Premier Inn Manchester Portland St

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Premier Inn
7 (9505 reviews)
The Circus, 112-114 Portland Street, Manchester, England, M1 4WB , Manchester , GB

Facilities

Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly and helpful staff
Good and varied breakfast
Good value for money
Spacious, air-conditioned rooms
Convenient for airport/one-night stays
Cons:
Paid or inconvenient parking / limited parking availability
Somewhat remote / industrial location for tourists
Occasional noise (trains, footsteps, courtyard)
No in-room fridge or safe
Aging bathrooms / occasional smells (canal)
Occasional unfriendly/brief reception experience

Categories

Cleanliness
8.7
Multiple reviews explicitly note the hotel is clean and practical (e.g., 'Καθαρό δωμάτιο', 'Чисто', 'The hotel is clean'). Minor issues mentioned (defective LED in corridor, slightly clinical atmosphere) prevent a perfect score.
Service
8.7
Service is frequently praised as very friendly and helpful ('außergewöhnlich freundlich', 'super friendly', 'neskutočne milou obsluhou'), though isolated negative check-in experiences and one report of an unwelcoming reception slightly reduce the score.
Location
7.8
Location close to the airport and convenient for short stays is noted positively, but multiple comments cite an industrial/remote setting, limited attractiveness for tourists and occasional noise from trains or courtyard, so location is mixed.
Room Quality
8
Rooms are described as spacious, comfortable and well air-conditioned, with good beds; however issues include aging bathrooms, canal smell in a shower, lack of fridge/safe in rooms, occasional noise and a few maintenance items (LED flicker), giving a solid but not top score.
Amenities
7.8
Breakfast and basic amenities (AC) are good and parking is available, but many guests mention paid parking or limited street parking, no in-room fridge or safe, and constrained parking convenience, so amenities are adequate but not exceptional.
Value for Money
9.2
Numerous reviews explicitly state excellent price-performance and great value ('Preis-Leistung top', 'Great value for money', 'luxus za tie peniaze'), making value for money a clear strength.
Food and Beverage
8.7
Breakfast is repeatedly described as varied, rich and well cared for ('vielfältig und reichhaltig', 'standard but had a decent selection'), supporting a strong score for F&B with few complaints aside from limited breakfast choices for some guests.
Overall Experience
8.3
Overall impressions are positive: practical, ideal for one-night stopovers, comfortable and clean with friendly staff. Some negatives (noise, parking, occasional check-in issues, minor maintenance) prevent a higher overall score but guests often say they'd rebook.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:45

Property Description

Experience the vibrant heart of Manchester at Premier Inn Portland, where comfort meets convenience.

Prime Location
Nestled in Manchester City Centre, our hotel is just a short stroll from renowned attractions such as the Manchester Palace Theatre, Manchester Art Gallery, and the lively Canal Street, ensuring you’re never far from the excitement.

Comfortable Accommodations
Relax in our well-appointed rooms designed for comfort, with modern amenities that cater to both leisure and business travelers. Enjoy a restful night’s sleep, and wake up ready to explore the city!

Delicious Breakfast Option
Start your day right with our delicious breakfast available for a fee, featuring a selection of wholesome dishes to fuel your adventures.

Book your stay with us at Premier Inn Portland to discover the best of Manchester!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 9505 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.7
Service: 8.7
Location: 7.8
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 7.8
Value for Money: 9.2
Food and Beverage: 8.7
Overall Experience: 8.3
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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