Luxury hotel and residences brand commits to Gary Neville’s St Michael’s scheme

The luxury hotel at the centre of Gary Neville’s £400m St Michael’s development will be W Hotels and W Residences in a major deal struck between parent company Marriott International and Relentless Developments.

The scheme will also include W Residences operating and managing 217 apartments available to purchase with a concierge service. W Residences Manchester will be the brand’s first outside London and one of only 20 worldwide.

Sales will launch in November with the first buyers taking occupancy in 2027.

The agreement will also see a 162-room W Hotel located within the development’s 41-storey tower set to open the first three months of 2027.

The residences and hotel will feature alongside 75,000 sq. ft of office space over nine floors at No.2 St Michael’s, the second phase of the scheme which is being brought to the market through a collaboration between Relentless Developments and Salboy, which has already secured law firms Hill Dickinson and Pinsent Masons as tenants. Nikkei restaurant brand, Chotto Matte has also confirmed.

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Gary Neville, director, Relentless Developments, said: “W Hotel and W Residences are going to put the distinctive 41-storey tower that is No.2 St Michael’s on the global map.

“There is no better home for W Hotel in the North of England than Manchester. This is a bold city which continues to defy expectations and which embodies the same values of originality and passion that have made the W Hotel experience world-renowned.

“Situated alongside this, W Residences Manchester will be immersive, design-forward homes that will set a new standard in hotel-inspired living and massively raise the bar for city-centre home ownership. 

“I’d like to thank Marriott International and our developer partner, Salboy, for seeing the potential in this scheme and remaining committed to our vision.” 

Jaidev Menezes, regional VP – Mixed-Use Development EMEA, Marriott International, commented: “There is a growing demand for luxury living in Manchester and this project in the St. Michael’s mixed-use development will deliver that with its vibrant design and impeccable service for its residences and hotel.”

Simon Ismail, Co-founder & MD, Salboy Group, added: “The W brand became famous for vibrant, diverse, urban locations like Manchester. Salboy is really proud to working alongside Relentless Developments to launch and deliver Manchester’s first branded residences and a truly 5-star international hotel.

“W Residences Manchester will offer a residential living experience and level of service unlike anything in the city right now. From a dedicated concierge handling anything you need at any time, to world-class interiors and top specification fixtures and fittings plus your own secure lift. Not to mention all the benefits of the W Hotel including the restaurants, the gym, pool, spa and relaxing in your own residential lounge or W living room.

“Something will always be happening, whether it’s art pop ups or music experiences, right here in this super prime Manchester location.”