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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Room amenity
Exterior
Bar (on property)

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

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 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
(87 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

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
(42 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(25 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)

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 onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offers 192 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Our customers tell us 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 like 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 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. 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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
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 cribs (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.

  • Offsite 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-authorize 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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. 580 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 154 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1169 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1169 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

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

Michelle

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

9/10

Room was clean,shower was good,Breakfast was lovely quality sausages, and Bacon ,friendly staff and had a Great night sleep 😴 would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel does what it says on the tin - good option for a quick overnight if attending an event in the city. Generally basic facilities & breakfast. Rooms could do with an update (plastic tea tray & paint on wood etc) but we had everything we needed with a good-sized shower, toiletries, hairdryer and AC as well. Staff were all really friendly, professional, efficient & helpful. Easy walking distance to AO arena Enjoyed a nice dinner at the Glasshouse restaurant, Crowne Plaza where you get 10% off if you mention staying nextdoor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

All we needed.

Nothing to complain about. Staff were very friendly. easy check-in. Nice room. Comfortable nights sleep. Great location. Breakfast very good, if not a little busy; couldn't find anywhere to sit straight away but soon resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boubacar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Solange

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

8/10 Good

David

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

Would be 5* with a new mattress

Friendly staff, great breakfast options, clean room with good views on high floor, nice shower, but bed very uncomfortable - needs a new mattress I think. Also had an accessible room which was strangely located the farthest from the lift?
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil J

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

10/10 Excellent

Oystein

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

2/10 Terrible

Guy

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Nick

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
We think our room had seen better days and it felt like the bed was broken. The dining area for breakfast was overrun and it was difficult to find a table, then took ages to find someone to clean it. Fix these and I would consider again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

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

A decent hotel if used as "base" for weekend

Clean and tidy hotel, situated very close to the arndale centre. We had booked through a 3rd party booking site but when we got to the hotel, we were only given a double bed, but the reception staff arranged for the additional bed to be made up quickly. Rooms were very clean and tidy, spacious too. Only fault we had was the air con vent rattled during use - which wasn't an issue during day, but overnight was a nuisance. Breakfast is self serve buffet style and had plenty of options. Coffee was mediocre though. Overall a decent hotel if used as "base" for weekend
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Md saydur

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Fit for purpose for a weekend trip. But the room wasnt the cleanest, shower drain was blocked, the AC didnt work. Good breakfast and good location for the centre of MCR
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady on reception was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvonne

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

Weekend trip in Manchester

We chose this hotel because it was half an hour walk from the O2 Appollo. Although the check-in was quite lengthy the accommodation was very clean and the staff very helpful. We enjoyed the breakfast and would recommend it.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Yash

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great customer service and breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Rhonda

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really made the stay. So polite and helpful. Great location, good breakfast spread.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

steven

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

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

Simply unacceptable at a basic level.

Stayed here overnight to drop my son off at Uni for the year. I am an IHG member and have had good overall service from this Hotel group. The bare minimum of any hotel ever is basic cleanliness. Our room had a white towel hung up in the bathroom with a very noticeable brown stain on it. ( I would like to think it is chocolate but that is wishful thinking) The weird thing is it was hung up like that so the stain is on the outside in full view and I assume the maid has said yes thats fine. ( or missed it to be fair) This is unacceptable and makes you question the general Hotels cleaning standard, bedding etc. I was asked at breakfast it the room was ok and told them no and why. They did apologise and the manager came over to personally apologise ask well. Rest of the hotel is functional, location is ok ( kind of down an alley) Staff were polite and helpful but the towel overshadows all of it unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

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