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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

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Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Etihad Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, a quick 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 buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning and a 24-hour front desk.
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 free breakfast 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 buffet breakfast served daily
  • 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 breakfast and the helpful staff
  • 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. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

Guests are served a free buffet breakfast on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and at the weekend from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM. The hotel hosts a free manager's reception daily.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Czech, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Offsite parking for GBP 18 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Free 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

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

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
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.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 18.00 per day (984252 ft 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; cash is not accepted
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.

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. 500 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 123 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1007 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Shower did not work properly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
As per usual the staff were very nice, allowed early check in which is a big reason i like to stay at this hotel. Room was spotless, shower great and the breakfast was good.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sioned

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Alexander

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

Easy and convenient

Easy, simple to find and great for 1 night stop with friend.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved my stay here and would come again. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

4/10 Poor

Dominika

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The check in process took far too long. We had x5 rooms and were all put in accessible rooms (not requested) which required additional forms to sign at check in. My colleague also could not get into his room as the battery died so had to be moved to another room without access to his belongings which were inaccessible in the room. Generally the trip was made more difficult than it needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Suzie

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

10/10 Excellent

Anne, Darwen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All ING holiday express I’ve been in are very good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Andy

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service
Great hotel in a great location. There were areas that needed a bit of work, but you get that with any hotel in the same category. For the money, we had a great stay, right on the doorstep of Manchester.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jennylyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at the front desk was so nice friendly and helpful... the room was gorgeous and for the price was amazing. Perfect for the time we were there... would recommend
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ross

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price and right next to really good area for drinks and food.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Lucy

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We first arrived at the wrong hotel. As just around the corner is a hotel with the same name. Apparently this happens often? The room itself was not necessarily dirty, just felt grim and small, we were put into an accessible room, which isn’t an issue, it just felt clinical The breakfast was included in the price, however, if you’re going to charge everyone breakfast, then at least have enough room to seat everyone. We went down to breakfast (which was just an extension of reception) far too busy, you couldn’t get a seat. Five of us were sat around a two seater table (well two sat, three stood! To eat breakfast) And breakfast if you could actually fight your way to it, was hardly anything available. Both juice machines broken, no cutlery. One guest was stood next to the toilet eating his breakfast, and stirring his coffee with a fork. (As did I) It felt like a hostel for backpacking youths as opposed to a holiday inn.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rupert

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Safe, close to Victoria Station
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

JAN

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Poor value

Manchester no longer a good value destination. We've stayed her loads of times but it's just getting too expensive for the experience. Breakfast is a shambles, no juice, tea/coffee machines out of order, no cutlery and empty tables left too long with dirty crockery and cutlery. Would think twice before booking again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ella

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Katrina

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

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean comfortable and great location for our stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ela

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, nice and helpful staff, lovely room and shower. Brilliant breakfast. We went for one night stay. Just perfect. Thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natasha

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sian

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

Lovely stay.

I had a lovely one night stay at the holiday inn express Manchester. The room was a family room, the beds were comfortable with fresh white bedding, television, tea and coffee facilities and a huge shower en suite. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the free breakfast was a great touch. The location is fantastic just a few steps to the northern quarter. I would definitely stay at the hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025