Set inside a grand 1800s cotton warehouse just minutes from Manchester’s Chinatown and a short stroll from the Northern Quarter, Whitworth Locke strikes the perfect balance between design-led city break and long-stay flexibility. Part hotel, part apartment, it’s a space made for modern living – complete with co-working lounge, cocktail bar, gym, and a restaurant and coffee shop under the same roof.
Behind the striking heritage façade, 160 spacious apartments blend original features like factory-sized windows and exposed brick with soft, tonal colour palettes and custom-made furniture. Smeg kitchens and Kinsey Apothecary products come as standard, and layouts range from studio hideaways to roomy suites for up to five guests. It’s all designed to feel like a city pad you’d be lucky to call your own.
Downstairs, Whitworth Locke’s open-plan lobby and lounge doubles up as a popular hangout and workspace for guests and locals. The location is another major draw – tucked alongside the Rochdale Canal, close to Piccadilly Station and walkable to just about everything. From brunch spots and boutique shops to late-night karaoke bars and club nights, it’s all on your doorstep.
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