Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG

3 stars
8.1
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based on 5346 reviews
5,346 reviews
Goadsby Street Off Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5AH, United Kingdom
Goadsby Street Off Swan Street, Manchester
+44 161 836 9600
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Overview

The Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre-Arena hotel is within walking distance of Manchester Victoria Station and Piccadilly Station, and just a 25-minute drive from Manchester Airport. This Arena-area hotel is within walking distance of the Northern Quarter’s bars, boutiques, and restaurants as well as the many events at the Manchester Arena. Guests can visit the Royal Exchange Theatre and the Manchester Arndale Shopping Center during their stay, as well. The front desk is available 24 hours a day. Parking is not available at the property but public parking may be available nearby.

The Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre-Arena hotel offers complimentary breakfast and complimentary hotel-wide WiFi for guests. High-speed wired Internet is also available. There is a lounge bar for guest enjoyment and the nearby Crowne Plaza Hotel offers the popular Glasshouse Restaurant, where guests enjoy a 20% discount. There is a small meeting room that can accommodate groups of up to 10 guests, along with meeting planning assistance available. Daily housekeeping is provided and luggage storage is also available.

There are 192 guest rooms and suites at this non-smoking hotel, including a limited number of accessible guest rooms. Connecting rooms are available. Pets are not allowed at this property but service animals are welcome. All of the rooms include a pillow menu, in-room climate control, coffee and tea service, a flat-screen TV with premium channels, phone with voicemail, and a private bathroom with a separate tub and shower. Bathroom amenities are also included at this non-smoking hotel.

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Amenities at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG

  • Bar/Lounge
  • Free Wi-Fi
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  • Coffee machine
  • Business centre
  • Wi-Fi available in all areas
  • Flat-screen TV
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  • Cable or satellite TV
  • Free toiletries

Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG

8.1
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Guests consistently praised the hotel's excellent central location, making it convenient for exploring the city and accessing major attractions. The staff received high marks for their friendliness and helpfulness, with several guests noting positive experiences with reception and service. Cleanliness was also highlighted, with many reviews mentioning tidy and comfortable rooms. However, opinions on breakfast were mixed, with some guests finding it enjoyable and others suggesting improvements. Room comfort, particularly bed softness and room temperature, received neutral feedback, with some guests finding beds too soft or rooms too warm. Overall, the hotel is appreciated for its location, service, and cleanliness, though breakfast and bed comfort could be improved.
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8.0
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Chaka, Mar 2025
Maybe the breakfast time extended to 11am
7.4
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Anonymous, Jun 2019
Pros (+) Great location. Rooms were quiet, comfortable and clean. Beds were comfy.
Cons (-) Bathroom sink was blocked. The hotel (along with all others in the area) massively inflated its prices just because there was a Muse concert on. In my view this is appalling practice and doesn't encou...
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Location

Goadsby Street Off Swan Street, Manchester, M4 5AH

What's nearby

  • One Angel Square250 yd
  • Manchester Arndale420 yd
  • Piccadilly Gardens0.3 mi
  • Manchester Cathedral0.4 mi
  • Manchester Arena0.4 mi
  • Canal Street0.5 mi
  • Manchester City Hall0.6 mi
  • Deansgate0.7 mi
  • Manchester Central Convention Complex0.7 mi
  • Manchester City Centre0.8 mi
  • Manchester Oxford Road Station0.8 mi
  • Science and Industry Museum1 mi

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Check in anytime after 15:00, check out anytime before 11:00

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Essential information about Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG

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The cheapest month to stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG is August, with an average nightly rate of £85. The most expensive month is June at £134 per night.

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The cheapest day to book Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG is Sunday, with an average nightly rate of £55. The most expensive day is Tuesday at £254 per night.

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To get the best price at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG, book around 5 weeks in advance. This could save you approximately 44% compared to booking last minute.

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  • Where is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG located?

    Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG is located at Goadsby Street Off Swan Street in Northern Quarter, 0.3 miles from the centre of Manchester. One Angel Square is the closest landmark to Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG.

  • When is check-in time and check-out time at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG?

    Check-in time is 15:00 and check-out time is 11:00 at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG.

  • Does Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG offer free Wi-Fi?

    Yes, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG offers free Wi-Fi.

  • How far is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG from the airport?

    Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG is 9.2 miles from Manchester. Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena By IHG is 27.4 miles from Liverpool J. Lennon.

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0.3 mi
Manchester
9.2 mi

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