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Venue Type

Hotel Venue

City

Manchester

Region

North West

Standing

1000

theatre

1000

dinner

850

bedrooms

270

About

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Located on Oxford Street in the heart of Manchester city centre, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel is one of the North West's most iconic conference and events destinations, combining magnificent Victorian architecture with contemporary hospitality and exceptional event facilities. Offering an impressive collection of meeting rooms, conference suites and unique event spaces, the hotel provides a spectacular backdrop for conferences, awards dinners, product launches and corporate celebrations.


Originally opened in 1895 as The Refuge Assurance Building, the Grade II* listed landmark has been beautifully restored while retaining its grand staircases, ornate ceilings and architectural detailing. Today, it offers over 17 flexible meeting and event spaces, including the largest hotel ballroom in North West England, making it one of Manchester's premier venues for large-scale events.


Situated opposite Oxford Road Station and within walking distance of St Peter's Square and Manchester Central Convention Complex, the hotel benefits from outstanding transport connections while occupying one of the city's most recognisable addresses.

Event Spaces

The Ballroom

The Ballroom is the largest hotel ballroom in North West England, accommodating conferences, gala dinners, exhibitions and awards ceremonies for up to 1,000 guests. Featuring spectacular architecture, a built-in stage and state-of-the-art technology, it delivers an unforgettable setting for major events.


Whitworth Suite

A large, versatile event space that can be divided into smaller sections or combined with the Ballroom for large conferences, exhibitions and receptions.


The Vault

A unique underground bar and event venue ideal for networking events, private parties, product launches and informal corporate gatherings.


The Den & Terrace

A contemporary indoor and outdoor entertaining space perfect for receptions, summer parties and client events.


Winter Garden

An elegant botanical-inspired space within The Refuge, offering a stylish setting for private dining, networking events and drinks receptions.


Boardrooms & Meeting Rooms

A collection of professional meeting rooms and executive boardrooms provide flexible facilities for interviews, training sessions, workshops and board meetings.

Facilities and Services

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel offers integrated audiovisual technology, high-speed WiFi, dedicated event management, luxury accommodation, in-house catering, accessible facilities and bespoke conference and event packages.

Ideal For

  • Conferences

  • Meetings

  • Corporate Parties

  • Awards Dinners

  • Private Dining

  • Networking Events

  • Product Launches

  • Christmas Parties

  • Exhibitions

  • Weddings

Conferences
Meetings
Corporate Parties
Awards Dinners
Private Dining
Networking Events
Product Launches
Christmas Parties
Exhibitions
Weddings

Key Features

  • Historic Grade II* Listed Building

  • Largest Hotel Ballroom in North West England

  • Luxury Four-Star Hotel

  • 17 Flexible Event Spaces

  • Dedicated Event Team

  • Integrated AV Technology

  • Luxury Accommodation

  • Natural Daylight

  • City Centre Location

  • Exclusive Hire Available

Historic Grade II* Listed Building

Largest Hotel Ballroom in North West England

Luxury Four-Star Hotel

17 Flexible Event Spaces

Dedicated Event Team

Integrated AV Technology

Luxury Accommodation

Natural Daylight

City Centre Location

Exclusive Hire Available

Why Hire

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel combines spectacular historic architecture with some of Manchester's finest conference and event facilities. From executive meetings to conferences for 1,000 delegates, its versatile spaces and exceptional location make it one of the city's leading event destinations.

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Location

Location and Access

Located at Oxford Street, Manchester M60 7HA, the venue is approximately 0.1 miles from Manchester Oxford Road Station and 0.4 miles from St Peter's Square Metrolink Station. Manchester Airport is approximately 8.0 miles away.

Manchester Airport | 8.0 miles

Manchester Oxford Road Station | 0.1 miles

St Peter's Square Metrolink Station | 0.4 miles

VENUE INFO

Event spaces

8

meeting rooms

9

bedrooms

270

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