Premier Inn Manchester Salford Quays

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.8 (25 reviews)
11 The Quays,Salford Quays,Salford,Manchester , Salford , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Room security issues
Air conditioning problems
Some rooms need modernizing

Categories

Cleanliness
8.28
Reviews mention the rooms were clean but some areas need refreshing.
Service
9.25
Reception staff were noted as very friendly and helpful.
Location
9.29
Lovely area near Old Trafford; convenient for walking to local attractions.
Room Quality
8.24
Rooms were comfortable but some were described as tired and needing updates.
Amenities
8.77
Standard amenities as expected for a Premier Inn.
Value for Money
8.73
Good value, especially with discounts mentioned for parking.
Food and Beverage
8.78
Breakfast was lovely and conveniently located.
Overall Experience
9.05
Overall a nice stay with some areas for improvement, but would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 20:47

Property Description

Discover the perfect base for your Manchester adventure at Premier Inn Hotel Manchester (Salford Quays Media Centre).

Prime Location
Nestled along Manchester's historic ship canal, our hotel is mere moments from iconic attractions like The Lowry and Old Trafford, making it easy to dive into the vibrant culture and sports of the city.

Comfort & Relaxation
After a day of exploration or business, retreat to your spacious room, equipped with an extra-comfy bed to ensure a restful night’s sleep, ideal for recharging for your next day's activities.

Dining Delights
Indulge in culinary offerings at our on-site restaurant, where you can savor delicious meals in a warm, inviting atmosphere, perfect for unwinding with friends or family.

Experience the charm of Manchester—reserve your stay today at Premier Inn!

Important information:

40 spaces, including 4 disabled bays. Costs 6 GBP per 24 hours. Managed by YourParkingSpace. There is an overflow car park which has space for a further 100-150 spaces. No height restriction. No space for coaches/lorries.
From M602(J3), take A5063 on Trafford Road, turn right at 2nd set of traffic lights by Tesco's. Turn right at next lights 500 yards on left. Next to the Quayhouse Beefeater.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 25 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.28
Service: 9.25
Location: 9.29
Room Quality: 8.24
Amenities: 8.77
Value for Money: 8.73
Food and Beverage: 8.78
Overall Experience: 9.05
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Brayden
10
Pros:

Everything was perfect from the time we checked in till the time we left
We had the breakfast both mornings and it WAS GREAT

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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Brayden
10
Pros:

Comfy bed

2026-01-03 via Nuitee
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phoebegrace10 NONE
10
Comfy, clean, good area.
Pros:

Lovely area with the quay view. Pretty good walking distance for tram and small shops. Really clean and comfy and great staff.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
D
D9115BOstephens Family
10
Premier Inn Salford Quays
Pros:

Lovely stay. Quiet and relaxing location. Standard room that was clean and satisfactory. The bed was so comfortable. Special call out to reception staff who were very friendly and helpful, especially Katarina. Thanks for a nice stay

2025-11-12 via Tripadvisor
N
Noel
10
Pros:

Todo como esperado

2025-11-11 via Nuitee
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katrinapU4924IR Couples
8
Half term stay
Pros:

Great location, discount for parking available, the rooms were clean and tidy the staff are friendly and helpful ,however the hotel could do with a refresh it’s looking tired some of the ceiling tiles in corridor were loose and cracked and looks like there may have been a leak at some point. Unfortunately the noise from the room above disrupted our sleep very heavy walking on and off all night. Didn’t feel safe either the room doors the lock didn’t feel secure even if it was locked The breakfast was lovely and located in the beefeater next door. We would stay again however we feel that the rooms need modernising and re decorated.

2025-10-28 via Tripadvisor
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Liz196 NONE Brighton, East Sussex, England
10
Good footy hotel
Pros:

Pleasant hotel with comfy bedroom and reasonable bathroom with excellent shower facilities and near to Old Trafford to watch the soccer!

2025-10-27 via Tripadvisor
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peter
6
Pros:

its okay

2025-10-21 via Nuitee
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susanfB30XA NONE
6
Ok, but definite room security issue
Pros:

Reasonable stay. Check-in was easy.
Have to pay for parking at £10 per day (with a premier inn discount) - wasn’t aware of this at the time of booking.
Room was a bit tired and in need of a freshen up, but it was comfortable.

Major issue we had was another guest was able to gain access to our room while we were in bed during our last evening. The guest apologised and was a genuine mistake, however the way the lady at the desk dealt with it wasn’t the best. She said she couldn’t understand how it could possibly happen as there is only one key card allocated to our room. I explained that I understood that, yet someone was still able to gain access. She just said she would look in to it but I was offered no apology.

2025-10-17 via Tripadvisor
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Christletonian Family Chester, Cheshire, England
10
Arrival was excellent as Karina was efficient, helpful and kind, making car park payment and meal selection very easy.
Pros:

Karina was very kind and helpful making car park payment and meal selection very easy. Room pleasant, clean and comfortable.

2025-10-17 via Tripadvisor
M
Matthew
10
Pros:

Easy walk to Old Trafford.

2025-10-16 via Nuitee
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PeterC143 NONE Portsmouth, Hampshire, England
8
Lovely hotel - let down by air conditioning
Pros:

Thde hotel is in a lovely position (especially if you have a Premier Plus room). Staff, comfort of the bed and cleanliness are all excellent, as alsways . However, air conditioning. The air conditioning in our room was not very effective. We found the same last time we stayed at Salford Quays. It did not cool the room down as effectively as other Premier Inns (despite an available lower than usual setting of 17 degrees, which was definitely never achieved. The air conditioning switched itself off every 6 hours, meaning we woke in the night feeling very hot and had to turn it back on again. Last time we stayed there it switched itself off every two hours and we were told 'that's what it's designed to do'. Please sort out this problem - you have a lovely hotel at Salford Quays which is being badly let down by the air conditioning.

2025-10-12 via Tripadvisor
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LydiaCarlisle Couples Carlisle, Cumbria, England
8
Convenient, clean and cheap
Pros:

You know what to expect when you go to a Premier Inn. The room was clean, We had breakfast next door. Only 10 minutes walk to The Lowry where we were seeing a show. Would use again.
Got train into Manchester then got the tram.

2025-10-07 via Tripadvisor
T
territ756 Couples
10
Great hotel and location
Pros:

We arrived at the hotel much earlier than we planned to and parked up. Asked at reception if there was the chance of early check in, we were asked to come back in an hour or so which was no problem. Upon our return we checked in early - the guy we saw on both occasions was friendly and welcoming and was doing his best to get us in as early as possible. The room itself was lovely and clean with plenty of extra pillows, tea and coffee etc. We were in and out a lot but every time we went by reception we were spoken to and asked how we were, we felt very welcome - thank you to all staff we encountered!

2025-09-28 via Tripadvisor
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StewartB243 NONE Leigh-on Sea, Southend-on-Sea, Essex, England
6
Rip off pricing structure.
Pros:

Convenient location. Good comfortable rooms with easy check in and checkout. On site car park for additional payment.
What spoilt it was the cost. I acknowledge I paid for early check in and a flexible rate but £243 for 1 night in a Premier Inn is outrageous. They are not alone in ripping people off just because there is a football match on though. If they were I would have gone somewhere else. It was 3 times more to stay on a Saturday night than on Sunday. Rip off Britain indeed.

2025-09-22 via Tripadvisor
G
gs969 Couples Cairns, Cairns Region, Queensland
6
Good room, but filthy dirty outside the hotel
Pros:

Great room, good location relatively close to the metrolink and media city.
However, directly outside of the hotel (and the adjacent beefeater restaurant) was filthy. It’s like walking was like an ashtray with cigarette butts everywhere. This was really off putting, and looked disgusting.
This hotel needs to do better.

2025-09-20 via Tripadvisor
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ditsydorah Couples Durham, County Durham, England
8
Functional but reception staff could be warmer
Pros:

I would describe this hotel as functional. We paid for a Premier Inn Plus room and it was worth paying for. Very spacious, which we needed as we were getting ready for a wedding. The room was clean including the bathroom, no sign of mould or anything in the bathroom it definitely seemed that there was an effort to keep it clean. We looked out over the waterfront which was great as there was watersports going on both days. Staff on reception could have been warmer. On our second night when we came back in we weren’t acknowledged at all which felt uncomfortable. We also weren’t asked if we enjoyed our stay when we left. Breakfast had lots of options and the cooked choices were made quickly. I did notice food under one of the tables on the first morning and then a fork under a table on the second day. I’m assuming just dropped from that morning. The car park was busy. We managed to get a space outside the hotel, we arrived at around tea time. If you got there later you might end up in the overflow, it was adjacent though so not far. Certainly a handy option for a hotel if you are down at Salford Quays.

2025-09-14 via Tripadvisor
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Lezley7 NONE Cumbria, England
10
lovely place to stay, we will go back
Pros:

lovely hotel, quiet, clean and friendly, excellent location and a very nice breakfast.
a very relaxing break from the hustle and bustle of life.

2025-09-13 via Tripadvisor
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ianpP6749CE NONE
4
Disappointed
Pros:

The wi-if was very poor & the pub attached to the hotel ( Beefeater) closed at 10:15pm on a Friday night & while we sat outside finishing our drinks several people want a drink but unfortunately the door was locked

2025-08-31 via Tripadvisor
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P92XJmels Couples
10
Premier plus, Salford Quays a must!
Pros:

Fabulous hotel, we picked a premier plus room, with a stunning view of Salford quays and Old Trafford. Breakfast was great and like the idea in this premier inn that the food is made fresh to order rather than left out for you to help yourself (less waste). The breakfast was served in the upstairs restaurant of the adjacent Beefeater. We chose to eat for our evening meal there too and I can honestly say that the food was excellent! We arrived by car and was alright, as car park was relatively empty, but the only small thing to note is that the car park is on the small size to service both Premier Inn and Beefeater. It still doesn’t detract from my 5 point score

2025-08-31 via Tripadvisor