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The Cow Hollow Hotel

Manchester, England • Northern Quarter • OPTIMIZE

avg. $225 / night

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Free breakfast

Breakfast-included rate options available

Room upgrades

Complimentary room upgrades (subject to property availability)

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Early check-in and late check-out (subject to property availability)

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PB hotel design editorial

A Victorian warehouse on the corner of a rain-slicked Northern Quarter street, its dark Accrington brick still carrying the grain of industrial Manchester, was the raw material from which The Cow Hollow Hotel was assembled. The entrance portal — limestone pilasters, rusticated surrounds — sits in deliberate contrast to the weathered facade above, announcing an interior more considered than the modest street frontage suggests. Ornamental iron window guards at ground level and planted stone sills across the upper floors give the building a domestic softness that keeps it from feeling institutional. Inside, the design layers materials with a collector's instinct rather than a decorator's restraint: stacked-slate feature walls in the bedrooms catch warm lamplight against low platform beds and louvred dark-wood shutters, while patterned kilim-style rugs ground the dark-stained timber floors. The bar area pulls in a different direction entirely — a white marble counter on darkened timber cabinetry, brass bar stools, arched gilt mirrors, and oversized tropical fronds that push the atmosphere toward something between a colonial club and a Soho members' house. A driftwood branch chandelier anchors the stairwell landing, steam-trunk coffee tables hold art books below it, and exposed ceiling beams tie the whole interior back to the Victorian shell it was cut from. The effect is deliberately eclectic, Manchester grit softened by an appetite for the theatrical.

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A restored turn-of-the-century textile warehouse, now home to an inspired boutique - high tech but with a touch of colonial Victorian majesty. Each of our sixteen rather outstanding rooms are beautifully designed, luxurious & affordable. And we're situated right in the the city centre's Northern Quarter, next door to Manchester's hippest bars & restaurants, and only a 5-min walk from Piccadilly.

Amenities

Internet

Free Internet

Wifi

Public Wifi

Free Wifi

Breakfast Included

Non-smoking rooms

Concierge

Multilingual staff

Non-smoking hotel

The Cow Hollow Hotel Reviews

1,339 reviews

"The room was extremely small—much smaller than a typical hotel room. There was no storage whatsoever: no wardrobe, no dresser/drawers/shelves, no space in the bathroom for toiletries, and no fridge in the room. There wasn’t even enough floor space to properly open our suitcases. I wouldn’t recommend booking unless you’re travelling very light, as we could barely move around or pass each other without squeezing. Even accessing the toilet required awkwardly navigating around the bathroom door. The room also felt quite worn and in need of a thorough clean. I noticed marks on the walls, visible dust, and the throw on the bed appeared dirty, which added to the overall impression of poor upkeep. After checking in, I raised my concerns with staff about the size of the room and lack of storage. However, I was told there were no larger rooms available, and no alternative solution or compensation was offered. Overall, it was a disappointing experience, especially as I had booked it to celebrate my husband’s 30th birthday. It fell well below expectations and felt more like a budget hotel, despite the price. For the same cost, we could have stayed somewhere of a much higher standard."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 19, 2026

"Bought as a gift and what a suprise. Fabulous boutique hotel. Location great. Attention to detail fab! Information about local restaurants and bars really helpful. The staff were awesome, very helpful. Offered free cookies ,milk and Prosecco 😋Would definitely recommend and stay again"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 13, 2026

"Stumbled across the Cow Hollow on booking.com and so glad we did ! We arrived early checked our bags in and came back after check in time and our bags were in our room waiting for us. The hotel is just WOW!!! The staff are amazing, so so friendly and helpful! The whole hotel has only 14 rooms I think proper Boutique hotel. Full of attention to detail. Lovely gesture of a glass of free prosecco and nibbles in the bar. The room itself ... gorgeous! Comfy bed, speaker, Netflix on TV, high class toiletries. They have thought about everything and got it right. When we got in after our night out we asked for a cup of tea and this came with cookies. Breakfast was delivered to the room and was so delicious. We loved the hotel so much we have booked again for later in the year"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 12, 2026

"Quirky boutique hotel in the middle of Manchester City centre, we had a beautiful shabby chic style room, that is different from regular hotels and one to remember for all the right reasons. Canapés and a glass of wine on the house before we went out for the evening which was very welcome. The following morning breakfast was served to our room all in all a very pleasant and a memorable experience"

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 07, 2026

"We recently had a lovely 2 night stay at the Cows Hollow Hotel. The staff are extremely friendly, and can’t do enough for you. The breakfast brought to your room on a morning is lovely, and the free Prosecco, nibbles, and milk and cookies on an evening a great touch. The rooms are cozy, but have everything you need (and more!) including toiletries, a fan, a speaker, multiple hair tools, and a safe. We were even offered an hours later checkout for no extra cost. The hotel is in a great location, with Victoria station being around a 15 min walk, and the Ardnale Centre being around a 10 min walk. I’ve stayed here 3 times now and have really enjoyed each stay, and hope to return soon."

A Tripadvisor traveler review

Apr 06, 2026

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