Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Trafford Centre

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Exterior
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Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Cafe

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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2 Mercury Way, Trafford, Manchester, England, M41 7PA
  • Place, Legoland Discovery Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlers Exhibition Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Trafford Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪12 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the area

Manchester

Trafford Park stay.With a stay at this Trafford Park hotel, you'll be within half a mile (1 km) of Trafford Centre and 2 miles (3 km) of Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Salford Quays and Old Trafford are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Legoland Discovery Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowlers Exhibition Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Trafford Centre - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prestwich Forest Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Chill FactorE - 3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Humphrey Park Station - 3 min drive
  • Barton Dock Road Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 17 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Starbucks - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪wagamama - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Zizzi - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

3-star hotel near Trafford Centre
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 center, concierge services, and a front-desk safe. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 220 guestrooms or units
  • 5 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 2017
  • To-go breakfast (free)
  • Deli
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG offers 220 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

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

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • 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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • 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
  • 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 available
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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

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

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A credit 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 JCB International. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

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

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 600 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 262 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1002 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
staff were so friendly and helpful
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elliott

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was great, updated hotel!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alex

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nikila

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kharan

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

grzegorz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

grzegorz

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The bed was very comfortable and relaxing. Really good view of the City too. Breakfast was average but the staff were very helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
Room was clean but leaning on the tired side. Charge for parking seemed odd when parking at the Trafford Centre is free.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Glen

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern, clean and in a great location! Would stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

PHILLIP

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All was great.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Glenn

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and staff were great nothing was a problem. Breakfast was tasty and everything clean and tidy with enough staff to handle the demand. Not complaints these but: 1. Car park is very tight with large vans That take more than 1 space in main car park would suggest these vehicles directed to the gravel over spill. 2. Room 321 safe does not work
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

LA MARZOCCO

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

John

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Stephen, Gillingham

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sohail

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

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Eugene

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy access, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025