Holiday Inn Express Manchester Trafford City is the right hotel for visitors whose plans centre on Old Trafford, the Trafford Centre or a family trip with children. Trafford City is the retail and leisure district to the south-west of the city centre, and it holds the Trafford Centre shopping mall, SEA LIFE Manchester, LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, a cinema and plenty of restaurants. The hotel is part of the IHG family and offers the familiar practical standards of Holiday Inn Express: clean and comfortable rooms, helpful service and breakfast on many rates. It is aimed at families, groups of friends and football fans, and it is usually easier and cheaper to park here than in the city centre, which is a big advantage for guests who arrive by car. Old Trafford is only a few minutes away by car or taxi, and Metrolink trams connect the area with the city centre in around twenty minutes. The rooms sleep up to three or four and include a work desk and free wi-fi.
Location and getting around
The hotel stands in Trafford City, close to the Trafford Centre and the attractions beside it. Old Trafford stadium is about a ten-minute drive or taxi ride away, and Metrolink stops in the area link to the city centre, usually in around twenty to thirty minutes. Salford Quays and the Imperial War Museum North are also close on the tram line. If you drive, the M60 ring road is nearby, which makes it an easy base for day trips to the Peak District, Chester and Jodrell Bank.
Rooms
Rooms are practical and comfortable, with beds for two adults and often a sofa bed or extra beds for children. They typically have air conditioning, a desk and a shower room. Larger family rooms are available on request, and accessible rooms can be reserved in advance. As with any hotel in a retail area, a room away from the main roads is quieter.
Who it suits
Families visiting SEA LIFE or LEGOLAND Discovery Centre, football fans attending a match at Old Trafford, drivers who want free or cheaper parking, and travellers who prefer a quieter place to sleep rather than the busy centre. It is less suited to visitors who want to walk to museums, bars and music venues in the evening, because the city centre is a tram ride away.
Good to know
Check whether parking is included in your rate, and whether breakfast is part of the price. On match days at Old Trafford and during big events in the Trafford Centre, traffic is heavy, so allow extra time. The Trafford Centre has a large selection of restaurants, which makes it easy to eat out without travelling far. Book early for school holidays and for home fixtures.
Why stay here
- ✓Beside the Trafford Centre
- ✓Close to SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre
- ✓Near Old Trafford stadium
- ✓Family rooms available
- ✓Breakfast available on many rates
- ✓Free wi-fi
- ✓Parking for drivers
- ✓Tram links to the city centre
Good questions
How far is the hotel from Old Trafford?+
It is a short drive or taxi ride, about ten minutes depending on traffic.
Is it close to SEA LIFE Manchester?+
Yes, SEA LIFE and LEGOLAND Discovery Centre are in the same Trafford City leisure area.
Can I reach the city centre easily?+
Yes, Metrolink trams link the area with the city centre in around twenty to thirty minutes.