a&o Manchester City Centre

Family-friendly hotel with restaurant, near Canal Street

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In Manchester's heart, Novotel Manchester Centre is a haven of modern comfort. Unwind in the sauna or steam room, challenge yourself in the arcade/game room, or get moving at the gym. With international cuisine and helpful staff nearby Canal Street and Manchester Palace Theatre.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • 24-hour room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Computer station
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry service
  • Self-serve laundry
  • Multilingual staff
  • Concierge services

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Separate sitting area
  • Television
  • Daily housekeeping
$43 nightly
$53 total
Apr 8 - Apr 9
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 5 of 5 rooms
Bathroom shower
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room

  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Bathroom shower
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Twin Room Single Use

  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 2 Twin Beds
Bathroom shower
Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
Double Room | 1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Double Room

Good
  • 178 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Bathroom shower
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Quadruple Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Twin Bunk Beds
Bathroom shower
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes
1 bedroom, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Family Room

  • 269 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bunk Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
21 Dickinson Street, Manchester, England, M1 4LX

What's nearby

  • Canal Street - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
  • Manchester Palace Theatre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Deansgate - 6 min walk - 0.5 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 22 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 53 min drive
  • Manchester Manchester Oxford Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Manchester Oxford Road Station - 5 min walk
  • Deansgate Station - 11 min walk
  • St Peters Square Station - 4 min walk
  • Mosley Street Station - 7 min walk
  • Picadilly Gardens Station - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Paramount (Wetherspoon) - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Black Sheep Coffee - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Don Giovanni - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Old Monkey - ‬2 min walk

About this property

a&o Manchester City Centre

When you stay at a&o Manchester City Centre, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Canal Street and Piccadilly Gardens. The bar is a great place to grab a drink, and guests looking for a bite to eat can check out Breakfast Room, which serves international cuisine and is open for breakfast and lunch. Also, University of Manchester and Deansgate are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and central location. Public transportation is just a short walk: St Peters Square Station is 4 minutes and Mosley Street Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 164 rooms

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 10:00 AM
    • Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

    • Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Children stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets allowed (dogs only, 1 total)*
    • Service animals welcome
    • Specific rooms only*

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour room service
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)
  • Children's menu

What to do

  • Foosball

Working away

  • Computer station

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • Humane treatment of captive wild animals
  • At least 10% of profits reinvested in community & sustainability
  • Double-glazed windows
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Comprehensive food waste policy
  • Comprehensive recycling policy
  • No plastic soda bottles
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups only
  • Reusable tableware only
  • Banquet hall

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Stair-free path to entrance

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Satellite TV channels
  • Pay movies

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Bed sheets provided

What to enjoy

  • Separate sitting area

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi (speed of 100+ Mbps (good for 1–2 people or up to 6 devices))

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
  • Energy-saving switches
  • LED light bulbs
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers only

Special features

Dining

Breakfast Room - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast and lunch.
Bar - This bar specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available. Open 24 hours. Open daily.

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 12 for adults and GBP 6 for children

Pets

  • Service animals exempt from fees
  • Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 13 per pet, per night

Policies

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, Eurocard

Frequently asked questions

Does a&o Manchester City Centre offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, a&o Manchester City Centre does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at a&o Manchester City Centre?

Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 1 total. There's a charge of GBP 13 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times at a&o Manchester City Centre?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 10:00 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at a&o Manchester City Centre?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (8-min walk) is nearby.

Are there restaurants at or near a&o Manchester City Centre?

Yes, Breakfast Room offers international cuisine.

What's the area around a&o Manchester City Centre like?

A&o Manchester City Centre is in Manchester City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from St Peters Square Station and 4 minutes' walk from Canal Street. Our travelers say the local area is very central.

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a&o Manchester City Centre Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.6

Cleanliness

8.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.6

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was excellent with a good range of choices and high quality. (24 reviews)
  • The bar and restaurant were nice, cosy, and offered a pleasant dining experience. (3 reviews)
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Popular mentions

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8/10 Very good

Great stay, lovely room, quiet and friendly staff
Karen, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

very clean, attentive staff
Polly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

For the price the hotel was amazing! Our room was lovely and clean and had everything we needed! It was a short walk from the city centre too so an excellent location! Unfortunately we had a fire evacuation at 2:30am which was the only thing that made our trip less enjoyable but apart from that we had a lovely stay!
Beth, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Solid hotel for the price over breakfast was disappointing
Holly, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Easy and friendly check-in, nice room, good location
Shane, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Central located in Manchester -
Jacob, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Simple check-in. Great value. Well-designed facilities. Clean. Quiet. Easy.
Richard, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Fantastic, Really good
Jonny, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Spacious comfortable room with nice clean bathroom. Liked the added fridge in room, but would have benefitted from more than 1 pillow each. Breakfast was included and was ok, but lacked selection, so if you prefer a full english, you'd be better going out for breakfast elsewhere. Overall decent stay, and for the value I would stay again.
Bethan, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

It is a hostel so everything is basic
G, 2-night trip
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4/10 Fair

It is a hostel.
William Gary, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so helpful. Room was spotless and lovely for the price i was amazed! I am so pleased to hear where else A&O have properties so when i go abroad i will stay with them also!
Theresa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room, yummy breakfast, good location.
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Clean room. All amenities excellent. Night porter a little unresponsive bordering on unfriendly, otherwise excellent and will definitely book again.
Colin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Need more check in staff at 3pm. Also need to better explain the online check in form to ppl in the queue
Si, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Very well situated hotel, in the middle of Manchester. The hotel rooms have everything you need, however, no glasses/cups. One negative, the fire alarm went off at 3am, there was confusion on what we should do as we are ambling down the stairs, the fire alarm stopped. We then returned to the room. Overall, a good stay was had at a very reasonable price. I will stay again.
Kristian, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

The room a bit too warm and have smelled
Benjawan, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

nice clean room, was only for one night stay so limited overall experience
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The room were fantastic, and our receptionist Pasquale provided us an excellent services from start to finish. Amazing
Abramo, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good

It's fine for one night
Dale, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Good room. Very clean.
Ian, 1-night trip
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2/10 Poor

I arrived the morning after, checked in and
Demi, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good

For the price, it’s excellent and central to town. Room very clean. Only slight reservation was breakfast which wasn’t brilliant. But other than that it’s great.
Stuart, 1-night trip
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4/10 Fair

Seriously the room felt like a motor home. The tv casting did not work. And for christ sake a kettle is a must! Twice i stayed... Twice no kettle
ChrisMichelle, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The staff were friendly to me and my pet but come breakfast - I was told no dogs in the dining room and I would have to eat in the bar. I explained that this was not possible as I couldn’t leave my dog unaccompanied. In the end they gave me a seat at the entrance to the dining room. Although adequate this doesn’t portray a ‘dog friendly’ message!
Garry, 2-night trip