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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Exterior
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Room amenity

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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

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

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

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

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Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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 free breakfast, 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 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 clean guestrooms 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.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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

  • 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

  • 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

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 19.00 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 an IHG Hotel

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 550 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 146 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1117 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 1117 reviews

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese

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

6/10 Okay

sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alfonso

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

Average stage overall

Breakfast was average from what can you expect from a budget chain hotel. What it was a bit annoying is that the bed was a bit small for a couple and definitely not comfortable. Not what I expected from a huge chain hotel. Location was excellent and very convenient to walk around the city and on the North Quarter neighbourhood. Average stay overall, nothing extra
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Aidan

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Chung Huei, Los Angeles

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Eric

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was the first time my wife and I had been to Manchester we thought it was amazing the hotel was right in the centre handy for sightseeing the staff was very friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

chen

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

8/10 Good

Fung Chi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I turn on to 16°c the Air conditioning sometime a little bit cold, but usually not cold and noisy. Quick check in and out, the room is clean.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Peyman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facilities, not so great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Yo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place as our stay.. convenient to everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David Brian

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

Clean tody, good locaiton.

Friendly staff. Nice breakfast. No fuss. Good location. Parking is easy; just prebook and use the code on APCOA before your visit. The discount code is HOLINN24. Website www.apcoa.co.uk. I parked at the Printworks car park.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Douglas

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely staff, spacious room great fast shower, came with daughter to watch concert at Co op live arena. Location perfect! when travelling to arena uber was easy to get only £5-£6, coming out the arena make sure you pre book taxi or uber! Breakfast was good, variety of hot food including pancakes which was our favourite. We parked in the recommended car park by the hotel and this was super easy, five minute walk to hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Karl

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

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Due to Storm Floris and all cancelled transport to Scotland, we could not proceed to our intended destination, Glasgow, on Monday. The bed and pillows were really comfortable and the room was really clean, renovated and looked great. The staff at check-in and at breakfast were pretty friendly and efficient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Howard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was good with the Bedroom and it was qiuite. The only negative was breakfast when it was difficult to find a seat. There was not enough staff to clear the tables.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynn

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Business traveller, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Douglas

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

definitely a 5" hotel for me

We had a fantastic stay in Manchester I was there with my daughter to see Billie Ellish in concert. Everyone was lovely and kind and asked straight away if we needed help with getting to the concert and ordered a taxi for us as soon as we was checked in....The room was lovely and very clean.... This is definitely a 5* hotel for me couldn't of asked for anymore.....
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025