Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Hotel with bar/lounge, near National Football Museum

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Located near National Football Museum, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena is a haven of comfort. Enjoy a breakfast buffet, unwind at the free daily manager's reception or connect with colleagues in the conference space. Guests rave about the helpful staff and convenient location.
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Free WiFi
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Bar/lounge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Vending machine
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Laundry service
  • Multilingual staff
  • Free newspapers in the lobby
  • Luggage storage

For families (6)

  • Children stay free
  • Free cribs/infant beds
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Private bathroom
  • Premium TV channels
  • Daily housekeeping
$61 nightly
$74 total
Apr 20 - Apr 21
Total with taxes and fees

Room options

Showing 7 of 7 rooms
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

Wonderful
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

Excellent
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Bathroom | Shower, hair dryer, towels
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Very good
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Excellent
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Very good
  • 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) | City view
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed, City View (Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Very good
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
Shower, hair dryer, towels
Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace
Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Wonderful
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY

What's nearby

  • National Football Museum - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • AO Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Canal Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 33 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 55 min drive
  • Manchester Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester (QQM-Piccadilly Train Station) - 14 min walk
  • Manchester Piccadilly Station - 15 min walk
  • Shudehill Station - 4 min walk
  • Market Street Station - 7 min walk
  • Exchange Square Tram Stop - 7 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nell’s Pizza - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

When you stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG, you'll be in a great location, within just a 10-minute walk of National Football Museum and Piccadilly Gardens. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and free buffet breakfast is available daily between 6:00 AM and 10:30 AM. Also, AO Arena and Canal Street are within a 15-minute walk. Fellow travelers love the helpful staff and breakfast. The property is just a short walk to public transportation: Shudehill Station is 4 minutes and Market Street Station is 7 minutes.

At a glance

Hotel size

    • 192 rooms
    • Arranged over 8 floors

Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Express check-out available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
    • Late check-out subject to availability

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.

Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18

Children

    • Up to 2 children (16 years old and younger) stay free when occupying the parent or guardian's room, using existing bedding

Pets

    • Pets not allowed
    • Service animals welcome

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms

Parking

    • Offsite parking within 0.1 mi (GBP 19.00 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast each morning 6:00 AM–10:30 AM
  • Bar/lounge
  • Free daily reception
  • Shared microwave
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children stay free (see details)

What to do

  • Discount at nearby fitness center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tour/ticket assistance
  • Dry cleaning/laundry services
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff

Facilities

  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Television in common areas

Accessibility

  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Low-height counter/sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Low-height bed
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Be entertained

  • Television
  • Premium cable channels

Home comfort

  • Air conditioning
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board (on request)

Sleep well

  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Free crib/infant bed
  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower only
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi
  • Phone

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • In-room safe
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available

Fees & policies

Mandatory fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges by the property at check-in or check-out. Fees may include applicable taxes:
  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

Optional extras

  • Late check-out can be arranged for an extra charge (subject to availability)

Parking

  • Parking is available offsite and costs GBP 19.00 per day (0.1 mi away)

Policies

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.
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, mobile payments and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Barclaycard
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.
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.

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed, but service animals are welcome.

Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

No, unfortunately, but there's discounted parking nearby.

What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a charge (subject to availability). Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Is there an onsite casino at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Manchester235 Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.

What is there to do at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG and nearby?

Recommended spots to visit include National Football Museum (8-min walk) and AO Arena (10-min walk), along with Canal Street (13-min walk) and University of Manchester (1.2 mi).

What's the area around Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG like?

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG is in Manchester City Centre, a short 4-minute walk from Shudehill Station and 8 minutes' walk from Piccadilly Gardens. Travelers give top marks for the hotel's prime location.

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

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8.8

Cleanliness

8.4

Amenities

8.8

Staff & service

8.4

Property conditions & facilities

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was plentiful, hot, and offered a good variety with a lovely dining space. (129 reviews)
  • The property offers a great location with numerous dining options nearby and a commendable breakfast selection. (14 reviews)
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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

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8/10 Very good

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10/10 Exceptional

Room was nice and clean. Staff were friendly. Easy to get to other place in the city it was very helpful having a uber self service machine as we entered the building. Breakfast was lovely. We shall use this hotel again in the future.
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8/10 Very good

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Mary, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly staff, clean room, only down side tables to close together for breakfast,
Justine, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are very welcoming there our room was good value and also breakfast was nice definitely stay there again
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Julie, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Friendly, welcoming staff, warm comfortable room.
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6/10 Good

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