The Best Boutique Hotels For Families in Manchester in 2026

Abel Heywood boutique hotel, in the heart od Manchester, has a nice bit of Northern quirk thrown in with the usual comforts. It bills itself as both a pub and a hotel. The exterior is absolutely classic, a rich kind of blue pub face with red brick accommodation upstairs. We do kind of wish there was a bit more connecting the pub atmosphere (which is pretty clearly the more charming of the spaces) to the modern, almost street-style accommodation. Yet, rooms are perfectly comfortable, and the location is such that… > Read Our Full Review

If you’re not too attached to the centre of Manchester, this boutique hotel in suburban Didsbury is a lovely option. It’s a converted Victorian townhouse, and an intimate space that feels like an English country hideaway. It’s not to far from the centre but here in Didsbury you’ll be surrounded by peaceful parks and gardens, including the hotel’s own. The atmosphere is timeless elegance, whether in the bright greens of the garden in summer, or the sort of romantic gloom you find by a pub fireplace in winter. Eleven Didsbury does… > Read Our Full Review

Dakota Manchester’s take on industrial chic comes in the form of steel tones, dark wood and bronze accents. It’s a masculine kind of glamour but this hotel is also filled with creature comforts. The Dakota chain is a set of top-tier luxury hotels throughout the Northern UK. It’s the kind of place you want to hole up in while the wind blows. The Jamie Fraser of hotels, you might say. Though we’ll admit that Jamie Fraser has a much more appealing exterior. We fully admit a preference for older buildings,… > Read Our Full Review

Maybe it’s the name, the mood, the imposing architecture, but we imagine Hotel Gotham is where Lestat de Lioncourt stays when in town for a City match. Interiors are as commanding as the tall arches and tiered levels of the converted 1920s bank building. Black and white tiling and red velvet are definitely worthy of a dramatic immortal on a UK tour. The bellboys look particularly biteable in mint-green or clean black, fully buttoned up in a classic formality that few boutique hotels go for these days. The entire hotel… > Read Our Full Review

Snuggled next to the canal, right in the centre of Manchester, this old red-brick warehouse-turned-hotel is a lovely blend of classic and modern design. It was originally built as a cotton warehouse, and it remains a part of local history, despite the new function. Once inside, we lose the classic post-industrial for a sleek, modern take on the loft style. It’s got a strong sense of design, with simple interiors that bring attention to art-filled walls. It’s a cooler, more minimalist take on Manchester than the lively energy you’ll find… > Read Our Full Review