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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Bar (on property)
Room amenity
Exterior

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

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Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Etihad Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(10 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(6 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(21 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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)
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

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

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Bar (on property)

Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
4.6 out of 5, Wonderful, 1,781 reviews
The price is AU$174
includes taxes & fees
28 Sept - 29 Sept
Holiday Inn Manchester - City Centre by IHG

About the area

Manchester

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, a 8-minute walk from National Football Museum and 10 minutes by foot from AO Arena. .This eco-certified hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Canal Street and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Manchester.

What's nearby

  • National Football Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • AO Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canal Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Manchester - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Shudehill Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe North - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nell’s Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bay Horse Tavern - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and a 24-hour front desk
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 192 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Manchester? This hotel has 194 square feet (18 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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 6:30 AM to 10 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 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

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day (984252 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

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; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the 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. 499 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 321 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 39 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 18 out of 1003 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Malakai

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Was great, breakfast okay too. Only slight issue was despite do not disturb sign they came in and did house keeping whilst out. Not exactly an issue but when I'm only staying a night or two I want the option to opt out
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

John, Abingdon

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Louise

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness
Good location and the friendly staff. However the bed was like a hammock and didn’t enjoy sleeping on it. Needs replaced. Breakfast overcrowded at peak times but was very good for an included option.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, and does what it says in the tin
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Msrie

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location, friendly
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location of Hotel was perfect. Hotel staff very pleasant and room spotless. Beds were a little bouncy but other than that lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

lee

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We found hotel clean Staff helpful Breakfast was ok but had to wait for eggs when eggs arrived had to wait for bacon! Good location.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mhairi

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Room comfort

Room quality poor, Staff friendly and approachable

Staff were very polite and welcoming. However the room wasn’t great! There was no instruction on how to adjust the room temperature/aircon etc. The pillows were awful, both far too soft, the quilts were too thin and with it being a twin room one of the beds was push right up against the wall which for 2 people who suffer from anxiety wasn’t great. The desk where the chair sat would have been more helpful if it had had a mirror, not everyone can do their make up/hair standing up or sat on the floor. The curtains didn’t shut right to the wall at one side meaning there was a stream of light coming in all night. Breakfast was lovely but sadly wouldn’t stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandy

Travelled with group
Enjoyed everything!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

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

8/10 Good

Kimberley

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very central
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

hemant

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

terry

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay and location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Saji

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

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

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
They were great since the first minute. Staffs very friendly. Room was a good size. Great breakfast. Wonderful location, nice e calm area, there are lots of cafes, pubs, small markets and a big shopping center very close. Super recommend!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

laura

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Hotel is very outdated and needs a huge upgrade. Rooms are tired and old looking. Mould growing in the bathrooms and on the shower head so very bad housekeeping standards. There was even a rip in the duvet. I was moved twice as the first room moved to the A/C didnt work and had a fault message and then got moved into a 'nicer room' not really sure it was much nicer but better than the previous two. Had breakfast the morning, the apple juice was sour and the bacon and sausage had been sat there so long that it was rock solid! Staff at reception were very good and friendly and the location is great for the Arndale but thats the only saving grace! I would recommend staying somewhere else.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great. Very quiet given its location. Breakfast was very good. Staff was attentive, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Tatenda

Travelled with family
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely location for wanting to a lot of things in Manchester. Shower drained very slow and often found ourselves in a puddle of water after showering. This meant we had to wait approx 10mins for the shower to drain before the other person could shower. One of the towels had hairs on them which wasn't great either.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

L

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

philipa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was great. Really good choice
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Wing Hin

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pippa

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