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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to National Football Museum

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena is steps from the National Football Museum. Guests enjoy a breakfast buffet, daily manager's reception, and conference space for meetings. The convenient location and helpful staff consistently earn high marks from visitors.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Air conditioning
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AED 251
AED 307 total
includes taxes & fees
30 Nov - 1 Dec

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(84 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 23 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(39 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(23 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 24 sq m
  • 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)

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed
  • 24 sq m
  • City view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 2 Twin Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
  • 24 sq m
  • 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
  • AO Arena - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Canal Street - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • University of Manchester - 3 min drive - 1.7 km
  • Etihad Stadium - 4 min drive - 2.7 km

Getting around

  • Shudehill Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 35 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terrace - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nell’s Pizza - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Hotel near National Football Museum
Located close to AO Arena and Canal Street, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a bar and conference space.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and a front-desk safe
  • Multilingual staff, an elevator, and a TV in the lobby
  • Luggage storage, 1 meeting room, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 192 rooms offer comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • TVs with premium channels
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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.

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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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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Football Museum, AO Arena, and Canal Street. University of Manchester and Etihad Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Shudehill Station is only a 4-minute walk and Market Street Station is 7 minutes.

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 543 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 349 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 143 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 1102 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1102 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location & included breakfast is a bonus.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

amanda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great hotel in an excellent location especially for a visit to the arena which is a short walk away. Lovely and clean room and friendly staff, would definitely recommend this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Perian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean rooms very friendly and supportive staff Close to shopping in the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Yo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place as our stay.. convenient to everywhere
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Anastasia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy access to everything. Staff were amazing!!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic proximity to northern quarter and arndale centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Holly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff really made the stay. So polite and helpful. Great location, good breakfast spread.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , clean and friendly staff. Uncomfortable beds, couldn’t turn air con off and it very noisy. Breakfast crowded, queues, so we went out to eat
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Benjamin

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

Great for an overnight stay

A fine place to stay for an overnight visit for a concert, added bonus of breakfast being included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

WAI CHEUNG

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Its location was very close to shoping mall.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Joshua

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lady on reception was nice and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

ESMERALDA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff. Nice, clean rooms. Decent breakfast buffet. Shopping area easily accessible. Overall a great place!
Stayed 10 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Fran

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast area was very chaotic not much staff cleaning tables so was hard to find room not much choice no mushrooms on the menu, some check inn staff were quiet miserable didnt seem to want to help really just one in particular took offence with me because i asked for a lower floor room terrible behaviour really .
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lois

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff particularly very friendly & helpful from the moment we walked into the hotel to the point we left
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really happy with the room and the staff were lovely. Breakfast was good too! We will definitely stay here again
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Peyman

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and facilities, not so great breakfast options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

hemant

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Samuel

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

Good stay and breakfast

It was a nice room which was clean and my mate forgot his tooth brush and got one for free which was very nice
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Location was great. Very quiet given its location. Breakfast was very good. Staff was attentive, and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We really enjoyed our stay at this hotel. Due to Storm Floris and all cancelled transport to Scotland, we could not proceed to our intended destination, Glasgow, on Monday. The bed and pillows were really comfortable and the room was really clean, renovated and looked great. The staff at check-in and at breakfast were pretty friendly and efficient as well.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Faye

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice and ckean
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value, clean and comfy beds and a fantastic breakfast. Very convenient to the train station and AO arena. Highly recommend.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

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

good stay

good location rooms comfy a little smelly when walked in. breakfast good staff friendly would use again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025