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Goadsby Road Off Swan Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 5AH

Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena - Contemporary hotel near Manchester Arena

Located 8 minutes' walk from Manchester Victoria Station, half a mile from Manchester Piccadilly Station, and a 25-minute drive from Manchester Airport. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi, inclusive breakfast, and a contemporary bar with light snacks. On-site facilities include a guest lounge, outdoor patio, and printing services. Key attractions within 0.5 km include Manchester Arena, National Football Museum, Manchester Arndale Shopping Centre, and St Ann's Church. The property features 192 rooms, including 14 accessible rooms. Parking available at APCOA Printworks (M4 2AF) for £18 per 24 hours. The Glasshouse Restaurant is located in the neighboring Crowne Plaza hotel.

Additional perks of the hotel

Daily housekeeping and dry cleaning pickup service

Storage space available

Ramp access to property with flat terrain

Emergency response system with 24-hour monitoring

Express Start breakfast with hot options including bacon, scrambled eggs, sausages, and baked beans

Printing services for business travelers

Room Features

192 rooms with floor-to-ceiling windows offering city views. Each room includes a private bathroom, air conditioning, and soundproof walls. Standard amenities include a flat-screen TV with cable/satellite channels, free high-speed internet, and tea/coffee making facilities. Accessible rooms feature wider spaces, wet rooms with lowered sinks, and toilets with hand rails. Rooms with sofa beds available for families. Double rooms include 2 beds and a seating area.

Other conveniences

Double-glazed windows for sound insulation

Work desk with convenient power outlets

220V AC power supply

Direct dial telephone with voicemail

Pillow menu available

Iron and ironing board

Safety bars in shower

Connecting rooms available upon request

Cribs and rollaway beds available (fee applies)

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Twin Room Hot
Max:
2 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Standard Double Room Sofa Bed Hot
Max:
3 persons
22 m² 
Bed options:
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Premium Twin Room Extra Floor Space Hot
Max:
2 persons
23 m² 
Bed options:
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Manchester600 m
Airports
Manchester (MAN) 16.5 km
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) 53.4 km
Train
Manchester Victoria station500 m
Bus
Bus stop200 m

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • No parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • VIP check-in/ -out
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Rollaway beds

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

Goadsby Road Off Swan Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 5AH
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Goadsby Road Off Swan Street, Manchester, United Kingdom, M4 5AH
Nearby
1 Exchange Square
Corn Exchange
480 m
Northern Quarter bars
470 m
57A Newton Street
Greater Manchester Police Museum
560 m
Urbis Building
540 m
Oldhamstreet 13B
Oldham Street
450 m
Gallery
Centre for Chinese Contemporary Art
130 m
Market
Market Street
420 m
The Hive 51 Lever Street
The Hive
290 m
Restaurants
Ciaooo Pizzeria
160 m
62-64 Swan Street Behind Mackie Mayor
This & That
240 m
3 Soap Street
Ziferblat Edge Street
200 m
23 Edge Street
The Koffee Pot Bar & Cafe
380 m
84-86 Oldham Street
Chilli's
190 m
1 Eagle Street Mackie Mayor
Siop Shop
260 m
53 Tib Street
Hunters BBQ
210 m
94 High Street Northern Quarter
KingfisherNQ Fish & Chips
290 m
43 Tib Street Northern Quarter

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
84%
Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return
8.4/10
Great
Rooms
8.4
Location
9.6
Service
8.0
Dining
7.8
Guest reviews
8.4/10
based on 5 reviews
8.0
8.0/10 based on 5702 reviews
Juliet
United Kingdom, December  2024
10.0/10

This hotel was a total surprise. The location, service, and amenities exceeded expectations!

Rooms
10.0
The room was really excellent - modern, clean, and much more high-end than I expected for a 3-star hotel!
Service
10.0
The staff were so friendly and helpful, from check-in to check-out.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic, within walking distance of the Arena, the station, and lots of shops and restaurants.
Dining
10.0
Breakfast was a full English, even though it was advertised as continental. A great start to the day!
Facilities
10.0
Everything was spotless, and the hotel itself had a really lively atmosphere.
Thomas
United Kingdom, December  2024
8.0/10

A comfortable overnight stay. The breakfast area was a bit hectic, but the room was great.

Rooms
9.0
The room was clean and comfortable. The bed was small, but the bathroom and shower were excellent.
Service
7.0
Check-in was straightforward, but the breakfast area was too busy in the morning.
Location
9.0
Perfect location for the Arena. Easy to get to and from.
Dining
7.0
Breakfast was ok, but could have been better organized and with more hot food choices.
Facilities
8.0
The hotel was clean and well maintained. No issues there.
Ian
United Kingdom, October  2024
7.0/10

A bit of a mixed bag, but the location and cleanliness were great. Needs a bit of an update.

Rooms
7.0
The room was spacious and clean, but there were some signs of wear and tear.
Service
6.0
Check-in was easy, but breakfast service was slow due to understaffing.
Location
9.0
Amazing location, perfect for the AO Arena and close to lots of restaurants.
Dining
6.0
The breakfast was good, but the lack of staff led to long queues and delays.
Facilities
6.0
The hotel needs some updating. There were stains and worn areas throughout.
Mia
United Kingdom, September  2024
8.0/10

Perfect for a concert weekend! Great location, friendly staff, and a good breakfast.

Rooms
7.0
The room was comfortable, but the air conditioning wasn't great, making it a bit warm.
Service
9.0
The staff were really friendly and helpful, always ready with a smile and assistance.
Location
10.0
Couldn't be better for the Arena, and it's walking distance to the city centre.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was much better than at the other Holiday Inn Express I've stayed at. Lots of choice!
Facilities
8.0
Nothing to complain about, clean and functional.
Stephen
United Kingdom, August  2024
9.0/10

Great location, comfy rooms, and a decent breakfast selection. Would definitely stay again!

Rooms
9.0
My twin room was comfortable and well-styled. Everything was clean and well-maintained.
Service
8.0
Check-in was quick and easy. The staff I interacted with were pleasant and efficient.
Location
10.0
The location is fantastic; it's an easy walk to the Northern Quarter, with its shops, pubs, and clubs.
Dining
7.0
The breakfast had a good selection of cold items, but I wish there were more hot options.
Facilities
8.0
The lifts were fast, and the hotel was generally well-kept.
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