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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Property class: 3

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for Holiday Inn Express.
A modern dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and a view of the outside.
A Holiday Inn Express reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, two lamps, a clock, and a sign indicating the bar opening hours.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A conference room with a long table, chairs, a whiteboard, a welcome sign, a flat-screen TV, and a window with curtains.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is $80
$65 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Nov 1 - Nov 2

Explore the area

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Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • Place, Piccadilly Gardens
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪38 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue sofa, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small shelf with toiletries.

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(55 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

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

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the city.

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

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

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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) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Lower Turks Head - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fringe - ‬2 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.
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

  • 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
  • Designated smoking areas

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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

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
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. 700 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 418 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 188 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 60 out of 1401 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1401 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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8/10 Good

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Great place to stay, Breakfast was amazing
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, lovely staff, nice breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good stay, better than I expected to be honest !!
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent stay, definitely will be using again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and well maintained, staff friendly and breakfast fairly standard for what you pay.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quick and easy to check in would definitely stay here again, the breakfast buffet had a choice choice and efficiently organised
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely room easy to check in staff polite
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff was great!
Stayed 6 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was within walking distance of a lot of things. Room was clean & breakfast was tasty.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & would definitely use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The location is good and it is walk distance to shopping mall and other sightseeing spots. Just a few minutes walk you can have a beer in a pub around.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, room immaculate, friendly and helpful staff!
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location, an ideal base for a quick visit to Manchester
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff on front desk were helpful. Breakfast very good. Staff courteous and efficient. Overall highly recommended.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

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

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked the breakfast and the price
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel its on top off everything breakfast is good all the staff are lovely and the cleaners do a great job been here twice now and its been great definitely good value for money.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel.staf great clean rooms and every one friends fly only bad thing was the so called scrambled egg for breakfast not sure but seemed like they using powered as was so dry .
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed our stay. It was 32 degrees outside but our room was very comfortable due to the excellent air-conditioning. The location is very central and there we plenty of restaurants nearby. The breakfast was fine. Overall the hotel was excellent value for money.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Amenities
Good breakfast, centre of the city,
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, comfortable room with a lovely shower. Good breakfast, the room was a little tired and didn’t have a great smell.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and comfy beds. Quick check in and check out. Great breakfast selection with very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good for short stays . Good value .
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was perfect very good experience
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026