With its namesake clocktower, grand Victorian facade, Kimpton Clocktower Hotel impresses from the get-go, standing proudly on its street corner and distinguishing itself from its gritty surroundings. Hints of greenery, wafting music, and a Mancunian welcome from the doorman hint at what’s to come: an approachable destination that’s never stuffy—one that fuses sumptuous details (like the lobby’s beautiful glass dome and signature bronze horse sculpture) with raw, real artisan touches. Every interaction is warm yet fluff-free, making our Manchester hotel a draw for international travelers and locals alike, who come together, whisky in-hand, to breathe new life into one of the city’s most famous buildings.