Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays Overview

First Impressions

The Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays sits right on the waterfront at Clippers Quay, and honestly, the location alone makes it worth considering. This four-star property has that solid, dependable feel you want when you’re exploring Manchester — nothing flashy, but everything you actually need. I mean, when couples are rating the location 9.0 out of 10, you know they’ve found something special about being right here on the quays.

The Waterfront Setting

What really strikes you about this place is how it sits perfectly positioned for exploring both Manchester city center and the MediaCity area. The Salford Quays development has transformed this whole stretch of waterfront — you’ve got the Lowry theatre practically next door, and Old Trafford is just a short hop away. The hotel overlooks the Manchester Ship Canal, which gives you these surprisingly peaceful water views despite being so close to everything. You know what’s brilliant? There’s free private parking here, which anyone who’s tried to park in central Manchester will tell you is worth its weight in gold.

The Room Experience

The room I stayed in was comfortable without being fancy — clean lines, decent space, and those water views I mentioned. The beds are properly firm (thank goodness), and the bathrooms are well-maintained, though not particularly modern. What I appreciated was the attention to basics — good lighting for reading, plenty of power outlets, and blackout curtains that actually work. The air conditioning keeps things comfortable, and the Wi-Fi is reliable throughout the building.

Breakfast and Dining

The breakfast setup here is actually quite impressive — they do a proper buffet with continental options, full English, and vegetarian choices. I was pleasantly surprised by the quality, especially the fresh fruit selection and the fact that they keep the hot items properly hot (you’d be amazed how many hotels mess this up). The restaurant serves decent evening meals too, though honestly, with MediaCity and Manchester city center so accessible, you’ve got plenty of dining options within easy reach.

Why Guests Love It

There’s something to be said for a hotel that keeps drawing people back — and this place definitely has more repeat guests than most properties I’ve encountered. I think it’s the combination of that waterfront location, reliable service, and the fact that you can actually get around easily from here. The staff seem to genuinely care about making your stay work, rather than just going through the motions. Plus, being able to walk to the Lowry, catch the Metrolink into town, or drive to Old Trafford without dealing with city center traffic — well, that’s the kind of practical convenience that makes a real difference when you’re trying to see everything Manchester has to offer.

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Reviews of Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays

• Ilunga from Switzerland (8/10)

  The location and cleanliness of the building.

• Shahrear from United Kingdom (7/10)

  The staff was lovely , gave us a better room with lake view

• Luke from New Zealand (8/10)

• Allana from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Liked the check in process and how easy it was to locate my room.

• Stuart from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Most of it

• Julie from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Nicely cooked breakfast, attentive staff

• Roxy from United Kingdom (6/10)

  Good location

• Greenway from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Although the room was tired it was clean and comfortable with a lovely view of the quay. The breakfast was really nice with lots of choice and cheaper when Pre booking at reception.

• Anthony from United Kingdom (9/10)

  Great location, nice hotel

• Maurice from United Kingdom (8/10)

  Good size room with a fridge, comfortable mattress and fluffy towels, free parking.

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