About us
A luxury hotel with an industrial soul that is sprawled out on Oxford Street at the heart of Manchester, a rich, complex city with cool-kid cult status. Manchester is the more rebellious cousin to London. But that doesn’t mean it’s lacking the hallmarks of a dynamic urban centre: an amazing food scene with a new crop of forward-thinking chefs, galleries and museums that celebrate local artists and makers and quaint parks sweeping swaths of green over the gritty, industrial streetscape. Whoever you are and wherever you come from, you’ll be welcomed into the textured fabric of this come-onecome- all city. Kimpton Clocktower has 18 meeting and event spaces that include the Whitworth Rooms, which can be used in conjunction with the newly renovated Ballroom to create flexible conferencing facilities for more than 1,500 delegates, with a private entrance via Waterhouse Way on Whitworth Street. In addition to having some of the best large-scale conference rooms in the UK, you will also find a suite of smaller spaces for meetings and private dining, from the prestige of the Refuge Assurance Directors’ rooms to smaller boardroom and classroom spaces in the Clock Tower building. Kimpton Clocktower also includes 270 new loft-style bedrooms and suites and a magnificent, triple-height lobby. Add to that The Refuge Dining Room, Public Bar, Winter Garden and Den, our 10,000 square-foot restaurant that has become the meeting point for locals from all walks of life.
Venue Details
ChainIHG
BrandKimpton Hotels
Built1891
Renovated2016
Total meeting space26,910 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms270
Venue typeLuxury hotel
Industry Ratings
AA Hotel Services
Awards
Industry awards
Green Key - 2025
Manchester City Council – Environmental Business Pledge 2008 / 2009 / 2010 / 2011 Gold level
Green Tourism Business Scheme Gold Award Winner in 2010
Sustainable Tourism Award Winners – Marketing Manchester 2008,
North West Tourism Award Winners 2008
Manchester City Council Healthy Good Food Award
Amenities
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Business services
- AV capabilities
- Business center
- Video conference
- VIP services
Recreational activities
- Health club
Transportation
- Bus
- Taxi
- Train
Equipment
- Dance floor
- Portable heaters
- Staging area
AV capabilities
- AV equipment
- High speed internet (100 Mbps)
Room features and guest services
- Concierge services
- Internet access
- Laundry service
- Luggage storage
- Room service
Facilities
- Extended stay
- Onsite catering
- Onsite gift shop
- Onsite restaurant
- Onsite security
- Outside caterers allowed
- Pet friendly
- Space (private)
- Wheelchair accessible
Sustainability
This venue holds verified sustainability certifications, based on certification data provided by BeCause in collaboration with Cvent.
Certifications (3)
Green Key (FEE)
Certification body:Green Key England
Issued: 5/8/2025 Expires: 5/31/2026
BREEAM In-UseSustainability level: Pass
Certification body:BRE Group
Issued: 9/9/2024 Expires: 9/9/2027
Green TourismSustainability level: Gold
Certification body:Green Tourism
Issued: 11/24/2021 Expires: 3/31/2027
Seasonal Availability
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Sep 01 - Nov 30Jan 01 - Mar 31
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Low season
Jul 01 - Aug 31Dec 01 - Dec 31
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Total meeting space
26,909.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
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Space (private)
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Meeting rooms
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Second largest room
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Exhibit space
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Meeting rooms
Total meeting space
26,909.8 sq. ft.
Largest room
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Space (private)
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Meeting rooms
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Second largest room
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Exhibit space
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Meeting space
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Guest rooms
Total guest rooms
270
Suites
6
Tax rate
20%
Total guest rooms
270
Suites
6
Tax rate
20%
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Distance from airport 8 mi
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Paid parking
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Bus parking
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Kimpton Clocktower Hotel
Luxury hotel
Manchester, GB1
270
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9,526 sq. ft.
26,910 sq. ft.
Kimpton Clocktower Hotel Frequently Asked Questions
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Sustainable Practices
Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Kimpton Clocktower Hotel's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
www.ihg.com/meetingsforgood
https://www.ihg.com/kimptonhotels/hotels/us/en/clocktower-hotel-manchester-uk/manos/hoteldetail/amenities/sustainability
Does Kimpton Clocktower Hotel have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
Guardians of Grub - food wastage, recycyling bins and collection
Diversity and Inclusion
For US hotels only, is Kimpton Clocktower Hotel and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
NA
If applicable, could you please provide a link to Kimpton Clocktower Hotel's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
www.ihg.com
Health and Safety
Were practices at Kimpton Clocktower Hotel developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
Yes, We adhere to all Government Latest Guidance updates, we also members of Visit Britain and Good to Go to ensure at all times we follow best practice to protest our customers and employees
Does Kimpton Clocktower Hotel clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
Yes, All employees follow Best Practise at all times
Please explain, if applicable, the carbon offsetting options you offer to corporations.
n/a
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to sustainability and social impact goals and initiatives.
manchesterconference@ihg.com
Has your hotel taken steps to reduce single-use plastics, such as removing plastic straws (except upon request for guests with disabilities), stirrers and cotton buds? If yes, please provide detail as to the steps you have taken to reduce single use plastics?
Yes plastic straws have been removed
Does your hotel generate (onsite) or purchase (offsite) renewable energy (beyond your utility's standard offerings)? If yes, please describe your practices for generating or purchasing renewable energy.
No
Does your hotel engage in activities to protect & restore the natural environment in which it is located (i.e. trees planted, coral reef restored, etc.)?
Yes
Will your hotel be imposing any additional fees for cleaning services? If yes, please specify those fees.
No
Are specific cleaning/disinfection routines in place for pillows, duvets and their covers, headboard, bathrobe etc.? If yes, please describe.
Yes, All fixture, fittings and bedding within bedrooms have their own specific cleaning materials to ensure this is delivered to the highest cleanlines standard
Please include a link to your public report on community impact if applicable.
n/a
Please provide any other comments you wish to make regarding your efforts/initiatives to obtain certification in these programs.
Focus is on DE&I within IHG
Please provide, if applicable, an e-mail address for a contact who can address any follow up questions relating to diversity, equity, and inclusion.
manchesterconference@ihg.com
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