Mollie's

Mollie’s Manchester marks the brand’s biggest and boldest move yet, taking over the former Granada Studios and giving the landmark a new lease of life. It’s the first time Mollie’s has landed in a city-centre setting, and the result feels confident, characterful and unmistakably fun.

The hotel spans multiple floors and offers a wide mix of rooms, from smart doubles and twins to sociable bunk rooms and indulgent studios and suites. Interiors are calm but considered: natural oak finishes, terrazzo details, big comfortable beds, rainfall showers and clever tech touches that make stays feel effortless rather than flashy. Some of the higher-end rooms go further, with freestanding tubs, walk-in wardrobes and even Peloton bikes — proof that “value-luxe” doesn’t have to mean cutting corners.

Downstairs, Mollie’s Diner brings full Americana energy. Think mid-century styling, leather banquettes inspired by classic Cadillacs, counter seating, brass accents and a menu built around crowd-pleasing comfort food done properly. It’s open, welcoming and intentionally unfussy.

Elsewhere, the building nods constantly to its broadcasting past. Studio IV is a standout: a cocktail bar and live music space that leans into the site’s TV heritage without feeling gimmicky, hosting emerging talent alongside laid-back late-night sessions. Add in lounge spaces for co-working, grab-and-go food options, and access to a fully kitted-out gym, and Mollie’s quickly reveals itself as more than just a place to sleep.

At its core, Mollie’s is about making good design, good food and good stays feel accessible. Affordable without being ordinary, stylish without being stiff, and confident enough to do things its own way — a fitting new chapter for a building that’s always been about creativity and reinvention.