Located near AO Arena, The Black Lion Hotel offers a warm atmosphere with English breakfast, a cozy bar, and outdoor furniture. Stay connected with in-room WiFi and enjoy the helpful staff that previous guests rave about.
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About this property
The Black Lion Manchester
When you stay at The Black Lion Manchester, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of Deansgate and AO Arena. You can relax with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Also, Piccadilly Gardens and Salford Quays are just a 5-minute drive away. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is just a short walk: Exchange Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes and Market Street Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
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Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Express check-out available
Early check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
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Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
All rooms that have been secured by credit/debit card or prepaid at the time of booking will he held until 9:59 PM on the scheduled day of arrival unless otherwise agreed directly with the Hotel. Any non-secured reservation will be held until 4 PM on the day of arrival at which time we will be entitled to re-let the room, unless the guest has notified the hotel of a late arrival.
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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
Children (17 years old and younger) not allowed
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Offsite parking within 328 ft (GBP 10 per day)
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Other information
Designated smoking areas
Property amenities
Food and drink
Free English breakfast each morning 8:00 AM–11:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Snack bar/deli
Services
24-hour front desk
Facilities
Outdoor furniture
Room amenities
Be entertained
60-inch flat-screen TV
Digital TV channels
Netflix
Streaming services
Home comfort
Heating
Fan
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Bed sheets provided
What to enjoy
Individually decorated
Freshen up
Rainfall showerhead
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hair dryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
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Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Arena Black Lion - This pub specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Happy hour is offered.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Early check-in can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability)
Parking
Parking is available nearby and costs GBP 10 per day (328 ft away)
Policies
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
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, and a first aid kit on site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property. The policies listed are provided by the property.
Also known as
Black Lion Hotel Salford
Black Lion Salford
The Black Lion Hotel
The Black Lion Manchester Inn
The Black Lion Manchester Salford
The Black Lion Manchester Inn Salford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Black Lion Manchester offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Black Lion Manchester 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 Black Lion Manchester?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Lion Manchester?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. There's a charge of GBP 10 for early check-in (subject to availability). Check-out time is 10:30 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge of GBP 10 (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-out are available.
Is there an onsite casino at The Black Lion Manchester?
No, this inn doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (13-min walk) is nearby.
What is there to do at The Black Lion Manchester and nearby?
Recommended spots to visit include AO Arena (7-min walk) and Piccadilly Gardens (12-min walk), along with Canal Street (0.9 mi) and O2 Apollo Manchester (1.8 mi).
Are there restaurants at or near The Black Lion Manchester?
Yes, Arena Black Lion offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Black Lion Manchester like?
The Black Lion Manchester is a short 7-minute walk from Exchange Square Tram Stop and 4 minutes' walk from Deansgate.
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The Black Lion Manchester Reviews
Reviews
8.8
Excellent
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9.2/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.4/10
Eco-friendliness
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What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as delicious, plentiful, and excellent with a good selection of hot food and cereals. (16 reviews)
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Reviews
8/10 Good
Jul 29, 2025
Great having a decent boozer just downstairs. Staff attentive and good banter. Very walkable to all the good food and drink on offer in Manchester. Would use again.
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
6/10 Okay
Jul 26, 2025
Lovely bar / hotel that we have stayed in before however the room let the stay down completely. Definitely not a 'deluxe' room, very basic and awful generator noise from 8am - 10pm
Bed very uncomfortable and lumpy
Tracey
Tracey, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 8, 2025
Excellent service from check in to check out would recommend this hotel for stays in Manchester ideal location and lovely breakfast
George
George, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 16, 2025
Excellent
Nathan
Nathan, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 24, 2025
Good property. Had everything except a hairdryer in the room. Two bottles of water, coffee machine, kettle and iron provided.
Shower was lovely. Room got hot but there was a fan in the room. No lift but that was no issue for us. Our room was two flights of stairs up.
Breckfast was nice except the bacon that was cooked in a well used pan so looked a bit off putting. Drink prices are good in the pub and no noise heard from the pub itself. Very good position for shops and town.
Charged 15 quid for late checkout despite email saying £10 and leaflet in the room saying £10 but still a good price. Would stay here again.
Gemma
Gemma, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jan 21, 2025
Great stay
Great little place, clean and comfortable, great location, breakfast included so real value for money. Will definitely be back
Natalie
Natalie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 1, 2025
Very friendly, room was clean and modern
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Aug 28, 2024
Brilliant stay, the hotel and pub are clean and have everything needed, staff are friendly and willing to help.
Abbie
Abbie, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Apr 9, 2025
Helpful staff
Thank’s for the service in finding my missing parcel from Royal Mail. Especially the efforts from Alice.
mart
mart, 2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 14, 2024
Our room was lovely and the hotel was very conveniently located. The staff was absolutely wonderful!! The breakfasts were amazing, the pub was one of our favorites in Manchester.
Erin
Erin, 3-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 15, 2023
Stunning and beautiful place to stay
Absolutely love our stays here, staff very friendly and welcoming, breakfast is delicious always
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 10, 2022
Nice rooms and great location. Good discount on parking and nice breakfast too
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Dec 20, 2022
excellent stay
Ami
Ami, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
May 8, 2023
Second time staying and enjoyed my stay again , the most comfortable bed so I had a really good night's sleep and a good breakfast- highly recommended
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Nov 6, 2024
Room and ensuite looked good, was spotless and had everything we needed. Comfy bed. Breakfast really tasty. Staff friendly. Really close to AO arena and shops. Will definitely return.
Libby
Libby, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Sep 11, 2024
Excellent value for money
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Verified traveler
1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 20, 2024
Great hotel
Excellent little hotel, room was compact but perfect for us, big tv and modern bathroom. Food was excellt and the breakfast was perfect we paid the extra £2 to make it large and it was worth it
THOMAS
THOMAS, 1-night trip
4/10 Poor
Dec 7, 2024
Christmas shopping trip
This is a very basic hotel. The hotel room was clean but the stairs leading up to it could have done with a good hoover.
Gillian
Gillian, 2-night trip
8/10 Good
Apr 13, 2024
Excellent location for thé Arena
Dominic
Dominic, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Mar 9, 2023
Easy check-in friendly staff nice warm room ,comfy bed and a good TV plus a great location near to Victoria station
Martin
Martin, 1-night trip
8/10 Good
Sep 22, 2024
Really good stay. Super comfy bed. Very good shower, just a little criticism, the towels were not very big and were not soft and fluffy.
Handy spot for the train station and the AO Arena
J
J, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Jul 13, 2023
Amazing place. Very good location easy access to Manchester public transportation.
Good staff as well.
Daniel
Daniel, 4-night trip
8/10 Good
Oct 20, 2024
Everything was great. However, the hair dryer supplied had seen better days.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Feb 17, 2024
Great location, great staff, lovely room and bathroom. If you are a light sleeper, bring ear plugs since the hotel is next to a busy junction and above a pub.
Verified traveler
2-night trip
10/10 Excellent
Oct 8, 2023
Very friendly staff, lovely clean room, and perfectly placed for our visit to New Century for our gig.
Would definitely recommend.