Discover The Rex, an exclusive retreat, shaped by indulgence and refined hospitality. Located at 100 King Street in the central conservation area, The Rex occupies the former Midland Bank, one of Manchester’s most distinguished buildings. Designed in 1928 by Sir Edwin Lutyens, its neoclassical form and subtle Art Deco detailing give it a presence that requires no introduction. Behind its distinctive façade, a different kind of indulgence unfolds. Intimate rooms, elevated dining and discreet social spaces shape an atmosphere defined by character and intent. This is The Rex, where sanctuary is served. Serviced by a elevator, all rooms and suites are air-conditioned and feature a telephone, a flat-screen TV and facilities for making coffee and tea. The bathroom is complete with free toiletries, slippers and a bath or shower. Each of our 55 bedrooms and five Inner Sanctum Suites is a full-on sensory experience. Everything you see and everything you touch, from the extravagantly opulent linen to the brass and leather of the fittings, is designed to make you sigh with satisfaction. Valet Parking, our delightful Concierge team is on hand day and night. Simply arrive at the hotel doors and hand over your keys. A simple check and the rest will be done for you. Spaces in our private car park are limited, to ensure a place please email [email protected] Prior to check out, please give us 30 minutes' notice for your vehicle to be retuned. This can be done by dialing 0 or 7023 from your in-room telephone. The hotel is 1312 feet from Deansgate, 1640 feet from Bridgewater Hall and 1640 feet from Manchester Central. Manchester Airport is 8.1 mi away.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.6 for a two-person trip.

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Leonardo Hotels
Hotel chain/brand
Leonardo Hotels

Property highlights

  • Located in the heart of Manchester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.6

  • Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan

  • Private parking available

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There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Sustainability

This property has 1 third-party sustainability certification.
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Michael
Switzerland Switzerland
The room was beautiful and spotlessly clean. Very quiet as well, and I slept like the dead. The shower was so good it could be used to remove road markings, and the products in the bathroom were really nice. Breakfast was excellent and served in a...
Gayle
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Fantastic reception service and great service when checking out when we advised of our problem with breakfast that resolved the issued quickly and satisfactory. Breakfast choices mixed, hot food (when eventually arrived was good apart from bacon...
Jess
United Kingdom United Kingdom
what was not the like! the hotel was absolutely incredible, as were the staff. the room was spotless and decorated stunningly, with added touches i requested as a surprise before arrival… and they did it exactly how i asked! they went above and...
Katy
United Kingdom United Kingdom
The room was gorgeous, lovely decoration and the extra details were a nice touch
Scott
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Service was awesome. Beautiful rooms, really wasn't anything not to like
Jayden
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Very friendly staff and amazing room so well designed
Ciaran
Ireland Ireland
Location. Nice vibe and styling. Excellent front of house staff
Emily
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Staff were so accommodating and helpful, fabulous location, so close to good restaurants and shops.
Nattalie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
We stayed here to attend the wedding as we were part of the wedding party. Staff were super helpful and friendly. They went above and beyond on several occasions. Especially Jason, nothing too much trouble. Room was a great size and very...
Fox
United Kingdom United Kingdom
Everything and the rooftop bar was the iceiing on the cake.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
Reign Restaurant
  • Open for
    Breakfast • Lunch • Dinner • High tea

Amenities of The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham

Great facilities! Review score, 9

Most popular amenities

  • Private Parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Restaurant
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Terrace
  • Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

House rules

The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 3:00 PM
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in.
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $135. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Guest are required to present the same card used for payment at check in. If this is not possible, guests must contact the hotel at the time of booking for prepaid bookings and request a payment link.

A pre-authorization of GBP 100 per room per night is required on arrival for incidentals. This is released upon check-out.

When booking for 5 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.

Please note that the property cannot accommodate arrivals after 02:00

Please note that Hotel Gotham is currently undergoing exterior restoration.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

FAQs about The Rex - formerly Hotel Gotham