Whitworth Locke – A Favorite for Families in Manchester
About the Hotel
Industrial Chic Apartments
Whitworth Locke offers studios and suites in three former cotton mills, featuring exposed brick walls and a color palette inspired by Manchester's skyline. All units include Smeg kitchens with hobs, fridge/freezers, and microwave ovens, king-size beds, Smart TVs with Chromecast, rainfall showers with Kinsey Apothecary toiletries, and high-speed Wi-Fi. Select suites add separate living areas, washers/dryers, and canal views.
Foundation Coffee House
FDN Whitworth serves breakfast, brunch, and lunch with a focus on seasonality and local North-West sourcing. Options include yogurt with rawnola, various egg preparations, salads, sandwiches, and pastries. The space also functions as a coffee shop and bar, offering Origin coffee, craft beer, wine, and cocktails.
Work, Gym, Events
The property features a co-working space with a coffee shop, The Locker gym with free weights and yoga equipment, and a communal laundry. The Storehouse event space hosts weddings and live shows with a custom sound system and bar. A regular roster of events, including weekly DJs and fitness classes, is available.
Central Manchester Location
Situated at the corner of Whitworth Street and Princess Street, the aparthotel is 200 meters from Canal Street in the Gay Village and 300 meters from The Palace Theatre. It is a 10-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly station, the Northern Quarter, St Peter's Square, and the AO Arena. The NCP Palace on Whitworth Street is the nearest car park.
Extended Stay Services
Services include weekly housekeeping for long stays, a 24-hour front desk, and an on-site Locke Shop for essentials. The Yellow Room and Green Room meeting spaces are available for hire, equipped with projectors and screens. Baby cots are available on request, and all bills, including council tax, are covered for extended stays.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Free Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- Pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Coffee shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Services
- Pet amenities available
- Laundry
Dining
- Restaurant
- Bar/ Lounge area
Children
- Cots
Spa & Leisure
- Leisure/ TV room
Room features
- Wi-Fi in rooms
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Dining table
- Ironing facilities
Bathroom
- Washing machine
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
- Dryer
- Cookware/ Kitchen utensils
Media
- Flat-screen TV
Room decor
- Parquet floor