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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Bar (on property)
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
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
  • Place, AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Place, Etihad Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin 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
(82 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

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
(37 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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
(23 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

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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)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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 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

  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nell’s Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to National Football Museum
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. 539 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 140 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1085 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1085 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

Sue

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and within walking distance of shops bars restaurants and AO Arena
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sarah

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Great location, quiet room but carpet stained, musty smell in the room and mattress very poor - could feel the divan base through the mattress. Breakfast not great. Staff however were lovely and very helpful.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

2/10 Terrible

Afia

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Toral

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

8/10 Good

Shannon

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

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

10/10 Excellent

Amarnath

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Taiwo

Travelled with group
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

The

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shekmuon

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very good
My son watching view
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

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

10/10 Excellent

Craig, Buckley

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

ESMERALDA

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. Decent breakfast buffet. Shopping area easily accessible. Overall a great place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lalyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice location
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Reecey

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

6/10 Okay

Anna-Marie

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
A good location if you are travelling by public transport. Room needed dusting on the walls, and I think someone had been sick in the curtains!
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX, San Antonio

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was tasty and the staff were very friendly and helpful.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and ckean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beds so comfy great night sleep. Friendly staff lovely eating area and great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanna

Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Value for money. Very clean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicolas

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025