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?

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

8
Charlotte Booking.com November 2025

Excellent location, clean and...

Positive: The location is excellent, right in the city centre and within walking distance of everything. The building itself is very cool, the communal areas...
Response from Management
Hey Charlotte, Thank you for providing such an in-depth review of your stay. Whilst you had a great stay overall, we'd like to address the issue of drainage smell that you encountered during your stay. Although we appreciate your desire not to complain, we wish you had felt comfortable to let us know about this as if the smell persisted it is likely that a part in the drain was not pushed in correctly. This happens sometimes when housekeeping removes it to clean but is a very quick fix. Please don't be shy in letting us know of any issues during your stay next time so that we can try to resolve them for you. More often than not we are able to resolve the issue, or find an alternative solution. Thank you again for taking the time to review your experience. Hope you get a chance to try the café or Winsome next time! Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9
Sam Booking.com November 2025

Great stay...

Positive: Lovely atmosphere, really helpful and friendly staff. The room was fantastic and in a great location. Negative: My only criticism is that there...
Response from Management
Hey Sam, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us and for highlighting our wonderful team! We're glad you enjoyed your stay overall and take on board your comments regarding kitchen lighting. Hope to welcome you back soon. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
10
Charlotte Google October 2025

Friendly staff, great location and...

Friendly staff, great location and very quiet rooms :)
Response from Management
Hey Charlotte, Thanks for the lovely review! We are so glad to hear you had a great stay with us. Hope to see you again soon. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9.2
Jennifer Agoda October 2025 Couple

Concert weekend

Everything you could possibly need. Comfy bed and hot shower. Central location for what we needed Ample storage for clothing
Response from Management
Dear Jennifer, Thank you for such a lovely review. We are glad you enjoyed the hotel and the location. Looking forward to welcoming you again. Kind regards, Laura Moreira Head Host
8
Laurie Booking.com October 2025

Give Alfie a raise 💸...

Positive: Give Alfie a raise 💸.
Response from Management
Hey Laurie, Thank you for the fantastic review. We're pleased to hear that Alfie made a great impression! Hope to see you again soon. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9
Julie Booking.com October 2025

Excellent,comfortable and I would use...

Positive: Easy to check in,lovely reception staff,clean,stylish,excellent size room,very quiet and comfortable. Negative: Just my opinion but I may be a bit...
Response from Management
Hi Julie, Thank you for the comprehensive review of your stay. We're really pleased to hear your comments about the team, check in and the room itself. The restaurant, Winsome, is independently operated and sets its own pricing. However, considering the high quality of ingredients used, their prices are competitive with other restaurants offering similar cuisine. They also currently provide a discount for hotel guests - please feel free to enquire at reception for more details should you choose to stay with us again. We're glad you enjoyed your stay nonetheless and hope to see you again in the near future. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9
Sophie Booking.com October 2025

Nice stay...

Positive: Really nice aparthotel in beautiful historic building. Negative: The room was very dark like all Locke properties. Some cup marks stained the...
Response from Management
Hi Sophie, Thank you for reviewing your stay with us. If you would prefer a brighter room next time, please do not hesitate to make a request on your booking and we will do our best to allocate you accordingly. We are pleased to see you enjoyed your stay overall. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
10
Jakub Booking.com October 2025

The aesthetic, the facilities and how...

Positive: The aesthetic, the facilities and how comfortable and homely It felt! Great friendly staff with nothing to complain about during our stay!...
Response from Management
Hey Jakub, We couldn't ask for a better review, thank you so much for your kind words! We look forward to welcoming you back soon. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
9
Anastasia Booking.com October 2025

Good value for money...

Positive: Excellent location, very friendly staff, amazing coffee shop in the building. Spacious and pretty room. Negative: There was a smell coming from the...
Response from Management
Hey Anastasia Thank you so much for the great score. Our apologies for the issue with the drain smell, due to the building being as old as it is, it's an infrequent issue for us. Glad that it was partially resolved at least. Hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
9
paul Booking.com October 2025

Very good but a bit bark in the room...

Positive: Didn’t have breakfast.
Response from Management
Hey Paul. Thanks for the great score. Our apologies for the lack of breakfast, it's something we're working on right now and hope to have a fully breakfast offering soon. Best, Kieran, House Host
10
Malcolm Booking.com October 2025

Location was fantastic. Short walk to...

Positive: Location was fantastic. Short walk to Oxford Road station, and great amenities on the doorstep. Central without being noisy. Would absolutely stay...
Response from Management
Hey Malcolm Thank you for the great review. So glad you enjoyed your stay. Hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
10
Rodney Agoda October 2025 Solo traveler

Convenient and chic

A great place to stay in the heart of Manchester. - beautifully designed facilities, quiet room and perfect for an overnight stay
Response from Management
Hi Rodney, Thanks for the great review! We are thrilled you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you again in the future. Best, Vanessa & The Whitworth Team
8
Marion Booking.com October 2025

Staff were so nice. Very convenient...

Positive: Staff were so nice. Very convenient location. Very comfortable. Negative: Room a bit dusty and windows not very clean.
Response from Management
Hi there Marion, It's great to see how much you enjoyed your stay with us overall, and thanks for the constructive feedback. We hold our housekeeping to a very high standard, so it's quite heartbreaking to hear about your experience. I'll hand your message over to our housekeeping department, and we'll try to see what happened there. All the best. Andy and The Whitworth Locke Team
8
Salah Booking.com October 2025

Comfortable...

Positive: Comfortable. Negative: Noise from outside at late night.
Response from Management
Hi there Salah, It's great to see how much you enjoyed your stay with us overall and thanks for the constructive feedback. We hope you book us in the future. In that case, please don't hesitate to request a quieter room not facing the main street. We always strive to allocate guest requests as best as possible. All the best. Andy and The Whitworth Locke Team
9
Emma Booking.com October 2025

Excellent across the board....

Positive: Excellent across the board. Negative: Nothing.
Response from Management
Hey there Emma, Thank you for such a positive score! A perfect 10/10! That’s our main motivation. We'd absolutely love to welcome you back!!! :) Kind Regards, Andy and Whitworth Locke Team
8
Sun Rong Booking.com October 2025

Perfect for travellers with laundry....

Positive: Staff were superb, nice and approachable. Rooms were spacious, full of amenities you'd find in a studio apartment (ie: washing machine, dishwasher,...
Response from Management
Hey Thanks for the review. Glad you like the amenities even if there was issues with the underground room. If you book in with us again, we can make sure that you're not in an underground room again. Hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
8
Rebecca Booking.com October 2025

A+ stay...

Positive: Staff were friendly and welcoming. Good space in my room. Especially liked that I could cast devices to the TV.
Response from Management
Hey Rebecca, Thank you so much for the lovely review! So glad you enjoyed your stay and hope to see you with us again soon. Kieran, House Host
9
caroline Booking.com October 2025

Super Aparthotel in Central Manchester...

Positive: The staff are lovely, facilities nice and above all, the beds are fabulously comfortable. Just opposite the Gay Village, with lots of nice eateries...
Response from Management
Hey Caroline, Thank you so much for the lovely review, glad to hear you enjoyed your stay. Best, Kieran
9
Sine Booking.com September 2025

I would choose it again next time I...

Positive: We were pleased with the hotel. We stayed for about two weeks. The bed was very comfortable. The room is cleaned weekly. The gym had a good variety...
Response from Management
Hi Sine, Thank you for your lovely feedback. We are delighted that you enjoyed your stay with us and hope you will return in the future. Regards, Mike & the team
9
Piotr Booking.com September 2025

Great hotel, in a great location for a...

Positive: Price, location, amenities were great. Bed was comfortable, bar in the lobby was nice although pricey. Restaurant was also on site. Negative: Hot...
Response from Management
Hey Piotr, Thank you so much for your lovely review. We are so happy that you enjoyed your stay. We are sorry to hear about the hot water. We hope you will come back & see us again. Regards, Mike & the team
9
Sabina Booking.com September 2025

Excellent location and staff...

Positive: Staff - friendly, helpful and approachable. Cleanliness. Location. Negative: Mattress was uncomfortable and windows are single glazed, which means...
Response from Management
Hi Sabina, Thank you for taking the time to review your stay with us. Sorry to hear that you found the mattress uncomfortable - the large majority of guests find them very comfortable and we've had a fair few requests from guests asking where to purchase the same, but I appreciate that this is subjective. Regarding the noise, we understand your feedback. Some of our rooms are naturally quieter for example those that don't overlook the road; on your next stay if you let us know you would prefer a quieter room we will do our best to allocate you accordingly. Really pleased to hear your comments about the team, thank you for this! Hope to see you again in the near future. 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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