Hotel plans unveiled for Manchester office building

A Manchester city centre office building could be transformed into a new hotel as developers look to revitalise underused space.

Deansgate Ventures Ltd has unveiled proposals to convert Maybrook House, located at the corner of Deansgate and Blackfriars Street, into a 240-room hotel, subject to planning approval.

The scheme aims to repurpose the largely vacant upper floors of the building, which are no longer suited to modern office demand, into a high-quality hospitality destination.

Designed by Manchester-based Jon Matthews Architects, the plans include a full internal reconfiguration, upgraded façade and a two-storey extension, alongside new bar and lounge areas.

The project responds to growing demand for hotel accommodation in the city, driven by Manchester’s expanding cultural and events offering, including major venues such as Co-op Live Arena and Aviva Studios.

Ground floor tenants will remain in place during the redevelopment, ensuring continued activity at street level.

If approved, construction is expected to take between 18 and 24 months.

The project team is currently inviting feedback from residents and businesses, via a dedicated website, ahead of submitting a planning application.

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