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Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Old Trafford

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Exterior
Exterior
Interior
Exterior
Breakfast, lunch and dinner served

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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White Media City UK, Salford, England, M50 2EQ
  • Place, Salford Quays
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, MediaCityUK
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, The Lowry Art and Entertainment
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪33 min drive‬

Room options

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor) | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed (Top Floor)

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(14 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(40 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)
  • 172 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Top Floor)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Hypo-allergenic bedding, in-room safe, desk, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(20 reviews)
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Salford

Salford retreat .With a stay at this well-placed hotel, you'll be half a mile (1 km) from Salford Quays and within 2 miles (3 km) of Old Trafford. MediaCityUK and Imperial War Museum North are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Salford Quays - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • MediaCityUK - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Imperial War Museum North - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • The Lowry Art and Entertainment - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Old Trafford - 20 min walk - 1.1 miles

Getting around

  • Salford Crescent Station - 4 min drive
  • MediaCityUK Tram Stop - 4 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 25 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Nutri Bar - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG

4-star hotel near Old Trafford
Along with a restaurant, there's a coffee shop/cafe on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. A business center and meeting rooms are available.

Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet. A fitness center, multilingual staff, and complimentary newspapers in the lobby are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG. Parking is available for a fee.

This 4-star Salford hotel is smoke free.

  • 218 guestrooms or units
  • Meeting rooms
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-in
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Coffee shop
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG offers 218 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

This Salford hotel provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities
  • Travel crib

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Offsite parking available (GBP 11 per night); discounts available
  • Self parking on site (GBP 11 per night)

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 20 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Bathroom emergency pull cord
  • Elevator
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM

Express check-in available

Minimum check-in age: 19

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Contactless 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.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Sunday:
  • Dining venue(s)

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 20.00 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 11.00 per night
  • Nearby parking fee: GBP 11.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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, Discover, Diners Club, and Carte Blanche. Cash is not accepted. 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

  • 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

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK Hotel

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK Hotel Salford

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK Salford

Manchester-Media City

Manchester-Media City Holiday Inn

Manchester-Media City UK

UK Holiday Inn

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Inn Manchester Media City UK

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG is 12.7 mi (25-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 Manchester-Media City UK by IHG?

As of May 12, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG on May 22, 2026 start from $85, 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 Manchester-Media City UK by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 20.00 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and weekends from 7:00 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Manchester235 Casino (6-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 11.00 per night.

Does Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG does not have a pool.

Does Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG to downtown Salford?

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG is 1 mi away from Salford.

Holiday Inn Manchester-Media City UK by IHG Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 652 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 264 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 52 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 22 out of 1006 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 1006 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

9.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Cindy

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, lovely big clean rooms with comfortable beds, nice toiletries in bathroom, great choice for breakfast and staff were very helpful and friendly. Overall very impressed. Great location definitely would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and welcoming always willing to help hotel nice and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff at check in, spacious room with a perfect view of Manchester. We stayed in a standard room on floor 16. Would highly recommend and stay again!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

4/10 Poor

Shariem

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service
The room was very bad no bar fridge the room was smelly shower in a tub requested for a walk in shower the passageway was dark like walking in Giotto never again at this hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

NORMA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
THE ROOM WAS VERY CLEAN & GOOD FACILITIES. BREAKFAST WAS VERY GOOD. QUALITY OF PRODUCE GOOD. EVENING MEAL MENU WAS DISAPPOINTING WOULD HAVE LIKED MORE CHOICE. OVERALL PLEASED WITH SERVICE & HOTEL.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

nina

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Shaun

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed in a room with single beds and both were very hard and caused both of us to have a disturbed nights sleep. I an used to a firm mattress but this was way too hard to sleep on. Have stayed here before and the double beds are OK but the singles are very poor.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Ainsley

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were friendly . Clean rooms
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Yes, clean room with a fridge very comfortable bed & pillows very nice stay, staff in hotel very polite & nice not to much trouble for any of them, Micheal in the bar who served us was really nice, and served us some food Yes very nice stay 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Michelle

The room was lovely. Staff were brilliant. Excellent location for the Lowry
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fairly standard buffet breakfast, coffee machine wasn’t working but staff member offered to get a drink from another part of the hotel for us. An example of service above and beyond.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were helpful and room was clean and well equipped.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Max

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aoife

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Best part of our stay was the helpful and friendly staff. They are a credit to the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room clean beds comfy
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was excellent. Staff were all so nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carolyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff was outstanding. Just a great hotel. We walked to a game at Old Trafford while staying here and everybody was so helpful. Thanks!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

darren

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Ayeshia

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
All very good
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025