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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
OXFORD STREET
Kimpton(InterContinental Hotels Group)
44-161-2881111
4.2TA Rating
Member Benefits
Complimentary Breakfast
Room upgrade (subject to availability)
Early Check In (subject to availability)
Late Check Out (subject to availability)
Welcome Amenity
USD100 Hotel Credit
Benefits apply only to eligible rates. The room and rate terms shown before booking determine the confirmed inclusions.
About
The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is well-received for its charming architecture, friendly staff, and excellent location. Guests particularly enjoyed the hotel's unique ambiance and hospitable team. Some reviews mentioned room maintenance issues and inconsistent breakfast service, but the overall sentiment was positive.
Hotel Amenities
Internet
Room Service
Free Internet
Restaurant
Bar/Lounge
WiFi
Free WiFi
Meeting Rooms
Fitness Center
Concierge
Air Conditioning
Family Rooms
Accessible Rooms
Minibar
Conference Facilities
In-Room Safe
Guest Reviews
Guest review insight36 recent reviews2025-05-21 — 2026-05-11
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is a characterful choice in central Manchester, combining a grand historic building with a location that guests repeatedly praise for access to Oxford Road station, the university, attractions and the city centre. Rooms are often described as spacious, distinctive and clean, while staff are frequently warm and helpful. The experience is not uniformly effortless: the sprawling layout includes many stairs, some rooms face railway noise, and isolated reviews report serious service, heating or security concerns.
The grand, historic former insurance-building architecture and dramatic public spaces are the hotel's defining featureSpacious, high-ceilinged rooms with distinctive period or industrial details are frequently praisedThe complimentary evening social hour is a recurring highlightThe breakfast setting, including the garden atrium, adds atmosphere even when the food receives mixed feedback
Guests return for
- Excellent central location near Oxford Road station, Manchester University, attractions and the city
Worth knowing
- The large historic building can feel maze-like, with many stairs and unclear routes; this is a poor…
- Railway-facing rooms may experience noticeable train noise or vibration
- Some guests found breakfast less impressive than expected, with limited choice or service
Themes are synthesized from recent guest feedback. Individual experiences vary, and current rate terms always take precedence.
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Booking Info
Check-inSep 17, 2026
Check-outSep 18, 2026
Guests2 Adults