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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

3.0 star property

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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
Café
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2 Mercury Way, Trafford, Manchester, England, M41 7PA
  • Place, Legoland Discovery Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlers Exhibition Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafford Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free hotel has a 24-hour fitness centre and a bar/lounge. Free on-the-go breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Other amenities include a snack bar/deli, self parking and concierge services.
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG offers 220 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. This accommodation is furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include a shower, complimentary toiletries and hairdryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is offered on a daily basis and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness centre.

Guests aged under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Our customers tell us that they can't get enough of the helpful staff at Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Legoland Discovery Centre. Free breakfast, free WiFi in public areas and a restaurant are available.
  • Free on-the-go breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include a front desk safe, meeting rooms and a lift
  • On-site recreation includes a 24-hour gym
  • Guests have great things to say about the helpful staff and the overall condition of the property
  • 10 minutes by foot from Trafford Centre and a 2-minute drive from Bowlers Exhibition Centre
  • Pets welcome for a fee (restrictions apply)
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is available daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

The business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG also features a 24-hour fitness centre, concierge services, and a front desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

Guests are served a free on-the-go breakfast daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
The Express Cafe & Bar – This lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner and light fare.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Express Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • In-room sofa bed
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free cot
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used for an advanced-purchase booking must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
    • Service animals are exempt from fees.

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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 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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
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
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation.
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

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly 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

Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City
Express Manchester Trafford C
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 261 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 77 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1003 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Jaimeet

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gavin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Simple overnight stay at the hotel, but it is clean and tidy, staff were very pleasant, room spacious and clean, shower was amazing! Breakfast left a lot to be desired, but made a simple breakfast bun and was done. Wouldn't hesitate to stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pamela Ruth

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Lovely welcome @ reception & advice on getting to old Trafford, lovely room & bathroom
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff lovely, room great everything was fab
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place ro stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leigh

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Flavia Cristina

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The room was very nice, the breakfast had a lot of options, and the attendant was very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Pavanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, updated hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

grzegorz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

grzegorz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was very comfortable and relaxing. Really good view of the City too. Breakfast was average but the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but leaning on the tired side. Charge for parking seemed odd when parking at the Trafford Centre is free.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and in a great location! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025