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 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, Manchester Arndale and Piccadilly Gardens are within a 15-minute walk. 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
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.
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.
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.
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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
9.0/10
Property conditions & facilities
8.0/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
8 Feb 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 Exceptional
1 Feb 2025
Very friendly, room was clean and modern
Steven
Steven, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
21 Jan 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 Exceptional
28 Aug 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
4/10 Fair
7 Dec 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
10/10 Exceptional
14 Sept 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 Exceptional
6 Nov 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 Exceptional
11 Sept 2024
Excellent value for money
The room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Verified traveller
1-night trip
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
8/10 Very good
20 Oct 2024
Everything was great. However, the hair dryer supplied had seen better days.
Karen
Karen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
22 Sept 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
6/10 Good
10 Oct 2024
Nice staff and great location but room was extremely noisy as right next to a huge generator. Staff kindly moved me to another room which was much smaller but quieter. Quite a strong drain smell in bathroom but room was nice enough. I wouldn't stay again but for the price it was ok
Catherine
Catherine, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Mar 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
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.
Tracy
Tracy, 2-night trip
6/10 Good
14 Sept 2024
Nice room, but loud from pub below & ventilation system outside.
Laureen
Laureen, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
13 Apr 2024
Excellent location for thé Arena
Dominic
Dominic, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
15 Feb 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 Exceptional
10 Oct 2022
Nice rooms and great location. Good discount on parking and nice breakfast too
Paul
Paul, 1-night trip
8/10 Very good
25 Aug 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 trip
10/10 Exceptional
20 Dec 2022
excellent stay
Ami
Ami, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
8 May 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 Exceptional
17 Feb 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.
Oona
Oona, 2-night trip
8/10 Very good
4 Jan 2024
Very pleased with my night’s stay here - good check-in, drinks/food available and breakfast decent too. Inexpensive and good value for money.
Gary
Gary, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
5 Mar 2024
The property is really nice, new and well cleaned. The staff was nice and friendly. The hotel is very close to the city centre and Victoria Station. The breakfast was good.
Irma
Irma, 1-night trip
10/10 Exceptional
13 July 2023
Amazing place. Very good location easy access to Manchester public transportation.
Good staff as well.