IF you’re the kind of person who finds that the stress of organising a spa trip outweighs the relaxation of actually being there, this list is for you.
It’s all the spa days that you can do right here in Manchester city centre, so there’s no car needed, no packing, and no overnight stays necessary (though you certainly can make a night of it at many of them).
From five-star hotels to health clubs with a pool, these are the best Manchester spa days for all budgets. Who’s due a mini staycation his weekend?
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Piccadilly
Malmaison Manchester Spa
A favourite for girls’ weekends and romantic breaks, the Malmaison Manchester Spa is a cosy hideaway that uses its compact space well, and is a sure-bet for beauty treatments.
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Spinningfields
Bannatyne Manchester Quay Street
This health club is almost as much a key feature of Quay Street as the Opera House next door. It’s been here since the 1990s and it’s still one of the most popular gym options in this part of town.
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Harmony and Serenity Spa at Manchester Piccadilly Hotel
A popular option for a good-value spa break, the Harmony and Serenity Spa is known for its relaxation room, thermal suite, and six treatment rooms.
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King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa
The King Street Townhouse Gym & Spa opened at this boutique luxury hotel in 2022, making it one of Manchester city centre’s newest spas.
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Green Quarter
Pace Health Club & Nu Spa
The Pace Health Club & Nu Spa sits inside the Park Inn by Radisson hotel, on the edge of the city centre, close to Manchester Arena and Victoria Station.
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Rena Spa at The Midland
The Rena Spa at The Midland Hotel is many local people’s first-choice for a spa day in the city centre, and for good reason.
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Re:treat at The Lowry Hotel
The Lowry Hotel’s spa reopened in November 2022 after a full refurbishment and rebrand. Now known as Re:treat at The Lowry Hotel, it has said goodbye to the clinical, minimalist feel of the old spa, and welcomed in a much warmer, earthier alternative.
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Manchester City Centre
The Spa & Gym at The Edwardian Manchester
If you’re looking for high-end luxury from your spa day or gym membership, The Spa & Gym at The Edwardian Manchester might be for you. Spread over an entire floor of this stylish Radisson hotel, it’s one of Manchester’s best-looking spa destinations, thanks to its soothing combination of natural oak, glass and marble, and its gorgeous aquamarine swimming pool.