It is the 217-foot old clock tower and distinctive Victorian architecture that makes the Palace Hotel Manchester so recognisable. The four-star Manchester hotel is found in the city centre and has an exterior that ranks among the more traditional of the city’s places to stay, while its inside, by contrast, tends to be modern and stylish on the whole. A grade II listed structure, the Palace Hotel Manchester is popular for events and meetings in the great city of the north thanks to its excellent facilities that are both sizeable and flexible. The property is also an ideal destination for leisure visitors, at least for those looking to make the most of its convenient location near to Manchester’s shops and other attractions.

The history of the striking terracotta building can be traced back to 1890 when the piece of land was purchased for the use of the Refuge Assurance Company. The company’s future chairman – Alfred Waterhouse – designed the building which opened five years later and remained open for almost 100 years, until 1989. The Manchester property opened as a hotel five years later with nearby buildings being added in the following years to form the 252-bedroom Palace Hotel Manchester.

The Palace Hotel is found on Oxford Street in Manchester, conveniently placed opposite one of the city’s train stations – Oxford Road. Its position at the city’s heart means there are plenty of things to do nearby while the central businesses and conference settings are also within easy reach. Things to see and places to go in the area include Old Trafford football stadium, the City of Manchester stadium, the Museum of Science and Industry and China Town.

In addition to the 252 bedrooms the hotel contains, there are also 2,500 square metres of meeting space and a Tempus Bar and Restaurant. The Palace is a front-runner in the green hotel scene, taking the gold award in the green business tourism scheme, only the second hotel in the city to receive such high honour in this area.

The Palace Hotel
Oxford Street
Manchester
Greater Manchester
M60 7HA
United Kingdom

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• Number of bedrooms: 252
• Number of conference rooms: 19
• Restaurants and bars: Tempus Bar and Restaurant
• Internet access: Chargeable wireless throughout
• Car parking: Chargeable Euro parking nearby
• Nearest rail: Oxford Road train station, opposite