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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

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A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, grey and black chairs, and large windows offering a view of the street.
A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, and a TV.
A hotel reception area with a wooden counter, tiled floor, and a bar with various bottles and glasses.
A modern lounge area with a variety of seating options, large windows offering a view of the outdoors, and a contemporary design with wooden slats on the ceiling.
A modern conference room with large windows, wooden slats on the ceiling, and blue chairs around a central table.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
The current price is $83
$69 nightly
$83 total
Total with taxes and fees
Oct 4 - Oct 5

Explore the area

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2 Mercury Way, Trafford, Manchester, England, M41 7PA
  • Place, Trafford Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Legoland Discovery Centre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bowlers Exhibition Centre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(54 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(34 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible

A modern bathroom with grey tiled walls, a white toilet, a shower area, and a mirror.

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

A modern bathroom with a toilet, sink, and shower.

Standard Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(33 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG in Manchester (Trafford Park), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Trafford Centre and Bowlers Exhibition Centre. .This hotel is 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Old Trafford and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Old Trafford Cricket Ground.

What's nearby

  • Trafford Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Legoland Discovery Centre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Paradise Island Adventure Golf, Manchester - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Bowlers Exhibition Centre - 3 min drive - 1.1 miles
  • Chill FactorE - 5 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • Manchester Humphrey Park Station - 3 min drive
  • Barton Dock Road Tram Stop - 6 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪YO! Sushi - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬15 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG offers 220 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Accommodations are furnished with double sofa beds. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. Bathrooms include showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers.

This Manchester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.

Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility.

Make yourself at home in one of the 220 air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with showers feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional amenities at this hotel include a television in a common area and a banquet hall.
You can enjoy a meal at the restaurant serving the guests of Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG, or stop in at the snack bar/deli. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served daily from 6:30 AM to 10 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary on-the-go breakfast is served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10 AM.
The Express Cafe & Bar - This lobby lounge serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 5 per day)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free on-the-go breakfast available daily 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Express Cafe & Bar

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Housekeeping (daily)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 2017
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Double sofa bed
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 10

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
The credit card used for an advanced-purchase booking must be presented by the cardholder at check-in.
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
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:

  • Deposit: GBP 50.00 per accommodation, per stay

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

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 5.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 10 (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 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; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
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

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
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work
Guests under 18 years old are not allowed in the fitness facility
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City
Express Manchester Trafford C
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City by IHG
Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 603 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 257 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 74 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 34 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Yasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
1st time stayed breakfast was amazing and for the price included brilliant very close to everything best sleep ever !
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Joseph desire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, very clean room, very nice and professional staff. Nice stay.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really pleasant staff, clean room.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
always love staying here as staff are so lovely,
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Parvishni

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant hotel, comfortable bed clean and very quiet rooms. perfectly situated next to the Trafford Palazzo & Trafford Centre with great access to the trams and buses. Will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mario

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, quiet with pleasant staff. Well placed for Trafford Centre and Sale Sharks stadium, and tram to Salford and Manchester.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really clean modern room ,friendly staff excellent location and great value
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

sara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Worth staying if you want to visit Trafford centre
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, lovely room, nice bathroom, good breakfast and close to tram stop so easy for access to city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All the staff were really good rooms were clean. Always a good hotel for tje manchester forever rave
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Stacey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Clean inside and out.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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8/10 Good

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good room, good staff, great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very new hotel, everything very clean and fresh. Easy to walk to the Trafford Centre
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff on hand, very friendly, checked in by Isabelle who gave helpful advice in trams an buses ect
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful , bar food poor and over priced , breakfast good , pillows poor and lumpy
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
First time staying here! Friendly and efficient welcome and check in from Susan. All staff helpful. Modern room with excellent views. Great location for the Trafford Centre and convenient public transport links. Lovely breakfast. Gym was an added bonus! Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Barbara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money. The staff were very pleasant and friendly. There was a good selection of food for breakfast and the location was perfect for a shopping trip
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Rhys

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location. Staff were friendly and helpful and breakfast was spot on
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean room and hotel. Breakfast very good considering it’s included.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Value for money, good location, friendly staff, clean room.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

grzegorz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice place to stay
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good stay and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Would be great to have fruit options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026