Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (7252 reviews)
Waterfront Quay, Salford , Manchester , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Issues with room comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Some reviews indicated concerns about bathroom cleanliness and low water pressure.
Service
8.9
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.74
The hotel had a great location for events such as Old Trafford.
Room Quality
7.69
Mixed feelings; some mentioned comfort issues and size for families.
Amenities
7.92
Standard amenities for the hotel tier, though some suggested room improvements.
Value for Money
7.38
Perceived as expensive relative to offered quality, especially for families.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast options were good but inconsistent for available items.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall positive stays but with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:11

Property Description

Modern and Convenient Accommodation

Located just outside Manchester centre, Holiday Inn Express offers stylish and comfortable bedrooms with Wi-Fi access and air conditioning. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk, and en-suite bathroom. Some rooms even boast views of Salford Quays or Old Trafford Stadium.

Lively Lobby Bar and Waterfront Terrace

The hotel features a vibrant lobby bar that opens onto a waterfront terrace, serving a variety of beverages, snacks, and fresh coffees. It's the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the city or attending events.

Inclusive Express Start Breakfast and Nearby Attractions

Guests can kickstart their day with an inclusive Express Start breakfast buffet, featuring a selection of cooked and continental options. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located near The Lowry Centre and Salford Quays Metrolink tram stop for easy access to Manchester centre.

Book now for a memorable stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays.

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 7252 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.2
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Juniour family_with_children gb
8
2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Vanessa family_with_children gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Excellent location and staff were amazing

Cons:

Clean

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Akinade family_with_children gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

It was clean.
Albert from Vaughan was really nice and helpful.
Great guy!!!

Cons:

Nothing

2026-08-08 via Nuitee
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Reena couple gb
10
Great stay and customer service!
Pros:

Parking onsite, good location, good breakfast, excellent customer service

Cons:

N/a

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
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Campbell family_with_children gb
5
2026-08-07 via Nuitee
C
Colin couple gb
9
Excellent stay over .
Pros:

Good , easy access to cricket for overnight stop.

Cons:

Was good, clean , with good service.

2026-08-07 via Nuitee
A
Anastasiya solo_traveller ie
8
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Glenis solo_traveller gb
6
Bit hit and miss
Pros:

Really close to the theatre, some really nice views and the breakfast provided was good with a lot of choice. Bed was nicely made and quite comfortable, checking out staff really helpful. Àà

Cons:

Staff not very helpful on checking in, I didn't feel especially welcomed felt rushed, the room was dusty in places and needed new net curtains and floor had two large what looked bleach stains . Really sad looking welcome tray .

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Ian family_with_children gb
7
2026-08-06 via Nuitee
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Sophie solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Wry clean in comparison to other well known hotels

Cons:

Location and cleanliness

2026-08-06 via Nuitee
I
Ike solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Breakfast and nice staff

Cons:

Room was too small for family of 4

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
S
Suzanne couple gb
9
Pros:

good breakfast, comfortable room

Cons:

refreshments were not replenished

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
M
Micheal toba solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Everything.... especially the breakfast buffet

Cons:

The fact that I cant stay there much longer

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Sadif family_with_children gb
7
Pros:

Central location

Cons:

Small rooms and Busy at breakfast and breakfast items limited or often finished so needed to request

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Reena solo_traveller nl
9
Pros:

The hotel room smelled really good when I slept there. People were lovely. Really nice location, although the trams were a bit further away. Breakfast was good.

Cons:

Prices of the drinks there were very expensive.. it was cheaper to get a drink at the festival I went to. (I just drink soda). I also came back at 1 am that night and the workers acted as if I was being an inconvenience by ordering a soda....

2026-08-05 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children gb
8
Excellent location, friendly and welcoming!
Pros:

Excellent location, helpful staff and good breakfast.

Cons:

The dishes and cutlery at breakfast time were often not clean.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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lynne solo_traveller gb
9
Great hotel
Pros:

Loved location and room was very clean. Massive king comfy bed. Air con was a plus. Parking in site was £12 with a code given at reception

Cons:

Breakfast was chaotic but we did go down at a busy time. Staff tried to keep it replenished but was gone as soon as theyd done it meaning we were waiting for lots of items. Wasn't the best breakfast but it was free with the price of the hotel.

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Guys couple za
8
Pros:

Friendly staff

Cons:

Shower drainage

2026-08-04 via Nuitee
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Shahrin Ringo solo_traveller my
10
2026-08-03 via Nuitee
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Shabina solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-03 via Nuitee