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

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
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
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
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

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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