Ascott expands UK presence with lyf Piccadilly Manchester

UK: Ascott will open lyf Piccadilly Manchester this autumn, in partnership with S Hotels & Resorts PCL, a Thailand-listed company and subsidiary of Singha Estate PCL.

The Manchester lyf property is located on Portland Street overlooking Piccadilly Gardens. The site is currently being transformed and is planned to officially launch by autumn 2026.

will offer 280 units, from double rooms to triple sharing suites. Communal amenities include the BOND coworking space and CONNECT social kitchen.

Other amenities include flex meeting spaces, an 800-person ballroom, restaurant and bar alongside the BURN fitness centre and HANGOUT lounge space. Community-based events are planned, creating activations for Mancunian artists and artisans.

This is the second lyf property to land in the UK, with lyf Chelsea London, at Stamford Bridge stadium, set to open in autumn 2026. A Glasgow location is also in Ascott’s pipeline.

Ascott UK and Ireland chief Billy Hughes said: “lyf Piccadilly Manchester is a significant milestone for Ascott. In addition to being Ascott’s first property in Manchester, it marks the first lyf property globally to bring a dedicated meeting, conference and exhibition offering to life, with spaces designed to embody the collaboration at the heart of the lyf experience. A brand built around social living and community belongs in Manchester.”

General manager of lyf Piccadilly Manchester, Andrew Krawec, said: “Opening lyf Piccadilly Manchester is an exciting opportunity to bring the brand’s experience-first social living philosophy to a city that truly lives it. From our lyf spaces to our events facilities, everything is designed for guests to connect, collaborate and feel part of Manchester’s community-centric energy. We can’t wait to open our doors this autumn.”

Highlights:

• Ascott will open lyf Piccadilly Manchester this autumn, featuring 280 units from double rooms to triple-sharing suites with communal coworking and social kitchen spaces.
• The property includes flex meeting spaces, an 800-person ballroom, restaurant, bar, fitness centre and lounge, with community events planned featuring local Manchester artists.
• lyf Chelsea London at Stamford Bridge is also set to open this autumn, with a Glasgow location in the pipeline.