Kimpton Clocktower Hotel, ManchesterKimpton Clocktower Hotel in Manchester, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.5 ± 0.4 (thin evidence, 1 of 4 platforms), ranked 53 of 147 hotels we score in Manchester. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Tripadvisor 3.6. Rooms from about $158 a night (cached, not a live quote).The Kimpton Clocktower Hotel occupies a Victorian office building from 1890 at the corner of Oxford Street and Whitworth Street in central Manchester. The property keeps its historic architecture while offering modern facilities, including air conditioning, a gym, meeting rooms, room service and in-room Wi-Fi, and it welcomes children and pets. Guests are close to the Palace Theatre, Aviva Studios and the O2 Apollo, with restaurants, bars, galleries and museums nearby, and train and tram links within easy reach. Rates start around $158 per night. One point to note: its TripAdvisor score of 7.1 sits below the 8.8 guest review rating, so experiences may vary.What stands out

Central location with train and tram access

Comfortable air-conditioned rooms

Efficient, friendly staff

Pet and family friendly

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