The Rex – Formerly Hotel Gotham rates, Manchester

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Axel's take: 8.7/10

A characterful luxury address for city breaks, with service that occasionally misses the mark. a five-star boutique hotel in a historic city-centre bank, scored for what it is.

The Rex is a five-star boutique hotel in Manchester’s former Midland Bank, and a strong pick for a celebratory city break. Renamed from Hotel Gotham on 23 April 2026, it pairs a handsome historic setting with individually designed rooms and rooftop cocktails at Reserve. Booking.com and Expedia guests consistently praise cleanliness, comfortable rooms and welcoming staff; King Street puts shopping, restaurants and theatres within easy reach.

The main reservation is consistency rather than comfort. Recent Tripadvisor reviews flag uneven restaurant and rooftop-bar service, although praise for staff remains widespread. The hotel itself acknowledges weekend city noise, and its Inner Sanctum suites are windowless: choose carefully if daylight matters. Reserve is adults-only and reached by stairs. We'd look elsewhere for guaranteed quiet or completely step-free access to the hotel's social spaces.

• Best for: couples celebrating an occasion; design-minded city-break travelers; shopping and rooftop cocktails

• Watch out for: occasional dining and bar service lapses; windowless Inner Sanctum suites; stairs-only access to Reserve

• Location: Central King Street location, convenient for shopping, dining and the Royal Exchange Theatre.

• Rooms: Comfort scores strongly; historic layouts vary, and Inner Sanctum suites have no windows.

• Cleanliness: A clear strength across Booking.com ratings and recent Expedia guest reports.

• Service: Usually warm and helpful, with some recent complaints about dining and rooftop-bar execution.

• Amenities: Reign restaurant, Reserve rooftop terraces, free Wi-Fi and 24-hour room service.

• Fees and surprises: Valet parking and pets cost extra; breakfast inclusion varies, and a temporary card hold may apply.

Axel's opinion of The Rex – Formerly Hotel Gotham, from the hotel's website and recent guest reviews. Sources: Hotel website · Booking.com · Expedia · Tripadvisor · hospitalityandcateringnews.com. Reviewed Oct 20, 2026.

About The Rex – Formerly Hotel Gotham

• 5-star hotel
• Bespoke
• 100 King Street, Manchester
• Amenities: Air conditioning, 24-hour reception, Elevator/lift, Currency exchange, Smoke-free property, Heating, Security guard, Newspapers, Ticket assistance, Express check-in/check-out, Television in lobby, Terrace
• City page: Hotels in Manchester

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