Top 10 romantic hotels in Manchester (2025)

Planning a romantic getaway with your loved one? Manchester could be the ideal location to make wonderful memories together. This vibrant city offers a wide range of wonderful hotels perfect for couples. From grand historical properties with opulent decor to chic boutique hotels with bohemian flair, you'll be spoiled for choice. Whether you prefer sumptuous rooms with fine antiques or unique industrial conversions with a cosmopolitan vibe, our Hotel Gurus have selected the top romantic hotels in Manchester to make your city escape magical.

For a great location

• For a fabulous location in the city centre, King Street Townhouse Manchester fits the bill. Expect spacious, well appointed accommodation with tasteful furnishings and indulgent bathrooms. A rooftop infinity pool, spa and everything on your doorstep make this a perfect choice for a couples' city break.

• Well positioned beside the hip Northern Quarter with many of the city's main attractions just a stroll away, Dakota Manchester is a great couples' choice. Glamorous, moody, and very stylish — this is a grown-up stay with chic rooms, vast windows and modern art, plus a lively restaurant and bar. Book the Grand Deluxe Suite for an enormous sunken whirlpool tub.
• The Cow Hollow is another cool Northern Quarter option. This historic textile warehouse-turned boutique hotel boasts Victorian antiques mixed with modern decor. Rooms come with Netflix, Prosecco, speakers and more so ideal if you want to stay in, but for a livelier stay buzzing restaurants, music venues, bars, and galleries are just steps away.

For a boutique getaway

• Treat your loved one to a stay at ABode Manchester, a trendy boutique hotel with parquet floors, high ceilings, and ironwork columns. This Victorian warehouse conversion impresses with its chic design and contemporary rooms. The Brasserie Abode bar is a vibrant spot to spend your evening with music, dancing and cool cocktails, plus the city's main shopping area, Market Street, is within walking distance for some serious retail therapy.
• Another boutique gem is Velvet, where boho chic meets glitzy cosmopolitan. Set in an old textile mill, this adults-only hotel is grown-up, romantic and sumptuous, with dark velvety furnishings and huge beds in boudoir style. Well located in the middle of gay-friendly Canal Street, it's in a lively spot.

For a spoiling stay

• A central location and contemporary comforts meet turn-of-the-century glamour at the Stock Exchange Hotel. The lobby's high domed ceilings and stained glass windows, give way to rooms offering muted tones, marble bathrooms and luxurious bedding — perfect for an indulgent couples' stay. A refined restaurant and world-class wines seal the deal. 
• Plush suites, a luxury spa, pampering aromatherapy rooms and award-winning food are all on offer at The Midland Manchester. This beautifully refurbished grand dame retains its traditional feel while providing top-notch contemporary service. Enjoy romantic gourmet experiences, including indulgent afternoon tea. It's also perfectly located for catching a show at the Palace Theatre, the Library Theatre or the Opera.
• Pick The Edwardian and you and your loved one may never want to leave! Its expansive spa offers a wide range of treatments, plus it has a hot tub, steam room, sauna, and relaxation area housed in former vaults. Peter Street Kitchen serves Mexican and Japanese small plates, while The Library offers Parisian-inspired menus. If you do venture outdoors, it's perfectly placed to check out Manchester Art Gallery, the Museum of Science and Industry, and John Rylands Library.

• It’s all about glitzy decadence at Hotel Gotham, set in a grand Art-Deco building. From the gold-tiled private members’ bar and cocktails on its rooftop terraces to the shiny copper roll-top baths in suites, everything oozes romance. The hotel's chic Honey Restaurant is fast establishing itself as one of the premier restaurants in Manchester, plus it's close to the city's clubs and bars.
• A chic warehouse conversion, Malmaison Manchester is a great central pick with some luxe extras for a special couples' stay. Several of the more high-end suites come with a pull-down screen and projector for movie nights, plus you can indulge in the luxury of Le Petit Spa, from pampering treatments to in-room massages and even a sauna. A short walk takes you to King Street, Manchester's main thoroughfare packed with designer boutiques and luxury stores.

Still not sure? 

• • Browse through our full list of accommodations in Manchester.
  • Refine your search to include our recommendations for the best Spa Hotels in Manchester or Hotels in Manchester City Centre.
  • Alternatively, you could contact one of our friendly Gurus for personalised advice.