The Reach at Piccadilly

The Reach at Piccadilly is part of the Marriott’s upmarket Tribute Portfolio collection, meaning it looks and feels more like a chic boutique hotel than an international chain. The characterful interior design sets the tone: you’ll find hints of Manchester’s industrial past in the furnishings in the lobby and in the hotel’s well-regarded restaurant and bar, Lock 84.

In the bedrooms, the individuality is overlaid with luxurious features such as deluxe espresso coffee machines, huge Smart TVs, and balconies with views over the neighbouring canal. The hotel gets its name from ‘the reach’ – the stretch of water between canal locks – and despite its location in the heart of Manchester city centre, it still manages to capture a sense of canal-side calm.  

The location, in fact, is a big draw. The Reach is just moments away from Piccadilly Station, and sits on the edge of the Northern Quarter with its vintage shops, coffee spots, and hip bars. The Reach fits in with the NQ vibe perfectly – start your day or night out with brunch or cocktails in the cool hotel bar, or with an afternoon tea served with Veuve Clicquot champagne. 

If you’re here for business rather than a city break, you’ll be equally at home. There’s free, fast wifi throughout, plus meeting rooms, USB chargers in your room, and a small gym. The team here are helpful and personable, as you’d expect from one of the world’s biggest hotel brands. The Reach might look like a hip independent but it’s run with the smooth professionalism of a much bigger success story.