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The Black Lion Manchester

2.5 star property
Inn with free breakfast, a quick walk to AO Arena

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Reception
Front of property
Exterior
Deluxe Double Room
In-room dining

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
The current price is €79
includes taxes & fees
10 Aug - 11 Aug

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Executive Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room

Deluxe Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually decorated
Heating
Flat-screen TV
Fan
Private bathroom
Rainfall showerhead
Electric kettle
Netflix
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Map
65 Chapel Street, Salford, England, M3 5BZ

What's nearby

  • AO Arena - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Canal Street - 17 min walk - 1.4 km
  • O2 Apollo Manchester - 5 min drive - 2.4 km
  • Old Trafford - 6 min drive - 4.6 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Salford Central Station - 5 min walk
  • Exchange Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪La Vie Cafe - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Moon Under Water - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪City Suites - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Las Iguanas - Manchester - Deansgate - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Slug & Lettuce - ‬4 min walk

About this property

The Black Lion Manchester

Inn near AO Arena
Located close to Piccadilly Gardens and Canal Street, The Black Lion Manchester provides free English breakfast, a bar and a restaurant. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Express check-out, outdoor furniture and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All guestrooms are individually decorated, and have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi.
More amenities include:
  • Heating and fans
  • Free tea bags/instant coffee and electric kettles
  • Rainfall showers and free toiletries
  • 60-inch flat-screen TVs with Netflix, streaming services and digital channels
  • Wardrobes/cupboards, daily housekeeping and desks

Languages

English

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 10 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free English breakfast available daily 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Arena Black Lion

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Outdoor furniture

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • 2 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 60-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels
  • Netflix
  • Streaming services

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle
  • Restaurant dining guides
  • Tea bags/instant coffee

More

  • Desk
  • Fan
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 10
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:30 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children 17 and younger are not allowed at this property; all guests older than 17 are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 10 per day (328 ft away)
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
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.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system and a first aid kit
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Children 17 years old and younger are not permitted at this property

Property is also known as

Black Lion Hotel Salford
Black Lion Salford
The Black Lion Hotel
The Black Lion Manchester Inn
The Black Lion Manchester Salford
The Black Lion Manchester Inn Salford

Frequently asked questions

Is The Black Lion Manchester pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Black Lion Manchester?

As of 24 Jul 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Black Lion Manchester on 10 Aug 2025 start from €78.74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

What time is check-in at The Black Lion Manchester?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime. Early check-in is available for a fee of GBP 10 (subject to availability).

What time is check-out at The Black Lion Manchester?

Checkout is at 10:30 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is The Black Lion Manchester located?

Situated in Salford, this inn is within a 15-minute walk of AO Arena and Piccadilly Gardens. Canal Street and O2 Apollo Manchester are also within 2 mi (3 km). Exchange Square Tram Stop is 7 minutes by foot and Market Street Station is 10 minutes.

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The Black Lion Manchester Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 93 out of 149 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 32 out of 149 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 11 out of 149 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 149 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 8 out of 149 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent service from check in to check out would recommend this hotel for stays in Manchester ideal location and lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great little place, clean and comfortable, great location, breakfast included so real value for money. Will definitely be back
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very friendly, room was clean and modern
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

mart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Helpful staff

Thank’s for the service in finding my missing parcel from Royal Mail. Especially the efforts from Alice.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Abbie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant stay, the hotel and pub are clean and have everything needed, staff are friendly and willing to help.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Erin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Stunning and beautiful place to stay

Absolutely love our stays here, staff very friendly and welcoming, breakfast is delicious always
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2023

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms and great location. Good discount on parking and nice breakfast too
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Ami

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
excellent stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2022

10/10 Excellent

Libby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in May 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent value for money

The room was spacious, clean and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

4/10 Poor

Gillian

Disliked: Staff & service

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.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

THOMAS

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

8/10 Good

Dominic

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for thé Arena
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Easy check-in friendly staff nice warm room ,comfy bed and a good TV plus a great location near to Victoria station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was great. However, the hair dryer supplied had seen better days.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Amazing place. Very good location easy access to Manchester public transportation. Good staff as well.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2023

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, lovely clean room, and perfectly placed for our visit to New Century for our gig. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Amenities
Very pleased with my night’s stay here - good check-in, drinks/food available and breakfast decent too. Inexpensive and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024

8/10 Good

JONATHAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Great value in a great location

This place is great value and ideally located. It is above a pub though and is very noisy.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2023

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent, walking distance to shops and arena
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023