Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for Holiday Inn Express.
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and potted plants.
A modern dining area with white tables and blue chairs, a patterned wall, and a bar area in the background.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
Reception

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $89
$72 nightly
$89 total
Total with taxes and fees
Aug 3 - Aug 4

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)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, a short 8-minute walk from National Football Museum and 10 minutes by foot from AO Arena. .This hotel is 1.3 mi (2.2 km) from Canal Street and 1.7 mi (2.7 km) from University of Manchester.

What's nearby

  • National Football Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • AO Arena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canal Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shudehill Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dallas Chicken & Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 192 air-conditioned guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Make use of convenient amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access, a television in a common area, and tour/ticket assistance. Additional features at this hotel include discounted use of a nearby fitness facility and a vending machine.
Grab a bite from the snack bar/deli serving guests of Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG. Mingle with other guests at the complimentary reception, held daily. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary buffet breakfast is served daily from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.
Featured amenities include express check-out, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is served each morning between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 21 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Shared microwave
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

More

  • 8 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

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

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 21 per day (0.1 mi away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
Parking height restrictions apply
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. 658 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1308 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1308 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and near everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnpaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff very helpful and friendly, breakfast, everything you’d need for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with comfortable beds and a great shower and central to where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfect if you just need a clean place to stay and have breakfast the next day. Loads of things to do around the hotel and places to eat. Very nice and friendly staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent breakfast. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, nice rooms which were clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, polite staff and breakfast was great plenty to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Room was good, and the view was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, everyone was courteous and the breakfast wws a great day starter each morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good for short trips
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
AC was fine, Breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & included breakfast is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless, comfy bed and super attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location perfect ,close to everything and easy access to public transportation. Staff very helpful, did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible and succeeded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay ! Room was clean and cozy staff was amazing always feel welcomed when staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast very good. Spar grocery store across road and gooey bakery which was busy when we past.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, clean and modern Hotel. Welcoming staff…../
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and were quick to fix an issue around my room being cancelled halfway through my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Lovely hotel, nice and clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025