About The Palace Hotel Manchester
The Palace Hotel Manchester is one of the city’s landmark buildings. Formerly known as Le Meridien Hotel Manchester, this luxury Manchester hotel’s terracotta exterior and grand Victorian architecture certainly make the venue a sight to behold, particularly with its impressive 217-foot-tall clock tower.
Built in 1890 under the instruction of celebrated architect Alfred Waterhouse, The Palace Hotel Manchester is a stunning example of Victorian Gothic design. The grade II listed structure takes up its position right at the heart of Manchester’s city centre and is conveniently situated just opposite the Oxford Street train station and next to the Palace Theatre. The Palace is also just a short distance from the Opera House and Bridgewater Hall as well as many of Manchester’s other attractions and places to eat out. Indeed, as one of the United Kingdom’s largest cities Manchester boasts a whole host of popular restaurants, bars and shopping areas.
The Palace Hotel is part of the Principal Hayley group of hotels, which includes other top venues such as the Leeds Metropole and the George Hotel in Edinburgh. The venue recently underwent a £7 million renovation on joining the Principal Hayley group, which as well as bringing the existing facilities up to date saw the addition of the Tempus bar, restaurant and lounge to its ranks.
Meetings and Conferencing at The Palace Hotel Manchester
The Palace Hotel Manchester is one of the top conference venues in the city. The hotel’s meeting and conference facilities are of particular note: there are 19 different rooms, the largest of which is ideal for events for up to 1,000 people. There are also facilities for smaller groups of people, making The Palace a suitable destination for a whole range of events such as wedding celebrations, parties and board meetings.
Rooms at The Palace Hotel Manchester
The Palace contains a total of 275 guest rooms as may be expected from such a large venue. There are various different types of room which are each well-equipped and each of which is non-smoking. The newly included Tempus restaurant is an excellent place to eat and there is a fresh and modern feel to the eating area. Similarly, the stylish Tempus Bar offers guests the chance to enjoy a drink before heading out to the theatre or experiencing some of the city’s nightlife. The Hotel has no leisure facilities of its own but its location ensures visitors will have plenty to do during their stay in Manchester.
To book your accommodation and/or conference at the Palace Hotel Manchester, please book online, or call the e-travelguide reservations hotline on +44(0)118 971 4700.
