Independent hotel guide
The Rex
Design-led couples, special occasions, King Street shopping and travellers who value building character over leisure facilities.
Image: The Rex.
At a glance
Quick facts
- Neighbourhood
- King Street and central retail core
- Location
- Manchester
Editorial take
Why consider The Rex?
A 2026 rebrand inside Edwin Lutyens’ former Midland Bank building at 100 King Street.
Best for
Design-led couples, special occasions, King Street shopping and travellers who value building character over leisure facilities.
Avoid if
you want a pool, a large full-service resort-style hotel or a room that feels deliberately understated.
- Travelling solo
- Couple
- Business
Strengths and trade-offs
Strengths
- Central King Street position
- Distinctive former bank architecture with Art Deco detail
- Current restaurant and social spaces within the building
Trade-offs
- Older reviews and booking references may still use the Hotel Gotham name
- The design-led, intimate proposition will not suit travellers wanting extensive spa or family facilities
Fit check
Who it suits — and who should skip it
Best for: Design-led couples, special occasions, King Street shopping and travellers who value building character over leisure facilities.
Skip it if: you want a pool, a large full-service resort-style hotel or a room that feels deliberately understated.
Related reading:Manchester hotel guide; Where to stay in Manchester.
Stay details
Rooms and spa
These are the room categories for which our current source set contains useful, comparable detail. They are not presented as a complete live inventory.
room
Rooms and suites
The current hotel describes intimate rooms and elevated social spaces; confirm the named category, bed, view and bathroom before booking.
Facilities in our source set
- Reign Restaurant
The sixth-floor restaurant publishes city views and contemporary Art Deco-influenced interiors; reserve separately where dining drives the stay.
On the ground
Location and access
The Rex is at 100 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WU. See our Manchester hotel guide for the wider area context and other places to stay.
The central King Street address is between several tram stops and mainline stations; choose the route that matches the arrival service and luggage needs.
Before you book
Good to know
Policy notes
Confirm the current hotel name on the reservation, room category, dining and final charges.
Accessibility
BestUKHotels.com has not carried out an access survey. Confirm pavement-to-room access, lift dimensions, assigned bathroom and evacuation arrangements directly.
Quick answers
Questions travellers ask about The Rex
What is the main reason to choose The Rex?
A 2026 rebrand inside Edwin Lutyens’ former Midland Bank building at 100 King Street.
Who is The Rex best for?
Design-led couples, special occasions, King Street shopping and travellers who value building character over leisure facilities.
Where is The Rex?
The hotel is at 100 King Street, Manchester, M2 4WU. The central King Street address is between several tram stops and mainline stations; choose the route that matches the arrival service and luggage needs.
What should I check before booking The Rex?
Search and book under the current The Rex name, then confirm the exact room layout and accessibility rather than relying on older Hotel Gotham material.
Featured in our Manchester guides
The Rex is shortlisted in these editorial guides, each written for a different trip.
Destination guide
Best hotels in Manchester
Where to stay
Where to stay in Manchester
Alternatives
Other hotels we have written up that may suit a different brief.
Stock Exchange Hotel
- Best for
- Heritage architecture, central shopping, couples, celebrations and smaller-hotel atmosphere.
- Trade-off
- The compact central site is less suitable for travellers seeking extensive leisure facilities
A small heritage-led base in the former Manchester Stock Exchange, particularly well placed for King Street, the Royal Exchange and central shopping, with more sense of occasion than facilities-led hotels but no pool or resort-style leisure offer.
Booking tipChoose the exact room or suite for layout and outlook, and confirm the step-free route and parking plan before arrival.
King Street Townhouse
- Best for
- Couples, celebrations, spa-led weekends and travellers who prefer a smaller central hotel.
- Trade-off
- The hotel currently warns that the infinity pool is closed for maintenance, so it cannot be assumed available
A characterful small hotel for couples who will use the rooftop pool and thermal spa, with a central Booth Street address and individually designed rooms, but current pool maintenance and capacity rules must be checked before booking around that feature.
Booking tipRecheck the pool’s maintenance status, adults-only rule and capacity, then compare the individually laid-out Snug, Cosy and larger categories.
Treehouse Hotel Manchester
- Best for
- Families, groups, Deansgate shopping, the cathedral, AO Arena access and St John’s cultural weekends.
- Trade-off
- The playful design and regular hotel events will not suit every quiet-break traveller
A playful, modern Deansgate base for the cathedral, shopping and St John’s, with useful two-queen and connecting-room options, but travellers should map its northern Deansgate position rather than assuming it sits by Deansgate-Castlefield station.
Booking tipChoose a Lookout category only if the higher-floor view matters, and confirm the exact family or accessible configuration before paying.
Editorial evidenceSources2 cited references supporting this page
Claims are paired with the publisher and access date used during editorial verification.
Current The Rex identity, 23 April 2026 launch, former Hotel Gotham name, address, building history and Reign restaurant
Coordinates for M2 4WU
OS postcode centroid for M2 4WU
Map pin is the postcode centroid, not a surveyed entrance.
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