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Treehouse Hotel Manchester finally opens its £25m hotel – have a look inside

The interiors are so charming.

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson - 21st March 2025

One of the most hotly-anticipated new hotel openings in Manchester, Treehouse Hotel, is officially open for business.

The major new opening has been slowly transforming the brutalist tower at the end of Deansgate, formerly long-standing hotel the Renaissance, into a ‘whimsical, forest-inspired’ accommodation.

Although only its first phase has launched now, by the time it is fully complete, Treehouse Hotel will have 224 guest rooms, including nine suites and three accessible rooms.

Its whimsical, nature-inspired interiors feature playful details like bird boxes on the pillars, seat backs made of spade handles, and chalk boards in the bedrooms.

They’ve even created lighting that mimics the time of day outside.

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Down on the ground floor of the huge building you’ll find Pip, the restaurant by acclaimed local chef Mary-Ellen McTague, showcasing a low-waste cooking approach with seasonally sourced ingredients.

Opening in the next phase of Treehouse Hotel Manchester is Sister Moon by Sam Grainger, a 14th-floor Southeast Asian dining destination set to open later in 2025.

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Also up on the 14th floor will be The Nest in Treehouse, a space with sweeping city views and a lively atmosphere.

And up on the top of the hotel will be The Hideout, an intimate rooftop lounge and terrace, with Luke Cowdrey and Justin Crawford leading a series of events across the hotel.

Inside Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Brad Matthews
Credit: Brad Matthews
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Brad Matthews
Credit: Brad Matthews
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester. Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Credit: Simon Brown Photography
Treehouse Hotel Manchester

Treehouse Hotel Manchester has on-site facilities that include a 43-seat Flix screening room, a state-of-the-art Playground gym, and meeting rooms named after trees.

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This ‘one-of-a-kind’ addition to Manchester’s thriving hotel scene follows SH Hotels & Resorts (soon to be Starwood Hotels) launch of its first Treehouse property in London in 2019.

The new hotel aims to provide a ‘unique retreat for visitors seeking both comfort and an element of adventure’.

Stays at Treehouse Hotel Manchester start from £199 per night, with bookings now open HERE.

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Robert De Niro’s Nobu to open landmark hotel and restaurant in Manchester

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Nobu has revealed plans to open a hotel and restaurant within Viadux 2 in Manchester

World-famous Nobu is heading to Manchester for the first time, backing the city’s soon-to-be tallest skyscraper, Viadux 2.

Nobu Hospitality, co-founded by Hollywood great Robert De Niro, has unveiled plans for a landmark hotel and restaurant in the city centre, along with the first Nobu-branded residences.

The proposed partnership is with Salboy and will introduce Viadux 2 as the tallest building outside London.

Standing at 246 metres, the £360m property development would dwarf Manchester’s current tallest skyscraper at Deansgate Square.

Nobu plans to bring its signature blend of luxury hospitality and world-class dining to the heart of Manchester, with 160 hotel rooms, event spaces, and a signature Nobu restaurant and bar, all housed within the 76-storey tower.

There’ll also be 452 Nobu residences – the brand’s first foray into the UK’s luxury real estate market.

Each ‘residence’ (or flat, to us Mancs), will have Japanese details and premium amenities, including Nobu room service.

There’ll also be an exclusive swimming pool, spa, podium garden and gym, as well as a dedicated experience team.

Trevor Horwell, CEO of Nobu Hospitality said: “We are proud to include Manchester in our global collection, with its vibrant culture and growing global status.

“Strong partnerships are essential to our success, and with Salboy, Fred Done, and Simon Ismail, we have the best-in-class partners with a solid reputation and a world-renowned vision.

“Having grown up in the area, I am personally immensely proud of this project in a city that continues its evolution as a global destination for luxury hospitality.

“Manchester is home to world-class developments, a thriving culinary scene, and a growing demand for high-end lifestyle experiences.

“None of our locations are cookie cutter; we wholeheartedly embrace the spirit of each destination. We are delighted to be working with Salboy to blend the Nobu experience with the essence of Manchester.”

Fred Done, Co-founder of Salboy & Betfred, added: “For decades, I’ve travelled extensively while growing my businesses and exploring a vast array of dining experiences. Yet, Nobu has consistently set the benchmark for fine dining, offering impeccable cuisine and unparalleled hospitality wherever I go, whether in New York, Singapore, or soon in Manchester.

“I’m truly excited to welcome the Nobu team to Manchester. As a businessman, I understand why Robert De Niro and his partners chose to invest in Nobu. It is about more than just money; it is about bringing this level of class to Manchester and celebrating what it means for the city.”

Simon Ismail, co-founder of Salboy, said: “This £360 million deal for Nobu Manchester will take the city to new heights in terms of service, cuisine, and experience. Chef Nobu’s cuisine, renowned worldwide, has influenced dining across the globe.

“Even if you haven’t dined at a Nobu restaurant, you have likely experienced dishes inspired by his innovations. As the original innovator in fine dining, Chef Nobu popularised a blend of cuisines in exciting new ways, leaving a lasting influence on every modern restaurant you see today.

“We are excited to unveil plans for the UK’s first Nobu-branded residences and hotel, with this signature hospitality offering at its heart.”

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Silva Treehouse – the Lake District escape where you can slide into your own den

Daisy Jackson Daisy Jackson Silva Treehouse in the Lake District

There’s nothing like disappearing into the countryside for a weekend, especially when it’s the Lake District, and especially when your escape is taking place in a multi-storey, luxury treehouse.

Three huge bedrooms, two bathrooms, a hot tub, a full kitchen, three balconies, a cosy lounge, and a slide that will zip you down to your very own den filled with games and a bar.

Welcome to Silva Treehouse, a beautiful bolthole near Penrith that might be one of the most well-designed pads we’ve ever been blessed to clap eyes upon.

The whole ‘digital detox’, screen-free movement has become a bit of a thing in recent years, with a whole company dedicated to making cabins where you lock your phones away for the weekend. 

Silva Treehouse offers no such novelty lockbox – but one look out of those gigantic windows at the rolling countryside and you’ll drop your phone willingly. 

There’s no telly, no Wi-Fi. In fact, there’s only about four buttons in the entire building. It’s just a radio, a few board games and those staggering views, and you won’t want anything else. 

From sitting on a plush sofa with the log burner kicking out heat, watching the sun set over the fields, to getting up early and watching deer and hare frolicking in the dawn mist, there’s way more to soothe your soul here that you could ever get from Netflix.

The layout of the treehouse itself is remarkable. Guests head up a short flight of stairs to a huge deck, which is home to a large dining table and the hot tub.

The stunning views from the Silva Treehouse lounge
The stunning views from the Silva Treehouse lounge
The master bedroom in the Lake District treehouse
The master bedroom in the Lake District treehouse
The hot tub with countryside views
The hot tub with countryside views

Inside on this level is an open-plan kitchen/dining room/living space, kitted out with all the equipment you need to keep yourself fed and not having to leave the house for days (the hosts also left us dozens of eggs from their chickens).

Up another short flight of stairs you’ll find the master bedroom, with a four-poster bed and its own whimsical balcony, plus the smallest (but still double) bedroom, where you’ll wake up to one of the best views in the place.

Then in the very rafters of the treehouse is bedroom number three, a huge mezzanine space where you can sleep surrounded by wood.

This is a very grown-up and sophisticated treehouse, but whoever said that can’t be loads of fun too? This place has got all sorts of entertainment to help you switch off, relax, and be a bit silly too.

And that’s where the coolest feature comes in, accessed via the second deck – a metal slide that plummets you back down to ground level, and to your very own den.

A bar, a ping-pong table, a dart board, a fire pit (complete with marshmallows for toasting), a pizza oven, hammocks, an extra bathroom, and loads of seating too, all tucked down beneath the main accommodation.

The bar in the den
The bar in the den
The den beneath Silva Treehouse
The den beneath Silva Treehouse

If you can get down that slide without squealing “Weeeeee!” and regressing back to your childhood, we don’t want to know you (there is a door if you don’t want to brave the slide).

If you can tear yourself away, there’s prime countryside on your doorstep, from the Lake District itself to the SSSI of the River Eden, including sandstone caves, hidden waterfalls, mountain views and riverside strolls.

It’s taken the family behind Silva Treehouse 15 years to painstakingly construct it from homegrown timber amongst the trees, with the ambitious project growing bigger as the couple behind it, Lucy and Grant, had more ideas.

It’s really, really been worth the wait.

See more pictures below and book your stay with Canopy & Stars HERE.

Silva Treehouse in the Lake District

The firepit beside Silva Treehouse
The firepit beside Silva Treehouse
Enjoying the views
Enjoying the views
Silva Treehouse has a slide
Silva Treehouse has a slide
The smallest of the three bedrooms
The smallest of the three bedrooms
The living room at Silva Treehouse
The living room at Silva Treehouse
The balcony off the master bedroom
The balcony off the master bedroom
The wood-fired hot tub in action
The wood-fired hot tub in action
The mezzanine bedroom
The mezzanine bedroom
Enjoying the views
Enjoying the views
A log burner
A log burner
Bathroom
Bathroom
Silva Treehouse has a slide
Silva Treehouse has a slide
Silva Treehouse
Silva Treehouse
Silva Treehouse kitchen
Silva Treehouse kitchen
Those views again...
Those views again…
The log burner in action
The log burner in action
Silva Treehouse comes with binoculars
Silva Treehouse comes with binoculars
Looking up at the balcony

Featured image: The Manc Group

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