Located in the heart of Manchester, The Cow Hollow Hotel offers a warm welcome with a coffee shop, library, and bar. Enjoy express check-out and concierge services while staying connected with free in-room WiFi.
Manchester (QQM-Piccadilly Train Station) - 8 min walk
Manchester Piccadilly Station - 9 min walk
Manchester Victoria Station - 12 min walk
Picadilly Gardens Station - 5 min walk
Market Street Station - 6 min walk
Shudehill Station - 7 min walk
Restaurants
Northern Pour - 2 min walk
Idle Hands - 2 min walk
Fell Northern Quarter - 2 min walk
Wilson’s Social - 2 min walk
Northern Monk Refectory - 2 min walk
About this property
The Cow Hollow Hotel
The Cow Hollow Hotel puts you in a great location, within a 15-minute walk of Piccadilly Gardens and Deansgate. You can grab a bite to eat at the coffee shop/cafe or wind down at the end of the day with a drink from the bar/lounge. Also, AO Arena and O2 Apollo Manchester are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Picadilly Gardens Station is 5 minutes and Market Street Station is 6 minutes.
At a glance
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Hotel size
16 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
No onsite parking
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Bar/lounge
Coffee shop
Room service
What to do
Winery release events
Services
24-hour front desk
Concierge services
Romance packages
Facilities
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Library
Accessibility
Handrails in hallways
Handrails in stairways
Room amenities
Be entertained
30-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Home comfort
Heating
Slippers
Iron/ironing board (on request)
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Designer toiletries
Towels
Stay connected
Free WiFi
Phone
Food and drink
Champagne service
Free bottled water
More
Daily housekeeping
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - cocktail bar.
Fees & policies
Refundable deposits
Deposit: GBP 100 per stay
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation.
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Union Pay
Also known as
Cow Hollow Hotel Manchester
Cow Hollow Hotel
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The Cow Hollow Hotel Hotel
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The Cow Hollow Hotel Hotel Manchester
Frequently asked questions
Does The Cow Hollow Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Cow Hollow Hotel does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Cow Hollow Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.
Is parking offered on site at The Cow Hollow Hotel?
Sorry, there's no onsite parking at The Cow Hollow Hotel.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Cow Hollow Hotel?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What's the area around The Cow Hollow Hotel like?
The Cow Hollow Hotel is in Manchester City Centre, a short 5-minute walk from Picadilly Gardens Station and 4 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Gardens.
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Reviews
Reviews
9.2
Wonderful
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9.8
Cleanliness
9.4
Location
9.8
Staff & service
9.4
Property conditions & facilities
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Reviews
Verified
8/10 Very good
Mar 12, 2026
Yes, good staff, small bar area
Gareth
Gareth, 1-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Apr 3, 2026
Very central boutique hotel, great first impression, nice breakfast, basement room but fine, could have done without fellow guests stomping around above at 5am
Phill
Phill, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 4, 2026
Friendly greeting with nice touches like a hot drink on arrival and a complimentary Prosecco with nibbles in the early evening.
Tim
Tim, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 10, 2026
Friendly helpful staff, couldn’t do enough got us. Accommodation was high standard and clean. Staff were able to give good info and recommendations regarding local amenities. Would return and recommend :-)
Lucy
Lucy, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 27, 2026
Had such a lovely stay for my husband’s birthday. Room was beautiful and bed was very comfortable. Very clean and everywhere smelt amazing.
All the staff were very help full and very friendly. We would definitely stay here again
10 out of 10
Annette
Annette, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 27, 2026
Staff was lovely amd couldnt do enough for us, the amenities were beyond expectations and the free snacks and drinks were just the cherry on top of an amazing experience
Lauren
Lauren, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Nov 27, 2025
Excellent location, friendly and accommodating staff, cute and comfortable room, great breakfast and bar. Highly recommend staying here if you're staying in the Northern Quarter!
Valerie
Valerie, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 29, 2025
Staff are excellent. Highly recommend staying here.
Rick
Rick, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 7, 2025
Great staff, beautiful hotel, our 2nd visit to The Cow Hollow although it has been a few years but excellent to see that it is still as great as the first time. Really welcoming staff and all super helpful. Great location for shopping, great coffee and brunch spots nearby.
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
We booked this stay for our anniversary. From the moment we arrived, nothing was too much trouble. The lovely touches of our bags being taken to our room for us having left them earlier, the 5pm Prosecco and being able to have a cocktail brought to the room in the evening were all fab. We loved breakfast in bed and the choices suited us perfectly. The location is great - close to town and everything we wanted to do. We will are already planning to return next year!
Robert
Robert, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 22, 2025
All of the staff were fantastic, everyone was so friendly and keen to help, they really made us feel welcome. All of the little perks were a wonderful touch like free hot chocolate, cookies, prosecco and antipasti. Would definitely stay again
Ben
Ben, 2-night trip
Verified
6/10 Good
Mar 26, 2026
I really wanted to like this hotel, but it didn’t click. The WiFi didn’t reach my room downstairs which was really annoying for work and wanting to watch Netflix etc. The room was really small with the door on a really heavy spring - which made getting bags through the door really awkward. The walls were paper thin so it was a little grim having to listen to next door’s “engagements” over the course of the evening and in the morning …. And the breakfast was pretty sparse and disappointing. The staff were lovely and am sure it’s a lovely hotel for a weekend visit to Manchester, but for work - I’ll stick with the big brands in future. Sorry!
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 8, 2026
Great little hotel in the Northern Quarter. Loved our stay this weekend just gone. Staff were all really friendly, the entire place had a beautiful smell of amber throughout, and the use of the space was very impressive.
Appreciate that it is purely a space thing but somewhere to hang clothes would be the only improvement for me, there were hangers on the back of the door but no real space to put things.
If you aren't comfortable with the person you are travelling with this might not be the hotel for you. The smaller rooms mean you will be doing your business very close to the other person in the room. If you're comfortable with that then don't think twice about staying.
For fans of good beer as well, the Port Street Beer House round the corner is banging.
Citipark car park is a short walk away, very easily accessed and a hell of a lot cheaper than a train.
Peter
Peter, 2-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 12, 2025
Hotel is unique. Rooms are small but comfortable. Staff are exceptional
Rick
Rick, 2-night trip
Verified
8/10 Very good
Aug 26, 2025
We visit Manchester regularly to visit our daughter. Perfect small, boutique hotel to be based in the city centre. Staff all lovely and so helpful. Great bars, restaurants and shops on your doorstep.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 25, 2024
Excellent stay with a friendly set of staff who helped us all the way
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 9, 2024
Amazing stay - staff were superb and made us feel welcome from start to finish!
Karl
Karl, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 7, 2025
Amazing stay at The Cow Hollow, the staff are so friendly and attentive, beautiful boutique hotel with quaint decor and little touches which made our stay extra special.
Debbie
Debbie, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Sep 27, 2025
Great location. Warm friendly welcome and very friendly and attentive staff. Lovely little extra touches with complimentary prosecco and nibbles, cookies and milk for bed and complimentary coffee.
Only negative about the room was no wardrobe or anywhere to hang clothes other than the dedicated hook on the door.
Kevin
Kevin, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2025
Great hotel and even better staff
Great hotel, located in the perfect spot to explore Manchester. Even better staff, who were there for every need
Ramaiz
Ramaiz, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 22, 2025
Absolutely loved this place! All the unique and personal touches and service were first class.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jul 20, 2025
Highest recommendation
Fantastic hotel, great location, unbelievable price for the quality of service and room.
Infact it wasnt just a hotel, it was an experience in how hotels should be.
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Jun 11, 2025
Excellent
A great stay in a fab hotel. Room and service excellent and a great location - not too far from the station. Will definitely be our go to place place to stay in Manchester and we will recommend to others too.
Rebecca
Rebecca, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 13, 2025
Great stay at the Cow Hollow Hotel
Love the vibe of the hotel, really friendly staff and felt completely safe
Will definitely rebook!
ELIZABETH
ELIZABETH, 1-night trip
Verified
10/10 Exceptional
Feb 4, 2025
I loved the vibe of the hotel! super friendly staff and very cosy! Would definitely recommend ❤️