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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property

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Property amenity
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk
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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry

Explore the area

Map
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Etihad Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(16 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 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)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

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

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | 1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3-star hotel in Manchester City Centre
A bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a microwave in a common area are available at this hotel. Free buffet breakfast, free WiFi in public areas, and a free manager's reception are also provided. Other amenities include conference space, dry cleaning, and a 24-hour front desk.
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.

The hotel offers a snack bar/deli. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning as well as a complimentary manager's reception. Wireless Internet access is complimentary.

Event facilities measuring 194 square feet (18 square meters) include conference space. This eco-certified hotel also offers a vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance.

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM. A complimentary manager's reception is offered each day.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Czech, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukrainian

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking within 186 miles (GBP 19 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends
  • 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

Business services

  • 194 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting room

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

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
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

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day (984252 ft 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; cash is not accepted
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. 503 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 318 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 124 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1008 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Gerard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very courteous and accommodating staff. The room cleaning person was great!
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Did the job

Very good. Did what we needed from our trip. The restaurant area for breakfast was really busy we only just managed to get a seat. Possibly on the smaller size given there are over 800 rooms. But good selection for breakfast and tasted good.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Came to see a show pretty central for shopping and places to eat. Would definitely recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Skyler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Cheap(ish) and cheerful as always

This hotel is a great option for solo travelers, couples who don’t mind a smaller bed and small groups of friends or families who can use the sofa bed. The hotel is definitely well loved, so the conditions are a bit worn in some places. But generally, it’s a great affordable gem in an expensive city so it’s a good go-to option.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

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

10/10 Excellent

scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Katie

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff were friendly. Close proximity to where we wanted to go. Would recommend and will definitely be back!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Fergal

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel really central for everything
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The hotel was in a great location for us as we were going to a concert at Band on the Wall just a few minutes' walk from the hotel. The staff were friendly, the room was spacious, clean and comfortable and the buffet breakfast was excellent, with good-quality hot and cold options. We come to Manchester a couple of times a year and in the past have always stayed at another well-known brand (also close by), but the Holiday Inn Express was definitely a cut above!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Wendy

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Shopping trip to Manchester

The room was clean and comfortable. A good choice of breakfast was included and we didn’t have far too walk to the shops, bars and restaurants.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rod

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Aaron

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Handy for AO Arena breakfast furniture was too close together
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Susan

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Carol

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We liked the breakfast area, staff was very friendly and helpful. Was close to Printworks, for restaurants. It was only about a 10 min walk to the AO Arena. Room was very clean, it had all we wanted, tea coffee. Shower was really good. The only think for me was the bed was a bit to soft, so I found it uncomfy.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025