Radisson Blu Hotel Manchester Opens at Medlock Square

Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel, Manchester, a new 401-room upper-upscale hotel at the heart of Medlock Square on Manchester’s Etihad Campus, opens today 7 September 2026.

The hotel is the first development by Manchester City Football Club in partnership with Radisson Hotel Group and introduces a new hospitality destination within the city.

As Manchester continues to grow as a destination for sport, live entertainment and business events, the opening responds to demand for premium accommodation connected to the city’s major visitor attractions.

Located adjacent to the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live arena, with direct Metrolink connections to Manchester city centre, the hotel provides a convenient base for leisure, corporate and event guests alike.

Location & Destination

Named after the River Medlock, which flows beneath the Etihad Campus, the hotel draws inspiration from Manchester's industrial heritage while embracing the city's contemporary energy and creativity. Warm materials, locally inspired design details and inviting social spaces create a distinctly Mancunian sense of place.

The hotel is positioned immediately beside the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, the UK's largest indoor arena, placing guests within easy reach of major sporting fixtures, concerts and entertainment events.

On the doorstep of the hotel, and set to open later this year, Medlock Square will bring together restaurants, bars and cafés alongside a new immersive Manchester City museum experience, stadium roof walk and zip-wire, and a 3,000-capacity covered events space hosting seasonal activations, live shows, sports screenings and brand collaborations.

Access and Transport Links

A Metrolink stop adjacent to the hotel provides direct access to Manchester city centre in approximately 10 minutes. The city centre is around a five-minute drive away, while Manchester Airport can be reached by car in approximately 20 minutes or by public transport in around 40 minutes

Accommodation

The hotel features 401 guestrooms and suites, including Standard, Premium and Deluxe Rooms, distinctive Pitch View Rooms that can be converted into hospitality suites on matchdays, One-Bedroom Suites and a spectacular two-storey, two-bedroom, two-bathroom Penthouse with panoramic views across the city.

Designed with privacy in mind, the 153sqm Penthouse has its own 25sqm private terrace and a private arrival experience.

Designed for both business and leisure travellers, guestrooms combine contemporary comfort with thoughtful design inspired by Manchester's character, while selected rooms provide exceptional views across one of the world’s most iconic stadiums.

Dining and Social Spaces

Guests can enjoy a diverse collection of dining venues designed to serve visitors throughout the day. Together with the restaurants, cafés and entertainment venues throughout Medlock Square, the hotel creates one of Manchester's newest culture, food and social destinations.

Wellness and Amenities

Guests have access to a 24-hour fitness suite equipped with virtual personal training technology, allowing travellers to maintain their wellness routines at any time during their stay.

Meetings and Events

Positioned between the Etihad Stadium and Co-op Live, Radisson Blu Medlock Hotel, Manchester offers exceptional opportunities for meetings, conferences and events.

Guests have access to more than 30 flexible event spaces across the Etihad Campus, including Medlock Square's outdoor activation space for up to 3,000 guests, alongside premium hospitality facilities within the Etihad Stadium.

The hotel's exclusive penthouse also provides an intimate venue for private celebrations and executive gatherings of up to 50 guests.

Combined with excellent transport links and extensive accommodation, the destination is ideally suited for conferences, incentive travel, exhibitions, corporate hospitality and large-scale entertainment events.