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Marriott adds award-winning Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester

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Marriott has scored a minor coup by signing the Stock Exchange Hotel in Manchester to Autograph Collection. The website is here.

Autograph Collection is Marriott’s ‘soft’ brand for upscale hotels which want to be part of the Marriott ‘system’ but also want to retain a level of independence in how they are managed and how they operate.

In general they are excellent properties with a degree of personality which is rarely seen from the large brands.

Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Marriott Autograph Collection

It’s been a great year for Marriott in Manchester. It has already added the new Manchester Marriott Hotel Piccadilly (reviewed here, it is the refurbished Macdonald hotel) and The Reach at Piccadilly, which is part of the 3-4 star Tribute Portfolio.

The other big brands, especially Hyatt which has no Manchester presence in the core city centre, must be kicking themselves at missing out on Stock Exchange. The only question is whether there are enough Bonvoy loyalists to go around these three new properties every night to compensate for Marriott’s fees.

According to Marriott:

Situated in the heart of Manchester and renowned since opening in 2019, for its impeccable boutique style service and unique setting in a restored Edwardian-era stock exchange dating from 1906, the hotel offers a refined urban retreat steps away from the city’s premier cultural and commercial landmarks.

In keeping with all Autograph Collection hotels, Stock Exchange Hotel celebrates its own distinct design, honouring the heritage of the Edwardian Baroque stock exchange building with carefully preserved architectural details such as the domed ceiling and intricate mosaic floors. Guests are immersed in a rare opportunity to experience a piece of the city’s history combined with modern style and hospitality.

Stock Exchange Hotel Manchester Marriott Autograph Collection

Each of the 40 individually designed rooms and suites feature bespoke furnishings, intricate detailing and a sophisticated palette that reflects both the building’s historic significance and its modern transformation.

Throughout the hotel the neutral and earthy colour scheme, with tones of deep green, soft grey, and rich gold accents complement the meticulously restored original marble, brass, and woodwork. The results evoke a sense of timeless elegance and style while maintaining a welcoming and modern feel.

The Restaurant and Bar both add to the hotel’s sense of place and passion for their city. With Chef Niall Keating at the helm, tender offers a culinary journey through contemporary British, Asian and French cuisine, meticulously prepared with the finest seasonal ingredients.

Dedicated to excellence and a vibrant atmosphere that pays homage to the hotel’s rich history, tender invites guests to savour gourmet cuisine in a setting that blends opulence with accessibility.

Sterling Bar was launched at the hotel in September 2022 by passionate, award-wining brothers Joe and Daniel Schofield, alongside leading wine expert James Brandwood. Serving a selection of legendary cocktails alongside a stunning programme of rare and vintage bottles of wine; the bar also plays host to curated live music showcasing Mancunian talent and visiting musicians.

Situated in the heart of Manchester, Stock Exchange Hotel is intrinsically woven into the lively and sophisticated neighbourhood beyond, with a mix of historic charm and modern amenities. It’s within walking distance of Deansgate and Spinningfields, two of Manchester’s most popular districts for shopping, dining, and nightlife.

Cultural attractions like the Manchester Art Gallery, Albert Square, and the Royal Exchange Theatre are nearby, while excellent transport links, including Manchester Piccadilly and Victoria stations, make exploring the city and beyond convenient.

You can find out more, and book, on the hotel website here.

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Comments (27)

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  • Allan says:
    28 Nov28 November 04:10

    I thought Hyatt have 2 hotels in the same building in Manchester?

    • Tom says:
      28 Nov28 November 15:00

      He said Hyatt has no property in the “core” of Manchester. I’d agree, those 2 Hyatts are a little way outside of the city centre.

      I had planned on staying at a Hyatt there earlier this year until I saw the locations, and then I decided on the Deansgate Hilton instead.

  • TJones says:
    28 Nov28 November 04:32

    If Hyatt has no Manchester presence at all, I must have been imagining the Hyatt House and Hyatt Regency.

  • TJones says:
    28 Nov28 November 05:25

    I believe the Stock Exchange shares owners with Hotel Football (which is already part of Tribute Portfolio) and Salford City FC.

  • Matt says:
    28 Nov28 November 05:55

    “The only question is whether there are enough Bonvoy loyalists to go around these three new properties every night.”

    Because only Bonvoy loyalists stay at hotels???

    • tony says:
      28 Nov28 November 08:13

      That line took me by surprise, too. The number of people I know who can’t be bothered with loyalty schemes is remarkable.

      • MT says:
        28 Nov28 November 08:33

        Agreed and while the new Marriott with its large room count and maybe the RI nearby will probably need a loyalty scheme to help fill it, considering the size of The Stock Exchange I dont think its a major issue and also to be fair The Reach has a more boutique look which will attract people outside of loyalty schemes.

        • Rob says:
          28 Nov28 November 09:11

          If it wasn’t an issue, neither would have signed with Marriott and agreed to hand over a large chunk of room revenue.

      • Rob says:
        28 Nov28 November 08:35

        The hotel is paying out 10%+ of revenue to Marriott. You need an uplift in rates and/or volume to compensate. You get that via the programme.

        From the Marriott accounts this year:

        “During the year, our Marriott Bonvoy loyalty program grew to over 196 million members. Member penetration of global room nights reached new highs in 2023 at 68 percent in the U.S. & Canada and 61 percent globally.”

        Strip our resort properties which have fewer Bonvoy members due to tour operator bookings and you will be over 2/3rd of room nights booked by members.

        • tony says:
          28 Nov28 November 08:39

          But presumably they were paying something to SLH before this? (Was an SLH hotel when I stayed there a year past the summer).

  • BSI1978 says:
    28 Nov28 November 06:21

    As others have written, Hyatt has the Regency, was there last month, not a fan and a very poor lounge offering, and a Hyatt House. Think the former should probably be rebranded as HH tbh.

    Perhaps Rob was thinking of Leeds, although both those are slates to open next year….

    • Andy says:
      28 Nov28 November 08:07

      I rather like the Hyatt House, although stayed at both Hyatt properties I. Manchester more frequently when they were run by IHG.

      I do like the Stock Exchange (despite it being a Phil Neville venture), it’s just a shame that the great Tom Kerridge restaurant is not still there.

  • Paul says:
    28 Nov28 November 08:42

    The HR in Manchester is OK, often get upgraded to a suite as a globalist but have to prompt them. I’ve never tried the HH. If memory serves the Stock Exchange was bookable through Hyatt when the SLH partnership was in place?

  • James C says:
    28 Nov28 November 12:29

    I’m slightly surprised The Stock Exchange isn’t going in the Luxury Collection rather than Autograph

    • Rob says:
      28 Nov28 November 12:33

      I suspect LC requires Marriott to manage the hotel, which won’t happen under Autograph.

  • Niall says:
    28 Nov28 November 16:09

    The Hyatt Regency in Manchester really lets Hyatt down. It would be an excellent Hyatt place but is instead a poor Hyatt Regency. Not sure why someone said poor lounge offering above, they have no lounge anymore and haven’t for a long time. Instead there is a happy hour in the bar which they previous brought forward an hour to 16:00-18:00 which makes it hard to be there for if you’re a busy traveller working in the city. For Globalist there isn’t much by way of an upgrade with rooms almost identical and Hyatt house rooms being better really. There is a single regency suite in use… so 1 globalist at a time can get a good upgrade if it isn’t booked.

    I love Hyatt generally and dislike Marriott as they allow hotels to not follow the rules and deny benefits. But these cases and Hyatts much lower footprint is why I have Hyatt Globalist and Marriott Titanium status.

    • Steve says:
      28 Nov28 November 16:19

      I think that’s what they meant by poor lounge offering, although clarification would have been better.

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