Velvet Hotel, WorldHotels CraftedvsAbel Heywood
Both hotels are rated highly by professional reviewers. On balance, Velvet Hotel ranks slightly higher than Abel Heywood. Velvet Hotel comes in at #11 in Manchester with positive reviews from 5 sources like Time Out, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Velvet Hotel, WorldHotels Crafted
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
Tablet
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Independent
Michelin Guide
2 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
DK Eyewitness "In the heart of Manchester, Velvet is a sumptuous choice with ample wow factor and flair."
OysterUpscale
"The interiors of Velvet are unabashedly plush, and both the lobby and lounge bar are impressive examples of maximalist design." Full review
Tablet19.0
"Tranquil it isn’t. Right on Canal Street, the spine of Manchester’s Gay Village — now a very inclusive, very mixed nightlife district — is the Velvet Bar and Restaurant, a longtime..." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"Set amidst the bars, clubs and restaurants of Manchester's Gay Village district, Velvet is ideal for party-goers looking to soak up the local colour." Full review
Time Out "This new boutique hotel offers 19 unique rooms, including a penthouse suite and three 'King Balcony Rooms', which overlook the throngs on Canal Street." Full review
Lonely Planet "Nineteen beautiful bespoke rooms, each oozing style: there's the sleigh bed in Room 24, the double bath of Room 34, and the saucy framed photographs of a stripped-down David Beckham." Full review
Independent "On Manchester’s energetic Canal Street – surrounded by bars, clubs and restaurants – this flamboyant boutique hotel has 36 individually styled bedrooms"
Michelin Guide Bib Gourmand
"The look is bohemian, industrial, Edwardian, and yes, more than a little bit velvety, all at the same time." Full review
Abel Heywood
Fodor's The Telegraph Time Out Independent Independent Independent Independent Time Out
38 Turner Street, Northern Quarter, Manchester M4 1DZ, England
From $90/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Restaurant
- Air Conditioning
- Flatscreen TV
Fodor's "In a city with so many chain hotels, the arrival of this well-priced boutique hotel and bar in the funky Northern Quarter came as a relief." Full review
The Telegraph7.0
"In the heart of the trendy Northern Quarter, this pub with 15 rooms is a great-value base for visitors looking to get out and experience what’s on offer in the city centre." Full review
Time Out "Slap bang in the Northern Quarter, the Abel Heywood is a gastropub with boutique hotel-style rooms. These are small but well appointed, and there’s free wi-fi." Full review
Independent "The snug Abel Heywood pub has 15 excellent value rooms for an easy crashpad in the heart of the ’hood"
Independent "In Manchester’s hip Northern Quarter, this pub with 15 rooms is within stumbling distance of many of the city’s coolest bars and restaurants"
Independent "For a bargain stay right in the so-now Northern Quarter, try The Abel Heywood, a pub with rather snug but modern rooms where your food and shopping hit list is right on the doorstep"
Independent "Named after a former Manchester mayor and publisher, this pub with 15 rooms offers good-value accommodation in the trendy Northern Quarter"
Time Out "The Abel is a gastropub and hotel that contains a series of small but well-pointed rooms, each with free Wi-Fi. Breakfast is served until the very comfortable time of noon – and although..."
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