My boyfriend and I stayed here for an evening in November (birthday treat) and I will definitely be returning. This is a carefully restored building decorated in sumptuous colours with purples and chocolate shades abound. The reception desk staff were lovely at check-in - asking what plans we had for our stay and offering help with evening activities. The rooms... more

Stayed at Velvet during Halloween 09, travelling up to Manchester for a Green Day gig at MEN. (Tip - go for the £10 Cross Country first class upgrade for a seriously relaxing journey). We chose Velvet to make a bit of a weekend of it, and what a great choice it was. Although we'd never stayed there before we were... more

Rooms are beautifully decorated, with very comfy beds. Staff are very friendly and will do anything to help. The breakfast menu is the best we've encountered in any hotel. The hotel is only 6 months old so it decor and cleanliness are top notch. One downside if you would call it that is the bar below the 1st floor bedrooms,... more

We stayed at Velvet over Friday and Saturday night in November at a total cost of £258. Our room was above the bar - meaning a late check-out, free bottle of bubbly and slightly cheaper rate were included as 'compensation'. In actual fact, we needed no compensation at all - we heard no noise whatsoever; bar someone cleaning the corridor... more

I dont want to recommend this hotel cos then it would be full and i couldn't get a room! The hotel is great, the staff couldn't be more helpful. The rooms are gorgeous and the beds are so big you need a map, compass and orienteering skills to find your other half! The bathroom belongs to the duck so you... more

The GOOD: The room was accurately described on the photos, was nicely decorated, the bed was comfortable, flat TV and handy radio/clock/ipod docking station. The location was convenient, close to Piccadilly train station and to the center. Free coffee/tea facilities in the room. Free wifi internet with fair quality. The BAD: Bathroom facilities needed maintenance, free coffee/tea was not re-supplied... more

this is with out doubt one of the very best hotels i have stayed in for food, service decor and value. cannot praise it enough trully a great experiance more

There really is no place like Velvet anywhere else in Manchester! They have got it absolutely spot on. I have stayed at numerous hotels in this city (City Inn, Malmaison, Radisson Edwardian, Lowry, Gt John Street - all the "good ones"), but Velvet beats them hands down. With all other hotels there is just something lacking, but Velvet have got... more

Located in the cosy canal area, Velvet welcomes you with illuminating colours and people! Elegantly styled, its the perfect place for a business meeting, social get together or a lazy stay. The team look after you well and the small touches in the room are just fab. Definitely a place to go to awaken your senses, if you want individualism... more