Built in 1876 The Black Lion Hotel Manchester Hotel is a brand new refurbished Manchester themed hotel that boosts 13 luxury themed bedrooms of iconic streets and buildings that Manchester has to offer. Located in the perfect spot for the city-goers, we are a 10-minute walk from the Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre and a short walk to Victoria train station, the local metro links, and the AO Arena, which is approximately a 10-minute walk away. We have an amazing connection to CO-OP Live Arena via car, approximately 15 minutes, or via tram, approximately 12 minutes. The 13 brand new swanky rooms are individually furnished, and come with free Wi-Fi, flat-screen Smart TVs with Netflix streaming, tea and coffee making facilities, heating controlled system, king-size beds and walk in showers. The hotel offers 24-hour hotel access, key card access and night porters are at your call if needed. Please note that there is no lift at the property and no ground floor rooms. Our traditional pub downstairs serves a gastropub menu and a list of your favourite drinks!

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.2 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Situated in the real heart of Manchester, this property has an excellent location score of 9.2


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1 large double bed
1 large double bed
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Guests who stayed here loved

Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Clean and tidy Very pleasant atmosphere downstairs
Catherine
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Quite central and clean staff friendly room small but clean
Deborah
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Excellent location right by the Arndale centre & arena. Opposite a sip car park £11 for 24hrs. Great breakfast and bar and good menu very good value with specials sun-friday. Will definitely stay again.
Sam
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Location, friendly staff and fair price. Very helpful with baggage
Georgina
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We were able to go straight in and into our room,no hassel at all.Room was so clean
Samuel
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were so helpful and accommodating Excellent all of them Clean Good breakfast
Cheryl
United Kingdom United Kingdom
It's such a welcoming and friendly environment, if your looking for a fun place to stay right in the centre of Manchester then this is your place. The staff cannot do enough to ensure you enjoy your stay.
Christian
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic location- great atmosphere staff were really friendly the food was lovely & for the price we paid you could not have wished for better & the Guinness was superb 🤣, We will definitely be staying here again and would definitely recommend it
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Great location and the staff was really helpful and friendly also bonus Great beers served in pub
Pat
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Every single thing we liked. The checking experience with Kayleigh was faultless. She couldn't have done or explained anything more for us. We sat in the bar and shared a bottle of wine before hitting the German Markets as we felt so comfortable.

Host Information

8.9
Host review score
The Arena Black Lion is located on the edge of Manchester City Centre. We are a 10 minute walk away from the MEN Arena and 8-9 minute walk away from the Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre. Other attractions located within the same distance are the Manchester Cathedral, public transport including the Metrolink and Free shuttle bus are close by also. We are a small, affordable hotel just on the outskirts of the busy city centre. All of our room rates includes a free breakfast too!
Language spoken: English

Property surroundings

Restaurants

1 restaurant on site
Restaurant #1

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House rules

Black Lion Hotel Manchester takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 23:00
Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in
You'll need to let the property know in advance what time you'll arrive.
Check-out
From 07:00 to 10:30
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £60 is required on arrival. That's about US$79. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

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Cot and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Cot always available
Free

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
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Smoking
Smoking is not allowed.
Parties
Parties/events are not allowed

The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

Please inform Black Lion Hotel Manchester in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.

This property will not accommodate hen, stag or similar parties.

In response to Coronavirus (COVID-19), additional safety and sanitation measures are in effect at this property.

A damage deposit of £60 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed on check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.