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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk

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Outdoor dining area with tables and chairs set amidst lush greenery and natural light.
Enjoy a panoramic city view from the large window in this stylish room, featuring a desk, flat-screen TV, and comfortable office chair.
Welcome to a contemporary hotel with a grid-like facade and large windows, featuring a well-lit entrance and glass doors.
Relax in comfort with a large bed, two nightstands, and lamps.
Enjoy meals and meetings in a functional dining area with round tables and comfortable seating.

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
The current price is NZ$135
includes taxes & fees
31 Aug - 1 Sept

Explore the area

Map
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY
  • AO Arena
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Canal Street
    ‪11 min walk‬
  • Etihad Stadium
    ‪4 min drive‬
  • Manchester (MAN)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single 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)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(29 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 22 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single 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)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

1 bedroom, hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Sofa)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(62 reviews)

Highlights

Soundproofed
Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
  • 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)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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 eco-friendly 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
  • 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

  • ‪Cafe North - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Nell's Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bar Fringe - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Band on the Wall - ‬1 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Eco-certified hotel with free breakfast and 24-hour front desk
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 eco-certified 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.

Languages

Arabic, Chinese (Cantonese), Czech, English, French, Hindi, Italian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish, Ukranian

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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

  • Free 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
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 1 Aug 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG on 31 Aug 2025 start from NZ$132.39, 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.

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 502 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 313 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 43 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1005 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Richie

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

10/10 Excellent

Arjan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice place
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mel

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

8/10 Good

Syed Ahmed Hussain

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
My stay at Holiday Inn Express Arena exceeded expectations. I highly recommend it to anyone looking for a relaxing, enjoyable, and hassle-free hotel experience. There should be a small refrigerator in the room.
Stayed 7 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Lorna

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location close to arena and shopping centre with plenty food and drink options nearby. Hotel pretty tired. In need of an upgrade. Matress not comfortable and only a double not a king. Air conditioning not working in the room and no windows open so very warm trying to get ready. Stains on carpets and mould in bathroom. Was fine for a short stay however probably wouldn’t return based on our experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness

Ok

Good location but not the clean bedding had makeup marks and sickey residues on the sheet
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Sam

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issue with any staff - all helpful and approachable. Reasonable night sleep. Comfy bed but room was so hot. Even turned down to 16 degrees and cold setting just didn’t make a difference. No windows to open. Bathroom appeared relatively new. Clean and had everything we needed. Great size shower! Breakfast was a let down. Had much better in other hotel chains. Kept warm (expected as buffet) which meant it was soggy by the time you got it. It wasn’t even hot. Should have stuck with continental pastries and cereal, but after a night out you want a full English. Coffee machine was disgusting!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ben

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
First time stay In Manchester the hotel was in a perfect location close to Victoria train station and Tram stations.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Corrina

Liked: Cleanliness

Hardly worth the money

Great location but not the best experience. Not enough hooks. Very small minimal room. The pillows were hard. Two days of lukewarm showers. The shower pan would not drain fast enough so it filled up after only one very short shower. Told the front desk three times. We were compensated for our lukewarm stay…thank you. The carpets could use a very deep and repetitive shampooing or even replacement.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

Imad-Din

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Russell

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

sinead

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All the staff were just great, so pleasant and so helpful and friendly. We stayed here to go to the Arena and we also stayed in the Holiday Inn Express at Birmingham, and both hotels were immaculate and the staff were brilliant.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gabriella

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Accesibility to the city :)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darryl

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
PEEP completed on arrival, evacuation plan explained, needs checked overall check in was a positive experience. Room was good size for chair and could get around easily. Bathroom was clean and good size space with good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Amelia

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
City centre location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Brian

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laura

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

2/10 Terrible

Nicole

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maika

Travelled with family
amazing stay
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Weronika

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emmanouil

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Nice rooms in a central location

Great location and clean rooms but the mattress on the bed needs replacing.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025