About this property

Stay in the heart of Manchester’s vibrant Salford Quays media hub at the Holiday Inn® Manchester - MediaCityUK. Located next to The Studios and just a short tram ride from the city center, the hotel offers convenient access to Old Trafford stadium and major transport links, including the M60/M62 motorways and Manchester International Airport. Ideal for both business and leisure, the hotel features 3 modern meeting rooms with natural light and free Wi-Fi, plus a fully equipped Business Center. Guests can explore nearby attractions such as the BBC studios, The Lowry arts complex, and the Imperial War Museum North, all within walking distance. Dine at Scoff & Banter, where traditional British and European classics are elevated with playful twists. Nestled in the heart of Media City, the restaurant offers a warm and inviting setting for hearty comfort food, expertly prepared and locally sourced wherever possible capturing the essence of a true local dining experience. Whether you're here for work, culture, or football, enjoy a stylish and comfortable stay in this waterside location.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.4 for a two-person trip.

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Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Hotels & Resorts

Property highlights

    • Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)

    • Breakfast Info

    • Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, American, Buffet

    • Private parking available

    • Loyal Customers

    • There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
2 twin beds
1 full bed
1 king bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
or
2 twin beds
1 king bed
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Salma
    Saudi Arabia Saudi Arabia
    The location.. The accessibility rooms.. The staff..
  • Edie
    Australia Australia
    Staff were so helpful and friendly Great location, clean spacious rooms Amazing shower! There’s a small gym too - cardio machines and dumbbells.
  • Juan
    Netherlands Netherlands
    Very nice hotel if you are visiting Manchester and could avoid the city centre (it is a bit far but well connected by tram). The rooms are big, it is not the newest facilities but they are in very good conditions. Breakfast was very good.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Friendly helpful staff. Perfect location for what we wanted. Lovely breakfast plenty of choice. Spacious comfortable room.
  • Joanne
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Clean, lovely spacious room. Great location for where we wanted to be. Friendly helpful staff. We had an issue over a misunderstanding concerning breakfast (something and nothing) which was dealt with quickly and efficiently. Plenty of choice at...
  • Sproule
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The breakfast was very good value, especially as we booked it the night before, so got the discounted rate. The location was perfect as our attraction was very close.
  • Mohammed
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Amazing staff made my stay absolutely worth it especially the front staff
  • Vidar
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Excellent room, friendly and helpful staff, excellent bar.
  • Lisa
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Liked - Staff were very friendly and helpful, especially Helen at the Breakfast Bar. Dislike - Would have liked to have seen the Football game (Manchester Derby) on TV in bar area. Surely Holiday Inn could have afforded to pay SKY Sports to get...
  • Richard
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    I needed to be in MediaCity and the hotel was perfect for that need.

Hotel area info

Restaurants

1 Restaurant On Site
  • Scoff & Banter
    • Cuisine
      British • Italian • European
    • Open for
      Dinner
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free

House rules

Holiday Inn Manchester-Mediacityuk by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
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 accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Refundable damage deposit
A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. That's about $67. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 16 and above will be charged as 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 upon request
Free

The number of cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed. Charges may apply.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercard Cash is not accepted

The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that only card payments are accepted at the hotel.

Please note that the original card used for booking must be presented on check-in. You will need to present a valid card upon check-in for payment for your full stay plus an additional £50.00 any incidentals, anything not taken will be refunded upon departure. This can take between 2-5 days to show in your account.

Please note that reservations for Marco Pierre White's New York Italian Restaurant must be made in advance.

The car park height restriction is 6.2 feet (6’2 feet). An alternative pay and display car park is located in front of the hotel.

Renovation work is carried out from (08:00) to (18:00) Monday - Friday. The exterior of the building is under renovation works. There may be some noise from the external works during this period.

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.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

A damage deposit of £50 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.