St Michael’s

What St Michael’s does

St Michael's is a large-scale mixed-use real estate development located in central Manchester, UK, developed by Relentless Developments. The project combines 186,000 sq ft of Grade A office space in No.1 St Michael's (already operational), a planned 75,000 sq ft second office phase in No.2 St Michael's, a 5-star W Manchester hotel scheduled to open in 2027 under Marriott's W Hotels brand, 213 luxury branded residences in W Residences Phase Two, and a curated retail and restaurant offering. The scheme serves enterprise office tenants, branded-residence buyers and renters, hotel guests, and consumer F&B customers, combining B2B commercial leasing with B2C hospitality and residential products.

The business model is a multi-revenue-stream real estate platform. Recurring revenue is generated through commercial office leasing to corporate tenants (Hill Dickinson and S&P Global are confirmed anchor occupiers), hotel operations once the W Manchester opens, and retail and F&B leasing on the campus. A separate one-time revenue stream comes from the sale and lease of the 213 W Residences luxury branded apartments. The development is gated by a partnership with Marriott's W Hotels brand, which provides both the hotel flag and the branded residences platform, positioning St Michael's as Manchester's first branded residences scheme. Operations are supported by a 501–1,000 employee workforce spanning development, asset management, hospitality, and residential operations.

Name

St Michael’s

Legal name

Relentless Developments

Website

https://st-michaels.com

Company type

Private

Founded year

2015

Operating status

Operating

Headcount range

501–1,000 employees

Short description

St Michael's is a Manchester-based mixed-use real estate development by Relentless Developments, delivering Grade A offices, a 5-star W Hotel, 213 luxury branded residences, and curated F&B. It serves enterprise tenants, hotel guests, and high-net-worth residents.

Ownership category

akta.pro rank

Product category

Mixed-Use Real Estate Development

NAICS

Commercial and Institutional Building Construction (236220), Residential Building Construction (23611)

SIC

Operative Builders (1531), Hotels & Motels (7011), Operators Of Apartment Buildings (6513)

akta.pro primary industry

Retail & Mixed-Use Commercial Construction (IMAFACAB)

akta.pro secondary industries

Luxury Serviced Residences (THAGAEAJ), Executive Apartments (Corporate Housing) (THAGAEAD)

Keywords

• Mixed-use real estate
• Commercial office leasing
• Luxury hospitality
• Branded residences
• Destination dining

Headquarters

HQ city

Manchester

HQ country

United Kingdom

HQ region

Europe

Offices2 records

Markets served

GTM type

B2B and B2C

Offering type

Services

Cost components

Infrastructure, Operations, Personnel, Marketing or Sales

Revenue model

1. Commercial Office Leasing: Premium workspace leasing across No.1 and No.2 St Michael's. No.1 completed 2025, No.2 launching 2026 with 75,000 sq ft. Buildings are BCO Prime rated. Targets businesses seeking best-in-class office in Manchester city centre.
2. Hotel Operations: W Manchester five-star hotel opening late 2027. World-class wellness facilities, standout dining, and hospitality services. Flagship destination operated by international hotel partner.
3. Branded Residences Sales and Services: W Residences Manchester - 213 luxury apartments (first branded residences in Manchester). Phase Two launching 2027. Hotel-style services including concierge, spa, gym, dining delivery. Interiors by Bowler James Brindley. Studios to three-bedroom homes.
4. Retail and Food & Beverage Leasing: Curated collection of restaurants, bars, and cafés around a public square. Tenants include Circolo Popolare, Chotto Matte (rooftop), Grind, Matsu, OLLA, Hikari. Ground-floor and rooftop dining options.

Pricing tiers

Go-to-market motion2 records

Distribution channels4 records

Marketing channels3 records

Core offering

St Michael's is a mixed-use real estate development in Manchester city centre comprising Grade A office workspace across two buildings, a five-star W hotel, branded W Residences apartments, and curated destination dining. The development targets enterprise tenants for office leasing, luxury travelers for hotel stays, and affluent buyers for branded residential living.

Product overview

St Michael's is Manchester's new 5-star mixed-use destination developed by Relentless Developments, comprising two office buildings (No.1 St Michael's completed 2025, No.2 launching 2026), a five-star W Manchester hotel opening 2027, W Residences branded apartments (Phase Two 2027), and a curated collection of restaurants and bars. The development integrates best-in-class workspace with luxury hospitality, dining, and residential offerings around a public square in Manchester's city centre.

Differentiator

Problem solved

Functional benefit

Brands

• W Residences Manchester: Branded residences inspired by New York City culture, offering hotel-inspired living with apartments from studios to three-bedrooms, wellness facilities including gym and spa, and 24-hour concierge service.
• W Manchester
• No.1 St Michael's
• No.2 St Michael's

Products and services

• No.1 St Michael's Grade A office building completed in 2025 featuring 186,000 sq ft of BCO Prime-rated workspace with luxury amenities, designed for businesses seeking best-in-class office space in Manchester city centre. Includes workspace amenities and ground-floor dining options.
• No.2 St Michael's Premium flexible workspace launching in 2026 with 75,000 sq ft of best-in-class office space, offering exclusive occupier business lounge, flexible event space, clubhouse facilities, hotel-style concierge, and panoramic city views for businesses seeking flexible workspace in Manchester.
• W Manchester Hotel Five-star hotel opening late 2027 featuring world-class wellness facilities, standout dining, sleek architecture, and vibrant fashion-forward aesthetic, operated by an international hotel partner for business and leisure travelers seeking luxury accommodation.
• W Residences Manchester Branded residences bringing hotel-inspired living to Manchester - the first branded residences in the city. 213 luxury apartments ranging from studios to three-bedroom homes with 24-hour concierge, rooftop pool, spa, fitness centre, and interiors crafted by Bowler James Brindley.

Quantifiable outcome

• Up to 60% more energy efficient than typical office buildings

Named customers3 records

Segments4 records

Ideal customer profiles3 records

Technology focussed No

API detail

Has API

No

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Partnerships

Seven partnerships are on record, tiered flagship and core.

• W Manchester HotelflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2027International five-star hotel brand operating W Manchester at St Michael's. Opening late 2027. World-class wellness facilities, standout dining, and design-led hospitality. Flagship destination bringing global luxury hotel standards to Manchester.
• W Residences ManchesterflagshipOEM/ Whitelabel/ Licensing Partner · 1 January 2027Branded residence partnership bringing W Hotels lifestyle and service standards to residential living. First branded residences in Manchester. 213 luxury apartments with hotel-style services. Phase Two 2027 release.
• Bowler James BrindleycoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerInterior design studio responsible for crafting exceptional apartment interiors for W Residences Manchester. Premium finishes and thoughtful design reflecting Manchester's creative spirit.
• Circolo PopolarecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorItalian trattoria occupying space at St Michael's. Known for bold flavours, generous sharing plates, and theatrical interiors. Brings energy and sense of occasion to the development.
• Chotto MattecoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorRooftop Japanese-Peruvian fusion restaurant sitting atop No.1 St Michael's. Immersive dining, dramatic interiors, late-night energy. World-class flavours and globally inspired menus.
• GrindcoreChannel Partner/ Reseller/ DistributorAll-day destination with speciality coffee, seasonal food, and expertly crafted cocktails. Energetic social hub from morning meetings through late evenings.
• Joint Venture PartnerscoreStrategic or Co-development PartnerDevelopment joint venture partners referenced in privacy policy. Partners involved in the St Michael's development project alongside Relentless Developments.

Scale indicators7 records

Recent moves5 records

Expansion highlights5 records

Broad incumbents

• British Land: UK REIT with a portfolio of Grade A offices, retail parks, and mixed-use campuses — relevant benchmark for UK office leasing economics and mixed-use asset management even though its portfolio is broader and more established.
• Landsec: Major UK REIT operating prime office, retail, and mixed-use assets including major London developments — a comparable institutional UK landlord benchmarking Grade A office leasing and mixed-use asset strategy.
• Grosvenor Group: International property developer with UK mixed-use estate experience (e.g. Liverpool ONE) — comparable as a long-horizon mixed-use developer-operator balancing offices, residences, and retail/F&B.
• Lendlease: Global developer of large mixed-use urban regeneration projects combining offices, residences, and retail — comparable in scale and product mix to St Michael's, though operating globally rather than in a single city.
• Tishman Speyer: Global owner/developer of Grade A office and mixed-use assets, including trophy schemes with branded residences — relevant benchmark for international luxury mixed-use development and premium office leasing.
• Related Companies: US-based developer of large-scale luxury mixed-use projects (Hudson Yards, The Related) including branded residences — relevant for premium mixed-use execution model and brand-residence playbook, though geographically distinct.

Regional players

• Bruntwood: Manchester-headquartered office developer and operator focused on Grade A workspace across the North West — directly relevant as a regional peer competing for the same Manchester enterprise occupier base.

Direct peers

• Related Argent: Joint venture behind King's Cross, a London mixed-use regeneration of comparable scale mixing Grade A offices, residences, retail, F&B, and public realm — directly comparable to St Michael's office-led, amenity-rich mixed-use approach.
• Canary Wharf Group: Developer-operator of London's Canary Wharf estate, a large mixed-use destination combining Grade A office, retail, leisure, and residential — a benchmark for UK large-scale mixed-use commercial estates.
• Battersea Power Station Development Company: Developer of London's flagship mixed-use regeneration at Battersea Power Station, combining Grade A offices, retail, F&B, residences, and a hotel in a single landmark destination — the closest UK analogue to St Michael's mixed-use luxury model.

Market position

Strengths5 records

Weaknesses5 records

Competitive moat4 records

Key risks6 records

Key highlights7 records

Customer concentration

• Facebookfacebook.com/stmichaelsmcr
• LinkedInlinkedin.com/company/st-michaelsmanchester

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Funding overview

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Investors

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