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About this property
The Black Lion Hotel
When you stay at The Black Lion Hotel, you'll be in a great location, within a short 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 a short five-minute drive away. Fellow travellers love the helpful staff. Public transportation is only a short walk: Exchange Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes and Market Street Station is 10 minutes.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
13 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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
Late check-out subject to availability
Restrictions related to your trip
Check COVID-19 restrictions
Special check-in instructions
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property at least 24 hours before arrival using the information on the booking confirmation
For more details, 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.
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
Children
Children (17 years old and younger) are not allowed
No cots (infant beds)
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi and wired internet access in rooms
Parking
Off-site parking within 328 ft (GBP 10 per day)
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 shower heads
Shower only
Free toiletries
Hairdryer (on request)
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi and wired internet
Food and drink
Free tea bags/instant coffee
More
Daily housekeeping
Restaurant dining guide
Special features
Dining
Arena Black Lion – This pub specialises 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 checkout 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 lifts.
Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher, a security system and a first aid kit on-site.
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 Inn
The Black Lion Hotel Salford
The Black Lion Hotel Inn Salford
Frequently asked questions
Does The Black Lion Hotel offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, The Black Lion 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 that you check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at The Black Lion Hotel?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Black Lion Hotel?
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 on-site casino at The Black Lion Hotel?
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 Hotel 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 Hotel?
Yes, Arena Black Lion offers British cuisine.
What's the area around The Black Lion Hotel like?
The Black Lion Hotel is a short 7-minute walk from Exchange Square Tram Stop and 4 minutes' walk from Deansgate.
The Black Lion Hotel Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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9.0/10
Cleanliness
9.2/10
Staff & service
8.0/10
Amenities
8.8/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
4/10 Fair
7 December 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
6 December 2024
Molly
Molly, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
1 December 2024
Lovely visit to Manchester but wouldn't stay here
Rooms are newly refurbished were clean and comfortable. Heating appeared to be on a timer therefore until the radiators came on due to the weather room was cold. Nobody replenished the room after first night stay had to ask for items by the bar and at first was advised I would not be served as I was standing in the wrong place. When I then explained I was staying upstairs I was served with items required once pub guest completed their order. Breakfast was very poor, only the choice of a full English, a breakfast muffin or pancakes from the hot food. There were basic cereals available. In relation to the full English all items were overcooked, bacon was hard, mushrooms were annihilated not sure what had happened to the hash brown and it was all either cold or lukewarm. Pancakes were just 3 small pancakes with a scattering of blue berries and a strawberry cut up with a small sauce size dish of yoghurt. Considering the second night cost almost 3 times the cost of the first night this was very disappointing, so much so that we went out for breakfast on Saturday morning. The pub plays music until very late gone midnight considering the rooms are above there is no way of getting away from the noise of the music or pub guests congregating outside the front doors.
Claire
Claire, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
21 November 2024
Verified traveller
1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
20 October 2024
Everything was great. However, the hair dryer supplied had seen better days.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
2/10 Poor
14 October 2024
My Number
My Number, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
4/10 Fair
9 October 2024
Must have been cool at one time, now just old and tired looking. Filthy stairwell, tiny room, light and fan in bathroom wouldn’t turn off, shower temperature set to parboil. Just a bit rubbish, all in all.
John
John, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
22 September 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
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
14 September 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 romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
6/10 Good
14 September 2024
Nice room, but loud from pub below & ventilation system outside.
Laureen
Laureen, 1-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
13 September 2024
A deathly smell in the bathroom that we complained about and then after looking on the reviews it appears that someone else complained about this as well. Clearly they do not care about that issue because they pretended to not know about it and sent up maintenance that just recommended keeping the bathroom door closed. Horrible horrible experience. Don't recommend
MUNA
MUNA, 2-night family trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
11 September 2024
Excellent value for money
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Verified traveller
1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
28 August 2024
Brilliant stay, the hotel and pub are clean and have everything needed, staff are friendly and willing to help.
Abbie
Abbie, 1-night family trip
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8/10 Very good
25 August 2024
Lovely room. Nice bar. Unfortunately though at breakfast the chef was screaming and swearing very loudly for all diners to hear. Apart from that the staff were very nice and accommodating throughout our stay. Breakfast was lovely despite the kitchen drama. Very handy location for the arena/ different bars/restaurants and shopping.
Leeanne
Leeanne, 1-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
10 August 2024
Carlos
Carlos, 3-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
8/10 Very good
6 August 2024
Segolame
Segolame, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
3 August 2024
5 stars
Lovely little hotel! Easy check in and out, staff were really friendly also. Room was clean and perfect for an overnight stay in the city
Olivia
Olivia, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
7 July 2024
Steven
Steven, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
23 June 2024
The rooms are tiny, and ours had dust coating everything. There was a nasty smell coming out of the bathroom, we had to keep the fan running the entire time we were in the room.
One of the staff was very friendly at breakfast, but blasted the volume of the morning TV shows. Everyone else could barely be bothered to help us.
It was annoying to have to go down and up 2 flights of steep stairs to get a hair dryer, there should be one in every room.
All the communications (signs and instructions) to guests were very unwelcoming - mostly about extra charges (of which there were many possibilities) rather than amenities (which were few). To be charged a 3 GBP deposit for a second key card on a double occupancy room is really stingy.
The doors are heavy and tightly sprung, so guests coming in late at night can't help but announce their arrival with banging that can be heard throughout the floor.
The included breakfast was ok. but again all about the extra charges and rules.
Tania
Tania, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
23 June 2024
phillip
phillip, 2-night trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
5 June 2024
Top place to stay
This is a lovely place to stay staff really friendly and welcoming.
Good breakfasts.
Mark
Mark, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
19 May 2024
Loved our stay
From start to finish we thoroughly enjoyed our 2 night stay. All the staff were very friendly and professional, breakfast was very nice. Had a meal in the evening which was also very good.
We will definitely be returning as it was a home from home.