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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star eco-certified hotel near National Football Museum

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

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

Map
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

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 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
(17 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)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 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)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Manchester

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manchester City Centre hotel, you'll find National Football Museum and AO Arena. Canal Street and University of Manchester are also within 2 miles (3 km).

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
  • ‪Nell's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fringe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Band on the Wall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3-star eco-certified hotel near National Football Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square meters) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the eco-certified Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

  • 192 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 194 sq ft of conference space
  • 18 sq m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Czech, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 186 miles (GBP 19 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 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

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

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

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.

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your 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. 513 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 322 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1029 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1029 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok

Good location but not the clean bedding had makeup marks and sickey residues on the sheet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issue with any staff - all helpful and approachable. Reasonable night sleep. Comfy bed but room was so hot. Even turned down to 16 degrees and cold setting just didn’t make a difference. No windows to open. Bathroom appeared relatively new. Clean and had everything we needed. Great size shower! Breakfast was a let down. Had much better in other hotel chains. Kept warm (expected as buffet) which meant it was soggy by the time you got it. It wasn’t even hot. Should have stuck with continental pastries and cereal, but after a night out you want a full English. Coffee machine was disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

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

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time stay In Manchester the hotel was in a perfect location close to Victoria train station and Tram stations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Corrina

Liked: Cleanliness

Hardly worth the money

Great location but not the best experience. Not enough hooks. Very small minimal room. The pillows were hard. Two days of lukewarm showers. The shower pan would not drain fast enough so it filled up after only one very short shower. Told the front desk three times. We were compensated for our lukewarm stay…thank you. The carpets could use a very deep and repetitive shampooing or even replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Imad-Din

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sinead

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were just great, so pleasant and so helpful and friendly. We stayed here to go to the Arena and we also stayed in the Holiday Inn Express at Birmingham, and both hotels were immaculate and the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accesibility to the city :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PEEP completed on arrival, evacuation plan explained, needs checked overall check in was a positive experience. Room was good size for chair and could get around easily. Bathroom was clean and good size space with good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
City centre location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maika

Travelled with family
amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Weronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanouil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice rooms in a central location

Great location and clean rooms but the mattress on the bed needs replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Robyn

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Didn’t like that the facility didn’t have wash cloths for bathing.
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Kevan

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

6/10 Okay

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Room 307, shower was not warm enough, even turned right up. Air con remote stuck on fan so couldn’t adjust the temperature
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location a short walk from city centre with a good selection of eating and drinking options beside the hotel. Good breakfast and safe luggage storage.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025