Beetham Tower Residents’ Association. Beetham Tower Manchester, 301 Deansgate, Manchester. Architects Ian Simpson Architects. Beetham Tower had its official topping-out ceremony on 26 April 2006. At 48 storeys high, it is currently the tallest residential building in Western Europe and is a beautiful and spectacular addition to Manchester’s skyline. The striking glass tower reaches 157m with a glass blade increasing the height to 169m. The development comprises 219 luxury apartments and a 279-bed Hilton Conference Hotel, featuring ‘Cloud 23’ Skybar on level 23.