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There are many reasons to plan a weekend escape to Manchester with its laid-back but artistic sensibilities, history, culture, and much more. Discovering Manchester  city’s jewels can take a long time, but if you can only spare a weekend, there is so much you can see and do in that time. But, of course, your short-stay accommodation location and facilities will play a massive part in your trip. If you’re looking for the fun and freedom of an apartment with the facilities and service of a boutique hotel, check out the city-centre located, Native Manchester. We help guests plug into Manchester through the communities built into and via our Aparthotel and the Ducie street Warehouse below. Our spaces are for energetic travellers looking to party, curious families who want to keep the kids entertained, work trippers who need great wifi and coffee, and everyone in between. 

 

Native Manchester is a Luxury Apart Hotel

If you’re wondering what an Aparthotel is, you’re not alone. It’s basically what it says on the tin – a hotel full of apartments. Each has a living room, kitchen, and space to work, But better than a holiday let as it includes all the benefits of a hotel from breakfast and housekeeping on tap- to venues to work, party and play perfect for any type of events and celebrations.! With a Winner of The Sunday Times Best Hotel, North of England 2019 award under our belt, we know we’re good at what we do.

 

Native Manchester has 161 luxury serviced hotel apartments plus penthouses within the Grade II listed Ducie Street Warehouse, aesthetically beautiful inside and out while also being centrally located. It’s only a two-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly and five minutes from local tram stops, Northern Quarter and Manchester city centre. There is also underground car parking if you prefer to drive.

 

What Else is Onsite?

 

Ducie Warehouse facilities include everything you need all in one place.

Our Famous and Fabulous Restaurant and Bar serve fabulous food and drink, with options including our ever-popular brunch, monthly Disco Brunch, breakfast, lunch, dinner, and cocktails, served in the restaurant, lounge or on the outdoor terrace, the perfect summer option. Plus we offer an all-day deli service for tasty coffee, hot and cold snacks on the go, takeaways, and a wide selection of drinks. 

 

Then, there are our events. From an In-House Cinema complete with a 36-seat cinema, music nights showcasing Manchester talent, Disco Brunches, Spoken Word events, Workshops and much more, you’ll be sure to find an event to suit you at Native Aparthotel Manchester and Ducie Street. For more information on what’s up next, visit our website. 

 

Get NATIVE Around the UK

When planning a weekend getaway or your holidays around the UK, Native Aparthotel  have just what you need. London locations include Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park, with Scottish Native locations including Edinburgh and Glasgow. Please visit our website for more details on every Native Location or to book your holiday Aparthotel. 

When you want to stay in a top-notch Hotel in major cities around the UK, Native Apart Hotel has beautiful apartment accommodation with all the services you’d expect from a hotel. Native Places includes several convenient London locations, including Mayfair, Bankside, Fenchurch, and Hyde Park, with Scottish Native locations including Edinburgh, Glasgow. There is also Native Manchester Apart Hotel the winner of  The Times best hotel in the north,   located in  Ducie Street Warehouse a stone throw away from Piccadilly station and Manchester city centre

 

Our Manchester Apart Hotel site and the Ducie Street Warehouse are so popular, with so many events happening that you barely ever need to leave the space with food, cocktails and partying all on offer. There truly is something on for everyone in this hub of creativity and originality. You can choose one of our 166 stunning apartments for your stay or one of eight penthouses to easily stumble back to after partying the night away downstairs. The warehouse also provides space to catch up for coffee, dinner, and cocktails. 

 

Native Manchester is community-focused, so our events are designed to unite people, and each event has that central in mind. Check out the highlights below – each will make your stay at Native Manchester that much more fun. 

 

In-House Cinema

Catch a movie in our relaxed Mini Cini space – a 36-seat cinema screening cult classics, RomComs, and kids’ films. Some sittings are even dog-friendly, so you can bring your fur-baby, but be sure to BYO doggie wine and snacks. Visit the online schedule for upcoming film details. 

 

Music, Music, Music

Manchester is a hub of musical talent, and we love to showcase it at Native Manchester. The Ducie Street team hosts two weekly nights – the Northern Quarter Album Club on Wednesday and Footwork and Fancy-Free on Saturday. 

 

The Northern Quarter Album Club offers hours of uninterrupted albums curated by the team, ranging from old and obscure hits to modern classics, along with cocktails in the lounge bar. 

 

Footwork and Fancy-Free is another event held in the lounge and features live DJs that serve up disco, house, and garage for every mood of Manchester nightlife. New artists are featured each week – discover who’s next here. 

 

Our Famous & Fabulous Disco Brunch 

Native Places restaurants around the UK are famous for fabulous food and drink, and Manchester is no exception! Our most popular Mancunian event has to be our monthly Disco Brunch Party. This is one not to be missed; due to popularity, bookings must be made ahead. A combination of our brilliant brunch menu with worldwide disco bangers and bottomless cocktails if that’s your preference. Get your mates together for brunch to remember – one that includes hours of fun and dancing while still getting you home (or to your next party) long before pumpkin o’clock. Book your table here. 

 

Make This Year Your Native  Manchester Summer

There is so much more to experience at Native Apart Hotel in Manchester this summer so take a look at our other events, menus, and facilities on the Ducie Street What’s On section or via the Native Manchester website. 

What do you think of when you think of Manchester? Football? The University? Curry Mile?

Well, we think of all those things too, as well as the best weekend apartment Manchester has to offer.

There is no better base to explore this amazing city than from a Native weekend apartment in Manchester. Our award-winning, luxury Grade II listed warehouse is a great crash pad right on the doorstep of everything that Manchester has to offer.

Whilst you’re in the city, be sure to check out three of our top spots, all to squeeze in whilst staying in your weekend apartment in Manchester with Native.

Obviously we can’t not mention our very own Ducie Street Warehouse – the one venue where everything really is in one place. Entertainment, drinks, dinner, deli, cinema, fitness centre – whatever your weekend apartment in Manchester needs to cater for, you’ll find it here. And we just know you’ll have a LOT of fun, whatever activity you choose to partake in.

The Lawn Club is another favourite of ours this summer. This city-centre, jungle themed al fresco bar is uber stylish. Positioned in the heart of Hardman Square, you will enjoy soaking up the sun in a cool private dining pod or just grab a deckchair and relax… you’ll feel like you’re chilling in Ibiza before you head back to your weekend apartment in Manchester with Native.

If live music is more your thing, say YES to YES bar. This seriously is one of Manchester’s coolest venues. With a basement club, affordable booth-style dining, the gig warehouse offers up a regular roster of live bands and hot DJs, finishing off right at the top with a colourful, floral roof terrace – an idyllic alfresco spot. Choose a floor and enjoy!

So, whatever you’re after – live music, dining in a deck chair, a gym sesh or a film; the above can offer all of those things and more! You see Manchester is not just footy fans and curry miles – booking a weekend apartment in Manchester with Native will show you just that. You will NOT be disappointed. Come and book now – there’s too much fun to be had here…

As it’s the year of the Platinum Jubilee; there is no better Royal Park to visit this summer than Hyde Park . And whilst you’re doing so, there’s no better place to stay than Native Aparthotel in Hyde Park.

During your stay at Native Hyde Park, as you stroll through the beauty of the Park, there are incredible moments in history to visualise as you pass through. Henry VIII hunting deer in 1536; The Rolling Stones rocking it out in 1969; or Nelson Mandela’s iconic 90th Birthday celebrations in 2008. It is a park steeped in history and brimming with magical moments of the past. At Native Hyde Park we love hearing our guests’ favourite park activities and events.

Because there is plenty to do other than reminisce on the past we can cater for your stay before and after you explore its 350 acres.

Whether you’re keen to explore the many memorials and fountains, including dipping your toes in the Diana, Princess of Wales Memorial Fountain; or smell your way round the rose gardens; it is a delightful place to roam. Or perhaps you fancy a spot of tennis or even swimming?! Alternatively, just sit back and relax at the waterside cafe with views of the lake.

And the kids will be happy too if you’re looking for a more family-friendly London trip. The South Carriage Drive Playground is an exciting and adventurous play space.

Native Hyde Park is the perfect place to stay when visiting Hyde Park. Overlooking Sussex Gardens, Native Hyde Park is a stunning grade two listed building and will make you feel like Royalty whilst staying here. With two tube stations minutes away; 24-7 on site team and apartments to fit all needs, what’s not to love at Native Hyde Park?

It may be a simple crash pad you need, or perhaps a 2 bed premium apartment would best suit your needs. We’ve got it all covered here at Native Aparthotel in Hyde Park Come and see!

Click Native Hyde Park to book your stay today.