There’s a new neighbourhood hotel and hangout aiming to bring “more style and socialising to Manchester” opening in Spinningfields next month.
Moxy Manchester City is a brand-new boutique hotel in the heart of the city centre.
Transforming a former hat factory, the new nine-storey hotel has given a fresh lease of life to an 18th century building, by cladding it in weathered-effect metal panels to give an urban contrast to the original façade that has still been retained.
A Marriott concept from KE Hotels that wants to be “the life and soul of the party”, and ensure that all guests have a good time from the minute they arrive, Moxy Manchester City has 146 vibrant bedrooms that are cleverly-designed to let guests be both as productive or playful as they want.
The rooms feature walk-in showers, TVs with Netflix, open-wall closets, and motion activated LED guidelights.
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And if that wasn’t good enough as it is, all rooms are pet-friendly too.
Moxy Manchester City has done away with the front desk, and so guests will instead need to head to the hotel bar – which boasts a wide range of hand-crafted drinks and small plates – to collect their room key, along with a complimentary cocktail as well.
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Moxy Manchester City has 146 cleverly-designed and pet-friendly vibrant bedrooms / Credit: Moxy Hotels | Flickr
As for other spaces and facilities that guests can make the most of during their stay, there’s the communal living room lobby – which is a great place to meet with old friends, party with new ones, or keep it strictly business – and there’s also a dedicated barista counter for those early morning wake-ups and afternoon-pick-me-ups.
Snacks and drinks are also available 24/7 to satisfy any cravings that crop up.
“Moxy Manchester City will be a new playground for the neighbourhood and city,” said Anil Khanna, Director at KE Hotels.
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“Located in the city’s vibrant Spinningfields district, Moxy Manchester City won’t take itself too seriously, but it is serious about showing guests a good time.
“We have smartly spaced rooms, stylish communal areas that are ideal for work and meetings, and a new cool bar for the city. We wanted the design of the building to fuse together traditional and contemporary [as] the exterior is stunning and something very unique, whilst the hotel’s interior will feature nods towards the building’s industrial past.
“We can’t wait to show Manchester the Moxy lifestyle.”
Moxy Manchester City opens its doors in November, and you can find more information ahead of the opening here.
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Canal Street cordoned off after ‘suspicious chemicals’ reported at hotel
Daisy Jackson
Canal Street and several other streets in the Gay Village in Manchester have been cordoned off this afternoon.
Greater Manchester Police are attending reported of a smell that’s believed to be chemicals coming from a hotel room in the area.
There’s a huge emergency services presence in the area, including vehicles from Greater Manchester Fire and Rescue, and the North West Ambulance Service.
Police have confirmed that they have detained a man who is believed to have been the occupant of the hotel room.
The hotel itself has been evacuated while the material is examined.
Thankfully, no one has been injured in the incident that has shut down part of Canal Street today.
Emergency services vehicles at the scene on Canal StreetThe cordon in place on Canal Street
GMP said in a statement: “We are currently searching a hotel room at a premises on Canal Street, Manchester. This follows a report of a smell – currently believed to be chemicals – causing suspicion.
“A man, believed to be the occupant of the room, has been detained and is currently in custody.
“As a precautionary measure, the hotel has been evacuated while specialist resources examine the material and conduct further enquiries.
“No-one has been injured and we are working to establish the full circumstances. We thank people for their patience as we continue with our work.”
England football fans warned as ticket scams skyrocket ahead of World Cup
Emily Sergeant
England football fans are being warned to remain vigilant, as ticket scams skyrocket ahead of the 2026 World Cup.
With the 2026 FIFA World Cup merely weeks from officially kicking off in the North America and Mexico on 11 June, football fans are being urged to guard against scams, as newly-released data from Lloyds has revealed that football ticket scams increased by more than a third (36%) during the current Premier League season.
The findings – which are based on thousands of scam cases between October 2025 and March 2026 – showed that fraudsters focused heavily on popular teams such as Manchester United, Arsenal, Liverpool, and Chelsea.
Fraudsters also repeatedly targeted supporters looking for tickets to some of the most in-demand football matches in the UK, which is why, with the upcoming World Cup set to be one of the most speculated sporting events of the year, scam warnings are being issued.
It’s anticipated that fraudsters will target the big-name fixtures and attempt to exploit international demand, according to Lloyds.
England football fans are being warned as ticket scams skyrocket ahead of the World Cup / Credit: Picryl
On average, it was revealed that victims lost £215 during the current Premier League football season, but some fans even paid thousands of pounds for ‘season tickets’ or VIP seats that never existed.
Hopeful football fans are expected to pay much more for expensive World Cup tickets, meaning the potential loss for victims could be ‘devastating’.
As scammers know demand for World Cup tickets will be huge, it’s expected that they will mimic the methods seen in club level scams – including fake listings on social media, pressure to act fast, and requests for bank transfers.
“Fraudsters thrive on urgency and target fans looking for hard to get tickets for big name fixtures,” explained Liz Ziegler, who is the Fraud Prevention Director at Lloyds.
“Most of the football ticket scams we see start on social media, before the criminal moves the buyer onto WhatsApp and insists on a bank transfer to pay. It’s incredibly convincing, and we don’t want fans to lose their money trying to support their team.
“We’re urging supporters to stay alert and stick to official ticketing channels.”
Ahead of the World Cup, Lloyds and the Home Office have teamed up to take action to protect fans by highlighting how criminals will try to exploit the excitement – with Lord Hanson adding: “Our new fraud strategy sets out how we will use every tool at our disposal to disrupt and dismantle criminal operations, bring fraudsters to justice and strengthen support for victims.”
Emily Sergeant -
19th October 2021 
