Cow Hollow Hotel

Tucked down a side street in Manchester’s Northern Quarter, Cow Hollow Hotel feels like a secret well worth discovering. Set inside a lovingly restored Victorian textile mill, it offers the kind of boutique experience that’s hard to come by — a rare mix of heritage, comfort, and thoughtful detail with none of the usual hotel fuss.

Designed with style and soul, the 16-room property is the passion project of owners Muj and Amelia Rana. From the first bed handcrafted out of railway sleepers to the gleaming marble cocktail bar in reception, everything here has been chosen with care. Expect open brickwork, reclaimed materials and industrial-era features, softened with warm lighting, oil paintings, and a few unexpected flourishes — including a cheeky palm tree in the lobby.

Rooms are compact but luxurious, with high-spec mod cons and an unmistakable sense of indulgence. Each space is sandalwood-scented and tech-savvy, with even the standard rooms offering plenty of comfort — though upgrading to a deluxe will buy you more room to stretch out.

The hotel skips the in-house restaurant, instead providing an insider’s guide to the city’s best spots, handpicked and broken down by cuisine, price point, and even the best dishes to order. Come evening, guests are treated to a complimentary prosecco and antipasti tray in the bar — a cosy space that feels more like a friend’s living room than a hotel lounge, thanks to a clever mix of gold stools, mismatched cushions and worn-in sofas.

With its unbeatable location, just minutes from Piccadilly station and Manchester’s best nightlife, Cow Hollow puts you in the middle of everything while still feeling like a hidden escape. It’s grown-up, quietly glamorous, and full of character — a place that feels unmistakably Manchester, in all the best ways.