Behind the Brand

Manchester, Inglaterra, United Kingdom

Kimpton Clocktower Hotel

Kimpton · IHG Hotels & Resorts

Who runs this hotel?

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OperatorThe company responsible for the hotel's day-to-day operations — hiring and training staff, service, food and beverage, housekeeping and revenue management. It can be different from both the owner and the brand.
IHG Hotels & Resorts
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Kimpton · IHG Hotels & Resorts
VerifiedLast checked 2026-08-13· Regulatory / SEC / IRView evidence
  • OperatorRegulatory / SEC / IR

    Formerly The Principal Manchester. In 2018 Covivio acquired the 12+1-hotel UK Principal/De Vere portfolio from Starwood Capital for £858M, with IHG taking over management and converting the hotel to Kimpton. IHG's Form 20-F 2025 lists the operating entity 'Manchester Oxford Street Hotel OpCo Limited' among its wholly-owned subsidiaries, corroborating IHG as the operator in a regulatory filing. Owner: Covivio Hotels.

    sec.govretrieved 2026-08-13

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