New bosses reveal plans to revive historic Great John Street Hotel

Manchester’s historic Great John Street Hotel is to undergo major transformation works after being acquired by new owners.

Trinity North, which purchased the building for an undisclosed sum, says it will now accelerate renovation work at the landmark Grade II listed site, with the ambition of attracting a luxury lifestyle hotel operator with a bold vision for the property.

Great John Street Hotel sits between Spinningfields and the St John’s neighbourhood.  Built in 1912, the former school sits within the Castlefield Conservation Area and extends to 30,537 sq ft. Its former rooftop playground provides a striking setting for a bar and terrace with sweeping views across Manchester’s skyline.

Trinity North believes the deal, its first major acquisition, will give fresh momentum to the next phase, completing the work needed to create an exceptional hotel and enable a leading operator to realise the site’s exciting potential.

Patrick Waldron, Managing Director of Trinity North, said: “We are delighted to have acquired Great John Street Hotel and we are looking forward to delivering something truly special. We are immediately focused on driving the next phase forward and engaging leading hotel operators who have a distinctive concept and bold vision for the property in 2027.

“It is a beautiful and distinctive site in the heart of the city and it’s the perfect time to bring this Manchester icon back to life. All the previous owners have been great custodians of this historic site and we want to build on what makes it special and deliver a hospitality experience that stands alongside the best in the world.

“We are already opening conversations with operators who share that ambition to bring something bold and exceptional to our city. We know it is a high-profile platform for a hotel brand that can compete on the international stage and significantly strengthen Manchester’s hospitality offer. We’ll be sharing more exciting news about the hotel in the coming months.”

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