Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Property class: 3

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Exterior
Reception
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Property amenity
Free daily breakfast

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
$80
$65 nightly
$80 total
Total with taxes and fees
Apr 30 - May 1

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

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

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

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

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 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) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Trof Northern Quarter - ‬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

  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 19 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
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
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 19.00 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)

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 612 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 375 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 51 out of 1236 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1236 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mohammad

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was a great experience
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

jahnvi

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Bobby

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Room needs some updates but decent enough. The bed was too small for me.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Anthony

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location in Manchester. Room was a nice size. Staff were friendly. Breakfast was ok.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aseel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Carrie

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Graeme, Celbridge

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

julie ann

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room cleans and staff on all interactions were friendly
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Lanre

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad at all.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Ajith

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Didn't get any friendly atmosphere in reception. Everything else was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Anne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Rooms were clean and cosy. Breakfast was good variety and nice dining space.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Margaret

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

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

6/10 Okay

Ordemia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The rooms were nice and clean but the beds are due for an upgrade. Way too soft. Suitable for a short stay though.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

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

10/10 Excellent

Geoffrey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Reception staff were welcoming, friendly, intetesting and efficient. After a long journey they provided the ideal check-in. The room was excellent, with supplementary heating or cooling as required. Breakfast good (vegan choices) for the grade of hotel. All the staff seemed to be welcoming
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Nicola

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was nice and reception staff are lovely and friendly, so helpful. Breakfast was hectic and gave me sensory overload as it was crowded, noisy and bright. Great location and great price overall. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff were perfect , very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Jacqui

Traveled with family
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
Property is tired. Childs bed was really bad - although staff brought another mattress
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Keino, Washington DC

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Joanna

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

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