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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

3.0 star property
Experience top-notch service in a prime location near world-class attractions like Old Trafford.

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City offers convenience and comfort. Enjoy the 24-hour gym, free WiFi, and dining at The Express Cafe & Bar. Guests praise the helpful staff, excellent condition, and amenities like concierge services.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym
The current price is AED 268
AED 322 total
includes taxes & fees
8 Mar - 9 Mar

Room options

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View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Twin Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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

Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, blackout drapes

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Trafford Park, a neighborhood in Manchester, Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG is near the airport. Travelers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Trafford Centre and Deansgate, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to check out Salford Quays. Looking to enjoy an event or a game? See what's going on at Old Trafford or Old Trafford Cricket Ground. Visit our Manchester travel guide
Map
2 Mercury Way, Trafford, Manchester, England, M41 7PA

What's nearby

  • Main entrance
    Trafford Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Legoland Discovery Centre
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bowlers Exhibition Centre
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Prestwich Forest Park
    20 min walk - 1.7 km
  • Chill FactorE
    3 min drive - 3.3 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Starbucks
    11 min walk
  • Caffè Nero
    13 min walk
  • wagamama
    17 min walk
  • Zizzi
    13 min walk
  • YO! Sushi
    10 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG

Hotel near Trafford Centre
Located close to Bowlers Exhibition Centre and Old Trafford, Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG provides free to-go breakfast, a bar, and a 24-hour gym. The on-site restaurant, The Express Cafe & Bar, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also find perks like:
  • Self parking (surcharge), concierge services, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting rooms, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
  • A TV in the lobby, luggage storage, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff and first-rate property condition
Room features
All 220 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and air conditioning, in addition to thoughtful touches like free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding, sofa beds, and free cribs/infant beds
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • Electric kettles, daily housekeeping, and desks

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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.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel

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

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Frequently asked questions

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

Yes, pets are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 5.00 per day.

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

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 2 AM. After-hours check-in is not available.

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

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 10 (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG located?

Located in Trafford Park, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Trafford Centre and Bowlers Exhibition Centre. Salford Quays and Old Trafford are also within 3 mi (5 km). Barton Dock Road Tram Stop is 6 minutes by foot and Trafford Centre Station is 12 minutes.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Trafford City by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.0

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

9.2

Staff & service

9.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 601 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 75 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 32 out of 1005 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay, location was perfect and very convenient for shopping and football games. Will recommend to other guests and stay here again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Harry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good place ro stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaetano

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, easy access, decent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Quality room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Donal

Liked: Cleanliness
Yes, room was fine
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Wendy

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

Fantastic hotel

Room very nice for a free breakfast it was excellent All staff where amazing
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

DIANE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel with nice breakfast. Clean and comfortable bedroom
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Pavanandan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Was clean and functional.
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Lynda

Liked: Staff & service
The rooms are ok just need more attention to detail with regards to dirt carpets and lack of cleaning of full length mirror. Breakfast is ok, crap tea/coffee, scrambled eggs is not made with fresh eggs, tasted awful. Staff are friendly and nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Louise

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

Fabulous one night stay

Such good value for money. Brilliant staff, great sized room and very clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ka Tsun Clinton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean and the staff were friendly. One can arrive at the hotel by buses and tram nearby. Most importantly you have a gigantic Trafford Centre in a 10 minute walk for dining and shopping. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Keelan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Modern room and easy parking
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Krista

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. Clean and quiet rooms with a hot breakfast daily. The customer service was also very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really good location, lovely hotel and good value.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Aiden

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good hotel, kind staff very helpful and kind.
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherrie

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in good location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

Great hotel

Really great hotel. Really comfy bed. Lovely friendly helpful staff. Rooms were clean and had everything we needed. Shower was fab. Easy to find and reasonable parking charge. Very good value in my view.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Miriam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were very polite and courteous. There was a variety of food options for breakfast and the cooked food was good. The hotel was clean and we enjoyed our stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very nice, tidy and clean place. Handy for shopping at Trafford park. Accessible from all the motorways arround.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Senecia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the location of the hotel. The staff are great.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cameron

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

Good stay.

Stayed here many times since it opened. Always a pleasant stay. Good breakfast and quiet room. Clearly handy for Trafford centre.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient location with good parking arrangements.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff was amazing very welcoming, I have stayed here twice now and both times have been great.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024