Whitworth Locke Hotel
74 Princess St, Manchester, M1 6JD -
Up to
150 guests
External Catering
allowed
Set in a beautiful 19th century mill, Whitworth Locke offers a stylish city-centre venue minutes from key locations such as Piccadilly train station, Manchester Central, St. Peters Sq.
The property can accommodate up to 150 delegates for meeting and events in our private meeting space, and also boast 160 bedrooms.
Whitworth Locke, in the heart of Manchester, offers a unique venue for meetings and events, blending contemporary design with historic charm. The standout feature, The Storehouse, accommodates up to 150 delegates with versatile layouts, modern AV technology, high-speed Wi-Fi, and customizable lighting. Its stylish design and inspiring atmosphere foster creativity and engagement.
Dedicated event coordinators ensure smooth planning, setup, and support. Guests enjoy on-site amenities like a coffee shop, bar, and communal areas.
For groups Whitworth Locke offers, comfortable bedrooms and apartments designed to blend contemporary elegance with historic charm. Each room features modern amenities, high-speed Wi-Fi, and plush furnishings, ensuring a relaxing stay. With options ranging from cozy studios to spacious suites, guests enjoy a home-like atmosphere perfect for short or extended stays. Thoughtful touches and unique decor make each room a welcoming retreat.
Capacity & layout
Standing
up to 150
Dining
up to 100
Theatre
up to 100
Boardroom
up to 8
Cabaret
up to 88
Catering & drinks
Catering arrangements
Catering facilities
Refreshments
Alcohol
Amenities
Cloakroom
Disabled access
Heating
Air conditioning
Natural light
Print/Scan/Copy
Table / chairs included
Tea
Whiteboards
Overnight accommodation
Stage
Audio & visual
Sound system
Projector & screen
TV screen
WiFi
Flipchart
Space rules
Allowed events
Wedding ceremony licence
Promoted/ticketed events
Licensed for alcohol
Attendee Minimum Age
18
Cancellation policy
100% refundable 7 days before the event
Location
Reviews
Lee Franko
September 2024Great spot, friendly staff, convenient location. I have a fondness for, and high expectations of, repurposed buildings and the Whitworth Locke did not disappoint. The room was spacious, well-appointed, and comfy. The coffee/bar area in lobby was perfect to hang out. The proximity to museum & library made it perfect. Easy walk to a Man City game, too! Just loved it. Wish I knew the name of the pink paint color used in the rooms---it was atmospheric and calming. Well done.
Ben Lang
September 2024The staff couldn’t be more professional. Everyone we spoke to was an absolute delight. Our room was lovely however we did find a loose £10 (not that we complained about that) which made us feel the room wasn’t thoroughly cleaned out enough from the previous guest(s). Although in fairness, the room was spotless apart from this from what we seen. The shower was a little too low down for me with no option to raise it higher which could be a problem for any taller guests. Aside from those two small issues everything was great, the building itself was stunning and was in a very convenient location for everything that we had planned during our trip. We would definitely come back here should we visit Manchester again.
Béatrice Sacripanti
September 2024I had a great stay here for just one night but I wish it had been longer. I was in a city studio room and it was amazing, the space was clean, modern yet cozy, and efficiently used with everything you need (washer/dryer, stovetop, fridge). There was clear attention to detail in the room too, including a yoga mat in the room, a cozy blanket, some tea, coffee and milk. I felt right at home, and having been on the road for my third consecutive week, that was a very welcome feeling. Good location, walkable to the train station and town center. As a result, there was a bit of noise from traffic but still had no trouble getting a good nights sleep. Staff was also friendly and useful, they stored my luggage on my checkout day for me, and gave me directions. The renovated cotton mill has so much uniqueness and character and is so well renovated, it’s almost worth staying there even just for the aesthetics. I wholeheartedly recommend this place.
Brooke Irvine
October 2024We loved our stay at Whitworth Locke. The staff were extremely friendly and professional, especially Hannah who was amazing. The room was spacious, trendy and spotless clean making us feel very comfortable. The building itself is beautiful and in such a location. We would highly recommend staying here!
Daniel Layton
October 2024We were welcomed by very friendly staff on our arrival. The lobby and bar area are in a lovely conservatory space. The room was clean and well provisioned. The bathroom was the weakest link. It had no window and also there was no extractor. Unfortunately the rain head in the shower was fitted too low and I had to duck to shower (I’m only 5’11”). At night there was quite a lot of noise coming from the surrounding rooms, it reminded me of my old student halls of residence, which is not what I want from a hotel. The cafe area which is used for breakfast is also a Co-working space, this meant that it was almost was entirely populated by people working alone on laptops, taking up most of the tables. I can understand why they would want to work there as the coffee was particularly good, but for me It felt like eating in an office where everyone was a stranger. A new and somewhat awkward experience that I’d rather not repeat. Overall I would not book again.
