Whitworth Locke, Manchester City Centre – aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly

Whitworth Locke Civic Quarter | Central Manchester

Your aparthotel in Manchester city centre.

Your aparthotel in Manchester city centre.

Make yourself at home at Manchester Piccadilly Aparthotel. Discover 160 design-led studios and suites, sleeping up to 5 people and each with their own kitchen. Light, bright coworking spaces, meeting rooms and coffee on tap, making remote working a breeze.

For work and play, the hotel is ideally located in a buzzing area on the canal, next to Manchester Piccadilly station and in walking distance from Manchester Central and St Peter's Square. Make an entrance at our very on event space, The Storehouse. There's so much to unLocke. 

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What's at Whitworth Locke?

  • Key features
  • All features

Coworking space

Foundation Coffee House

Private, superfast Wi-Fi

24-hour front desk

Fully kitted out kitchens

Locker gym

Dog friendly

The Storehouse - Event space (fee)

Private meeting rooms (fee)

Communal laundry room

Coworking space

Foundation Coffee House

Private, superfast Wi-Fi

24-hour front desk

Fully kitted out kitchens

Locker gym

Dog friendly

The Storehouse - Event space (fee)

Private meeting rooms (fee)

Communal laundry room

Shallows Beauty Studio

Early check-in available

Late check-out available

Blackout blinds

Lift access

Smart TV with Chromecast

Crisp white linen

Microwave oven

Fridge freezer

Iron and ironing board

Hairdryer

Kinsey Apothecary toiletries

Fluffy white towels

Locke essentials kit

Designer furnishings

Yoga mat

USB plug sockets

Rainfall showers

Accessible apartments available

Weekly cleaning

Breakfast

  • Space to work your way.

    Space to work your way.

    Working remote? Our big, beautiful coworking space – plus coffee shop – gives you all the options for settling in, switching it up, and smashing out your to-dos.

  • Manchester city centre living.

    Manchester city centre living.

    Could this location get any better? An aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly, the Northern Quarter and St Peter's Square, yet only a stroll to the AO Arena or a short drive to the Trafford Centre.

  • Interiors inspired by the skyline.

    Interiors inspired by the skyline.

    Elevate your stay in Manchester city centre. Smoked glass with brass, velvets in moody, skyline-inspired tones. Spacious and practical, yet still comfy and cosy.

Stay in an aparthotel near Manchester Piccadilly.

Stay right in the middle of the action at Whitworth Locke aparthotel in Manchester city centre. Based near Manchester Piccadilly, you're surrounded by the best eateries in Manchester and around the corner from Manchester Met University. But you don't have to trade convenience for friendly, local vibes.

Walk into the Northern Quarter for laidback cafés. Amble over to St Peter's Square to check out grand buildings like Manchester Central Library. Or hit up AO Arena for live music and comedy. Walking distance to the best of Manchester, yet only 25 minutes to the airport – locations don't get better than this.

Where to find us in Manchester.

Whitworth Locke
Civic Quarter | Manchester

74 Princess Street, Manchester, M1 6JD

Reviews

7
Clare Booking.com April 2025

We had a lovely stay as met up with...

Positive: I have stayed a few times over the last 5 years & love the foyer /bar area. Spacious rooms & ability to self cater a little. Our room this time was...
Response from Management
Hi Clare, Thank you so much for taking the time to leave us a review and for your lovely comments about the room, facilities and products! It is a shame to see that despite all the pros we weren't able to impress you more than a 7.5 on this occasion. I will definitely feedback your comments about the paint refresh! Regarding the sponge I am sorry this was missing, please in future let us know at reception and we will get one brought up right away, also if you could let us know what you mean by tubes, I will look into this for you, feel free to email us at [email protected] and we will look into this. Thank you so much again, we hope to welcome you back soon, Izzy and The Whitworth Team
9
Darnell Booking.com March 2025

Amazing staff and modern comfortable...

Positive: All the staff behind the reception and desk were both friendly and helpful. The room had everything we needed and was well decorated and clean and...
Response from Management
Hi Darnell, Thank you for leaving us such a fantastic review! I am so glad you enjoyed your stay, thank you for your lovely feedback. We can't wait to see you again soon, Izzy and The Whitworth Team
10
toby balen Google March 2025

The hotel is set in a great location,...

The hotel is set in a great location, next to canal street and the village, within a lovely building connecting a winter garden bar, coffee house, and...
Response from Management
Hi Toby, What a lovely thing to read first thing on a Tuesday morning! Thank you so much for the kind words. I shall pass everything on to the team :) Hope to see you again soon! Amber & the Whitworth locke team
9
Maureen Booking.com March 2025

Fabulous accommodation with the most...

Positive: Spacious, excellent location and wonderful staff. Negative: The room is a little dark and the microwave unfathomable. Easily rectified by replacing...
Response from Management
Hi Maureen Thank you for the review. Our apologies about the lightbulbs in the room. I've left a note on your booking to say that if you stay with us again, we'll make sure that it's not an issue again. And Thanks again for the review. Kieran, House Host.
8
Kaylee Booking.com March 2025

Fun and relaxing....

Positive: Ambiance, location, downstairs area and the space in the apartments. The consideration to sustainability was evident and we loved that. Staff were...
Response from Management
Hi Kaylee, Thank you so much for leaving us your feedback, glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, it is always lovely to get positive feedback about our service and cleanliness :) We appreciate your feedback about the robes, there isn't much we can do about location, however we are more than happy to familiarise guests with the local transport links and lots of great things to do in walking distance! If you have any feedback regarding the rooms that can help us go from a 7.5 to a 10, please let us know!! Thanks so much again, we hope to welcome you back soon, Izzy and The Whitworth Team
9
Alice Booking.com March 2025

Really great. Can’t wait to stay again...

Positive: Loved the location which was a 4 minute walk to my work. Great set up in the apartment. Everything perfect including your own personal WiFi....
Response from Management
Hi Alice, Wow this is such a lovely review thank you so much for your kind words :) If you ever experience a drain smell or anything like that, please let us know at reception straight away and we will fix it :) Thanks again, we hope to see you soon! Izzy and The Whitworth Team
10
Kerry Booking.com March 2025

Nothing to complain about - Everything...

Positive: Location, facilities and staff were excellent 👍🏻.
Response from Management
Hi Kerry Thank you so much for the great review! Hope to see you again soon. Kieran, House Host
10
Walters Booking.com March 2025

Loved everything from the style of the...

Positive: Loved everything from the style of the building and sympathetic renovation to the comfort of the room. Negative: Nothing!.
Response from Management
Hey! Thank you for the kind words and great review. Love to hear that you liked the hotel's design too. Best, Kieran, House Host
7
Zoe Booking.com March 2025

Lovely place ,great value stay...

Positive: Lovely place we will definitely stay again, great value for money. Negative: The breakfast was cold and burnt we sent it back and asked for a...
Response from Management
Hi Zoe, Thank you for the review. Foundation is our partner business and I'll make sure to feedback about your experience with them to their team. Our apologies for that, but glad to hear that you had a positive experience with the hotel. Hope to see you again soon Zoe. Kieran, House Host.
10
Amy Booking.com March 2025

Really great location. Perfect next to...

Positive: Really great location. Perfect next to car park. Nice to have cafe and restaurant in the same building as the apartment. Next to supermarket which...
Response from Management
Hi Amy Thank you so much for the great review, so glad you found the nearby amenities useful. Best, Kieran, House Host
9
Yuming Booking.com March 2025

the location is good, staffs are...

Positive: the location is good, staffs are friendly. Value for money. Negative: The lights in the room are very dark.
Response from Management
Hey Thank you for the review. Glad to hear you had a mostly positive stay! The rooms lighting was designed to create a peaceful and calming atmosphere whilst being environmentally friendly (if a little dark). Thanks again for the feedback. Kieran, House Host.
10
Gary Booking.com March 2025

Ideal for our short break ideally...

Positive: Everything from start to finish was absolutely 10 out of 10, the staff, location etc etc. Negative: There was nothing to dislike.
Response from Management
Hey Gary Thank you for the kind words and great review. Hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
10
Dafydd Booking.com March 2025

Excellent hotel, worth every penny...

Positive: Fantastic rooms. Negative: Rooms could do with better lighting.
Response from Management
Hello Dafydd, Thank you for taking your time to leave us some positive feedback we loved to see when people feel welcome and cared for :) ill add this to your profile so your next stay you are in a brighter room so you can enjoy your stay again and we can make you smile more. Kind regards, Luke James
10
lauren Booking.com March 2025

loved it!...

Positive: Loved the room, the hotel itself, the bar, the staff- it also smells great:). Negative: wifi didnt work in our room mood lighting lovely but...
Response from Management
Hi Lauren Thank you for the review, glad to hear that you still had a good stay despite the minor issues. I've made a note on your booking about them so if you stay with us again, we'll ensure that the wifi isn't an issue! As for the lighting we have some extra lamps available for guests, but that being said it was designed to be mood lighting and environmentally friendly. Hope to see you again soon. Kieran, House Host.
9
Maudiemc65 Booking.com March 2025

fabulous location and lovely spacious...

Positive: great room - not the loveliest view of the car park but lovely spacious apartment with good temp control. Beds were a little hard and more light...
Response from Management
Hey Thank you very much for the review. Really sorry to hear about the light in the Kitchen, if you choose to stay with us again, we'll make sure you're assigned a brighter room. Thanks again and hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
9
Kathy Booking.com March 2025

Lovely staff, really great room....

Positive: Lovely staff, really great room. Comfortable bed, good shower, decent size, good quality tea, coffee etc. Negative: Kitchen units were not well...
Response from Management
Hi Kathy Thank you for the review. I've made a note on your booking about your room showing signs of wear tear, thanks for bringing it to our attention. Hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
10
daisy Booking.com March 2025

My go to in Manchester!...

Positive: Great location right opposite canal street so walking distance to the arndale, northern quarter and even a train station. Beautiful room and they...
Response from Management
Hi Daisy, Thank you for your lovely feedback, We are very happy that you enjoyed your stay with us, we will take onboard the good & the bad feedback so we appreciate you mentioning everything, We hope you will come back & visit us again soon. Regards Mike & the team
9
Joan Booking.com March 2025

This was very good accommodation in a...

Positive: We really enjoyed our stay and having the cooking facilities was a bonus. Everything was spotlessly clean and there were enough dishes, pans,...
Response from Management
Hi Joan Thank you for the extensive review, especially with detail on the accessibility needs. We aim for all guests who stay with us to have as relaxing as experience as possible. With the lighting, it was designed to be calming environment and environmentally friendly, we have extra lamps available for guests if they'd like. For the accessibility needs, we do have different types of accessible twin rooms, with different layouts, we would be more than happy to show you the rooms that best suit your accessibility needs. But overall, very glad to see that you enjoyed your stay! With Tesco being outside and the amenities in the room (dishwasher etc.). Hope to see you again soon! Kieran, House Host.
10
Adam Larkins Google March 2025

My new go to hotel in Manchester. I...

My new go to hotel in Manchester. I stay in Manchester for work frequently and like to try different hotels. The Whitworth Locke has everything. Studio...
Response from Management
Hi Adam, This is such a fantastic review thank you so so much for taking the time to share your thoughts with us!! Most comfortable hotel bed you've slept in is high praise indeed! Great to hear our fabulous bar staff looked after you, I will definitely pass along your comments :) We hope to welcome you back again soon for another great stay, Izzy and The Whitworth Team
9
anthony Booking.com March 2025

Will be back...

Positive: staff flexible and friendly (Erin) Best sleep in 6 months. Negative: A bit noisy.
Response from Management
Hi Anthony, Thank you for the review, if you choose to stay with us again, drop us a email or message and we can make sure that you get a room in our quiet building :) Hope to see you again soon. Kieran

Top FAQs.

Whitworth Locke doesn't have its own parking.  We recommend Euro Car Parks at Pritchard St (M1 7DA) only a few minutes' walk away.

Our room keys unlock more than just a space to sleep. In each of our apartments, you'll have all the space and home-from-home facilities you need to eat, sleep and unwind.

At Whitworth Locke, each apartment is slightly different, with the cotton factory’s original features and large windows creating a contemporary, warehouse-style feel.
 
But in every apartment as standard, you'll find: 

  • Fully kitted-out kitchen with hob, fridge/ freezer and microwave grill
  • Smart HD TV with screen mirroring and HDMI functionality
  • UK King size bed(s)
  • High-power rainfall shower
  • Super-fast, private Wi-Fi (58mbps up and down)
  • Soft towels
  • Fluffy pillows and bedding
  • Bespoke Kinsey Apothecary toiletries
  • Wall heaters
  • Washer/dryer or communal laundry access
  • Living essentials including a hairdryer and iron
  • Plenty of USB sockets

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We've all been there - you've arrived to the city early, or your travel home is later in the evening, meaning you'll need to carry your bags around all day.

We're happy to store your luggage free of charge during the day if you're arriving earlier than check in time, or want to explore the city after you check out (no later than day of arrival/departure). 


From Manchester Airport: 
You can take a taxi from the airport to Whitworth Locke. This will take around 30 - 40 minutes (depending on traffic) and cost between £20 - £30. 
For a cheaper option, you can also take the train to Manchester Oxford Road or Piccadilly Train Stations. Trains usually run from the airport every 15 minutes and it takes around 15 - 25 minutes depending on which route you take. Single train tickets to the city centre from the airport cost between £3.50 and £5.

From Manchester Picadilly Station (Whitworth Street East): If you're coming from Picadilly Train Station, exit via any entrance and make your way towards Fairfield Street Which merges onto Whitworth Street. On this 10 minute walk you will pass by the Base Kamp Cafe and Bar, the Alan Turing Memorial Park and Manchester New Sqare. Whitworth Locke is located on the right hand side.

From Manchester Oxford Road Station (whitworth Street West): If youre coming from Manchester Oxford Road Sation, exit via the main entrance and walk down the slope onto Whitworth Street, take a right turn and walk for 5 minutes past the Palace Theatre towards Princess Street. Whitworth Locke is located on the left hand side corner of Whitworth Street and Princess Street.

From Manchester Victoria Station (Princess Street North): If you're coming from Victoria Train Station, exit onto Corporation Street and head south into the city. You'll walk past the National Football Museum, Exchange Square and Selfridges. The road will merge onto Cross Street, keep walking for 10 minutes on this road until you reach the town hall. Taking a left turn here will lead onto Princess Street which is a straight 10 minutes walk to the hotel. You'll walk past St Peter's Square, Chinatown and The Village. Whitworth Locke is located on the right-hand side on the corner of princess street and Whitworth Street.

From Euro Car Park Pritchard Street (Princess Street South): From Exiting Euro Car Parks Pritchard Street take a left turn and walk to the traffic lights. Take another left turn onto Princess Street and walk up for about 3 minutes, walking past Spar convenience store and Asia House. Whitworth Locke is located across the Whitworth Street junction traffic lights on the left hand side. 

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