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 Whitworth Locke aparthotel, in Manchester city centre. Discover 160 design-led studios and suites, each with their own kitchen. Light, bright coworking spaces and meeting rooms make remote working a breeze.

For work and play, the hotel is ideally located in a buzzing area on the canal, near Manchester Piccadilly and in walking distance from Manchester Central and St Peter's Square. Make events your own at The Storehouse.

What's at Whitworth Locke?

  • Key features
  • All features

Co-working space

Foundation Coffee House - coffee shop

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

Co-working space

Foundation Coffee House - coffee shop

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

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  • 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 around the corner from Manchester Met University and Manchester Central. 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
Booking.com User Booking.com June 2025

Affordable and cosy...

Positive: Friendly staff, clean and comfortable beds, lots of different facilities to offer in the room, good check in and out times. It was not a far walk...
Response from Management
Thanks for taking the time to review your stay with us. We're pleased to hear you had a comfortable stay with us and found the location convenient too. Hope to see you again soon! Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
10
Iain Booking.com June 2025

Will stay again...

Positive: Location, price, facilities, I wanted for nothing and the staff are amazing. We were metres away from where we were visiting and had a kitchen in...
Response from Management
Hey Iain, Thanks for taking the time to write such a well balanced and thoughtful review. Particularly nice to hear great feedback about the staff! We are thrilled you highlighted so many positives and we look forward to your next stay. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9
Ranjit Booking.com June 2025

Space, friendly staff....

Positive: Space, friendly staff. Negative: Lack of air conditioning.
Response from Management
Hey Ranjit, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. Glad to see you enjoyed your overall stay, in spite of the lack of air-con. With it being a listed building installation of aircon is a little tricky, although we do have fans to help keep you cool during warmer weather. Hope to welcome you back in the future. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
10
Charlotte Booking.com June 2025

Great Manchester City centre stay!...

Positive: Really friendly staff and great location with convenient parking nearby. Really useful to have a little kitchen with everything you need and...
Response from Management
Hey Charlotte Thank you very much for the incredible review! Very glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Looking forward to hosting you again soon. Kieran, House Host
10
DION Booking.com June 2025

Comfortable and convenient to train...

Positive: Good location and amenities.
Response from Management
Hey Dion Thank you so much for the great review and score! So glad to hear you had a good stay! Hope to see you with us again sometime soon. Kieran, House Host
9
Duncan Booking.com June 2025

I had a great time and would recommend...

Positive: Had a great time, genuinely impressed. Staff great, room was brilliant. Cool vibe. Negative: Couple of very minor things 1. A bigger sign is needed...
Response from Management
Hey Duncan, Thanks for taking the time to write a review. Glad to hear we made a mark on you! Hope you can make more use of the kitchen next time :) Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
8
Booking.com User Booking.com June 2025

Great location, clean and comfortable....

Positive: Location was excellent, room was comfortable and clean. Staff were welcoming and friendly. Negative: Could hear every movement from the next room.
Response from Management
Thank you for the feedback, our apologies about the noise from the other rooms. Kieran, House Host
8
Arnold Booking.com June 2025

Exactly as described in the listing!...

Positive: The room was clean and I liked the European style of decor. Negative: The lighting was a bit poor and could be improved.
Response from Management
Hey Arnold! Thanks for the review, sorry to hear you didn't care for the lighting. It was originally designed to create calming atmosphere in our rooms. Thanks again for the positive review overall. Kieran, House Host
9
Lyndi Booking.com June 2025

Beautiful hotel perfectly located!...

Positive: Beautiful property, perfect location. Great rooms, well equipped, comfy beds, clean bathrooms brilliant shower!.
Response from Management
Hey Lyndi Thank you very much for the lovely review! Hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
9
Andrea Booking.com June 2025

Fab, friendly hotel...

Positive: I loved the location and the overall style of the accommodation. The staff were super friendly and I'd definitely stay here again. Negative: As a...
Response from Management
Hey Andrea Thanks you for the review. Glad to hear you enjoyed the service from the staff, its something we pride ourselves on! Apologies about the issue with mirror, we have some brighter rooms. If you book in with us again, please just drop us an email or add it to the booking notes to allocate you a brighter room and we will try to accommodate it. Looking forward to hosting you again soon Andrea. Kieran, House Host
8
Martin Booking.com June 2025

Great location for a visit to...

Positive: Location & design.
Response from Management
Hey Martin, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review. We're really pleased to see you loved the location and design of the venue. Hope to host you again if you're visiting Manchester! Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
8
Karen Booking.com June 2025

Brilliant stay, had a lovely time....

Positive: The staff on reception ( gutted I did not get his name) was really nice and friendly. The room was very spacious and we really appreciated the fans...
Response from Management
Hi Karen, Thank you for the lovely review! Glad to hear you had a great stay. Duly noted regarding the lighting and plug sockets. The rooms do feature ambient lighting, however some are brighter than others so if you do stay again it's worth adding a note so we can try to allocate you a brighter room. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
2
Liam Google June 2025

Charging £291.90 for one night stay....

Charging £291.90 for one night stay. Had to cancel trip due to a job loss and they wont refund any of the payment even though I'm trying to cancel 3 months...
Response from Management
Hi Liam, I am sorry to hear that your travel plans have been cancelled, and we understand how disappointing this must be for you. The rate is high on your specific dates as it crosses over with the Conservative Party Conference in the city, where the city reaches demand beyond capacity. I wish we could be more flexible in this situation, but as your reservation was made under a promotionally priced non-refundable and non-amendable policy in lieu of the flexibilty, we are unfortunately unable to offer a refund or change the booking. I understand this may not be the outcome you were hoping for, and I regret that we cannot accommodate your request. If you require any documentation to support a travel insurance claim, we would be happy to assist. Please don’t hesitate to reach out if there’s anything else we can do to help. At present, your booking is still live, and not cancelled - to receive receipts to claim against insurance, we require you to cancel through our booking system, or in writing to confirm cancellation. Best regards, Mark Clinton General Manager [email protected]
10
Christos Pantelides Google June 2025

Everything about this hotel is...

Everything about this hotel is perfect. Every staff i chatted to was friendly and fun to interact with. Rooms are out of this world, modern aesthetics. Views...
Response from Management
Hi Christos, We are glad you had an awesome stay; your glowing review means the world to us! Hope to welcome you back soon. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9
Jordan Booking.com June 2025

Stylish and well located for a weekend...

Positive: Staff were welcoming, warm and extremely helpful. Negative: You can hear quite a bit of corridor noise as other guests come in and out of their rooms.
Response from Management
Hi Jordan, It's great to hear that the team made a positive impact on your stay, thank you! We're glad to see you enjoyed your overall stay, in spite of the corridor noise. Hope to see you again soon. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team

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.


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. 

The Manchester City Visitor Charge is a small fee of £1 + VAT per room or unit per night that is added to the final bill for guests staying in paid accommodation within the Manchester ABID zone. This fee has been introduced as part of an initiative led by the city’s hotel and serviced apartment providers to create exciting new events and activities that will encourage more people to visit Manchester and Salford.

The money raised through the City Visitor Charge will be used to develop and promote tourism in the area, as well as to help create more things for visitors to do and see. By paying this charge, you'll be contributing to the enhancement of the overall guest experience and helping to expand the city's visitor economy.

The City Visitor Charge is similar to established schemes in cities across Europe and North America and will be chargeable from 1st April 2023. So, if you book a stay at Whitworth Locke, Manchester after this date, you will need to pay this small fee per night as part of your final bill.

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