Premier Inn Manchester - Handforth

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Premier Inn
6 (1836 reviews)
30 Wilmslow Road, Wilmslow, England, SK9 3EW , Wilmslow , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Handrails in hallways
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Very good location close to centre
Friendly and helpful staff mentioned often
Large, comfortable rooms and good beds
Breakfast frequently praised (good variety/taste)
Generally good price for an overnight stay
Cons:
High parking fee (20€/night) and limited/undesirable parking
Air-conditioning problems (not cooling, unclear controls, some defective units)
Cleanliness issues reported by some (dirty carpets, rooms not cleaned)
Missing amenities in rooms (no minibar/fridge, missing complimentary water)
Occasional check-in/service failures (late check-in refused, requests not fulfilled)

Categories

Cleanliness
7.5
Mixed reports: several guests praised very clean rooms, but multiple reviews report heavily soiled carpets, rooms not cleaned and missing amenities (water, towels), lowering overall cleanliness sentiment.
Service
8.6
Generally friendly and helpful staff noted by many reviewers, though some service failures reported (no early check-in help, not delivering requested items, slow/no fix for AC).
Location
9.2
Consistently praised: close to the centre and convenient for short stays; repeatedly described as a strong positive of the hotel.
Room Quality
7.6
Rooms are often described as large and comfortable with good beds, but recurring issues with air conditioning (not cooling, unclear controls), broken locks/doors and some maintenance problems reduce the score.
Amenities
7.4
Basic amenities present but several negatives: paid parking with limited/creepy parking area, missing minibar/fridge options, occasional missing complimentary water; overall amenities seen as below expectation.
Value for Money
7.8
Many guests say price for an overnight stay including breakfast is good, but expensive parking fees (20€/night) and extra charges detract from perceived value.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly praised (described as phenomenal, international and tasty); generally a clear positive across reviews.
Overall Experience
9.3
Predominantly positive for short stays/overnights: comfortable, clean in many cases and well located; isolated but significant service and maintenance issues noted by some guests.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:21

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Manchester - Handforth, ideally situated near beautiful local attractions.

Excellent Location
Just a short drive away from the stunning Peak District National Park and Quarry Bank Mill, our hotel offers access to nature and history right at your doorstep.

Comfortable Accommodations
Choose from our 35 smoke-free guestrooms, designed with relaxation in mind, ensuring you feel right at home during your stay.

Convenient Amenities
Enjoy a range of features including 24-hour front desk service, express check-out, and free self-parking to make your visit as smooth as possible.

Book your stay at Premier Inn Manchester - Handforth today and uncover the charm of Wilmslow and its surroundings!

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

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

6
Based on 1836 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.5
Service: 8.6
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 7.6
Amenities: 7.4
Value for Money: 7.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 9.3
L
leonas503 • Business
4
Not great
Pros:

Very basic, tired and not very clean. Extremely loud radiator and cold room. Needs upgraded and some money spent on the rooms and overall hotel.

2025-12-02 • via Tripadvisor
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peterhI5211BU • Family • Blandford Forum, Dorset, England
10
November Stay
Pros:

Excellent Helpful staff
Room to the usual high standards
Very clean
Great location for the price
Only 20 mins via train to city centre
Happy to return in late January

2025-11-03 • via Tripadvisor
J
Justin
6
Pros:

Very dated hotel, and not in a rustic way. Room was a decent size but the bathroom left something to be desired.

2025-11-02 • via Nuitee
L
Loufff • Couples • Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
A good stay
Pros:

Had a pleasant one night stay recently as we were attending a wedding close by.
Room was very clean, the usual comfortable bed, spacious enough and very friendly and helpful staff. Most satisfactory.

2025-10-14 • via Tripadvisor
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Climber21203459979 • NONE
10
Great little stopover
Pros:

Found this place as a much cheaper alternative to the excessively expensive hotels closer to Manchester even when factoring in the Uber charges. Great spot in a quiet location with an adjoining pub for food or drink. Staff were courteous and friendly. Room was clean and comfortable. Would certainly stay again if out in Manchester in future.

2025-09-23 • via Tripadvisor
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Culture58353903760 • Friends getaway • Watford, Northamptonshire, England
10
Amazing place to stay, a stay with friends
Pros:

I had a great stay at the hotel. I have stayed there one time before and again I had the same great experience. Rooms are clean and comfortable. The staff are friendly and welcoming. The pub next door breakfast was delicious.

2025-09-06 • via Tripadvisor
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Helpful_soul_76 • NONE • London, England
6
Fine but basic
Pros:

A basic no frills hotel. Reasonably comfortable stay. But lacking any charm.
Rooms have a slightly off putting smell. Not major, just not fresh.

2025-09-01 • via Tripadvisor
D
davemY7419ZW • NONE
2
Not worth money
Pros:

No air conditioning and bedroom was 28.5 degrees, fan did nothing and basically oven in a bedroom.
Staff were helpful but major money needs to be spent.

2025-08-25 • via Tripadvisor
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natp600 • NONE
10
Comfy
Pros:

Was here for 6 nights the staff are very friendly and nice and the rooms are clean and beds are comfy the vending machine is well stocked and is a restaurant next door

2025-08-14 • via Tripadvisor
G
greener1977 • Family • Bristol, England
10
Great place to stay
Pros:

This was a small quiet premier inn but the staff were friendly and helpful and couldn’t do enough for us which I can’t say for all premier inns. The restaurant next door isn’t cheap but the food is fantastic. If we’re ever back in the area staying here is a must

2025-08-07 • via Tripadvisor
P
paulas489 • Couples
4
Bit of a disappointment
Pros:

Read largely very positive reviews before booking for 5 nights. Booked a double room but when arrived was given an accessibility room, the bathroom of which was disability adapted which made it all very low down for us. I requested to change rooms on the first night but was advised the hotel was fully booked. The actual room itself was clean and the bed was comfy but the bathroom was very tired and outdated. The soundproofing from upstairs was also poor and we were woken up early each morning by the occupants of the upstairs room. We managed 4 nights but booked somewhere else for the 5th night with the hope of a better night’s sleep and a bathroom that we were able to use without having to stoop down. The pub next door was lovely but we found the hotel to be a bit of a let down.

2025-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
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Connector54287385981 • Friends getaway • Birmingham, West Midlands, England
10
A wonderful stay at the Handford Premier Inn, with friendly staff, clean room, a great restaurant and amazing service.
Pros:

Good stay .. excellent staff
Stayed overnight on way back from abroad .. check in was superb
The room was lovely and cosy, it was also very clean.
The restaurant had a good menu and the service was great and staff were very friendly
Would deffo return

2025-07-23 • via Tripadvisor
2
20lindy • Couples • Hedon, East Riding of Yorkshire, England
10
Excellent
Pros:

Stayed the night before a flight to Salou. We have stayed here before & found it absolutely perfect and this time was no exception. Tom on reception was extremely friendly and helpful. On check out at 2am the receptionist was very warm. Will definitely stay here again

2025-06-30 • via Tripadvisor
G
GEORGEP916 • Couples • East Kilbride, South Lanarkshire, Scotland
8
Very convenient for airport
Pros:

Stayed for one night and a great place for getting to the airport.
Very quiet and comfortable stay
Pub next door was also very good
Free parking

2025-06-28 • via Tripadvisor
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alekseydavid • Business • York, North Yorkshire, England
10
Great place
Pros:

Good place to stay , close to any amenities. Tom who works on the reception was very helpful and kind, definitely 5star service . Only one thing I would advise is to put pressure on the cleaning services if you staying longer that night. Thank you

2025-06-25 • via Tripadvisor
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Navigate58158288434 • NONE
10
An excellent experience.
Pros:

Everything and everyone was spot on! A very warm welcome when checking in and all through my stay, such friendly and helpful staff. The room was so comfortable and clean, I cannot fault anything.

2025-06-21 • via Tripadvisor
J
jm771 • Couples
10
Good choice for Airport stopovers.
Pros:

Excellent location for Manchester Airport, only c10 minutes away. Free car park and pub next door which serves decent food. Rooms typical Premier Inn, clean & functional. Special mention for Tom on reception , who is very friendly and helpful.

2025-06-10 • via Tripadvisor
D
DtotheB123 • Family • Cockermouth, Lake District, Cumbria, England
10
Amazing service
Pros:

Having stayed in Premier Inn all over the UK in my time, I can honestly say this was one of the best stays we have had in one. The service was excellent, all the staff were chatty, helpful and really made the difference. Lisa especially at check out, really did care that we had a great stay and asked all about the wedding we had been to the previous evening.
The hotel was spotless, comfortable and had a great night's sleep, but the good old fashioned service, set this apart from other premier inns I have been to before, great job, highly recommend.

2025-05-18 • via Tripadvisor
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ceglasson • NONE • Wilmslow, Cheshire, England
10
Exceptional Staff and hotel
Pros:

Carla , Tom , the other gentleman on reception and Lisa have showed exceptional kindness and first class service. Also all the ladies who clean the rooms. They are a rare treasure and very special. We appreciate them all so much. Nothing is too much for them and they go above and beyond the call of duty so trustworthy and full of integrity. Anyone who stays here will feel so welcome and cared for . Thank you Premier inn Handforth.

2025-04-15 • via Tripadvisor
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luxoragain • Solo travel • Thornaby on Tees, Stockton-on-Tees, England
10
close to the airport
Pros:

Second visit to the Hotel close to the Airport and car parks,
simple booking in process and with Tom on reception i can't fault it,
Tom explained all there is to know even recommending the food next door at the Bull Head,
Don't forget to give him your car registration plate on arrival.

2025-04-02 • via Tripadvisor