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Holiday Inn Express - Manchester - TRAFFORDCITY, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Manchester

Located in one of the largest industrial estates in Europe, Holiday Inn Express - Manchester - TRAFFORDCITY is adjacent to EventCity and 1.3 km from Trafford Centre.

It was a great location for the Trafford centre.
Scored 8.4
8.4
Rated very good
Very good
5,107 reviews
Price from
£101
1 night, 2 adults
Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange, hotel in Manchester

Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange offers accommodation in Manchester, 400 metres from Deansgate. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

Location perfect. Breakfast great. Value for money excellent would definitely stay again
Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
16,246 reviews
Price from
£75
1 night, 2 adults
Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly, hotel in Manchester

Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly is located a 5-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station, offering a central-city location, free WiFi and use of on-site bar One Lounge.

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Scored 8.6
8.6
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
18,340 reviews
Price from
£80
1 night, 2 adults
Holiday Inn Manchester West, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Manchester

With free parking and free Wi-Fi, Holiday Inn Manchester West is just a 5-minute drive from the MEN Arena and Manchester’s city centre.

The hotel was good, nice room, which was a reasonable size. The food was good, both Breakfast and dinner. Free parking too.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
2,150 reviews
Price from
£83
1 night, 2 adults
ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street, hotel in Manchester

In the heart of Manchester city centre, the ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street features a 24-hour front desk and a lively bar.

Everything Is clean and tidy. kind lovely staff. very helpful to visitors.
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
7,048 reviews
Price from
£68
1 night, 2 adults
Castlefield Hotel, hotel in Manchester

Overlooking the Bridgewater canal, The Castlefield Hotel is 400 metres from Manchester city centre, and a 10-minute walk from Deansgate Rail Station.

The location was okay. The staff was good.
Scored 8.3
8.3
Rated very good
Very good
4,602 reviews
Price from
£185
1 night, 2 adults
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Manchester

In the heart of Manchester, this hotel is just 600 metres from the Manchester Arena. Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena has a 24-hour front desk and modern rooms with Wi-Fi access.

The staff were above and beyond. They were all so friendly and helpful, nothing was a problem!
Scored 8.0
8.0
Rated very good
Very good
6,067 reviews
Price from
£95
1 night, 2 adults
Holiday Inn Express Manchester East, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Manchester

This Holiday Inn Express offers modern rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, just 10 minutes’ drive from Manchester’s bustling centre. There is a lounge and a residents bar. Etihad Stadium is 4 km away.

They had good breakfast, me and my family liked the breakfast The staff were very friendly and helpful
Scored 8.1
8.1
Rated very good
Very good
4,404 reviews
Price from
£85
1 night, 2 adults
Holiday Inn - the niu, Loom Manchester North, an IHG Hotel, hotel in Manchester

Located in Manchester, 1.9 km from Manchester Arena, Holiday Inn - the niu, Loom Manchester North, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

Breakfast
Scored 8.7
8.7
Rated fabulous
Fabulous
6,704 reviews
Price from
£72
1 night, 2 adults
Hello Hotel, hotel in Manchester

The Hello Hotel is 8 km from Manchester city centre, with 2 nearby train stations and free parking. Each room comes with free Wi-Fi and an en suite bathroom with a heated towel rail.

Very helpful and friendly team
Scored 8.2
8.2
Rated very good
Very good
2,465 reviews
Price from
£82
1 night, 2 adults
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Combining comfort with value for money, three-star hotels offer a wide assortment of amenities to keep you content. You can expect to find en suite bathrooms, WiFi in public areas and a dining area with breakfast options. Plenty of chain hotels fall within this star rating and offer central locations close to popular landmarks.
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  • Motel One Manchester-St. Peter´s Square
    Scored 8.9
    8.9
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 14,312 reviews

    Motel One Manchester-St. Peter´s Square is well located in Manchester, and provides a bar and free WiFi. This 3-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk and luggage storage space.

    So clean and the comfiest bed, location spot on too.

  • Holiday Inn - the niu, Loom Manchester North, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 6,704 reviews

    Located in Manchester, 1.9 km from Manchester Arena, Holiday Inn - the niu, Loom Manchester North, an IHG Hotel provides accommodation with a shared lounge, private parking, a restaurant and a bar.

    Staff are lovely. Rooms are clean and well equipped.

  • Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 16,246 reviews

    Featuring free WiFi throughout the property, Motel One Manchester-Royal Exchange offers accommodation in Manchester, 400 metres from Deansgate. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar.

    Clean and modern..friendly staff and good location

  • Holiday Inn Express - Manchester - TRAFFORDCITY, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.4
    8.4
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 5,107 reviews

    Located in one of the largest industrial estates in Europe, Holiday Inn Express - Manchester - TRAFFORDCITY is adjacent to EventCity and 1.3 km from Trafford Centre.

    It was close to everything we needed and tram stop

  • Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly
    Scored 8.6
    8.6
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 18,340 reviews

    Motel One Manchester-Piccadilly is located a 5-minute walk from Manchester Piccadilly train station, offering a central-city location, free WiFi and use of on-site bar One Lounge.

    Great location easy accessible to public transport

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 6,067 reviews

    In the heart of Manchester, this hotel is just 600 metres from the Manchester Arena. Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena has a 24-hour front desk and modern rooms with Wi-Fi access.

    Everything stay here every time I go to Manchester

  • Holiday Inn Manchester West, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,150 reviews

    With free parking and free Wi-Fi, Holiday Inn Manchester West is just a 5-minute drive from the MEN Arena and Manchester’s city centre.

    Everything great rooms good breakfast lovely staff

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester East, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,404 reviews

    This Holiday Inn Express offers modern rooms, each with a flat-screen TV, just 10 minutes’ drive from Manchester’s bustling centre. There is a lounge and a residents bar. Etihad Stadium is 4 km away.

    Good location, clean, friendly staff, very helpful!

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  • Hello Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,465 reviews

    The Hello Hotel is 8 km from Manchester city centre, with 2 nearby train stations and free parking. Each room comes with free Wi-Fi and an en suite bathroom with a heated towel rail.

    Excellent price, clean comfortable great location.

  • Castlefield Hotel
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.3
    8.3
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 4,602 reviews

    Overlooking the Bridgewater canal, The Castlefield Hotel is 400 metres from Manchester city centre, and a 10-minute walk from Deansgate Rail Station.

    Excellent. Cannot fault ut. Would stay again. Thanks

  • ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street
    Scored 8.1
    8.1
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 7,048 reviews

    In the heart of Manchester city centre, the ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street features a 24-hour front desk and a lively bar.

    Easy check in, great location, comfy bed, quiet :)

  • OYO Cheetham Hill Guest House
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 790 reviews

    Featuring 3-star accommodation, OYO Cheetham Hill Guest House is situated in Manchester, 2.6 km from Manchester Arena and 2.6 km from Chetham's Library.

    It's cleanliness, nice bedding, toilet and bathroom

  • The Westlynne Hotel & Apartments
    Scored 8.5
    8.5
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 757 reviews

    Offering free onsite parking, the Westlynne Hotel and Apartments is situated 2.5 miles from the centre of Manchester with easy access to the motorway network.

    Very nice place, really comfortable and calm hotel.

  • Crystal Home
    Budget options available
    Scored 8.0
    8.0
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 82 reviews

    Crystal Home is situated in Manchester, within 1.5 km of Etihad Stadium and 2 km of Piccadilly Railway Station. This 3-star hotel offers a shared kitchen and free WiFi.

    Great location to walk to the Etihad and Coop stadia

  • Rahman Hostel
    Budget options available
    Scored 4.7
    4.7
    Rated disappointing
    Disappointing
     · 1,553 reviews

    Ideally located in the Manchester City Centre district of Manchester, Rahman Hostel is set 300 metres from Canal Street, 700 metres from Manchester Art Gallery and 600 metres from The Palace Theatre.

    It's near to train station and it's no so far of the center

  • OX Hotel Manchester
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,393 reviews

    OX Hotel Manchester offers accommodation in Eccles, 4 km from Salford. Central Manchester is 7 km away. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar.

    Rooms and facilities are great. Good value for money

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  • Diamond Lodge
    Central location
    Scored 7.9
    7.9
    Rated good
    Good
     · 4,138 reviews

    With a 24-hour front desk and free parking, Diamond Lodge offers cooked breakfasts and free WiFi. Manchester’s lively centre and Manchester City FC's Etihad Stadium are both a 10-minute drive away.

    Very friendly people.very spacious rooms. Nice and clean

  • Holiday Inn - Manchester - Oldham, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.8
    7.8
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,245 reviews

    Offering style, comfort and modern facilities for both business and leisure visitors, this hotel is just minutes from the M60.

    Nice newly decorated bedroom and excellent shower.

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.7
    7.7
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,501 reviews

    Just outside Manchester centre, this Holiday Inn Express is a 20-minute walk from Manchester United Football Club. The modern hotel has a 24-hour front desk and on-site parking.

    Staff were friendly and efficient. Location perfect.

  • Trafford Hall Hotel Manchester, Trademark Collection by Wyndham
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,946 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Old Trafford Stadium and Lancashire County Cricket Club, this hotel offers free WiFi access at reception. Trafford Bar Metrolink Station is 100 metres away.

    Great place to stay, fabulous for the Cricket Ground

  • ibis Manchester Centre Princess Street
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,025 reviews

    This hotel is situated in the corner of Princess Street and Charles Street, within Manchester’s lively centre. Piccadilly and Oxford Road Stations are within a 10-minute walk away.

    Nice , clean room. Good breakfast. Friendly staff.

  • Pendulum Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,102 reviews

    Just 300 metres from Manchester Piccadilly Station, Pendulum Hotel features a stylish restaurant and conservatory bar. In the bustling city centre, the hotel is 1 mile from O2 Apollo.

    Clean tidy staff very helpful & prime location

  • ibis Styles Manchester Portland
    Scored 7.4
    7.4
    Rated good
    Good
     · 11,754 reviews

    Ibis Styles Manchester Portland is opposite Piccadilly Gardens, close to the Northern Quarter.

    Quirky, clean, modern, central and value for money

  • Ville Hotel
    Central location
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,732 reviews

    Well situated in the Manchester City Centre district of Manchester, Ville Hotel is set 400 metres from Manchester Art Gallery, 400 metres from The Palace Theatre and less than 1 km from Albert Square.

    Receptionist was great and friendly. Room was cosy.

  • Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre, an IHG Hotel
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,236 reviews

    Situated next to the University Of Manchester, the Holiday Inn Express Manchester is a 5-minute walk from Oxford Road Train Station. Rooms feature a powerful shower, WiFi, and an LCD TV.

    Room was in excellent condition and location is great

  • OYO The Pleasant House
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 220 reviews

    OYO The Pleasant House is situated in Manchester, 5.9 km from Manchester Arena and 6 km from Chetham's Library. This 3-star hotel offers free WiFi.

    Not far from town and close to heaton park as well

  • PH Hostel Manchester NQ1
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 1,948 reviews

    Located in the heart of Manchester's lively Northern Quarter and offering free WiFi in all rooms and communal areas.

    Big room with a desk and table. Very helpful staff.

  • The Mitre Hotel
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 5,230 reviews

    Built at the foot of Manchester Cathedral in 1815, the Mitre is one of the oldest hotels in Manchester city centre. It has a restaurant and bar and provides free Wi-Fi in public areas.

    Very friendly staff on reception. Comy beds Breakfast

  • Stay Inn Manchester
    Scored 7.1
    7.1
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,603 reviews

    Just a 10-minute walk from Manchester’s lively centre, Stay Inn Manchester offers secure parking (one vehicle per room), a 24-hour front desk and free Wi-Fi.

    Location value for money Customer service parking

  • The Gardens Hotel
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 7,891 reviews

    Overlooking the central Piccadilly Gardens, Gardens Hotel is a 10-minute walk from Piccadilly Rail Station. It has free Wi-Fi, and guests can make use of a 24-hour front desk.

    Absolutely amazing staff, clean and great location

  • Fairways Lodge & Leisure Club
    Scored 6.9
    6.9
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 974 reviews

    With a leisure centre, pub-restaurant and free parking, this North Manchester hotel is 5 km from the city centre and has easy access to the M60.

    Very helpful staff. Clean and friendly environment

  • Airport Hotel Manchester
    Scored 6.4
    6.4
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 12,131 reviews

    Just 4 miles from Manchester Airport, Airport Hotel Manchester offers free parking and free WiFi, Airport transfers can be arranged payable locally.

    Location, closer to the airport, value for money.

  • Trivelles Mayfair,stockport
    Scored 6.2
    6.2
    Rated pleasant
    Pleasant
     · 1,348 reviews

    Trivelles Mayfair,stockport is situated just a 5-minute drive from Stockport city centre and 10 minutes’ drive from Manchester Airport. It provides free parking and free Wi-Fi in all rooms.

    It was clean and tidy and had a fridge and a microwave

  • Sachas Hotel Manchester
    Scored 5.9
    5.9
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 16,091 reviews

    Next to Piccadilly Gardens in Manchester’s centre, this hotel features restaurant for breakfast and a bar. Manchester Piccadilly Station is just 10 minutes’ walk away.

    Polite and friendly staff great room 2 double beds

  • Britannia Hotel City Centre Manchester
    Scored 5.8
    5.8
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 24,856 reviews

    Set in a magnificent Victorian building, Britannia Hotel is just 10 minutes' walk from Manchester Piccadilly Railway Station. With WiFi, the hotel is 1 mile from Manchester Cathedral.

    Great location, spacious rooms and a moderate rate

  • Imperial Salford Hotel
    Scored 5.6
    5.6
    Rated okay
    Above average
     · 87 reviews

    IBI Imperial-Salford - Manchester - Cross Lane is located in Manchester, within 7 minutes walk of University of Salford and Salford Crescent Rail station. 2 km from Deansgate, the property is also...

    Staff was friendly, they were doing work on the place when we go there.

  • Cosy Apartment
    Central location
    Scored 5.5
    5.5
    Rated passable
    Average
     · 2 reviews

    Cosy Apartment South Manchester Apartment is a self-catering accommodation located in Manchester. There is free WiFi access in all areas.

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3 star hotels that guests love in Manchester

  • Avg. price/night: £91.19
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 7,325 reviews
    If you go to an EasyHotel expecting a vast luxurious room with chocolate mints on the pillow you missed the point! The room is small, the facilities minimal but all is clean, comfortable bed and very nice shower. Convenient location for Northern Quarter and Manchester City centre. And of course very cheap! Half the price of most other budget hotels in the area.
    Nigel
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £133.25
    Scored 7.6
    7.6
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,212 reviews
    The location, although not right in the city centre, was ideal for us as it was quieter than being in the city centre and it was very handy to get to via the tram, which has an excellent service. The hotel has a proper bar and restaurant which, although we didn't use it, gives it the look and feel of a "proper" hotel - whereas many budget hotels we've stayed in simply have a small reception area. Overall we thought it was really good value and we'd definitely stay there again.
    Tina
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £82
    Scored 8.2
    8.2
    Rated very good
    Very good
     · 2,465 reviews
    Great location with bus stop right across the road. Cost £2.00 each to get to city centre. Hotel is joined on to the most stylish restaurant and bar with outdoor seating. Staff couldn’t have done more for you and there is options for everyone. Free tea, coffee and cold water all day everyday which was a nice touch and fridge in the room to keep complimentary water cold. For a budget hotel they have thought of absolutely everything. Would definitely stay again.
    Lesley
    Young couple
  • Avg. price/night: £60.72
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,544 reviews
    My 4th stay, great location and facilities. room is very clean. great value for money. I have stayed at diff budget hotels in Manchester City and found this is the best, given the price range and the distance so close to city centre. Staff were very helpful especially the new receptionist from Hong Kong (forgot to ask her name but she was at night shift on 11-12th) , she is so nice and attentive.
    Joey
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £60.72
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,544 reviews
    A good budget hotel. Very basic hotel which is ideal for 2 nights. The location was ideal for us, about 10min walking distance to Old Trafford Stadium. A bit far from the city centre, you need to get the tram
    Claire
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £60.72
    Scored 7.0
    7.0
    Rated good
    Good
     · 10,544 reviews
    Location to old Trafford and trams really good price, budget hotel but did exactly what's on the tin, perfect for dropping bags in and going straight out,
    Stephen
    Family with young children
  • Avg. price/night: £177.76
    Scored 7.2
    7.2
    Rated good
    Good
     · 3,732 reviews
    This hotel was a good price in comparison to others on the same night. A no-frills budget hotel, but very clean and suitable for a comfortable night's sleep. Great location and a pleasant stay. Also the room was nice and warm despite the outside weather being freezing.
    Steffan
    Solo traveller
  • Avg. price/night: £101.40
    Scored 7.5
    7.5
    Rated good
    Good
     · 6,025 reviews
    Good location for city centre. Friendly staff Budget hotel so worth the price.
    Hannah
    People with friends
  • Avg. price/night: £100
    Scored 8.7
    8.7
    Rated fabulous
    Fabulous
     · 1,643 reviews
    Superb location - next to the train station and very close to the city centre. It is a budget hotel, so you can't expect luxury, but very good price-to-value score. Nice, kind and helpful manager. Obvious choice next time I come for a short stay.
    Piotr
    Solo traveller

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