Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre is a dependable, mid-range hotel with the facilities of a full-service property. It is part of the IHG group and offers a step up from the budget category, with a restaurant and bar, spacious rooms, a gym and meeting rooms, and a family-friendly approach that includes children’s menus and rooms for three or four guests. The hotel is in the central area of the city, which means that trams, buses and the main stations are within reach and that most of the major sights can be reached on foot in around fifteen to twenty minutes. Guests range from families on a city break to business travellers attending conferences and football fans making a weekend of it. Rooms are modern and comfortable, with good beds, a work desk, tea and coffee facilities and a bathroom with a shower or bath, depending on the category. The hotel’s restaurant serves breakfast and dinner, and the bar is a pleasant place to relax after a day of sightseeing.
Location and getting around
The hotel is in the city centre with good access to Metrolink and bus services, which connect to Piccadilly, Victoria, Old Trafford, the Etihad Campus and Salford Quays. Walking distances to the cathedral, the Northern Quarter, Manchester Art Gallery and the John Rylands Library are typically ten to twenty minutes. Piccadilly station is reachable on foot or by a short tram ride, and the airport is around twenty-five minutes away by train. Taxis can be found nearby.
Rooms
Rooms are modern, with air conditioning, desks and comfortable beds, and many can sleep a family of four. Upper floors give city views and are generally quieter. Accessible rooms are available. For the best experience, look at the room descriptions and recent guest feedback when choosing between categories, and ask for a quieter room if you prefer.
Who it suits
Families, business travellers, football fans and groups who want a hotel with a restaurant and bar on site. It is less suited to guests wanting a boutique feel or a spa, although the practical facilities and reliable standards are strengths.
Good to know
Kids often stay free in the family rooms on many Holiday Inn rates, but check the policy for your dates. Breakfast is usually an optional extra or included in selected rates. Parking may be limited and charged, so ask when you book. Rooms book up quickly for concerts, football weekends and the weeks around the Christmas markets, so reserve early, and check the cancellation policy if your plans may change.
Why stay here
- ✓On-site restaurant
- ✓Hotel bar
- ✓Fitness centre
- ✓Family rooms available
- ✓Accessible rooms available
- ✓Air-conditioned rooms
- ✓Meeting rooms
- ✓Tram and bus links nearby
Good questions
Is Holiday Inn Manchester City Centre good for families?+
Yes, it offers rooms for three or four guests and a restaurant with a children’s menu. Check the policy for children staying free on your rate.
Does it have a restaurant?+
Yes, the hotel has a restaurant serving breakfast and dinner, and a bar.
How do I get to the stadiums from the hotel?+
Take a Metrolink tram from the nearest city-centre stop to Old Trafford or the Etihad Campus.