our questions and offered the rooms we needed at the price they quoted. It was a very efficient way of finding a hotel for our group. You have been excellent to deal with. I have already referred your company to another teacher in our school. Thank you for being so helpful and following up on everything!!" G.W. - Cleveland, OH
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