Front of property – evening/night

Reviews of Velvet Hotel

4 out of 5
Velvet Hotel
2 Canal Street, Manchester, England

Reviews

9.0

Wonderful

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9.4/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Sabiha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024
Response from Joshua | Front of House Manager on 30 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback and valued patronage is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the near future!

8/10 Good

Robert

Travelled with partner
Great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Joshua Adams | Front of House Manager on 29 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback and valued patronage is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the near future!

8/10 Good

Marc

Liked: Staff & service
The main benefit is the location, which is fantastic. The hotel bar is quite nice. The staff overall are lovely and helpful. The facilities are not as nice in person as the appear in the pictures and the room quality is inconsistent (but never poor). I was expecting a bit better but was satisfied overall.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Joshua Adams | Front of House Manager on 27 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback and valued patronage is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the near future!

8/10 Good

Dawn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A really unique property. The rooms were quite spacious and really interesting. The bar and restaurant downstairs were excellent with fantastic service. The reception staff weren’t the friendliest, but they answered my questions. The only downside of the hotel is that you can hear everything. I could hear everything going on outside, as well as the entire conversations of the room next door when they raised their voices the slightest volume. The bed was quite comfy, but it was hard to rest listening to the couple next door talk all night.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Joshua | Front of House Manager on 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback and valued patronage is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Jenna

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and friendly staff!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Joshua | Front of House Manager on 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback and valued patronage is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

Kaitlen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We thoroughly enjoyed our stay at the Velvet Hotel. It was a great location- convenient to Piccadilly train station, lots of easy public parking around, and tons of fun bars right downstairs! Even though it is on a very lively street, we never heard any noise from it at night. Also very walkable to other great restaurants and nightlife in the North Quarter. Highly recommend for a stay in Manchester. Recommendations for restaurants and bars: Federal Cafe Bar, Mackie Mayor, Blockbusters NQ, Soho, The Millstone, Another Heart to Feed, Night Cap, Rudy's Pizza, Oscar's, O'Shea's, Pollen Bakery, The Brewers, and The Lost Dene. Also definitely check out The John Rylands Library, it was incredible!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Joshua Adams | Front Office Manager on 6 Apr 2024
Dear Kaitlen,Thank you for your fabulous review and for the reccomendations for local bars and restaurants that our guests can make the most of! We are delighted to hear that your enjoyed your stay with us and, in particular, our location on Canal Street. We hope to welcome you back on your next trip to Manchester.

10/10 Excellent

Michelle, Beamsville

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A quaint little hotel within 5 minutes walking to Piccadilly station. Easy walk to coffee, food, and the trams. Clean rooms with comfortable king bed and big bathrooms. The only issue is I was unable to charge my laptop with adaptor, had to go buy a UK charger.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Joshua | Front of House Manager on 18 Apr 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us a review. Your feedback and valued patronage is greatly appreciated. We hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the near future!

10/10 Excellent

louise

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely decor, great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 18 Mar 2024
Thank you for your feedback and for choosing to stay with us! We are delighted to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and, in particular, our decor and location. We hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the near future.

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 1 Apr 2024
Thank you for your rating!

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay - ideal for a couple for romantic stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 8 Mar 2024
Dear David. Thank you for the rating and kind comments. We value your patronage and hope to welcome you back in the not so distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Knut, Kirkham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect location for a night out on Canal Street
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Front Desk Team on 6 Mar 2024
Thank you ever so much for your rating and kind feedback, we hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the not so distant future!

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing location and a great vibe.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 29 Feb 2024
Thank you for your feedback, pleased to hear you had an amazing stay and hope to welcome you back in the not so distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 26 Feb 2024
Thanks for the rating - we hope to welcome you back to the hotel in the not so distant future!

10/10 Excellent

Matt

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Front Desk Team on 20 Mar 2024
Thanks for the rating Matt - we hope to have the pleasure of hosting you again in the not so distant future!

10/10 Excellent

Samuel

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Guest Relations Team on 5 Feb 2024
Thank you for your 10/10 rating!

10/10 Excellent

S

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
Wow! Thank you for the incredible 10/10 rating! We're absolutely thrilled that you had such a fantastic experience with us.

8/10 Good

Hassan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was really spacious and nice. Only the water was hot at all for the shower. And the heating was straight coming on the face during sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
We're thankful for your feedback! Your praise for the spacious and inviting room is much appreciated. We sincerely apologise for the discomfort caused by the hot shower water and the direct heating airflow. We're taking immediate steps to address these issues and prevent them from impacting future guests. Your comfort is our top priority, and we'll ensure your next stay is more enjoyable.

6/10 Okay

Jess

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
Thanks for leaving your rating! We value all feedback, even if it's not a 10/10. To help us improve, could you share a bit more about what could have made your stay better?

4/10 Poor

Yannick

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
AC problems
Couldn’t control our room AC. It was boiling and we had to be changed room Person was not very helpful Shame to ruin the experience for something this basic
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
We sincerely apologise for the malfunctioning AC and room change inconvenience. Your comfort is our top priority, and we understand this fell short. We're taking immediate steps to address the cooling issue and improve guest assistance regarding such matters. Rest assured, we're committed to ensuring enjoyable stays for all. Thank you for your feedback.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
That's amazing news! We're so glad you had an excellent stay with us and can't wait to welcome you back soon. Any particular aspects you liked that you'd like to share again on your next visit?

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
From the moment we walked in we were impressed by the aesthetics of the reception area. Very stylish yet felt homely and welcoming. Customer service was exceptional they helped us with the parking top tip part at the Qpark in Piccadilly place 5 min walk you can book in advance it’s safe and plenty of parking spaces. We were offered a glass of Prosecco neither of us drink so we declined but a nice touch . We were early but they checked and our room was available so we checked in super early which was great. Up in the lift to our room . We walked in and we both said wow !! Super plush and high tech and amazing big floor to ceiling windows lovely thick curtains with electric blinds . Building next door had scaffolding up but didn’t bother us at all and no building work noise. Bathroom had the most amazing rainforest type shower with high end luxury shampoo conditioner and shower gel with lovely fluffy bath robes and towels. Well stocked mini bar and snacks at reasonable price compared to other hotels I have stayed in. The lighting in the room was lovely with different modes that my other half loved playing with. Open style wardrobe which was great who needs to hide there clothes away . At the bottom of the bed a lovely velvet sofa which I found really comfortable. Iron and a hidden ironing board in the mirror and a hairdryer in the drawer . Basically we had the most wonderful weekend in possibly one of the best hotels I’ve ever stayed in !! We will be back !! Thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
We're deeply grateful for your detailed and glowing review! Your kind words about our aesthetics, service, and amenities truly mean a lot to us. From the stylish welcome to the "wow" moment upon entering your room, we're delighted we exceeded your expectations. We prioritise every aspect of the guest experience, and your appreciation for the little touches, like the parking tip and adjustable lighting, confirms our efforts are well-received. Thank you for choosing us and for the promise of your return – it's the highest compliment we can receive.

10/10 Excellent

GARY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Unique and stylish rooms with great service
Service was great and friendly. The rooms were very stylish and not feel like a typical hotel room that I visit for business.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
We're delighted to hear our service and unique rooms exceeded your expectations for a business trip! It means a lot that you felt welcome and inspired, not just stuck in another generic hotel room. Thank you for choosing us - we hope to host your next business stay too!

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant stay!
Everything was brilliant. The room was fantastic, i walked in and actualky gawked at how good it was. The staff were very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 5 Jan 2024
Gawked? Now that's music to our ears! Thanks for the stellar review. Your happiness fuels our efforts. Hope to see you again soon!

6/10 Okay

Gareth

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
We appreciate your rating, though we'd like to understand what kept your experience from being a perfect 5/5. Could you share any details about your stay that we can improve?

6/10 Okay

Julie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
Having stayed here previously and love this hotel I booked a Balcony room for a special occasion. The welcome from reception was quite cold, was informed at 3pm the room still wasn’t ready and on expressing disappointment it suddenly was and was informed they were short staffed. The tv didn’t work and had to ask for assistance which involved staff member having to come into the room and climb on the desk to try and get it on which thankfully she eventually managed to do. The ash tray on the balcony was full of cigarette ends and hadn’t been emptied from previous guests. The tea and coffee making facilities were very limited for a £200 pound a night room. The Bistro was closed which we weren’t aware of, may have missed the notification but the stay made me feel like I was an inconvenience rather than a welcome guest. Will probably think twice before returning.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 5 Jan 2024
So sorry your special occasion missed the mark! We take your feedback seriously. We'll address staff training & amenities promptly. We value your loyalty & hope to win you back. Please contact us directly to discuss further.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
There's no doubt that a lot of care had been taken to give The Velvet a premium feel and the little balcony was a lovely bonus. However there were a couple of things that were a bit lacking and one serious security issue. When w arrived we were told by the very nice woman at reception that the system had gone down and that she would need to unlock the room for us as the keycards weren't working just now. Fair enough. Half an hour later she arrived with the presumably working cards. It wasn't until the next day and several trips out and about that we realised that the door hadn't locked when we closed it behind us, leaving it available for anyone to nip in and grab anything of value! When we told reception they didn't seem at all worried or surprised but offered to lock it manually for us. Not re than a bit worrying. The room was lovely but there were some cobwebs and a helium balloon in the rafters from another guest. The pull cord on the heater for the balcony had also snapped and we had to stand on a chair to switch it on. All in all, despite the security issue and the other issues we had a pleasant stay but wouldn't return until these things were sorted.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 31 Jan 2024
Thank you for your feedback! We're thrilled you enjoyed the room's charm and the balcony. We deeply apologise for the security issue and inconvenience with the keycards and heater. We're taking your concerns seriously and immediately reviewing our locking system and addressing the room's maintenance needs. Your safety and comfort are our top priorities, and we're committed to providing a more secure and enjoyable experience. We hope you'll reconsider returning once these issues are resolved.

10/10 Excellent

Hayley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
What an amazing trip!
Everything from pre-arrival to checkout was fantastic. Any questions I had after booking prior to stay were responded to indicates and the staff were extremely helpful. The fact we were able to check in at 12pm which was before the stated time if 3pm was a great touch and on the morning of departure , we messaged reception to request an hour later check out which was granted. The room itself (Penthouse suite) was unreal and the arrival package I had requested for my partner was laid out just as I wanted it to be done. Best hotel room we have both ever had and great value. 100% will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 5 Jan 2024
Delighted you had a flawless stay! Early check-in, helpful staff, & a dream room - what more could you ask for? We await your return!

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I liked everything about out stay here. Fantastic location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 5 Jan 2024
Thank you for your 5/5 rating. Thrilled you loved the location! Hope to welcome you back again soon.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Watch your bank card
The hotel itself was ok. It was clean and comfortable but they have taken £88.70 from my card without my consent. I have raised it with them and I have been told it will take 7-10 days for them to refund me my money. Not good enough.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 18 Dec 2023
Thank you for your feedback. We are pleased to hear that your stay met your expectations. We have spoken with you over email to clarify the overcharge of 50.00 which is, as a result of, an error from a third party voucher. This was refunded as soon as you made us aware and we do not have control over how long your bank takes to process refunds. I hope this helps draw clarity to your review.

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Xmas treat
Location was spot on, so easy to find and get to from the station. Staff were very friendly and helpful. Checking was hassle free and we were offered a glass of fizz on arrival! Our room was amazing very clean and modern with views of the canal and at night it was really quiet. We popped into the hotel bar and lounge it was lovely, the decor twined with the hotel next door and the staff were super friendly and chatty. Would highly recommend I wouldn’t hesitate booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Reception on 16 Dec 2023
Thank you so much for taking the time to leave such a wonderful review! We are thrilled to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and found our location convenient and our staff friendly and helpful. It's great to hear that you appreciated the glass of drink on arrival and that you found your room to be amazing . Thank you for recommending us and we look forward to welcoming you back soon!

4/10 Poor

Ivey

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disliked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 18 Dec 2023
Thanks for your rating. Without further comments I am unable to establish the reason for the low rating. Please do reach out to us directly to discuss.

2/10 Terrible

Dale

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you for choosing Velvet. Without further comments, I am unable to investigate where we went wrong. Please reach out to us directly to discuss.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 11 Dec 2023
Thank you for your rating - we hope to welcome you back to Velvet in the not so distant future.

6/10 Okay

rebecca

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Nice welcome, with glass of Prosecco, reception area nice. However, room was a bit tired. And most of all, absolutely freezing - don’t think the heating worked, and the weather was very cold! Maybe we just got a bad room, not sure why as it was a Tuesday night and can’t imagine it was fully booked - didn’t see any other guests.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Sinead on 4 Dec 2023
Hi Rebecca, thank you for taking the time to share your feedback with us. We sincerely apologize for the inconveniences you experienced during your stay. We are particularly sorry to hear that your room was cold and that the heating may not have been working properly. We take guest comfort very seriously, and we will investigate this issue immediately to ensure that it does not happen again. We also apologize that you found the room to be a bit tired. We are committed to providing our guests with the best possible accommodations, and we will be sure to address any maintenance issues that may be present in your room. Thank you again for your feedback. We value your input and will use it to improve our services. We hope to have the opportunity to welcome you back again in the future and provide you with a more enjoyable experience. Best wishes, Sinead

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Bedroom and bathroom amazing. Reception staff really helpful. Had a lovely stay, pity it was just one night!!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Sinead on 4 Dec 2023
Hi Dawn, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, we really appreciate the kind feedback. We're incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and liked your room. I am also really happy to hear that our team had a positive impact on your stay. We would love to welcome you back to Velvet again soon, hopefully for a longer stay! Best wishes

4/10 Poor

Michael

Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Check in at reception and the staff dealing with us were great. Sadly the room wasn’t brilliant (room 14) with a constant smell of human waste as if there was a problem with the drains. We did report it and was told they’d look into it. Doesn’t help me at all but hopefully it’s sorted for the next people in there. We were also charged for items out of the snack bar which we didn’t have. Only a few quid but still shouldn’t have happened. I wouldn’t recommend and won’t be heading back.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 28 Nov 2023
Dear Michael,Thank you for sharing your feedback. We sincerely apologise for the unpleasant odor and inaccurate charges you experienced. We regret not being notified earlier, and we will investigate and rectify these issues promptly. We value your feedback and will work to improve our services.Kind Regards

10/10 Excellent

Marilyn

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Unique , artsy clean and friendly with superb service and delicious dining experience. Friendly and fun neighborhood .
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Sinead on 19 Nov 2023
Hi Marilyn, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, we really appreciate your feedback! We're incredibly happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and took advantage of our restaurant! We are also so happy to know that you like our central location, we do pride ourselves on being part of Manchester most vibrant neighbourhood! We would love the chance to welcome you back to Velvet again in the future. Best wishes,

2/10 Terrible

Perry

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 15 Nov 2023
Thank you for your rating. I would like to find out more about why your experience did not meet your expectations. Please reach out to us directly at the hotel to discuss.

6/10 Okay

Laura

Travelled with group
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Did not live up to expectations
Great location, however for the price of the balcony room per night I would have expected more. Room looked tired, with attention to detail lacking in several areas, toilet roll holder was broken, shower door didn’t fit properly and seal was broken so every time you had a shower the bathroom floor flooded, several loose fixtures and fittings, tired looking chipped paintwork, no sound proofing in the rooms meaning we could hear other guests talking, vomiting and having sex. There were no coat hooks and only 2 coat hangers, meaning very little room to hang anything. We rang down to ask for some fresh milk to make tea and it took the best part of an hour for it to be brought to our room. I have stayed in hotels costing a lot less than the Velvet and received a much higher standard of service, with more attention to detail to fixtures, fittings and overall experience. Very little reference paid to eco-friendliness either.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 14 Nov 2023
Thanks for your feedback. We are dissapointed that your stay fell short of your expectations. Our Signature Balcony Rooms are all individually designed in the style Velvet is known for, and were all recently refurbished. I will certainly share your feedback regarding the bathroom with the maintenance team so the neccesery corrective action can be taken to repair those minor inconveniences. All rooms are sound proofed in line with industry standards and we are always looking at ways to improve our sound proofing measures. Your feedback has given me the opportunity to speak with the neccesery head's of department to look at way's to imrpove guest experience. Thank you for your feedback and I hope your recent experience does not deter you from stay with us again in the future, do let us know if you decide to return and we will ensure you are well looked after.

6/10 Okay

michael

Nice hotel but wouldn’t stay again due to service
Nice hotel but chaos service - no acknowledgment of Hotels member bonus scheme with perks and rudely disturbed when late checkout reserved Everything at Hotel discretion despite being asked that everything was available on production of extra fees
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 14 Nov 2023
Thanks for your feedback. We are pleased to learn that you enjoyed your stay overall. As a hotel, we are pleased to be a part of Expedia's Membership Scheme. This means our guests get complimentary upgrades, and additional benefits subject to availability. All services remain at the hotel's discretion, as per our terms and conditions. However, from your comments, I am unable to see what, in particular, let us down and I would like to opportunity to restore your faith in the hotel. Please do reach out to us directly to disuss.

10/10 Excellent

Heidi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Everything about our stay was amazing. We were in room 403 and it was a serious wow!! The ceiling height is so dramatic and the black and grey colour of the walls and ceiling provided a cosy and contemporary feel. Everything was spotless and the quality of everything was superb, from the bathroom fittings to the bedding to the lovely robes. The separate bath felt so luxurious. The bed was huge and we both had the best sleep in ages. I can’t rave enough about this hotel and so highly recommend it!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Reception on 8 Nov 2023
Thank you for your lovely review of our hotel! We are so pleased to hear that you had a wonderful experience.We are also glad that you enjoyed your stay, and that you found your room to be cozy and beautifulWe hope to welcome you back to our hotel again soon!

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms, with good facilities set in a good location in Manchester
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Sinead on 4 Nov 2023
Hi David, thank you for taking the time to leave such a kind review, we really appreciate your feedback! We're really happy to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us, and liked you're room. We're also really glad that you liked the facilities within your room, along with our central location. It would be our pleasure to welcome you back to Velvet again in the future. Best wishes

6/10 Okay

Neil, Zurich

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Velvet is very clean and today and the staff are very friendly. However, the layout of the room that we had was quite odd and the lavatory / shower room was quite small. Whilst we didn’t hear a huge amount of noise from the surrounding bars and clubs, there was a lot of noise within the hotel itself, especially with doors banging 24x7. Having some quiet closing hinges fitted would not be a bad idea. There was even one of these doors within the room to get to the lavatory, which was annoying overnight. It was very easy for people on the street to see up in to the room, a day curtain or blinds would be good to avoid having the black out curtains drawn all the time. Also be careful of the window frame as it is very easy to hit your head (which one of us did!).
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sinead on 31 Oct 2023
Hi Neil, thank you for taking the time to write a review of your recent stay at The Velvet. We are so glad to hear that you found our hotel clean and that our staff were friendly. We appreciate your feedback on the layout of your room and the noise level. We are always looking for ways to improve our guest experience, and we will take your comments into consideration. We are currently exploring options for adding quiet closing hinges to our doors, and we are also considering adding day curtains or blinds to our rooms. We apologize that you found your room to be overlooked from the street. We will work on finding a solution to this issue, such as adding additional privacy film to the windows. We are also sorry to hear that you hit your head on the window frame. We will take steps to make this area safer for our guests, such as adding a warning sign or padding the sharp edges. We hope that you will give us another chance to show you how much we value our guests and their feedback. Please do not hesitate to contact us directly if you have any further questions or concerns. Kind regards

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Joshua | Reservations Supervisor on 27 Oct 2023
Thanks for the 10/10, Mark - we hope to welcome you back to the hotel in the not so distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Katie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern and contemporary property that was exceptionally clean. My only critique is due to the location it is quite loud of a night but not a dealbreaker at all. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2023
Response from Sinead on 22 Oct 2023
Hi Katie, thank you for taking the time to leave us such an amazing review, we really appreciate your kind feedback! I’m really happy to hear that you liked your room, and I will gladly share your kind words with our housekeeping team. We are based in Manchester most lively neighbourhood, and it can get fairly loud some nights, so I am sorry that this disturbed you during your stay, but I’m really pleased to know that you will still visit us again in the future. Best wishes

10/10 Excellent

samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stunning room amazing location
Beautiful hotel and room. One of my new favourites in Manchester, will definitely be visiting again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Sinead on 22 Oct 2023
Hi Samantha, thank you for taking the time to leave us such a glowing review, we really appreciate your kind words! We’re incredibly happy to hear of the positive experience that you had whilst visiting us, and that you loved your room. We would love to welcome you back to Velvet for your next trip to Manchester. Best wishes,

10/10 Excellent

Tegan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 31 Oct 2023
Thanks for the 10/10 rating - we hope to welcome you back to the hotel in the not so distant future.

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from Natalie - Night Supervisor on 9 Oct 2023
Thank you Alan for your 10/10 review, we hope to see you again soon.

10/10 Excellent

Alexandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 3 Oct 2023
Thank you for your 10/10 rating - we hope to welcome you back to the hotel in the not so distant future.

8/10 Good

Skye

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
One of the best
Amazing hotel, stayed many times but not since the most recent upgrades. The place looks like a new hotel, better than before. Really great reception staff. Shame about the noisy builders opposite but fingers crossed the building is complete soon.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from Guest Relations Team on 2 Oct 2023
Thank you for your kind words! We're so pleased that you enjoyed your recent stay at the Velvet Hotel. We're always looking for ways to improve our guest experience, and we're glad to hear that you appreciate our recent upgrades. We understand that the construction opposite the hotel can be noisy, but we're working with the builders to minimise the disruption. We hope to see you again soon!