Premier Inn Manchester M56/J6 Runger Lane South

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Premier Inn
8.3 (1996 reviews)
Runger Lane, Wilmslow Road, Altrincham, England, M90 5DL , Altrincham , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Assistive listening devices available
Self parking (surcharge)
Airport transportation - pickup (surcharge)
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible spa
Wheelchair-accessible pool
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, quiet location close to station and old town
Clean, well-equipped rooms with comfortable beds
Friendly and helpful staff
Parking available (though limited at times)
Good value for many guests
Cons:
Breakfast: small room, variable quality and perceived overpriced
Limited breakfast seating and slow clearing/service
Air conditioning issues (not always working or noisy)
Occasional housekeeping lapses in public/breakfast areas
Limited storage space in some rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
7.6
Mixed signals: many guests report clean, well-kept rooms, but there are notable complaints about cleanliness in the breakfast area and occasional housekeeping lapses.
Service
8.4
Generally friendly and helpful staff; several guests praised personnel and easy check-in, though there are recurring mentions of slow/inefficient breakfast service and isolated instances of unhelpful or non-smiling staff.
Location
9
Consistently praised: central, quiet and convenient — near the station and within a short walk (about 5 minutes) of the old town/Holstentor.
Room Quality
8.3
Rooms are described as clean, well-equipped with good beds and options like pillow choice; some guests note limited storage, occasional noise on street-facing rooms, and minor maintenance issues.
Amenities
7.5
Parking and basic in-room facilities present, but issues include limited parking availability, inconsistent or noisy air conditioning, and mostly vending/automated coffee rather than full beverage service.
Value for Money
8.2
Perceived as good value by many guests for location and room quality, though some feel the breakfast price is not justified.
Food and Beverage
6.8
Weakest area: multiple complaints about breakfast — small/overcrowded breakfast space, variable food quality (bad scrambled eggs, cold items), limited drink options (no juice at times) and perceived high price.
Overall Experience
9
Overall positive sentiment with many guests saying they'd return; strengths in location, comfortable rooms and friendly staff outweigh the service/food shortcomings for most visitors.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:59

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Manchester Airport (M56/J6) Runger Lane South.

Dining Delights
Indulge in a satisfying culinary experience at our on-site restaurant, where you can enjoy a hearty breakfast or unwind with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge after a long day.

Outstanding Amenities
Our smoke-free environment ensures a pleasant stay, complemented by a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and convenient elevator access. The hotel also offers roundtrip airport shuttle services for a surcharge, making your travels seamless.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from one of our 195 welcoming guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions and essential amenities like coffee/tea makers and complimentary toiletries. Stay connected with wireless internet access available.

Book your stay today and experience all that Premier Inn Manchester Airport has to offer!

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

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 1996 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.6
Service: 8.4
Location: 9
Room Quality: 8.3
Amenities: 7.5
Value for Money: 8.2
Food and Beverage: 6.8
Overall Experience: 9
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peterdQ1928CT • NONE
10
Decent hotel with friendly staff
Pros:

Stayed here while visiting for a function. Hotel was very clean, rooms were immaculate, restaurant served decent food and the staff were very friendly.

2025-12-01 • via Tripadvisor
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blondie520 • Couples • Doncaster, South Yorkshire, England
10
Highly recommended!
Pros:

Highly recommended!

We had a brilliant start to our holiday at the Premier Inn Manchester South. The whole team provided fantastic hospitality, but a special mention must go to Tracy, Marika, and especially Nicolo. They are not only professional but also genuinely lovely people who went above and beyond to ensure we felt welcome and everything was perfect. They made our stay truly memorable. Thank you

2025-11-28 • via Tripadvisor
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jeannep2022 • NONE
10
Comfortable and very clean hotel in an extremely convenient location for Manchester airport
Pros:

The hotel is only a few minutes from the airport so is extremely convenient for our return flights as well travelling around during our stay.
On arrival at the hotel, we were greeted by extremely polite and efficient reception staff and we're able to go to the room immediately.
The room was very comfortable and clean, and although only a few minutes from both a motorway and the airport, there were no sounds of traffic or aircraft at through the double glazed windows. We had an excellent stay at this hotel, I would highly recommend it and we will definitely be back in the not too distant future!

2025-11-27 • via Tripadvisor
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F6090QTjudithg • NONE
10
Perfect place to stay for morning flight.
Pros:

Comfortable bed, quiet room, pleasant temperature for sleeping. Free WiFi. Shuttle bus booked on arrival for morning trip to airport, convenient and reasonable at £5

2025-11-26 • via Tripadvisor
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C2456DOandreaj • Couples • Wales
10
Another Fantastic Stay
Pros:

As usual a fantastic stay Nikolo was lovely as usual checking us in swiftly and accommodating our room request great comfy bed good sleep before early flight .Meal great in the restaurant lovely food great service.Will be back in June again

2025-11-25 • via Tripadvisor
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jonbP277GW • Business
10
Jack at the restaurant
Pros:

Would just like to say I’ve been looked after by Jack at the restaurant..
He is a credit to premier inn..
I stay in premier inns all over the country and as soon as I walk in I’m looked after..
He’s efficient polite caring and hard working and makes my stay 100% better Boeing he is there to look after me..

2025-11-20 • via Tripadvisor
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Abol4 • Couples • Lake District, Cumbria, England
8
Ideal location
Pros:

So handy for the airport and the shared shuttle bus service to the terminal in the morning is very useful . The room was very comfortable and clearly refurbished, with a great bathroom. We ate in the restaurant and had excellent service from Lena who was so helpful and welcoming. She was very professional and seemed genuinely to care that we enjoyed the evening.

2025-11-20 • via Tripadvisor
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johntZ6023GG • NONE • Sydney, New South Wales
8
A good place to stay for a night or two pre or post flight.
Pros:

This hotel is a long way from the Terminals (45 minute walk) and it's best to catch a cab to the Hotel or the Shuttle Bus. The room we had was clean and the bed was comfortable. The only thing we thought was needed is a couple of baggage stands, so you don't have to leave bags on the floor.
A good shower which had hot water at a decent pressure. Proximity cards to get into doors etc. is used in this hotel for security purposes. Staff at reception were good and the restaurant was a decent place to eat.

2025-11-17 • via Tripadvisor
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charl26 • Couples • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
8
Great pre-flight stay,good restaurant but expensive parking
Pros:

Stayed here prior to flying to Belfast for a long weekend.The location is ideal for a one night stopover as it’s so close to the airport.The room was large and clean with the restaurant on site providing a decent menu.The only downside is £14 per night for parking which is just way overpriced.

2025-11-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Sightseer56221887519 • NONE
10
Great value & service.
Pros:

I've been using this hotel for 15 years now & that's not through 'brand loyalty' (whatever that is...), rather because the service I've received has been consistently good.
Staff are almost invariably friendly & helpful, food very good & beds excellent.

2025-11-13 • via Tripadvisor
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davidsE185WO • Couples
8
Usual Good Experience from Premier Inn
Pros:

Used this Premier Inn for one night prior to early flight from T2 MAN. Excellent location for VS Twilight or early morning check in. Polite and proficient desk staff, clean and comfortable Premier Plus room and although facing the motorway there was little noise. Great night sleep in the Sophos bed. Well appointed and sizeable bathroom.
Adjacent parking was straightforward, voucher from the desk, feed into machine,type in vehicle reg, card payment of £14. Just drive out in morning.
Will definitely use this hotel again.

2025-11-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Stevebrg_423 • Friends getaway • Shrewsbury, Shropshire, England
8
Good hotel overall
Pros:

Decent hotel for the price and great location for the airport and the room was quiet. The breakfast was good and Lena was very friendly and helpful.
Parking was a bit steep though at £14.

2025-11-13 • via Tripadvisor
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Saron2929 • NONE • St. Asaph, Denbighshire, North Wales, Wales
10
All round excellent!
Pros:

Such a warm welcome from the guy on reception, very patient and helpful. Room very, very clean and bed amazing as usual. Loved my stay here.

2025-11-11 • via Tripadvisor
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CathMScarborough • Couples • Scarborough, Scarborough District, North Yorkshire, England
10
Hassle free and a comfortable stay!
Pros:

We stayed at this hotel either side of our flights from/to the airport. We had a positive experience; clean rooms, comfortable bed and everything we needed for a relaxing stay pre and post flight. We had the meal package which is convenient and saves hassle looking for somewhere to eat. Plenty of choice too. We were served breakfast by Lena who was welcoming and cheerful and it was clear to see that she took pride in her customer service to us and everyone we saw her interact with. All staff we encountered were pleasant and helpful. We don't think you can beat Premier Inn for a restful stay at a reasonable price. Staying here takes the stress out of getting to the airport and is also ideal if you land later in the evening and don't want a long drive after your flight. Very happy with our stay and will definitely book again if flying from Manchester.

2025-11-09 • via Tripadvisor
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riok476 • Solo travel
10
Stay again
Pros:

Had a really nice stay. The breakfast was delicious with plenty of choice. I have a gluten allergy and Persia was so helpful and put me completely at ease I could tell she knew what she was doing. Overall lovely staff, would stay again!

2025-11-08 • via Tripadvisor
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J1329WVannl • Friends getaway
10
Premier in breakfast
Pros:

Lena in the restaurant for breakfast was very helpful really friendly n happy in her work. Food was very nice too. Fried eggs was delicious

2025-11-08 • via Tripadvisor
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D5933BClorrainew • NONE
10
Great overall experience
Pros:

Second time stopping with you. Pleasant welcome at reception, room was lovely, food in the restaurant was great again and had a good night's sleep. Even booked again for our trip in December.

2025-11-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Explorer59778949793 • Business • Pagham, Bognor Regis, Arun District, West Sussex, England
10
Lena the legend
Pros:

One of the best Premier Inns in the country.
Lena who works in the restaurant is a real people person and super friendly. A real asset to Premier Inn 👍

2025-11-07 • via Tripadvisor
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Sugarbun65 • NONE • Bangor, Gwynedd, North Wales, Wales
10
Flying visit
Pros:

Quick visit early flight next morning 🌄 room was great nice to have tea/coffee in my room as none available downstairs when I arrived slept well & took advantage of their shuttle back to the airport in the morning

2025-11-05 • via Tripadvisor
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nickcQ6553YA • NONE
10
Would definitely use the hotel again.
Pros:

The only disappointment with the visit was distance to the terminal, but that was not much of an issue to speak of. Checking was easy and friendly - extremely helpful lady, really good first impression. The room and bathroom were very clean and the bed was comfortable enough. The staff in the dining area were also both friendly and helpful. The evening meal was fine, the breakfast was very nice, plenty of choice. Checking out was a breeze and I used the shuttle service to return to the terminal, again the driver was great.

2025-11-03 • via Tripadvisor