Hotel Spa in Manchester - Macdonald Manchester Hotel
Discover harmony and serenity in the middle of the city at the Macdonald Manchester hotel's luxury spa. Keep pace with a personal trainer in the air-conditioned Technogym and reward yourself with a long relaxation session in the thermal suite. Or if that sounds far too energetic, put yourself in the skilled hands of our spa therapists and experience head to toe pampering in one of our peaceful treatment rooms.
Ask about our spa packages, a wonderful way to spoil your partner, treat your mum or prepare for a special occasion with friends.
We all need 'me time' and The Spa @ Macdonald Manchester Hotel can give you just that. Leave your everyday cares behind as our professional spa therapists ease you into deep relaxation with a full range of spa and beauty treatments designed to enhance and rejuvenate. Share a pampering spa weekend with a friend or partner and enjoy treatments side by side in our double treatment room.

Soothing music and an air of tranquillity surround you in our softly lit spa. After your treatment, you might like to refresh with a sensation shower, then wrap up in a cosy bathrobe and slippers and read a magazine in the restful warmth of our relaxation room. Make an enquiry
The Thermal Suite
- Rock sauna
- Infra-red sauna
- Aroma steam room
- Ice fountain
- Sensation shower
- Drench shower
- 2 heated loungers
Opening Hours
- Mon-Fri 10am - 8pm
- Weekends 10am - 6pm (Bank Holidays subject to change)
Treatments
- Full range of massage therapies
- Rejuvenating facials
- Manicures, pedicures, waxing, tinting, self-tanning
- Men's and women's treatments
- Tailored spa packages for individuals, couples, and mums-to-be
- Hen party packages
Products
- Decléor skincare products
- Decléor massage balms and essential oils
- Jessica manicures and pedicures
- St Tropez self-tanning
*Pamper days and spa breaks include refreshments on arrival and a tour of the facilities. We'll provide you with a personal locker, bathrobe and slippers for the day, plus a light healthy lunch and complimentary Decléor Spa Essentials gift. Please read our guidelines to get the most out of your spa experience.
To book a treatment please contact The Spa on 0161 272 3280 oremail us quoting "Spa Day".
Cancellation Policy
Please note that we require 24 hours' cancellation notice for all treatments booked. Failure to cancel within this time will require full payment.- We do advise you to pre-book any treatments/day packages to avoid disappointment. Offers are subject to availability. Terms and conditions apply.
- For treatments over ޠwe will require credit card details as a security deposit.
Spa Guidelines
The following guide will help you make the most of your treatment or spa package:-
- To help you unwind, please shower before you visit the spa.
- Light meals are best before treatments.
- It's a good idea to arrive 15 minutes before the start of your treatment, giving you enough time to complete a brief health questionnaire.
- Keep your body hydrated. Drinking water is available in the spa.
- The spa is a tranquil place. Please switch off mobile phones and leave them safely in your locker, and talk quietly.
- Jewellery should be removed and left in your locker.
- Feel free to ask your therapist about the treatments you are receiving.
- If you are taking medication, are recovering from an operation or are pregnant, it is advisable to consult your doctor before embarking on any treatment or programme.
- Some medical conditions may exclude you from certain treatments or thermal suite experiences. Our therapists will be happy to advise.
- Enjoy yourself!

Technogym
The Macdonald Manchester gym is fully equipped with cardiovascular equipment and weights to keep your fitness routine on track while you're away from home. Let off steam with a full workout after a day in meetings, or soothe tired muscles with a session in the thermal suite.
Gym
After an assessment with our fully-trained fitness instructors, hotel guests are free to use the air-conditioned gym. Why not book a fitness evaluation or a full body MOT? For just £45 per hour, we'll measure your level of fitness and create a personalised training programme just for you. And if you really want to improve your stamina, sign up with one of our personal trainers.
Thermal Suite
Clear your head in the aromatherapy steam room, infused with the essence of eucalyptus, then cleanse your body with a powerful drench shower. Detox in the 90 degree heat of the rock sauna or close your eyes and imagine sunshine in the infra-red sauna. Finish with a rub-down at the ice fountain or alternate between a warm fragrant mist, cold blast and reviving drench in thesensation shower then relax on a heated lounger.Opening Hours
- Mon-Fri: 6.30am - 9pm
- Weekends: 8am - 8pm (Bank Holidays subject to change)
Child Policy
Children under 16 are not permitted in the gym or the spa.
Treatments
Discover the peace of our Manchester spa where you can enjoy treatments and packages lasting from 30 minutes to a whole day. Start with a soothing Indian Sandalwood scalp massage and rejuvenating facial, unwind with a full body massage and finish with a manicure or pedicure. Then rest with a magazine in the Relaxation Room. Our residential spa packages include a fruit smoothie on arrival and chocolate fondue afternoon tea.
Make an enquiry about our special hen party packages.
Retreat & Spa Days in Manchester
We specialise in providing a range of the most luxurious spa day packages in Manchester. Our trademark touches of luxury and relaxation await you at every turn. Enjoy our healthy treats and detoxifying rituals from the comfort of your own fluffy gown and slippers. Depending on the time of your visit, you'll also be treated to our legendary spa munchies.
Our Manchester spa days include full use of a range of luxurious facilities. Four-star spa and health club facilities consist of a state of the art Technogym, rock sauna, infra red sauna and steam room. Let the clear, invigorating waters of our ice fountain and experience shower refresh you. Retreat to our famous chill-out den and you will be transported to a setting inspired by the calm of the orient.
You are welcome to take the spa day experience at your own pace*. Then it’s up to you to select the treatments of your choice from the spa menu.
*The typical time spent between the gym, thermal suite and chill-out den is approximately 2 hours.
Retreat packages at the Macdonald Manchester Hotel and Spa
Full use of our Technogym
Rock Sauna
Infra red Sauna
Steam Room
Ice Fountain
Experience Shower
Chill-out Den
Drinks and light refreshments
Choice of spa treatmentsRetreat package 1
All of the above plus one hour of the treatment of your choice £80
Retreat package 2
All of the above plus two hours of treatments of your choice £135
Retreat package 3
All of the above plus three hours of treatments of your choice £190
Retreat package 4
All of the above plus four hours of treatments of your choice £245
Combine a retreat package with an overnight stay
Make your Manchester spa experience last even longer by adding a relaxing overnight stay, a two course evening meal and breakfast. Dine on the freshest of ingredients from our ‘Market menu’ featuring locally grown produce. Then enjoy a breakfast fit for a king the following morning. All of this from just £55 per person, based on 2 people sharing a classic room. Call the hotel reservation team on 0161 272 3248 to find out availability and the best rates.
*Please note that it is possible to use the gym, thermal suite and chill-out den without booking a treatment. The charge to do so is £30 although availability is extremely limited and priority is given to the retreat package guests.

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