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Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

Property class: 3

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Located close to National Football Museum and AO Arena, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Air-conditioning
  • Bar
  • Laundry room
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €74
includes taxes & fees
24 Aug - 25 Aug

Room options

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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)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(108 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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)
  • 23 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(53 reviews)
  • 22 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
(32 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

1 Premium Double Bed with city view Free Hot Breakfast

  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

1 Double Standard Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About the area

Located in Manchester City Centre, a neighbourhood in Manchester, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG is in the entertainment district and near a metro station. Travellers who have shopping on the agenda can visit Canal Street and Trafford Centre, while those looking for another kind of activity may want to explore Salford Quays. Looking to enjoy an event or a match? See what's going on at AO Arena or Etihad Stadium. Visit our Manchester travel guide
Map
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England, M4 5JY

What's nearby

  • A modern glass building with a unique angular design, surrounded by historic buildings and a well-lit public square.
    National Football Museum
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • A fountain square with water jets, surrounded by historic buildings under a cloudy sky.
    Piccadilly Gardens
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • The Manchester Arena entrance with glass doors and signage.
    AO Arena
    8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A brightly lit restaurant named 'revolution' with outdoor seating and a canal below.
    Deansgate
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • A stone bridge over a canal, surrounded by greenery and a brick wall.
    Canal Street
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Smoke & Pepper
    5 min walk
  • Lower Turks Head
    3 min walk
  • Microbar
    4 min walk
  • Federal Cafe Bar
    4 min walk
  • Allpress Espresso
    4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG

  • Hotel near AO Arena
  • Located close to National Football Museum and Canal Street, Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG provides a free breakfast buffet, a free daily manager's reception and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
  • You'll also find perks such as:
    • Express check-out, a TV in reception and a lift
    • Free newspapers, tour/ticket information and a vending machine
    • A 24-hour front desk, a front desk safe and multilingual staff
    • Guest reviews say great things about the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 192 rooms boast comforts such as pillow menus and laptop-friendly workspaces, in addition to perks such as free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
  • Other amenities include:
    • Hypo-allergenic bedding and free cots/infant beds
    • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
    • TVs with premium channels
    • 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 transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Offsite parking for 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

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

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • 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

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
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

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
2 children, up to the age of 16 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

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

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Off site parking fee: GBP 21 per day (0.1 mi away)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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-authorise 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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
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
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Frequently asked questions

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

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

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

As of 21 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG on 24 Aug 2026 start from €74, 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.

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.

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

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for a fee (subject to availability).

Where is Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena by IHG located?

Located in Manchester City Centre, this hotel is within a 15-minute walk of National Football Museum, AO Arena and Canal Street. University of Manchester and Etihad Stadium are also within 2 mi (3 km). Shudehill Station is only a 4-minute walk and Market Street Station is 7 minutes.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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