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

10
Jade Booking.com April 2025

My second time staying and I loved it...

Positive: Modern, smells lovely inside lobby plus well equipped in kitchen etc. Negative: Nothing, it’s brilliant.
Response from Management
Hey Jade, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We really do appreciate it, We hope you have the time to visit us again, and make it third time lucky. Regards, Mike & the team
10
Liam Featherly Google April 2025

What a vibey lil’ spot. Rooms are...

What a vibey lil’ spot. Rooms are comfy and the decor is spot on. If I was a local this would defo be my coffee spot to get a little work done in. Everyone...
Response from Management
Hi Liam, Thank you so much for your lovely feedback. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay with us. We would love you to come back & visit us again in the future. Kind regards, Mike & the team
10
Kim Booking.com April 2025

Very helpful and friendly staff. Great...

Positive: Very helpful and friendly staff. Great location. Clean and comfortable. Would definitely stay again. Negative: No oven in apartment.
Response from Management
Hi Kim, Thank you for the lovely review! So glad to hear you'd stay again. Hope to see you again soon! Kieran, House Host
10
Ryan Expedia April 2025

Great location and room...

Great location and room
10
Rodney Booking.com April 2025

Friendly and accommodating staff. Very...

Positive: Friendly and accommodating staff. Very kindly allowed early check in on arrival after a long flight. The facility as a whole has a lot to offer,...
Response from Management
Hey Rodney, Thank you for your positive feedback. It`s such a good feeling that you enjoyed your time with us. We hope you come back & visit us again soon. Regards, Mike & the team
10
Stephen Hotels.com April 2025

Lovely stay

Clean, quiet, centrally located
Response from Andy
Hi there Stephen,We're happy to hear you enjoyed your stay with us. So nice to read such kind words. That's why we do it! Looking forward to hosting you at Whitworth Locke again soon. Andy and the Whitworth Team
10
Audrey Expedia April 2025

Only complaint is bathroom could’ve...

Only complaint is bathroom could’ve been a bit cleaner when we arrived. Everything else was great and we would deffinetly go back!
10
Julija Booking.com April 2025

Amazing space....

Positive: Property is very well designed. Spacious duplex with two bedrooms. Warm rooms. We didn’t hear another people on a floor. Very cozy reception area,...
Response from Management
Hey Julija, Thanks for leaving a lovely review!! Glad to hear that you had a fab stay with us, and that you enjoyed our lovely central Manchester location. We hope to welcome you again soon, and please don't hesitate to request a brighter room in your booking notes for next time :) Erin & the team
10
Paul Booking.com April 2025

Spacious clean great accommodation...

Positive: Great accommodation, we stayed in twin accessible room, separate kitchen/dining area, really comfy beds and handy location. Staff were really...
Response from Management
Hi there Paul! Whoo-hoo! WOW, What great feedback! I couldn't be happier you enjoyed your stay with us this much! Warms our hearts to read these words. 😊 Can't help but express our sincerest gratefulness! That's why we do it! We can’t wait to host you again at Whitworth Locke soon! Andy and the Whitworth Team
9
Helen Booking.com April 2025

Really comfortable...

Positive: Spacious, well equipped suite. Very clean. Friendly and very helpfull staff. Very comfy bed. Negative: My only complaint was that the lighting for...
Response from Management
Hi there Helen, It's great to see how much you enjoyed your stay with us overall and thanks for the constructive feedback! Thank you for your kind words. Since our architect designed our rooms to have a cosy and relaxing atmosphere, it IS quite darker than most of the other hotels in the area. But we do know it's not for everybody. If you decide to stay with us again, don't hesitate to ask for a brighter room. We would absolutely love to have you back! All the best, Andy and The Whitworth Locke Team

Top FAQs.

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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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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