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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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Property amenity
Room amenity
Exterior
Standard Room, 2 Single Beds
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is AU$131
includes taxes & fees
23 Dec - 24 Dec

Explore the area

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Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • Place, National Football Museum
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪22 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

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

Standard Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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
(86 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Wheelchair)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

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

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/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 cots/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

View all photos for Premium Room, 2 Single Beds (Extra Floor Space, Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Manchester

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG places you in the centre of Manchester, within just a 15-minute stroll of National Football Museum and AO Arena. Highlights at this hotel include a complimentary breakfast and a bar/lounge. .This business-friendly hotel offers free WiFi in public areas, a 24-hour front desk and express check-out. Other amenities include a free manager's reception, a snack bar/deli and a microwave in a common area. .Places within a 30-minute walk of this 3-property class Manchester City Centre hotel include Canal Street and University of Manchester.

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

  • 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
  • ‪Nell’s Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Terrace - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Hotel with free breakfast, 8-minute walk to National Football Museum
There's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily, and guests can also enjoy a free nightly manager's reception. WiFi is free in public spaces.

Event space at this hotel measures 194 square feet (18 square metres) and includes conference space. A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

  • 192 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • 194 sq ft of conference space
  • 18 sq. m of conference space
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Lift
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offers 192 air-conditioned accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers.

Guests can surf the web using complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and an iron/ironing board can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education) – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and 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 transport

  • Offsite parking for GBP 19 per day; reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10 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 cot
  • 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.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

More

  • 8 floors
  • Designated smoking areas

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out
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
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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Up to 2 children 16 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • A tax is imposed by the city: GBP 1.20 per accommodation, per night

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 19.00 per day (984252 ft away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG) guidelines.

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children aged 16 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • 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

What is the cancellation policy at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

As of 27 Nov 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG on 23 Dec 2025 start from AU$128.32, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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

You bet! With amenities such as a deli, as well as free infant beds in the guestrooms, it's no surprise that Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG is a hit with families.

Does Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG serve breakfast?

You bet, our guests love the free buffet brekkie here! Offered weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10 AM and on weekends between 7:00 AM and 10:30 AM, this is the place to fuel up for a big day of adventure.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

No, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG does not offer an airport shuttle service.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

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

No, only service animals are allowed.

Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

8.6

Excellent

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 563 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 364 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 150 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 46 out of 1147 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 24 out of 1147 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Kerry

Liked: Amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Shannon, Shrewsbury

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

yinka

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michelle

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Razaz

Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Olivia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Basic amenities, good cleanliness and overall good stay. Only thing worth noting, during breakfast don’t leave your table unattended to get food, as you’ll come back to your drinks being thrown away and someone else at your table!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amir

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No underground parking available.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mei Yin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Mel

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Staff very friendly and helpful. Hotel is a little tired, carpets in hallways look scruffy with stains and lifts are grubby. Room ok, basic but clean and bathroom looks updated with nice shower. The lobby is unusual as it has strange blue lighting which looks cold and uninviting, we didn’t use the bar or have breakfast for that reason. Not sure we would stay again but the location suited us this time.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil J

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Staff & service
The manager lady at the storage room -which is located behind the reception- was super rude and grumpy. All i wanted was to take my luggage back from the storage room and she asked me wait in the long check-in queue in a very rude manner. Customer relationship management was so poor. You should teach your site staff on communication skills. Even if it was pride week, there was literally 0 posters/ads in the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Shakuntla

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

Stay here in Manchester

Great location, secure, clean with helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emily

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

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was a little tired, lightbulb in bathroom was out, but the breakfast in the morning was good and overall the price was good value for stay in the city centre
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mandy

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deepti

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Amanda

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

10/10 Excellent

Anneliese

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

6/10 Okay

sanjay

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Alfonso

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

Average stage overall

Breakfast was average from what can you expect from a budget chain hotel. What it was a bit annoying is that the bed was a bit small for a couple and definitely not comfortable. Not what I expected from a huge chain hotel. Location was excellent and very convenient to walk around the city and on the North Quarter neighbourhood. Average stay overall, nothing extra
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Raymond

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Na
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicki

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Molly

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

4/10 Poor

Aidan

Disliked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025