New Islington, Manchester

National GeographicAug 27

This northern powerhouse has seen a surge in hotel development in the past decade — here’s the best of the crop.

Manchester neighborhood with marina, wine bars, and restaurants.

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Tribe Manchester AirportHotelHotel near Manchester Airport with on-site parking.
Tribe TableRestaurantIn-house restaurant with an Italian menu.
Treehouse Hotel ManchesterHotelHotel with playful decor and comfortable rooms.
Stock Exchange HotelHotelLuxury hotel in the former stock exchange building.
TenderRestaurantRestaurant in the former trading floor serving afternoon tea.
SterlinRestaurantCocktail bar in the old subterranean vault.
LevenTrailBoutique hotel in a restored cotton warehouse.
Native ManchesterHotelAccommodation in a redbrick warehouse with skyline views.
The AlanHotelHotel in a Victorian cotton warehouse with local art.
Cow Hollow HotelHotelHotel in an old textile warehouse with eclectic styles.
Kimpton Clocktower HotelHotelHotel in a grand redbrick baroque building.
RefugeRestaurantDining space serving a global menu.
DakotaHotelHotel with a moody, glamorous aesthetic.
The GrillFast foodRestaurant serving wagyu steaks.
New IslingtonNeighborhoodManchester neighborhood with marina, wine bars, and restaurants.
Whitworth LockeHotelApartments in a converted cotton mill with industrial touches.
WinsomeRestaurantRestaurant with elevated takes on British classics.
Northern QuarterNeighborhoodManchester's original hipster neighborhood.

New Islington