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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)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(44 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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

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

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 the area

Manchester

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, a short 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
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AO Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Canal Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Shudehill Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nell’s Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

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 daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

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 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
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

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day (0.1 mi 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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

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. 602 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 166 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1216 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1216 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff friendly clean room comfy bed plenty of toiletries in bath room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hope

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

10/10 Excellent

tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Anton

Breakfast cro
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DARRYL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and excellent facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Briony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and value for money, the sink/ tap was a bit dodgy though. However I think they’re having a refurb in some rooms so great to know.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean rooms very helpful staff breakfast very good quality and resturant was clean and tidy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless, comfy bed and super attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Joanne

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, great shower, breakfast was lovely. Staff very pleasant and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good locatio off Arndale . Near vue cinema football musum. Plenty of vibrant diverse bars restaurants nearby
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Melanie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Receptionist were lovely and helpful. Bed sofa was not set up from my son had to go and ask . Beds very soft felt like u were going to fall off the side . Some staff we a bit unkept shirt hanging out .
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy and staff were polite
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Sofa beds are in need of updating, too thin
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like the glass lift I don’t like heights. Breakfast was good. Room clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean comfortable room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sophie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Polite staff, clean room, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly, welcoming staff, warm comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stuart

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Completely basic but wouldn't expect more for the price point
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, clean and modern Hotel. Welcoming staff…../
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely clean big room. Very comfy bed and choicd of pillows! Great breakfast - loved the pancake machine. Great location for AO Arena and lots of food options around. Definitely will book again.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tom

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
well presented and clean room, breakfast was chaotic tho. I think need look at system l. not alot of space and not alot of clean / clear tables.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025