What Google rating do hotels in Manchester need to stay competitive?
By Max Zhou · Last updated
Hotels in Manchester average 4.3 stars across 2041 Google reviews (median, based on analysis of 22 businesses, 4/16/2026). 36.4% of businesses score above 4.5 stars — those businesses see measurably higher inquiry rates.
- •Businesses analyzed: 22
- •Average Google rating: 4.25★
- •Median review count: 2041
- •Share above 4.5★: 36.4%
- •Share below 4.0★: 9.1%
- •Top performer: Mollie's Manchester (4.7★, 187 reviews)
| Metric | Hotel in Manchester | Top performer |
|---|---|---|
| Google rating | 4.25★ | 4.7★ |
| Review count | 2041 (median) | 187 |
| Reply rate | Est. <20% | ~95% |
| Share 5-star | 36.4% | 100% |
Frequently asked questions
- How many Google reviews does a hotel in Manchester need?
- Median in Manchester is 2041 reviews. To rank in the top 25% of businesses in your category, aim for at least twice that — around 4082 reviews.
- How do I get from 4.0 to 4.6 stars on Google?
- Two levers: systematically request reviews from happy customers (QR code at the point of service works best) and intercept unhappy feedback privately before it becomes a public 1-star review. Our pilot customer Sakura Hagen went from 4.0 to 4.6 in 6 weeks this way.
- Is AI auto-reply to Google reviews GDPR-compliant?
- Yes — provided data is processed in the EU and no customer PII beyond what Google already displays publicly is used. Starise meets both standards.
- How much does review management cost?
- Starise Standard is $59/month per location including unlimited AI replies, QR code, and dashboard. 7-day free trial, no credit card.
- How fast will my Google rating improve?
- Typically 4-8 weeks. Speed depends on your customer volume and starting rating. Lower starting scores improve fastest.
A data-driven analysis of 22 hotels in Manchester. We aggregated public Google review data to show where the median sits, who the top performers are, and what underrated businesses can do to close the gap.
Top 10 Hotel in Manchester
- 1.Mollie's Manchester4.7★187 reviews
- 2.Wilde Aparthotels, Manchester, City Centre4.6★964 reviews
- 3.Stock Exchange Hotel, Manchester, Autograph Collection4.6★350 reviews
- 4.Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel4.5★16308 reviews
- 5.The Edwardian Manchester Hotel4.5★3429 reviews
- 6.INNSiDE by Meliá Manchester4.5★2132 reviews
- 7.Hotel Indigo Manchester - Victoria Station by IHG4.5★1563 reviews
- 8.Hyatt Regency Manchester4.5★1141 reviews
- 9.Crowne Plaza Manchester City Centre4.4★2597 reviews
- 10.Hotel Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange4.4★1979 reviews
Run a hotel in Manchester?
Your competitors average 4.3★. With Starise you can reach 4.5+ in six weeks. See the Sakura Hagen case study.