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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel

Goadsby Road off Swan Street , Manchester, M4 5JY, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map

Excellent location – rated 9.0/10! (score from 5237 reviews)

Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions

8.2
Very Good
5,234 reviews

Very comfortable with friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent too with a wide choice.

Joe United Kingdom

Staff was nice, the breakfast menu was outstanding Room was clean and the bathroom was sparkling. Close to good restaurants and shopping.

Bob United States of America

the hotel is very well located, the breakfast is amazing and the rooms are really good

Carol Colombia

Good size room, excellent sized shower, very modern and clean. Staff very friendly. Good sized desk and chair with decent wifi so I could get work done for a couple of hours in the afternoon.

James United Kingdom

The staff were lovely and really helpful. They gave us last minute late checkout due to train strikes and took care of our bags whilst we went exploring. Great location in the Northern Quarter and looks nice inside.

Anneliese United Kingdom

Cheap price and great location near the northern quarter.

Stephen United Kingdom

Great location, close to AO arena, friendly staff.

Jones United Kingdom

All staff brilliant. Breakfast brilliant included in price which was very reasonable.

Lorraine United Kingdom

Location is perfect Room was spotless and quiet and comfy Staff were lovely

Mariva United Kingdom

Staff were happy, friendly and provided excellent service to all our requests.

David United Kingdom
8.2
Very Good
5,234 reviews
  • What guests loved the most:
  • “Very comfortable with friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent too with a wide choice.”
    Joe Joe United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff was nice, the breakfast menu was outstanding Room was clean and the bathroom was sparkling. Close to good restaurants and shopping.”
    Bob Bob United States of America United States of America
  • “the hotel is very well located, the breakfast is amazing and the rooms are really good”
    Carol Carol Colombia Colombia
  • “Good size room, excellent sized shower, very modern and clean. Staff very friendly. Good sized desk and chair with decent wifi so I could get work done for a couple of hours in the afternoon.”
    James James United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “The staff were lovely and really helpful. They gave us last minute late checkout due to train strikes and took care of our bags whilst we went exploring.”
    Anneliese Anneliese United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Cheap price and great location near the northern quarter.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Great location, close to AO arena, friendly staff.”
    Jones Jones United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “All staff brilliant. Breakfast brilliant included in price which was very reasonable.”
    Lorraine Lorraine United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Location is perfect Room was spotless and quiet and comfy Staff were lovely”
    Mariva Mariva United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Staff were happy, friendly and provided excellent service to all our requests.”
    David David United Kingdom United Kingdom

Categories:

  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
  • Location9.0
  • Free WiFi8.7

Stay in the heart of Manchester – Excellent location – show map

In the heart of Manchester, this hotel is just 1,950 feet from the Manchester Arena. Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Center Arena has a 24-hour front desk and modern rooms with Wi-Fi access.

The bright, air-conditioned bedrooms each have a stylish bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. Rooms also feature a work desk and a flat-screen TV, and many have wonderful city views.

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Center Arena has a contemporary bar, offering a range of light snacks and drinks.

Guests can enjoy an all-you-can-eat continental buffet breakfast each morning, including fresh coffee and pastries. Also included in the buffet breakfast are 4 added hot options which include bacon, scramble eggs, sausages and baked beans.

Just 1,650 feet from the Arndale Shopping Center and main shopping areas. The Holiday Inn Express is located in the vibrant Northern Quarter with hundreds of restaurants and bars to choose from.

This is our guests' favorite part of Manchester, according to independent reviews.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.0 for a two-person trip.

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel has been welcoming Booking.com guests since Sept 14, 2011
 Hotel chain/brand: Holiday Inn Express

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Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms

Property Highlights

Located in the heart of Manchester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet, Breakfast to go

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4 reasons to choose Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel

  • Prices you can't beat!
  • Booking is safe
  • Manage your bookings online
  • The staff speaks English

Guest reviews

8.2
Very Good · 5,234 reviews
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  • Staff8.9
  • Facilities8.2
  • Cleanliness8.5
  • Comfort8.5
  • Value for money8.3
    Convenient location
  • Location9.0
    Central location, Shopping area, Sightseeing
  • Free WiFi8.7

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  • Joe
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Very comfortable with friendly, helpful staff. The breakfast was excellent too with a wide choice.”
  • Bob
    United States of AmericaUnited States of America
    “Staff was nice, the breakfast menu was outstanding Room was clean and the bathroom was sparkling. Close to good restaurants and shopping.”
  • Carol
    ColombiaColombia
    “the hotel is very well located, the breakfast is amazing and the rooms are really good”
  • James
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Good size room, excellent sized shower, very modern and clean. Staff very friendly. Good sized desk and chair with decent wifi so I could get work done for a couple of hours in the afternoon.”
  • Anneliese
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “The staff were lovely and really helpful. They gave us last minute late checkout due to train strikes and took care of our bags whilst we went exploring. Great location in the Northern Quarter and looks nice inside.”
  • Stephen
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Cheap price and great location near the northern quarter.”
  • Jones
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Great location, close to AO arena, friendly staff.”
  • Lorraine
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “All staff brilliant. Breakfast brilliant included in price which was very reasonable.”
  • Mariva
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Location is perfect Room was spotless and quiet and comfy Staff were lovely”
  • David
    United KingdomUnited Kingdom
    “Staff were happy, friendly and provided excellent service to all our requests.”
Property questions and answers
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  • Is there car parking close by?
    Yes
    Answered on February 21, 2020
  • If you get there early can you leave your bags and come back at check in time?
    Yes you can.
    Answered on August 18, 2021
  • If you are going to be in and out of the NCP car park will you end up paying multiple car park charges?
    Thank you for your message, unfortunately the NCP Printworks has very recently closed as they are changing ownership. There are several car parking op...
    Answered on July 5, 2021
  • Hi, is the breakfast included an all you can eat buffet? I'll be attending around the Monday 24th May. Thanks
    Thank you for your question, we will be offering an assisted buffet breakfast which includes both hot and cold items. On check in our team will be hap...
    Answered on May 16, 2021
  • do you offer luggage storage after check out for 2hours??do I need to pay for this?? how far is the free bus manchester service from your hotel??
    Thanks for your message,yes you can store luggage after check out, this is free of charge. There is a free citybus stop on Shudehill (across the way f...
    Answered on December 6, 2020
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Guests loved walking around the neighborhood!
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Amenities of Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel

Most popular amenities

Free WiFi
Family rooms
Non-smoking rooms
Facilities for disabled guests
24-hour front desk
Bar
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
Food & Drink
  • Fruit Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Kid-friendly buffet
  • Kids' meals
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
No parking available.
Front Desk Services
  • Invoice provided
  • Private check-in/out
  • Baggage storage
  • Express check-in/out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning Additional charge
  • Laundry Additional charge
Business Facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying Additional charge
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Vending machine (snacks)
  • Vending machine (drinks)
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Auditory guidance
  • Visual aids (tactile signs)
  • Visual aids (Braille)
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Polish
  • Russian
  • Ukrainian
  • Cantonese
Sustainability initiatives
This property has taken steps to provide more sustainable and eco-friendly travel

House rules Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 2:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above are considered adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.

Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 2 years
Crib by request
Free

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

This property doesn't offer extra beds.

The maximum number of cribs allowed depends on the room you choose. Double-check the maximum capacity for the room you selected.

All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Maestro Mastercard Visa American Express Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print

Please note that in accordance with latest Government guidelines, food and beverage offerings have been modified with your safety in mind. Please contact the hotel for more information on 0161 836 9600.

If using Sat Nav, please use the postcode M4 5JY. The hotel is located on Goadsby Street located behind the Crowne Plaza Hotel.

No onsite car park however discounted parking available at the nearby APCOA Printworks located on 6 Shudehill, M4 4AA, at 15GBP per 24 hours. Must be pre-booked. Please contact the hotel or ask Reception on arrival for more information.

Please note, the card used to make the reservation must be presented at check-in.

Please note that if you are paying by cash, a 50GBP per room per night is required on check in as a security deposit. This will be returned to you after check-out, once the room has been inspected.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), make sure you're booking this property in accordance with the destination's local government guidelines, including (but not limited to) the purpose of travel and maximum group size.

In accordance with government guidelines to minimize transmission of the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property may request additional documentation from guests to validate identity, travel itinerary, and other relevant info on dates where such guidelines exist.

Due to the coronavirus (COVID-19), this property is taking steps to protect the safety of guests and staff. Certain services and amenities may be reduced or unavailable as a result.

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.

FAQs about Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel

  • Check-in at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel is from 2:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Room options at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel include:

      • Double
      • Twin/Double
      • Twin
      • Triple

    • Guests staying at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.7).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet
      • Breakfast to go

    • Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel is 1,650 feet from the center of Manchester.

    • The prices at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.