Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

3.0 star property

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Café
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout curtains
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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
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafford Centre
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlers Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(49 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

Standard Room, 1 Single Bed, Accessible

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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 clean guestrooms
  • 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.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

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

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Express Manchester Trafford C

Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City

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. 598 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 260 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 81 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 30 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room excellent, staff excellent. Issues were the surprised £50 deposit and £5 car park charge.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Danielle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was standard but clean and tidy. Staff amazing especially Chris and Kelly thank you
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Marcin

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean and friendly but a little overpriced
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
Number of disappointing aspects. Bathroom was a wet room for disabled access with bad drainage so half the floor was covered in water, didn't feel like a hotel bathroom. The automatic sensor tap was extremely annoying, needed at least a few seconds flow of water as it was tricky being able to rinse your toothbrush. Breakfast was very disappointing, tiny plate and had to be kept waiting a number of times, firstly no cutlery, then had to wait for sausage and bacon as there were none, then went back for orange juice but no glasses, then no pastries. I appreciate it was busy, but seemed really under staffed, and to not have the basics ready and constantly topped up meant I had to keep getting back up off my table multiple times to get aspects of my breakfast. Staff were friendly and I didn't want to complain there and then when they already looked overworked and fed up.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, room was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Luke

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Marisa

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All of it was lovely and staff really helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Emily

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Dale

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Business trip, staff friendly, room comfortable. Parking on site.
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Cara

Business traveller
Dirty bedding that had not been changed. The staff resolved the situation quickly and organised another room that was in better condition.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
All ok. AC wasn't clear yo use so room a bit hot but probably me 🙂 Always a good stay when coming for football. Convenient and staff excellent. Really should have EV charging on site these days
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY BRETT

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Thomas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Had issues with my room but the staff quickly resolved it
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Stephen

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

elise

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were friendly & efficient. Had a really nice stay and just round the corner from where i needed to be the next day
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

ANTHONY BRETT

Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

George

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

8/10 Good

Jamie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Room was very small give it was meant to be a family room. Breakfast was crowded with hardly any available seating. Half the cutlery or foods weren’t available. Staff were initially pre occupied speaking to each other rather than checking us in on arrival.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are ok just need more attention to detail with regards to dirt carpets and lack of cleaning of full length mirror. Breakfast is ok, crap tea/coffee, scrambled eggs is not made with fresh eggs, tasted awful. Staff are friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025