Standard Twin Room Hot
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Hotel · Manchester · Greater Manchester
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre By Ihg
A reliable 3-star stay on Oxford Road, a short walk from the city's key sights, transport links, and dining.
- Free Wi-Fi throughout the property
- 24-hour reception and luggage storage
- All rooms include air conditioning and tea/coffee facilities
7.8
Very good
6168 reviews
Booking.com 7.8 · 6168 reviews
About
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre By Ihg
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre sits on Oxford Road, placing you within easy reach of the city's main attractions. Reviews frequently mention the excellent location — close to the library, town hall, transport links, shops, restaurants, and the train station. The hotel is about a 10-minute walk from downtown, making it a practical base for exploring.
The hotel offers a solid, no-frills experience. Guests consistently highlight the comfortable beds, spotless rooms, and welcoming staff at reception and breakfast. The complimentary breakfast is a regular plus, and the on-site snack bar and lounge provide easy options. With an overall rating of 7.8 from over 6,000 reviews, it's a dependable choice for both short stops and extended stays.
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
In brief
What works, what to weigh
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Strengths
4 reasons to book- Excellent central location — Guests consistently praise the hotel's setting, with the library, town hall, transport links, shops, and train station all nearby.
- Friendly and helpful staff — Reviews highlight the welcoming and efficient team at both reception and breakfast service.
- Clean, comfortable rooms — Guests describe rooms as spotless, modern with comfortable beds and good showers.
- Good value with free breakfast — Many guests note the hotel is inexpensive for the area and comes with a complimentary breakfast.
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Worth weighing
3 to weigh- Rooms can be compact — Several reviews mention the rooms are small, which may not suit those wanting more space.
- Reception check-in glitches — At least one guest arrived to find no record of their booking, though staff resolved it quickly.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not permit pets, so plan accordingly if travelling with an animal.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Standard Double Room Hot
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Double Room Hot Accessible
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Standard Double Room Hot
- 1 Double bed
- Shower
- Air conditioning
Standard Room Hot
- 2 Single beds
- Shower
- Air conditioning
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
General
- 24-hour reception
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Safe deposit box
- No smoking on site
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Air conditioning
- Heating
Food & Drink
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
- Laundry (inferred from dry cleaning)
- Wi-Fi
Room Features
- Flat-screen TV
- Ironing facilities
- Carpeted floor
- Shower
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 7.8/10 from 6,168 reviews
Booking.com · 7.8 · 6168 reviews
7.8Verified guest“The room was neat, with tea, a sofa, and lovely pillows — just what I needed.”
7.8Verified guest“A comfortable and functional hotel with welcoming staff at reception and breakfast. The compact rooms had great views, a couch, and heating. The location is fantastic — near the library, town hall, transport, shops, restaurants, cafés, and the train station, plus the art gallery. Great food nearby, like Etci Mehmet Steakhouse, a 10-minute walk away.”
7.8Verified guest“Comfy beds.”
7.8Verified guest“A very comfortable 28-night stay. The queen room had an exceptionally comfortable bed, electric kettle, climate control, and a work desk. The private bathroom was spotless. Only a 10-minute walk to downtown.”
7.8Verified guest“Clean, comfortable bed, inexpensive, and free breakfast.”
7.8Verified guest“On arrival we weren't in the system and there was no record of our booking — but the staff sorted it quickly and the rate was even cheaper. The room and public areas were spotless.”
04 — Location
Getting around Manchester
The property sits in Manchester.
Local highlights: The hotel is close to the library, town hall, and art gallery. Downtown is about a 10-minute walk away.
2 Oxford Road, Manchester, Greater Manchester, United Kingdom
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:59
- Check-out
- By 11:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 147 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
What time are check-in and check-out?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.
Does the hotel allow pets?
No, pets are not allowed at this property.
Is breakfast included?
Guests consistently mention a free breakfast in reviews, though it's not explicitly listed in the amenities.
What are the room options?
Standard double and twin rooms, plus an accessible double room, all with air conditioning and a shower.
How far is the city centre?
Guests say it's about a 10-minute walk to downtown.
The bottom line
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre is a reliable, well-located base for exploring Manchester, offering clean rooms, friendly service, and good value—especially given its free breakfast. While rooms can be tight and there are minor check-in quirks, the overall guest experience is consistently positive.
7.8Overall rating 7.8 from 6,168 reviews
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