100 King Street, Manchester, United Kingdom | (888) 989-6591
Sleek and modern hotel with 1920s New York-inspired interiors
Excellent central location near Arndale Centre, Northern Quarter, and ample eateries
Housed in a former bank, with various odes to its past
Moody rooms with sumptuous furnishings, Nespresso machines, and luxe toiletries
All-day restaurant serving afternoon tea and European cuisine
Exclusive lounge with club-style indoor seating and an outdoor terrace
Free welcome cocktail
Bentley car service (for a fee)
Free property-wide Wi-Fi
Hotel doesn't have a gym, pool, or spa
Majority of rooms lack bathtubs
Complaints of pricey drinks and dining
The 60-room Hotel Gotham is an upscale property with a swish, whimsical design and excellent location a three-minute walk from the Arndale Shopping Centre and five minutes from the Northern Quarter. Occupying a former bank, the hotel invokes a "Batman" aesthetic with a dark, sexy palette and fun decor such as butler statues and binoculars. Modern rooms are sophisticated and equipped with Nespresso coffee machines, rainfall showers, free Wi-Fi, and flat-screen TVs, but some travelers may be disappointed that most lack bathtubs. Also on the downside, there are no spa, gym, or pool here, though a well-regarded, all-day restaurant and cool lounge with outdoor seating are on-site. Travelers wanting a spa should consider The Midland, though expect more classically elegant than modern design.
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Scene
Swish, modern, and moody hotel within a former bank
Taking its name from the fictional city in "Batman," Hotel Gotham evokes a 1920s New York with Art Deco and noir-inspired interiors. Expect a moody and sexy color palette with lots of gray and black, velvet and leather Chesterfield couches, and industrial elements like hanging light fixtures. As it occupies the former Midland Bank, odes to its past are represented in hanging briefcases in the exclusive Club Brass and in-room laundry bags that resemble moneybags. Other fun Gotham-inspired touches include a butler statue and bar cart in the lobby, plus in-room binoculars and "Gotham Bugle" newspapers. The all-day Honey Restaurant has a lighter feel with white walls and lots of windows, while the bar feels more like an old-school gentleman's lounge. Overall, the feel is swish, modern, and upscale, but it falls a bit short of its advertised five-star rating with the lack of wellness facilities. Travelers here are mostly couples, though some business travelers also stay here.
Location
Quick walk from Arndale Shopping Centre, trendy Northern Quarter, and transit stations
Hotel Gotham has a stellar location in the heart of Manchester’s Central Retail District. The hotel is a three-minute walk away from the Arndale Shopping Centre, home to a whole plethora of big-brand stores, and a five-minute walk away from the trendy Northern Quarter neighborhood, where dozens of bars, restaurants, and shops are located. The Manchester Central Convention Complex is a seven-minute walk away. For farther exploration, Manchester Piccadilly station is 10 minutes away by foot, while Manchester Victoria station is a similar distance in the other direction. Expect transfers to Manchester Airport to take between 20 and 30 minutes by car.
Rooms
Modern, sophisticated rooms with rainfall showers, robes, desks, and minibars
The 55 rooms at Hotel Gotham are sleek and contemporary, with monochrome zigzag carpets, black leather headboards, faux fur bed throws and peacock feather-print bolster pillows. Black-and-white photos, studded leather trunks that act as tables, velvet chairs, and binoculars on the work desks add fun touches. Rooms are well-sized and comfortable, outfitted with Nespresso machines, minibars, free Wi-Fi, flat-screen TVs, and closets with digital laptop-sized safes, ironing equipment, umbrellas, elegant glasses, and slippers. Some units add sitting areas. Five Inner Sanctum Suites are more moody, with walls clad in alligator leather and a huge screen displaying Manchester scenes. Bathrooms have gray walls and black flooring, roomy rainfall showers, bathrobes, hairdryers, and high-end toiletries. Only the two Bank Manager’s Suites have bathtubs, and their the freestanding copper variety set near the beds.
Features
All-day European restaurant with afternoon tea and a handsome bar, but no spa
Hotel Gotham has a short list of features -- most around dining and drinking -- as it lacks a spa, gym, and pool. Honey Restaurant is an all-day spot that serves European fare and well-regarded afternoon tea. Club Brass is the seventh-floor bar that's exclusive to guests and locals who have paid for a membership. It has a posh, gentlemen's club vibe, with lots of booth seating and brass walls indoors, and an outdoor terrace with a telescope and great views over Manchester. Guests receive a free welcome cocktail, which is a pleasant treat since many guests have complained of pricey drinks and dining. The hotel offers car service in a Bentley and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout the hotel.
