A Convenient Manchester Hotel

Established in 1997 as a hotel and conference centre "Chancellors", as it is affectionately known, is a wholly owned subsidiary of The University of Manchester.

Chancellors Hotels facilities and standards are reviewed annually and we are proud to say we have been accredited by the following:

• AA - 3 stars
• Enjoy England
• MIA Silver Award - preparing for Gold
• ICCA
• Visit Manchester
• Quality Tourism
• Venuemasters
• Hospitality Assured
• Investors in People
• HBBA - Hotel Booking Agents Association

As important all of the above are they high and ever increasing number of regular and repeat customers is one of the most important accreditations to date.

Proud to be green have Chancellors has their own personal green policy that they adhere to.

Click here for Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centres Green Policy

Behind the modern conference and accommodation facilities, Chancellors incorporates a rich and interesting history.

The west wing of the building was once the Firs House, built by Edward Walters for Sir Joseph Whitworth in 1850. Whitworth used the Firs mainly as a social, political and business base. He entertained radicals such as John Bright, Richard Cobden, William Forster and T H Huxley at the time of the Reform Bill of 1867. Whitworth supported the new Mechanics Institute in Manchester also helping to found the Manchester School of Design.

n 1882, the Firs was leased to C P Scott, Editor of the Manchester Guardian. After Scott's death the house became the property of Owen's College. Consequently, the Firs became the Vice-chancellors residence until 1991.

In 1997 the residence was converted and opened its doors to the public as Chancellors Hotel and Conference Centre.