£65.25 Avg/night
Rate and special offer based on Check-in 26 May 2013 Check-out 28 May 2013

The Light Boutique ApartHotel

4 stars
20 Church Street, Manchester, M4 1PN
Hotel Overview
Reviewer score
4.0
out of 5
15 reviews
Fantastic family night away

We booked our night away verylast minute saturday morning for that night, when we arrive we went to... See full review

  • Anonymous
  • 25 Jul 2012
Friendly, chic and great location

I have stayed in this hotel alone and with a friend. The rooms are well equipped with stylish... See full review

  • Sazzle
  • 1 Apr 2012
Once you've seen The Light, you won't want to go back to old-style hotel living. It's the first boutique luxury all-suite hotel scheme in Manchester, occupying a prime city centre location. Our guests enjoy boutique hotel style accommodation with the flexibility of apartment living in the heart of the city. Styled to appeal to both business and leisure travellers, The Light Boutique ApartHotel consist of 55 fully equipped beautifully furnished penthouses and suites in Manchester's newest landmark tower, designed by Conran & Partners. The Light ApartHotel is a true alternative to top-end hotels. Once you have tried it, we know you will come back. Located in the heart of one of the UK's most vibrant cities, The Light offers 55 studios, 1 and 2 bedroom apartments and stunning penthouses with breathtaking views of the Manchester skyline.

Each apartment is fully furnished with all the trappings of luxury apartment living with fully stocked kitchens with crockery, cutlery, cups, glasses and pans, Bathrooms with a range of luxury toiletries, and white cotton hand and bath towels, Bedrooms with Egyptian cotton sheets and luxury duvets and pillows. Plus a 24-hour Reception, free Wi-Fi, Freeview television, hairdryers, iron and ironing board and in-room safes.

After a long day at the office, or a busy shopping spree, exercise your body and mind in our dedicated Light Hotel gym. Our gym boasts state of the art equipment plus the added advantage of free weights and boxing area. Beef up your routine by booking a session with one of our professional Personal Trainers and get more out of your Light experience.

ONA spa a unique beauty salon that pioneers its own results-driven treatments offering a range of high quality services which can be customised to suit personal well-being and needs with in-house specialist advice. We work with some of the best names in the beauty business, including Dr Murad, REN, OPI, Shellac, Fake Bake, Siennax, Indiba. We ensure we get the most cutting edge products and we tailor those treatments to be as unique as every one of our customers. The ultimate urban sanctuary to enjoy a pamper session.

Why not host a memorable event for up to 100 guests in your own unique penthouse with your own private 3000 square foot terrace with a private hot tub? Contact the hotel direct for further information.

A car park is available at the property on a first come, first served basis and is charged at 15 GBP per day. Once the car park is full, discounted rates are available at the NCP car park located just across the road.

PLEASE NOTE: On arrival at The Light, all guests will be asked to pay a refundable deposit of 200 GBP. This deposit will be refunded on departure subject to no damages being caused to the apartment.

The Light Boutique ApartHotel Rooms

2 Bedroom Terrace Penthouse
Located on the 15th floor, our 2 Terrace Penthouses feature a 1,000 square foot terrace, accessed directly from the lounge, providing breath-taking views across the city and featuring a 6 person hot-tub, built in music system, tables, chairs and sun lounges. The 2 double bedrooms each have a TV and area to store clothes. Apartment 99 has a main family bathroom with WC and bath with shower over, while the Master bedroom has an open plan bathing area with standalone bathtub looking out across the city sky line. Whilst in apartment 100 there are 2 shower rooms, 1 is en suite to the master bedroom. Both Penthouses have large open plan living/kitchen areas with sofas, music system, a 50' flat screen TV and a 6 seat dining table. The galley kitchen has all modern conveniences including a built in coffee grinder/maker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, cooker and washer/dryer. PLEASE NOTE: Use of the Hot Tub is not included in the room price and is charged at an additional 150 GBP.
Studio Apartments
There are five Studios which are situated on the first floor adjacent to the spa and gym. Accommodation comprises a Double bed, en-suite shower room and WC, table and two chairs, washing/drying machine, dishwasher, cooking rings, toaster, fridge freezer, and flat screen television.
1 and 2 Bedroom Executive Apartments
Our large Executive Apartments are available either with 1 or 2 bedrooms, the 1 bedroom apartments are located on the 6th to 14th floors and have a full width balcony with two chairs offering great westerly views over the City, whilst the 2 bedroom apartments are located on the 6th to 16th floors and have a full width balcony with chairs accessed from the lounge offering stunning easterly views over the city and beyond. Each bedroom has a Double bed, flat screen TV and an area to hang clothes. The separate Bathroom has a WC, shower and bath. The separate living area has a sofa, dining table with four chairs and flat screen television. Some apartments have the kitchen area together with the lounge, some are separate, but all have a fridge freezer, cooker, dish-washer, toaster, microwave, and a washing/dryer machine. In the 2 bedroom apartment, the Master bedroom has an en-suite shower room.
2 Bedroom Executive Family Apartments
These large apartments are located on the 6th to 16th floors and have a full width balcony with chairs accessed from the lounge offering stunning easterly views over the city and beyond. Two bed Premium Apartments have a Double bed and TV in both bedrooms and an area to hang up clothes. The main Bathroom has a WC, shower and bath with the Master bedroom having an en-suite shower room. The lounge and kitchen area are open plan having a sofa, four seat dining table and television, and the large kitchen having a fridge freezer, cooker, dish-washer, toaster, microwave, and a washing/dryer machine. The family apartments also have a chair bed in the master bedroom which can fold out to create a bed to allow for a fifth sleeper.
1 and 2 Bedroom Deluxe Apartments
Available either with 1 or 2 bedrooms, these apartments offers great views across the city. Accommodation comprises a Double bed and flat screen TV in each Bedroom; with a separate bathroom (WC, shower and bath).The separate lounge and kitchen areas have a sofa, television, fridge freezer, cooker, toaster, microwave and a washer/dryer machine. The 1 bedroom apartments are located on floors 10 to 14 with large floor to ceiling windows offering great views over the city and the 2 bedroom apartments are located on the 6th to 14th floors and have a full width balcony with two chairs offering views either east or west over the city.
2 Bedroom Penthouse Suite
Our 2 Bedroom Penthouses have 2 double bedrooms, both of which have a flat screen TV and an area to store clothes. The main family bathroom has a WC and bath with a shower above. There is also a separate living and dining area. PLEASE NOTE: This apartment can sleep up to 6 people, 2 single foldaway beds will be used to accommodate the 5th and 6th persons. Additional beds will be placed in the Lounge/Bedrooms.
2 Bedroom Duplex Penthouse
Located on the top 2 floors, with balconies on both levels providing amazing views across the City Centre and the hills beyond. Each Penthouse has 2 double bedrooms located on the lower floor, both of which have a flat screen TV and an area to store clothes. The main family bathroom has a WC, bath with shower over, while the Master bedrooms have an open plan bathing area with standalone bathtub looking out across the city sky line. The spacious open plan living and kitchen area have sofas, music systems, a 50" flat screen TV and a 4 seat dining table. The kitchens have a central island cooking area with bar stools and all modern conveniences including a built in coffee grinder /maker, dishwasher, fridge freezer, microwave, cooker, washer/dryer machine. There is also an upstairs cloakroom with WC. PLEASE NOTE: This apartment can sleep up to 6 people, 2 single foldaway beds will be used to accommodate the 5th and 6th persons. Additional beds will be placed in the Lounge/Bedrooms.

Amenities

  • Wireless internet
  • No smoking rooms/facilities
General
No smoking rooms/facilities
Concierge
Elevators
Activities
Fitness centre or spa
Services
Laundry service
Conference facilities
Internet
Wireless internet
Parking
Parking
Accessibility
Accessible facilities
Wheel chair access
Service animals allowed

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Hotel Map

53.483 -2.2378
Area served
Manchester.
Nearby airports
Manchester International Airport.
Area description
There's city living, then there's The Light - as close to Manchester's retail, business and entertainment centre as you could wish. Sitting on high ground in the heart of Manchester, The slim glass and steel tower rises majestically above Piccadilly Gardens, the historic business and transport hub of Manchester. Piccadilly is home to some of Manchester's best known luxury hotels and boasts a big selection of quality restaurants and bars.

The Light Location

The Light overlooks Piccadilly Gardens but is also on the edge of Manchester's bohemian Northern Quarter, where residents have fought to keep their neighbourhood free from identikit bars and businesses. Situated right opposite legendary fashion emporium Affleck's Palace, you'll find an eclectic mix of retail outlets, from young, cutting-edge fashion designers and music stores to a second-hand emporiam.

Nearby points of interest

  • Craft Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Chinese Arts Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Arndale: 0.1 mi
  • Piccadilly Gardens: 0.2 mi
  • Band on the Wall: 0.2 mi
  • Printworks: 0.2 mi
  • Manchester Wheel: 0.2 mi
  • Exchange Square: 0.2 mi
  • Urbis: 0.2 mi
  • Triangle: 0.3 mi
  • Royal Exchange Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester King Street: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Chinatown: 0.3 mi
  • Craft Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Chinese Arts Centre: 0.1 mi
  • Arndale: 0.1 mi
  • Piccadilly Gardens: 0.2 mi
  • Band on the Wall: 0.2 mi
  • Printworks: 0.2 mi
  • Manchester Wheel: 0.2 mi
  • Exchange Square: 0.2 mi
  • Urbis: 0.2 mi
  • Triangle: 0.3 mi
  • Royal Exchange Theatre: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester King Street: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Cathedral: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Art Gallery: 0.3 mi
  • Manchester Chinatown: 0.3 mi
  • St Anns Church: 0.3 mi
  • Canal Street: 0.4 mi
  • Town Hall: 0.4 mi
  • Manchester Arena: 0.4 mi
  • Albert Square: 0.4 mi
  • Piccadilly Tower: 0.4 mi
  • M.E.N. Arena: 0.4 mi
  • Alan Turing Memorial: 0.4 mi
  • Sackville Street: 0.4 mi
  • Free Trade Hall: 0.5 mi
  • Palace Theatre: 0.6 mi
  • Cornerhouse: 0.6 mi
  • Manchester International Convention Centre: 0.6 mi
  • Opera House: 0.6 mi
  • Bridgewater Hall: 0.6 mi
  • Peoples History Museum: 0.6 mi
  • Green Building: 0.7 mi
  • Dancehouse Theatre: 0.7 mi
  • Mamucium: 0.7 mi
  • Beetham Tower: 0.7 mi
  • Granada Studios: 0.8 mi
  • Museum of Science and Industry: 0.8 mi
  • Jewish Museum: 0.9 mi
  • Manchester Aquatics Centre: 0.9 mi
  • Manchester Apollo: 1.1 mi
  • Manchester Museum: 1.2 mi
  • Museum of Transport: 1.4 mi
  • Contact Theatre: 1.4 mi
  • National Squash Centre: 1.4 mi
  • City of Manchester Stadium: 1.5 mi

Dining

63 Degrees Restaurant
The name 63 Degrees comes from the perfect temperature at which to cook chicken, duck and other meats. The Moreau family has been involved in catering for generations and have learned to deliver simple yet innovative dishes with a classic french feel. This traditional french family feeling extends to the restaurant itself where even the dcor generates a cosy atmosphere of warmth and welcome. Opening Times: Tuesday to Thursday from 12noon to 3pm and from 5:30pm to 11pm. Fridays from 12noon to 3pm and 5:30pm to midnight. Saturdays from 12noon to midnight. PLEASE NOTE: We are closed Sundays and Mondays all day.

Meeting facilities

Meeting Info
Available.

Hotel Policies

Check-in:
1500
Check-out:
1100

Terms and conditions

Extra charges may apply for children. Incidental charges, such as room service, are not included in the quoted rate.

The amenities and/or facilities may not be located at the hotel, but within a reasonable distance, and additional charges may apply for use. All information has been provided by this hotel and not by ebookers

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Guest Reviews (15)

Ratings and reviews for The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Overall score

4 / 5
15 out of 15
Amenities:
3.7
Room cleanliness:
3.9
Hotel staff:
3.8
Room comfort:
3.8
Location:
4.5
Value:
3.8

87% would recommend to a friend.

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Reviewer score

4
PConneen
Ireland
5 Mar 2013

Lovely Hotel/Apartment

The Aparthotel Light Boutique is a lovely place to stay. Perfect location to Market Street and Arndale shopping center. The room was comfortable and clean. I would suggest asking for more towels as there are just the basics there. The staff was friendy and nice, however, there was one staff member that really went above and beyond - offering to print up my boarding card, and suggestions for restaurants. I'm just kicking myself that I didn't get her name, but she made a lasting impression that made her stand out from the rest of the staff there.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
3
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
3
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Arndale shopping center is right across the street, as well as Market street shopping. Plus if you want to use the kitchette in the room, Tesco is right next door!

Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

1
SirLancelot
London
21 Feb 2013

An Awful awful,Wolf in shabby clothing

Okay, No Wi-Fi Damaged television. No Hair-dryer. People shouting outside our door at 4am. Seemed more like a hostel atmosphere. Blood on the walls on one floor. Instead of re-painting they patch the place up with paint and filler, looks awful on closer inspection. Not very clean. Gets by on having a smooth façade but offers very little once your eyes adjust to the reality of the place. Good location, but there are 20 hotels nearby. Overall 0/5

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
1
Hotel staff:
2
Room comfort:
1
Location:
2
Value:
1
Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

1
Disappointed in Midlands
Midlands
4 Jan 2013

Not worth the money

So I have stayed in a few places however this has proven to be the worst so far and yet the most expensive so far. We get to an apartment with no balcony as promised, none of the basic amenities as suggested online. We ha no hair dryer and it took 1.5 hours to get one. We had no cooking utensils. TVs were poorly hung up with no manoeuvrability. Signal kept cutting out. Bath tub was tiny. Since we went for New Years, you expect some noise however we had more than noise ... There were gangs of men outside our apartment shouting at the top of their voices whilst banging on our front door. Upon calling reception, they advised it was the police ... As if I don't know the difference between the police and hooligans. Needless to say nothing was done, we simply had to wait for them to leave. The one good thing is location, with a tesco right next door and arndale down the road. However, parking was a rip off at £15 per night!!!!!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
1
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
1
Room comfort:
1
Location:
4
Value:
1
Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

5
Anonymous
Trawden,Lancashire
25 Jul 2012

Fantastic family night away

We booked our night away verylast minute saturday morning for that night, when we arrive we went to reception and was greeted very warmly by the staff and they couldn't do enough for us during our stay we stayed in a family apartment on the 13 floor it was well layed out very clean an the veiw was fantastic i would recommend the the Light to every one.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Money-saving tip: In Hotel

Book the underground parking at the hotel at £15 For 24hr because the ncp car park nextdoor is more expensive

Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

5
Sazzle
UK
1 Apr 2012

Friendly, chic and great location

I have stayed in this hotel alone and with a friend. The rooms are well equipped with stylish furniture and great little touches like tea, coffee etc. It is 5 minutes walk from the station and right in the thick of all the main shops and the Arndale centre. It also has a Tesco next door so is ideal. The staff are all really friendly and helpful. They have helped me out with booking of taxis and even on where certain shops are. I will definitely stay here in the future.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
4
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Shopping tip: Short walk from hotel

Arndale centre with all main shops are five minutes away, along with Selfridges and other designer shops.

Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

5
Sarhad
Manchester
12 Jul 2011

Fantastic pad and great base in the city

This was a great place to stay in Manchester City Centre, couldn't be more convenient for shopping, bars and nightlife! We were upgraded to one of the penthouses on the 19th floor- the view was amazing and it also meant that city centre noise wasn't a problem. There were 3 double bedrooms, one with a fantastic en-suite, and the apartment had balconies outside all the rooms- these weren't big enough to sit on, but great for just standing out and looking at the view. Highly recommended!

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
5
Location:
5
Value:
5
Nightlife tip: Short walk from hotel

Black Dog Ballroom is a nightclub in the basement of the next block- within stumbling distance and open until 5am!

Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

5
nick
Not Provided
28 Jun 2011

we had a lovely stay the staff

we had a lovely stay the staff were so welcoming the restaurant food isvery good the location if good so will definately stay again

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
3
Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

3
Anonymous
northampton
17 Jun 2011

good value

good location friendly staff room not fully stocked for two people i.e cutlery - would benefit from an oven not just a microwave

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
3
Room cleanliness:
4
Hotel staff:
4
Room comfort:
4
Location:
5
Value:
4
Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

5
susan
Not Provided
10 Jun 2011

The service we received from the

The service we received from the reception was excellent. The staff were extremely friendly and welcoming. Our apartment was fantastic with great views across the city and a spacious balcony to enjoy them from. Couldn't fault anything.... except our stay was too short!!! The location of the hotel was perfect too with easy access to the shops, MEN and everywhere else.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
5
Value:
5
Review of The Light Boutique ApartHotel

Reviewer score

5
Amanda
Not Provided
10 Jun 2011

Excellent apartment with 2 very

Excellent apartment with 2 very comfortable double bedrooms, lounge and kitchen and great views from balcony. Reception staff very welcoming and helpful. Complimentary breakfast pack an added bonus. Would be a great bargain for 2 couples wanting a night out in Manchester.

Hotel features (5 = best, 1 = worst):
Amenities:
5
Room cleanliness:
5
Hotel staff:
5
Room comfort:
No rating
Location:
4
Value:
4
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