The Edwardian Manchester Hotel

Free Trade Hall Peter Street, Manchester, England, M2 5GP
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Modern luxury in the heart of Manchester city centre, The Edwardian Manchester Hotel, occupies the iconic Free Trade Hall on Peter Street, within walking distance of Deansgate and the Spinningfields business district. Following a recent multi-million-pound redesign, the hotel has been transformed into a lifestyle destination that introduces a new standard of luxury hospitality, with 263 spacious guest rooms and stunning suites featuring sweeping Manchester city views, entertaining areas and outdoor space. For meetings and events, the hotel offers 20 technologically advanced meeting and event spaces accommodating up to 500 guests, with a total of 17,933 sq. ft. of flexible event space, ideal for conferences, corporate dinners, product launches and private dining in Manchester city centre. Complimentary superfast Wi-Fi up to 150mbps is available on unlimited devices throughout. Guests also enjoy award-winning contemporary Japanese and Mexican small plates at Peter Street Kitchen, Champagne afternoon tea at The Library Champagne Bar, and a state-of-the-art Spa & Gym complete with pool, steam, sauna and treatment rooms.

Venue Details

ChainRadisson Hotel Group
BrandRadisson Collection
Built2004
Renovated2022
Total meeting space17,933 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms263
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

AA Hotel Services
Northstar

Awards

Industry awards
Leading Hotel of the Year 2019 Best Luxury Restaurant in the UK for Peters Street Kitchen

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Luggage storage
  • Room service
  • View (urban)

Facilities

  • Extended stay
  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Onsite security
  • Outside caterers allowed
  • Rental car service
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Video conference

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
17,932.7 sq. ft.
Largest room
3,842.7 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
20
Second largest room
1,367.0 sq. ft.

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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Crescent rounds (Cabaret)
Hollow square
3,842.7 sq. ft.
90.2 x 42.7 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
500
90
240
500
400
180
80
190
80
258.3 sq. ft.
22.3 x 11.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
12
-
12
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12
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258.3 sq. ft.
22.3 x 11.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
12
-
12
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12
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258.3 sq. ft.
22.3 x 11.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
12
-
12
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12
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387.5 sq. ft.
38.1 x 11.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
70
24
70
70
70
50
24
49
24
366.0 sq. ft.
24.9 x 14.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
16
-
16
-
26
-
16
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366.0 sq. ft.
24.9 x 14.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
16
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16
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16
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366.0 sq. ft.
24.9 x 14.8 sq. ft.
6.9 ft.
16
-
16
-
26
-
16
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1,367.0 sq. ft.
32.2 x 42.7 sq. ft.
11.8 ft.
120
30
80
120
120
50
30
56
30

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
263
Suites
24

Location

Getting Here

The Edwardian Manchester is set within one of Manchesters most celebrated buildings, the iconic Free Trade Hall. Its superb location means guests are only a short stroll from Manchester Central and Manchester International Convention Centre (MICC), as well as the city’s varied cultural scene, with many theatres, galleries, nightclubs and sporting events. Local landmarks include Royal Exchange Theatre, Manchester Museum, Manchester Arena, Printworks with all its nightclubs and interactive cinema, Palace and Opera House, Manchester Museum Of Science and Industry, King Street for famous stores, as well as Selfridges and Harvey Nichols. The closest car park to the hotel is the Great Northern NCP which is situated at the rear of the hotel. Manchester Airport (MAN): Located 13.67km from the hotel. *Journey by car to the hotel is approximately 24 minutes. *Train service from Manchester Airport to Manchester Piccadilly is available and from there you can either take the tram to St Peter's Sq which will be a 4 min walk to the hotel or taxi services is available outside of the station. Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): Located 52.94km from the hotel. *Journey time by car to the hotel is approximately 56 minutes. * Train service from the airport is available, taking you directly to Deansgate and from there an approximate 10 min walk to the hotel.
Distance from airport 7.46 mi
Parking in the area
Street parking

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Edwardian Hotels
Three iconic hotels. Stunning event spaces. Award-winning restaurants & bars. Discover Edwardian in London's Mayfair, Leicester Square and Manchester.

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The Spa and Gym offers treatment rooms, steam, sauna, relaxation rooms, whirlpool bath and swimming pool. The hotel also benefits from a business centre, a Japanese and Mexican small plates restaurant, bar, a champagne bar, concierge services and complimentary Wi-Fi throughout.

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