The Lowry Hotel

I came her for a spa day, which I thoroughly enjoyed. Delicious lunch, prosecco, back massage and pedicure… who doesn’t love a bit of pampering? The only thing missing for me was a pool/​hot tub area, and the relaxation room could be less bright.

After our excellent dinner with paired cocktails Unilocal Elite event earlier in 2015, we finally returned — champagne voucher in hand!
Despite some miscommunication when we tried to call up and book, as it said on the voucher, as soon as we mentioned Unilocal they were welcoming us with open arms. You cannot book for the bar area, but we were quickly escorted to a table for two with the champagne soon following.
The champagne itself was delicious and went down very well, accompanied by some candied nuts and crisps. We were checked on frequently, with our glasses being topped up as soon as they reached the halfway point. Not wanting the luxury to end quite yet, we also ordered two cocktails — a passion fruit margarita and a ‘Caught in the Honey Pot’. At £14 and £10 respectively, this isn’t a cheap option, but it was nice to live the high life for an hour or so…
A ‘special occasion’ kind of place which will always provide that little something extra.

The Lowry is a great choice for a hotel in Manchester — conveniently located near City Center and Spinning Fields, the rooms are ample and very comfortable/​clean, nice décor and ambiance throughout, and very nice views, but most importantly I can’t say enough about the service here, the staff is beyond friendly and attentive. My only complaint is they didn’t have a real iron/​ironing board in my room, but then again when I called down for one someone showed-​up in literally about 2 minutes. Oh yeah, very reasonably priced too, what more can you ask for?!

Not the cheapest around in Manchester for Afternoon Tea but definitely one of the best if quality of food and service is what you are after. Nothing is ever too much trouble, the sandwiches (and pots of tea) are quickly replenished and you are not rushed to finish so that they can seat new people. You get on average 4 different types of sandwich filling, 5 cakes and 2 scones (1 fruit & 1 plain) and I have yet to visit and be able to finish everything.
A standard afternoon tea would set you back £22pp and for Champagne it is £33pp so there are many places in Manchester which are cheaper, but for a special occasion or treat I would really recommend here.

A super awesome 5 star hotel in Manchester what put on a superb event for the Unilocal Elites, Its a modern chic Hotel, and it shows! Thankyou.

I rushed back to the Lowry Hotel after our Unilocal elite event there because I think it’s such a nice place for a drink. Sadly the terrace is on the wrong side for sun in the evening but it’s still nice to sit there. I ordered the same cocktail we had at the elite event which apparently was a passionfruit margarita, it seemed sweeter this time than at the event when the tequila really had bite but it was still very nice. HOWEVER it was also £14 which is outrageous when I could get a better cocktail for half the price at the Fitzgerald.
Service started off extremely attentive and then we were left alone for a really long time which was a shame because by the time we managed to pay the bill it was too late to get food anywhere! Still, this is a very nice bar for a quiet drink when you want to chat rather than get shoved and shout at people!

Now ive never stayed here, i only live 10 minutes away, but have often visited the bar upstairs.
There is a great selection of wine, beer and cocktails and the food is expensive but some of the best Ive ever eaten.
The staff always make you feel welcome and really go out of their way for you. Budget wise, im much more a travellodge type of girl than the Lowry and I admit to being a bit self conscious the first time I headed here for a drink. The staff have always been wonderful though and never made me feel like I didn’t belong even though 2 tables away there may be rockstars or sports stars passing though on a world tour and such.
It is nice to treat yourself once in while and when I do, I always head over to this bar and spend a good couple of hours sipping cocktails and people watching.

If I could give this hotel 6 stars, I would. I can’t recommend this hotel highly enough.
I stayed here last weekend whilst going to a Manchester United football game. The first incline I had to realise that I was somewhere pretty special was checking in next to Aemon Holms, Phillip Schofield and Andy Peters. If they stay here, then so can I. imagine my surprise when I then was in the elevator with Christopher Biggins and Alex Ferguson.
Yeah, Alex Ferguson.
I was then told that the entire Manchester United football team were staying there. This doesn’t mean much to me, but my brothers were positively giddy. They said something about Vidic and Nani being in the room next to them.
The reception area is really nice and modern, and the rooms are simply amazing. I had a room to myself, complete with yellow chaise-​longue, walk-​in wardrobe and a bed bigger than the bathroom. The staff were the friendliest i’ve ever encountered in my life. They were genuinely interested in me and made an effort to look after me. When my brothers went to phone their girlfriends, one of the waitresses came over with a martini glass of strawberries and kept me company till they came back. You can’t buy that sort of service! I’ve never felt so welcomed and wanted in my life!
I later found out that the Manchester United football team always stay here before a home game, so if you’re into football then make sure you’re at the Lowry at 10am on a match-​day. I’ll be the one squealing in the background.

The Lowry Hotel is by far one of the best hotels in Manchester, not only to stay in but for drinking and dining as well.
The hotel itself is beautifully laid out with fine décor and a serene atmosphere. there are some lovely paintings as you walk in and the reception staff are friendly and accommodating. The rooms are spacious and luxurious, even the basic rooms make you feel pampered.
There is a great bar on the first floor which sells good wines, beers and great cocktails. It is over priced like most hotels but there is an exciting buzz in the place which is worth paying for. The restaurant, however, is the best part of the Lowry. There is a fine range of dishes (the fish is really special) and absolutely superb service. The waiting staff are impeccable due to the tight ship the house manager runs, which makes for fast, polite and courteous dining every time.
If you are visiting Manchester and have cash to splash I’d recommend The Lowry over any other high-​end hotels on offer.

The Lowry hotel’s proximity to the MEN make it a haunt for celebrities — Beyonce and Jennifer Lopez have both stayed there so you could indulge in a bit of celeb spotting.
It’s luxurious but you do feel quite isolated for visiting the city centre and shopping — more psychological than anything though as it is close to the main city. This can also be seen as very private and an escape from the hustle and bustle rather than excluded from the rest of Manchester.
It is incredibly spacious and the rooms are white, clean and modern. There’s a crispness about the décor which keeps it feeling fresh and new. The staff were excellent, I’d agree with Alexandra and very helpful. The whole stay was really enjoyable and luxurious.
It has a reputation of being one of the best in Manchester and I wouldn’t disagree.

I have stayed at the Lowry a few times now, and each time the experience rates highly… and I would certainly say it is the most luxurious Hotel I have ever stayed in. It is positioned well to give visitors to the city a breathtaking image of Manchester’s industrial past, the River Irwell passes right next to the Hotel and from the rooms that look over the city you can see the traditional red brick warehouses and arches, that impress onto the mind the scenes L.S. Lowry is famous for painting! It does not take much imagination then to understand why this hotel is thus named The Lowry! The building itself is so light and spacious that you feel like you are in a modern gallery too, I always feel very peaceful when staying here. The areas designed for guests to share are cutting edge, yet oddly homely and comfortable — a hard balance to strike.
The hotel offers five star services like its Riverside Restaurant where the food is quite pricey in an addition to the £130 best available room rate, and you can expect to spend £25 on average for a main. There certainly are many more restaurants you can catch a taxi to in the city that offer the same quality food for less.
The Spa is top quality, I treated myself to a full body massage the last time I stayed… and that floaty feeling you get after a good one lasted for the whole day, a sign of well trained staff in my book. the environment of the Spa is very relaxed and you do get what you pay for!
A 5 star Hotel that fulfils its rating. The most important thing that makes your stay worth every penny is the staff, They are more than helpful and execute either the simplest or most difficult request with speed, experience and attentive personal care!

Fantastic luxury hotel with canal views. I would return to the Lowry again but I never get the opportunity as it is quite far from thecity centre so I would rarely need or want to stay.
Rooms here can cost upwards of £170 but I would say that they are worth every panny. Big spacious rooms, lovely big beds and great bathrooms. Would also like to comment on how excellent the staff are here, they will go out of their way to make your stay as relaxing and enjoyable as possible.
Would definitely recommend this hotel if you need to stay in Salford area and want a something a cut above the rest.

Too cold, too contemperary, not enough pizzaz, its the only 5 star hotel in Salford. not Manchester, as it likes to brand itself.
Menu for food is out of this world, quite pricey, but I guess you get what you pay for.
Very high turnover of staff and it shows in their lack of professionalism.
Try the New Hilton instead if you want special or the Princess On Portland to be in the centre of it all