Sustainability
Looking after our corner of Manchester, from the canal behind the hotel to the people and producers around it. Here is what we do, and what we are working on next.
At a Glance
Green Tourism
Green Tourism Gold
Awarded Gold by Green Tourism, two years running.
From the station
Arrive by Train
Manchester Piccadilly is a 90-second walk, so most guests never need a car.
Local makers
Local First
Lock 84 buys from Greater Manchester producers wherever it can.
EV charging points
Driving Electric
Our partner car park, Q-Park Piccadilly Place, has 10 EV charging points.
What We Do
Local First at Lock 84
Black pudding from Bury market, Mrs Kirkham’s Lancashire, Grandpa Greene’s ice cream from Saddleworth, Worker Bee coffee from Stockport, Brew Tea Co. tea from Manchester and our own Lock 84 IPA, brewed with Seven Bro7hers. Our eggs are barn eggs only.
Energy and Water
LED lighting with motion sensors, and low-flow showers, taps and toilets in every room. We track our energy and water every month, so we can see what is working.
Getting Here Greener
Trains to Piccadilly, trams across the city and Bee Network cycle hire nearby. Our team has a sustainable travel policy and a cycle to work scheme too.
Trees From Lost Property
We handle lost property with Faundit, and simply using it helps plant trees with Tree-Nation. In 2025 that was 50 trees, offsetting 1.4 tonnes of CO2. As a Marriott hotel we are also part of Serve 360.
Our Targets
- Cut energy use by 1 to 2%
- Cut water use by 2%
- Cut waste by 1 to 2%
- Move 5% of our food spend to eco-labelled products
- Cut supplier deliveries by 5 to 10%
We are also working on a food-waste partner, charity partnerships in the city and more eco-labelled food. We will only call them done when they are.
Stay Well, Tread Lightly
215 rooms, 90 seconds from Manchester Piccadilly station.