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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near National Football Museum

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

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

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

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

Standard Room

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

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(88 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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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(43 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
(26 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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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 Twin 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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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
  • 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) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

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

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3-star hotel near National Football Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A free manager's reception is offered daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

  • 192 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • 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.

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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 0.1 miles (GBP 19 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • 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
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

  • 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.

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day (0.1 mi 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, 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.
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, Barclaycard, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. 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).

Property is also known as

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 582 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 157 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 47 out of 1177 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1177 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

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

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

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
On check in felt like the man was
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Isah

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location couldnt be better. Surrounded by shops restaurants and bars....yet rooms were quiet...no sounds from street. Staff were friendly and helpful...breakfast was good with large selection of food.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yvette

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room with everything you need. Ideal location for the town centre
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Daniel

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good central Manchester hotel

Good business hotel. Mattress too soft for my liking tho!!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Bettina

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stay booked as attending concert at Co op Live. Bed was comfortable & room was very quiet. Great shower.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Keven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
In Manchester for a concert, we found the hotel comfortable, clean and over all friendly staff all too ready to help. We enjoyed our whole experience and if we need another stay in Manchester we would consider staying again at the holiday inn.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Heather

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located hotel for attending a concert at Coop Live Arena. Room was adequate for our needs. Comfortable single beds. Good shower. Breakfast ok but room not big enough for all guests. 2 items were taken from our room. James the duty Manager resolved the issue in a very satisfactory way.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing staff so friendly and helpful. A long way away from the coop arena 40 minute walk in the rain.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Travelled with family
Really lovely staff very friendly the room was vey clean perfect for our visit to the co op stadium
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

sarah

Business traveller
Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort

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Was only offered a twin room despite requesting a double so I didn’t stay in the hotel and went elsewhere. Was staying alone.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Micheal

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nils

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room/free breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean. Everything you could need for an over night stay. Bed was comfy, but by no means ideal for all sleepers. Bounced around when husband turned over. Rooms are always too hot for me, so had to use the fan, which thankfully was supplied in the room. Would stay again for events though.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gillian

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

10/10 Excellent

Perian

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms very friendly and supportive staff Close to shopping in the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

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

9/10

Room was clean,shower was good,Breakfast was lovely quality sausages, and Bacon ,friendly staff and had a Great night sleep 😴 would definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Catherine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel does what it says on the tin - good option for a quick overnight if attending an event in the city. Generally basic facilities & breakfast. Rooms could do with an update (plastic tea tray & paint on wood etc) but we had everything we needed with a good-sized shower, toiletries, hairdryer and AC as well. Staff were all really friendly, professional, efficient & helpful. Easy walking distance to AO arena Enjoyed a nice dinner at the Glasshouse restaurant, Crowne Plaza where you get 10% off if you mention staying nextdoor
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ana

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

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

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

All we needed.

Nothing to complain about. Staff were very friendly. easy check-in. Nice room. Comfortable nights sleep. Great location. Breakfast very good, if not a little busy; couldn't find anywhere to sit straight away but soon resolved.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Boubacar

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025