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About this property

Built in 1876 The Black Lion Hotel Manchester Hotel is a brand new refurbished Manchester themed hotel that boosts 13 luxury themed bedrooms of iconic streets and buildings that Manchester has to offer. Located in the perfect spot for the city-goers, we are a 10-minute walk from the Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre and a short walk to Victoria train station, the local metro links, and the AO Arena, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away. We have an amazing connection to CO-OP Live Arena via car, approximately 15 minutes, or via tram, approximately 12 minutes. The 13 brand new swanky rooms are individually furnished, and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen Smart TVs with Netflix streaming, tea and coffee making facilities, heating controlled system, king-size beds and walk in showers. The hotel offers 24-hour hotel access, key card access and night porters are at your call if needed. Please note that there is no lift at the property and no ground floor rooms. Our traditional pub downstairs serves a gastropub menu and a list of your favourite drinks!

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

Situated in the real heart of Manchester, this property has an excellent location score of 9.1


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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Steve
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Beautiful clean room Friendly staff, made us feel welcome
  • Danielle
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Kayleigh was Awesome!! Such a doll!! Very helpful 👌 gorgeous breakfast.
  • Sarah
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Very friendly staff, great food & drink available, service was excellent, very clean establishment with in easy distance of main shops & bars
  • Martin
    Slovakia Slovakia
    Everything was good, clean accommodation with nice breakfast.
  • Jennifer
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Brilliant place! Great location, lovely staff and the proper pub feel was really welcoming!
  • Stephen
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Location fantastic we were there for the International Cricket England V India, breakfast was amazing
  • Andrew
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I asked for a lower floor room and Ben wrote back with the offer of the Hacienda room on the first floor. Surprisingly, there was very little noise from the bar below, which was cool. Coming back to the hotel after my evening out, things were...
  • Melanie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We stayed in the cathedral room and found it great value for money, it was comfortable and clean. We would normally stay in the premier inn close by but i think we would opt to stay here every time now.
  • Natalie
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    We chose The Black Lion as we were going to the Warehouse Project which is a short walk from the hotel. This was our second time staying here. The bedroom & bathroom is absolutely immaculate. The beds are super comfy. Friendly & helpful staff....
  • Gail
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Good centrally located and easy to find. Convenient discounted parking with Q Park just a couple of minutes walk away.(contact hotel to basket about location and discount) Room was very spacious and clean, with everything you needed for your stay...

Host Information

8.9
Host review score
The Arena Black Lion is located on the edge of Manchester City Centre. We are a 10 minute walk away from the MEN Arena and 8-9 minute walk away from the Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre. Other attractions located within the same distance are the Manchester Cathedral, public transport including the Metrolink and Free shuttle bus are close by also. We are a small, affordable hotel just on the outskirts of the busy city centre. All of our room rates includes a free breakfast too!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
  • Restaurant #1

    No additional info available

House rules

Black Lion Hotel Manchester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £60 is required on arrival. That's about US$80. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Accepted payment methods
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Black Lion Hotel Manchester in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £60 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.