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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near National Football Museum

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A modern hotel building with a prominent sign for Holiday Inn Express.
Reception
An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a brick wall, and potted plants.
A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk with a chair, and a large window offering a city view.
A modern dining area with white tables and blue chairs, a patterned wall, and a bar area in the background.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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)
    ‪40 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(23 reviews)
  • 236 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a bed, a nightstand with a lamp, a blue sofa, and a large window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with SofaBed, Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(105 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a small shelf with toiletries.

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, each with white linens and pillows, and two wall-mounted lamps providing light.

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(51 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a blue armchair, a desk with a chair, and a large window with curtains.

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • City view
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a chair, a TV mounted on the wall, and a window with a view of the city.

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

DOUBLE CITY VIEW

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Premium Double Bed with city view Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Premium Double Bed with city view Free Hot Breakfast

  • 129 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Double Standard Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Double Standard Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 107 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

Manchester

City center stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this Manchester City Centre hotel, you'll find National Football Museum and AO Arena. Canal Street and University of Manchester are also within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • National Football Museum - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Piccadilly Gardens - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • AO Arena - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Deansgate - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Canal Street - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Shudehill Station - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Victoria Station - 8 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 33 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Dallas Chicken & Pizza - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Cafe North - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Jack In The Box - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Angel Pub - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Hare & Hounds - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

3-star hotel near 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.

A vending machine, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

This 3-star Manchester hotel is smoke free.

  • 192 guestrooms or units
  • 8 levels
  • Buffet breakfast (free)
  • Manager's reception (free)
  • Deli
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Television in lobby
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Microwave in a common area
  • Bar or lounge
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offers 192 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Televisions come with premium cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Height restrictions apply for onsite parking
  • Offsite parking within 0.1 miles (GBP 21 per day); reservations required; discounts available

Food and drink

  • Free buffet breakfast available daily 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM
  • A bar/lounge
  • Free daily manager's reception
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Low-height bed
  • Low-height counter and sink
  • Low-height desk
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-width doorways

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
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.

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 cribs (infant beds)!

Property 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.

  • Offsite parking fee: GBP 21 per day (0.1 mi 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, debit cards, mobile payments, and cash
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.
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
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, debit cards, cash, mobile payments, Google Pay, and Apple Pay. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Up to 2 children 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

How close is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG is 10.8 mi (33-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

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

As of Jul 24, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG on Aug 9, 2026 start from $76, 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.

Does Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG.

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

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG offers free buffet breakfast every day from 6:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

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

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Manchester235 Casino (19-min walk) is nearby.

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.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG to downtown Manchester?

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG is 0.6 mi away from Manchester.

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 659 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 393 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 178 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 50 out of 1309 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 29 out of 1309 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

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10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay and near everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Johnpaul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice to place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lorna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All the staff very helpful and friendly, breakfast, everything you’d need for breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

L

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room with comfortable beds and a great shower and central to where we needed to be.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Neil

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast is excellent!
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Fatima

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s perfect if you just need a clean place to stay and have breakfast the next day. Loads of things to do around the hotel and places to eat. Very nice and friendly staff too.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ryan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room and excellent breakfast. Good location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Franklin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed the breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, nice rooms which were clean and modern.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, polite staff and breakfast was great plenty to choose from
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Niklas

Room was good, and the view was wonderful
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Gary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless, everyone was courteous and the breakfast wws a great day starter each morning
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laszlo

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good for short trips
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

David

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
AC was fine, Breakfast good.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Hotel was spotless, comfy bed and super attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay ! Room was clean and cozy staff was amazing always feel welcomed when staying here
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kim

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Location perfect ,close to everything and easy access to public transportation. Staff very helpful, did everything to make our stay as pleasant as possible and succeeded.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, clean and modern Hotel. Welcoming staff…../
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean, breakfast very good. Spar grocery store across road and gooey bakery which was busy when we past.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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6/10 Okay

Sam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very helpful and were quick to fix an issue around my room being cancelled halfway through my stay
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

tony

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
very clean nice stay
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Lovely hotel, nice and clean room, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025