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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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

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

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

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(97 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(45 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(28 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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)
  • City view
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
  • 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 on-site.
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 location 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.

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 a 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 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
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 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.

  • Off site 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-authorise 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 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. 612 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 171 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1234 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1234 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jahnvi

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room needs some updates but decent enough. The bed was too small for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Manchester. Room was a nice size. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aseel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Graeme, Celbridge

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

julie ann

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room cleans and staff on all interactions were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lanre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

6/10 Okay

Ajith

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't get any friendly atmosphere in reception. Everything else was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean and cosy. Breakfast was good variety and nice dining space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Ordemia

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and clean but the beds are due for an upgrade. Way too soft. Suitable for a short stay though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

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

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

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