Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Breakfast meal
Property amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • Place, National Football Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Hotel with a bar, 8-minute walk to National Football Museum
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area are available at this hotel. Free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Additionally, dry cleaning, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offers 192 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Piccadilly Gardens. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception, plus a bar.
  • Free WiFi
  • Enjoy drinks at the bar/lounge
  • Services include dry cleaning/laundry, tour or ticket assistance and luggage storage
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the clean guestrooms
  • Within a 15-minute walk of National Football Museum and AO Arena
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking for GBP 19 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: anytime
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
The credit card used to book the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo identification, and other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Off site parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day (0.1 mi away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. The credit card used when booking the reservation must be presented by the cardholder at check-in along with matching photo ID. Other arrangements must be coordinated with the property prior to arrival.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 588 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 371 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1191 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1191 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Diarmuid Cecil

Travelled with family
It does what it says on the tin. Clean, efficient, good brekkie options. Helpful booking a cab.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Filzina

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff members are friendly, my room was clean and bed is really comfortable. I will stay there again for sure. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

4/10 Poor

Faye

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Lisa

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good variety
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Leah Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel - spot on for what I needed.

Absolutely spot on for what I needed. 11am checkout was brilliant meant I didn’t have to rush the next morning. Mackie Mayor by the hotel is brilliant, food was amazing. Can recommend the steak! Can recommend the suggested car park. I missed the turning the first time but once found it was absolutely ideal.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On check in felt like the man was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location couldnt be better. Surrounded by shops restaurants and bars....yet rooms were quiet...no sounds from street. Staff were friendly and helpful...breakfast was good with large selection of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with everything you need. Ideal location for the town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good central Manchester hotel

Good business hotel. Mattress too soft for my liking tho!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay booked as attending concert at Co op Live. Bed was comfortable & room was very quiet. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In Manchester for a concert, we found the hotel comfortable, clean and over all friendly staff all too ready to help. We enjoyed our whole experience and if we need another stay in Manchester we would consider staying again at the holiday inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located hotel for attending a concert at Coop Live Arena. Room was adequate for our needs. Comfortable single beds. Good shower. Breakfast ok but room not big enough for all guests. 2 items were taken from our room. James the duty Manager resolved the issue in a very satisfactory way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff so friendly and helpful. A long way away from the coop arena 40 minute walk in the rain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Really lovely staff very friendly the room was vey clean perfect for our visit to the co op stadium
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

sarah

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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Was only offered a twin room despite requesting a double so I didn’t stay in the hotel and went elsewhere. Was staying alone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Micheal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room/free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025