Premier Inn Manchester Portland St

Hotels
Premier Inn
8 (22 reviews)
The Circus,112-114 Portland Street,Manchester,nan , Manchester , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Comfy beds
Cons:
Noise disturbances
Cleanliness issues
Poor food quality

Categories

Cleanliness
6.58
Some reviews mentioned that the room was dirty with questionable stains and the bathroom had peeling paint.
Service
9.55
Several reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff members.
Location
8.59
The location is good, away from the hustle yet close enough to the city center.
Room Quality
7.04
Negative comments on noise and cleanliness lowered the score, with some rooms being marked and dusty.
Amenities
8.57
Standard amenities reported with some positive notes on the restaurant being clean and tidy.
Value for Money
8.53
Considered affordable for the location and amenities, despite some issues.
Food and Beverage
6.58
Breakfast experience described as horrid with a burnt oil taste.
Overall Experience
8.55
Overall sentiments were mixed, but many enjoyed their stay despite some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:10

Property Description

Experience the vibrant heart of Manchester at Premier Inn Manchester City Centre (Portland Street), where comfort meets convenience in a bustling locale.

Unbeatable Location
Nestled in the lively city center, our hotel places you just steps away from iconic attractions, annual festivals, and the Central Convention Centre, making it the perfect base for your adventures.

Modern Comfort
Retreat to our new generation bedrooms, each thoughtfully designed to provide a serene escape after a day of exploration. Enjoy a 40" flat-screen TV, a luxurious Hypnos bed, and a freshly updated bathroom featuring a revitalizing large shower head.

Exceptional Service
Our dedicated team is committed to ensuring you have an unforgettable stay, offering friendly assistance and local insights to enhance your experience.

Don’t miss the opportunity to enjoy this urban oasis—book your stay today!

Important information:

Offsite parking available under the Novotel Manchester Centre (M1 4LX). 25% discount voucher given on check out Cost: 20.25GBP 24hrs with discount. Height restriction: 2m. No coaches or lorries.
M6(19), 3rd exit onto A556. Join M56 which leads onto A5103 to Medlock Street. Turn right into Whitworth Street. Turn left into Oxford Street and right into Portland Street.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.58
Service: 9.55
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.04
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 8.53
Food and Beverage: 6.58
Overall Experience: 8.55
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C8267RYkevinm NONE Stoke-on-Trent, Staffordshire, England
10
Very Good Hotel
Pros:

Cleanliness room very good bed very comfortable and the room location was very peaceful. Location was away from the hustle and bustle of the city centre but only 10mins walk away.

2025-12-04 via Tripadvisor
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karley4 Business Rotherham, South Yorkshire, England
2
Do not sray here if youd like to ger any kind of sleep
Pros:

Stayed here whilst attending course at the QA Training center ...... DO NOT book if you would like any kind of sleep.....this has got to be one of the noisiest hotels i have ever slept in....screaming and shouting in the streets all night, felt like i may as well have slept on the street itself... at 3.40am i finally gave you trying to even get any sleep altogether which is just what i didnt need after a full days study the day before and a full days study and exam coming up on that day....The room was dirty, with some very questionable stains splashed across the headboard and the carpets were dirty and marked...Our breakfast was horrid with a burnt oil taste. The only highlight was our little giggle at the young man who we refered to as Basil from Faulty Towers as he was holding the fort on the reception, greeted us upon entry at dinner service, served us and ran into the Kitchen to help with the food.... poor man was multitasking to his best!!

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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kikilarue Business Lancashire, England
4
Blighted by noise
Pros:

Good location, cheap rate. I've stayed many times but last night I was on the st James street side of the hotel. This is directly above Wetherspoons, unlucky. you can listen to bottle bins being emptied into a skip every hour until about 12am. Then you can listen to barrel deliveries from 5am.

Won't stay here again

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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herefordliz NONE Hereford, Herefordshire, England
10
Great Hotel
Pros:

I came back to stay here to meet up with a friend and to look at the Christmas markets. It is so easy to find and such a lovely welcome when you arrive. I was able to take my bags straight up to the room when I arrived and went round the market with my friend. The room was cold when I arrived, but when I was able to close the window, it took a while to warm up. The bed was really comfortable, the room and bathroom were very clean. The restaurant was kept clean and tidy. I went to 2 breakfasts and I ate in the restaurant the 1st evening and the food was really lovely. I would recommend staying at The Premier Inn Portland Street.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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E8926RYhollys Couples
8
Lovely staff and communal areas but room was tatty
Pros:

Stayed here overnight, lovely comfy mattress people on front desk and the door were lovely as was the lobby and communal areas, but the paint in the bathroom was peeling almost all up the wall, dark heavy scuffs in the room and bathroom and the fan was dusty/mouldy my partner got really itchy can’t say for certain what it was but the picture shows how bad it looks.

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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nataliemC1795TN Family
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

Excellent stay, hotel is close to the station, theatre, shops and restaurants. Ollie on reception was so helpful and really polite. Paulo and Philip were great at breakfast, very friendly and made us laugh. Would recommend and stay again.

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
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D5395KYhollya Solo travel
10
Brilliant hotel
Pros:

Holly on reception and Paulo and Phillip on breakfast we’re emore than helpful and very friendly, very pleasant to talk to and answered any questions I had!

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
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sophielauren1996 NONE
4
Unsafe
Pros:

Unfortunately even for premier inn this wasn't great, the positives being the bed is still as comfy as always and the bathroom was good for us. However we were situated on the first floor, above the bins and delivery entrance. This meant both nights from as early as 4am and till 7am I was awoken by lorries either collecting rubbish and recycling or making deliveries or collecting the laundry. To top it off our window wouldn't even close or lock! So anyone could get on the perfectly situated bin and climb in if they wanted to. Plus it meant there was a horrible draft the whole time. I had initially paid for a triple room but premier inn had decided to only give me a double meaning me and my friend now had to share a bed as they had given the room away. (I arrived at 9pm after a very long journey) the room was more bare than usual completely missing the chair or sofa bed that usually accompanies the other half of the room. Usually premier inns do the job...this one didn't.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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648livw Business
10
Very happy with our stay
Pros:

Very happy with our stay. We visited Manchester to exhibit at the Manchester Conference Centre and for our needs this was a perfect stay. Staff were friendly, room was spacious, bed very comfortable and I always love their breakfast.

10 out of 10!

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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MrsK310 Couples Worcester, Worcestershire, England
4
Bad start to our holiday in Manchester
Pros:

Very rude receptionist on Saturday afternoon. The place was busy and no one’s rooms were ready which must be tough if you’re on reception but if you’re going to work in that role it makes such a difference if you are polite to the guests not stroppy with an attitude. Really ruined our start to our holiday and other people were upset too. The manager seemed to be running round trying to help everyone. Hotel is noisy too but it is city centre so that is to be expected. Not the nicest place to stay but the room itself was normal fine premier inn standard. Wouldn’t stay again mainly due to the receptionist.

2025-11-24 via Tripadvisor
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johnsO726CE NONE
8
Just a three star hotel and unlikely to reach higher status
Pros:

Mattress uncomfortable as we could feel springs at edges.Bar small and no atmosphere. Location of hotel very good.
Restricted menu with ever increasing prices unless on meal deal but menus seem to be getting smaller.Chips with everything and no option for mash.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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joanapF4912OO NONE
10
Absolutely amazing, recommend it!
Pros:

The price was very nice - which is why for us, we weren't necessarily expecting such a warm welcome and hospitality. The members of the staff were extremely helpful, super nice and always there when needed. As for the bedrooms, they're not necessarily luxurious or out of the extraordinary, but for the price you pay, it's certainly very satisfying. Much better than other hotels we've been, within the same range of price. Also, the location is quite nice - very close to the train station, which is handy to go to the airport especially. And there are many stores nearby, as well as restaurants.

Definitely recommend, don't be hesitant to book your trip, it will go well.

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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Darren555_65 Friends getaway Coventry, West Midlands, England
10
Nice Hotel & Food Good 😀
Pros:

Great Hotel. Nice staff. Rooms clean and beds extermly comfortable.
Opted for the 'meal deal' which included cooked breakfast and two course evening meal.
Great value and food was hot and service was excellent.
Reception staff nice & friendly.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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DaveH4445 NONE Tenerife, Canary Islands
10
Great hotel. Its a bit hidden but its amazing and in a great location for everything!
Pros:

The Self Check in for this hotel was so easy to use and saved us a long queue. The room was clean & fresh and the shower was exceptional. Also would like to thank Steven who served us in the bar as he provided a world class customer service every time we went into the bar area. Thank you!!

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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K1362GXrichardr Business
2
Cold November in Manchester
Pros:

This is the only hotel in the UK that I have ever stayed in where they inform you that they do not supply heating in the rooms.

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor
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tonyg824 Business
2
There are some ok Premier Inns. This is not one of them
Pros:

Staff were nice but basics like not having enough irons and tired rooms are just not good enough. My friend stayed in a Malmaison for less money the same night I stayed here. Pretty grim

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
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697gilliang NONE
10
Theatre trip
Pros:

Very central location. Staff friendly and helpful. Best nights sleep. Breakfast had a great selection. Would definitely recommend.

2025-11-07 via Tripadvisor
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andreamP758DN NONE
10
Very Happy
Pros:

Im very happy with our Stay. The Location was Nice. Plenty of Places to Visit. Your not Far from Piccadilly Gardens. Trams Buses etc.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
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W9241HHryanp NONE
8
great
Pros:

great hotel reception could have been cleaner like carpets but room was great put bathroom fan was noisy didn't worried it would wake my cousin up at night time

2025-10-31 via Tripadvisor
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D278KUjosephk Family Liverpool, Merseyside, England
10
Magic Man Paulo
Pros:

Got to say, I've been to many hotels in many cities, but I've never received as amazing customer service as we did from Paulo, he helped check us in, helped me use the machine as I'm useless. Then he chatted to me, my wife and both my children. He made us feel extremely welcome. Then in the morning we nipped down to breakfast and Paulo was there to serve again. So chatty and kind, as soon as we said we are vegan he asked without prompt how many sausages and bacon. My son said 5 and he had lovely chat with him and kept checking on him. When he learned it was my son's birthday he gifted him a lovely drawing set. Honestly the people make the difference in any customer facing job and the service I've received by Paulo was absolutely fantastic. Give the man a raise.

2025-10-31 via Tripadvisor