Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (6898 reviews)
Waterfront Quay, Salford , Manchester , gb

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Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 7 per day.

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 6898 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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Kelly • couple • gb
10
Was great and fab location
Pros:

Was great and lots of choice

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Jason • solo_traveller • nl
7
Nice hotel
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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John • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-05-16 • via Nuitee
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Gyöngyi • family_with_children • hu
10
Pros:

Jó lokáció, gyerekbarát, biztonságos

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Micheal • couple • ie
9
Satisfied stay in lovely location.
Pros:

Location near Old Trafford, the Coronation Street experience and near the tram.

Rooms perfect and excellent fulfilling breakfast each morning.

Cons:

Nothing would like to have a bath in the bathroom but no biggie.

2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Gareth Anthony • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-05-15 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
9
2026-05-14 • via Nuitee
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Katherine • extended_group • gb
7
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Billington • family_with_children • gb
8
comfortable, good location and friendly helpful staff
Pros:

Breakfast nice, although no fried eggs - Supervisor at breakfast very helpful

Cons:

Room could be little roomier

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Anatolii • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Moses • couple • gb
7
2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Nicolas • couple • fr
10
Pros:

Location, services, staff

2026-05-13 • via Nuitee
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Ann • couple • gb
8
2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
Clw436 • solo_traveller • ca
6
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Staff

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Jayne • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Good sized room and bathroom, breakfast had plenty of choice

Cons:

We were overlooking the car park so could hear some noise from binmen and a car alarm, some of the breakfast items weren't very hot when we got there

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Fermer • solo_traveller • gb
9
Get place to stay
Pros:

Location

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Mark • couple • ie
9
Great value, great location for Salford Quays, would definitely visit again.
Pros:

Fast and courteous service. Excellent breakfast. Extended checkout.

Cons:

Window wouldn't open properly on the first room. Second room it opened but the window handle was wobbly. I would have liked a water view, not sure how to get that.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
8
It was a really relaxing stay and very handy for Lowry Theatre.
Pros:

It was bright and airy. Parking at the front door was plentiful. Staff very nice and our room was ready when we arrived a little early.

2026-05-12 • via Nuitee
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CLAUDIA • solo_traveller • it
9
Pros:

Camera accogliente, bagno piccolo ma con doccia spaziosa. Colazione calda tipica inglese buona. Zona tranquilla vicinissima alla fermata della Metrolink, in circa 15/20 minuti si arriva in centro.

Cons:

Nulla.

2026-05-11 • via Nuitee
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Dominik • couple • cz
10
2026-05-11 • via Nuitee