The Britannia Hotel

Manchester

📍 Portland Street, Manchester, M1 3LA

🚆 Nearest station: · 0.3 mi

🔌 Nearest public charging: · 0.1 mi (Open Charge Map)

Photo: Roger Templeman (CC BY-SA 2.0)

Set within a Grade II listed former Victorian warehouse
Overlooks Piccadilly Gardens in the city centre
Original cast iron staircase and grand chandelier preserved
Over 300 en suite bedrooms for all guest types
On-site dining venues including restaurant and bar

The Britannia Hotel occupies one of Manchester's most recognisable Grade II listed buildings, overlooking Piccadilly Gardens in the heart of the city centre. Originally built in 1868 as the Watts Warehouse, it retains original architectural features including the famous cast iron staircase and magnificent chandelier, giving the hotel plenty of historic character. Inside you'll find over 300 comfortable en suite bedrooms, plus a restaurant and bar. It welcomes up to two pets per room, making it convenient for dog owners. The location suits city breaks well, within walking distance of Manchester Piccadilly Station, with the Palace Theatre, Manchester Arndale and the Northern Quarter all nearby, and Old Trafford and the Etihad Stadium a short drive away.

How far to…

Station: within walking distance
Palace Theatre: 7 minute walk
Manchester Arndale: 8 minute walk
Northern Quarter: 10 minute walk
National Football Museum: 14 minute walk
Old Trafford: 10 minute drive

Practical details

Check-in: Daily from 3pm
Check-out: Mon - Fri 10am, Sat & Sun 11am
Pets: Welcomes up to two pets per room
Parking: No on-site parking; nearby public car parks available

Accommodation on site

Single Room
Accessible Double Room
Executive Lexx Room

Details taken from the operator's own website on 30 Sep 2026 — check current terms when you book.

Facilities

✓ Bar
✓ Restaurant
✓ Disabled Access
✓ WiFi
✓ Parking
🔌 EV Charging Nearby
🚆 Near a Train Station

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