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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for Holiday Inn Express.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and potted plants.
A Holiday Inn Express reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two lamps, a clock, and a sign indicating the bar opening hours.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern dining area with white tables and blue chairs, a patterned wall, and a bar area in the background.

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)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(107 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small shelf with toiletries.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps providing light.

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(32 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the city.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Premium Double Bed with city view Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Premium Double Bed with city view Free Hot Breakfast

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for 1 Double Standard Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Double Standard Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

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. 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 location
  • 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.

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

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking for GBP 21 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
  • 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 21 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).

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. 670 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 398 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 180 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 52 out of 1330 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1330 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and near everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, room immaculate, friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, an ideal base for a quick visit to Manchester
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast and the price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Hamed

Liked: Amenities
Good breakfast, centre of the city,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Johnpaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff very helpful and friendly, breakfast, everything you’d need for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with comfortable beds and a great shower and central to where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfect if you just need a clean place to stay and have breakfast the next day. Loads of things to do around the hotel and places to eat. Very nice and friendly staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and lovely friendly staff. Comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent breakfast. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, nice rooms which were clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very clean. Staff were helpful and friendly. Breakfast was excellent and the room had good air conditioning which helped as the weather was really warm
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, polite staff and breakfast was great plenty to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Francesca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay, I had a quiet room in the corner, Twin rather than a double which I was advised about when checking in, but this was no issue. Comfortable bed, clean bathroom. Breakfast had a good variety and availability. Good location for my event, good price.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Room was good, and the view was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, everyone was courteous and the breakfast wws a great day starter each morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good for short trips
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
AC was fine, Breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & included breakfast is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emily

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

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