Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Exterior
Property amenity
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Free daily breakfast
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Along with a bar/lounge, this smoke-free hotel has a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. Free buffet breakfast, 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 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 like 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 clean accommodations
  • 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.

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

This 3-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served free buffet breakfast daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM. 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

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • 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
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 8 floors
  • Smoke-free property

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.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • 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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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).

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 373 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 168 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1216 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff were welcoming, friendly, intetesting and efficient. After a long journey they provided the ideal check-in. The room was excellent, with supplementary heating or cooling as required. Breakfast good (vegan choices) for the grade of hotel. All the staff seemed to be welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and reception staff are lovely and friendly, so helpful. Breakfast was hectic and gave me sensory overload as it was crowded, noisy and bright. Great location and great price overall. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were perfect , very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Travelled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property is tired. Childs bed was really bad - although staff brought another mattress
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keino, Washington DC

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with family
Lovely hotel, nice and clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was immaculate, as were the public areas of the hotel. Staff were very friendly, helpful and courteous. Breakfast was as you'd expect and kept topped up.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Shamiso

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The room capet had awful smell heating was not going had to.ask at reception 2 staff were ok but the young lady manager was horrible i felt embarrassed and was treated. Different from.other guests spent over a hour trying to resolve a issue ove £1.20 i reaĺy felt humiliated i will surely lodge a official complaint
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Excellent all round - We arrived an hour or so early and asked if they could mind our bags until check-in and they checked and said our room was ready and allowed us to check in early which was a great bonus. Room was great, air con worked great and breakfast was a great bonus - was expecting just warm bread etc. but had all that you need to create a lovely cooked breakfast. All staff we dealt with were courteous and helpful. Will definitely be returning!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Justine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, clean room, only down side tables to close together for breakfast,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff friendly clean room comfy bed plenty of toiletries in bath room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

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

10/10 Excellent

tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anton

Breakfast cro
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARRYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Briony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money, the sink/ tap was a bit dodgy though. However I think they’re having a refurb in some rooms so great to know.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms very helpful staff breakfast very good quality and resturant was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless, comfy bed and super attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great shower, breakfast was lovely. Staff very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025