Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Laundry
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Spacious rooms
Good location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Limited food options
Minor maintenance needed

Categories

Cleanliness
7.14
Several reviews noted cleanliness issues, especially dirty bedding and carpets.
Service
9.11
Staff received multiple positive mentions for being friendly and helpful.
Location
8.65
Central location with convenient access to city attractions.
Room Quality
8.1
Rooms were mentioned as spacious and comfortable despite some minor issues.
Amenities
7.63
Amenities like heating and food services were noted as needing improvement.
Value for Money
8.59
Guests generally felt the price matched the quality of the stay.
Food and Beverage
6.64
Lack of food options on site received negative feedback.
Overall Experience
8.11
Mixed experiences, but overall a good value for a budget hotel.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-16 06:59

Property Description

Convenient Location
The Ainscow Hotel is perfectly situated next to Salford Central Railway Station and a short stroll from Manchester's vibrant city centre and the popular Northern Quarter.

Stylish Accommodation
Each room at The Ainscow Hotel boasts a chic design featuring wooden furnishings, modern fabrics in grey and blue tones, and a sleek slate-tiled bathroom. Guests can enjoy complimentary WiFi, a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and free toiletries. Some rooms even offer a convenient kitchenette area.

Explore Manchester
With easy access to Manchester's shopping districts, nightlife hotspots like Spinningfields, and picturesque canalside walks, guests can immerse themselves in the city's dynamic atmosphere within minutes.

Experience comfort and convenience at The Ainscow Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable Manchester getaway.

Important information:

Please note that only card payments are accepted at the hotel.

Payment for all reservations will be taken on the morning of arrival.

Please note that the original card used for booking must be presented on check-in.

Car parking is limited at the property and operated on a first-come, first-served basis which is chargeable per night.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 14.50 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 5212 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.14
Service: 9.11
Location: 8.65
Room Quality: 8.1
Amenities: 7.63
Value for Money: 8.59
Food and Beverage: 6.64
Overall Experience: 8.11
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Ivy Grace couple ie
8
Good nice air con especially on the hotter day. Sad that you can’t get a window and air con together
Pros:

Close proximity to city centre and train station.

Cons:

The old dirty carpet really could do with taking it off completely.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Muhammad Hassan couple gb
3
Disappointing stay - no air conditioning, delayed check-in, unfriendly staff, and average rooms. Definitely not 4-star a
Pros:

Room was clean.

Cons:

No A/C in the deluxe apartment we had booked - how is it rated a 4 star hotel if there’s no air conditioning. We couldn’t check in at 3pm which is the time listed because the room wasn’t ready. Reception staff weren’t very friendly, a bit blunt and not hospitable. Average rooms nothing special at best a 3 star hotel. Disappointed and wouldn’t recommend

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Amy solo_traveller gb
10
great, will return again
Pros:

really helpful staff, everything was just what i needed. great hotel

Cons:

no air con in the rooms, did have a fan but it wasn’t much help. not the hotels fault it was 32 degrees i guess

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Alicia couple gb
5
liveable
Pros:

the area

Cons:

poo stains in toilet when we first walked in, smelly hotel room

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Aqeem couple gb
8
Great stay. Just a few things that could be rectified.
Pros:

Overall the stay was really good. Staff were helpful, attentive and polite. Food was lovely.

Cons:

Squeaky floors in the room and hallways. Fan was broken. Iron did not work well. Paying for parking on top of the hotel fees. Bed was small and felt cheap.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
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Maria Clara solo_traveller es
7
Yo diría 3 estrellas, no 4.
Pros:

Habitación muy grande, buena ubicación, personal amable

Cons:

La alfombra vieja y con muchísimas manchas de lejía, y otras cosas. La falta de pintura en las habitaciones y pasillos, necesita mantenimiento.
La TV muy pequeña teniendo en cuenta el tamaño se la habitación y que es un hotel 4 estrellas.

2026-07-16 via Nuitee
5
580martyng Business Brockworth, Gloucestershire, England
2
Not what advertised/expected
Pros:

The only good thing about this place are the two reception staff Max and Olivia. The hotel is a total let down.
1: telephone in room - not connected but still advertised
2: room service - nope not for past year but still advertised
3: No aircon, only in non windowed rooms. Ok but open window = train noise through night and the boy racers on the ringroad. Yes you get a fan to move the hot air around.
4: report a fault - yep not sorted so fix it yourself.

Overall not as described or advertised. Already advised colleague to change location for his trip next week.

2026-07-15 via Tripadvisor
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Jens solo_traveller de
9
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Bruce solo_traveller gb
7
Cons:

Our apartment did not have sufficient toilet paper. We had to go down to reception on our 2nd morning to get more. Also the kitchen sink was missing a plug. And the sitting room light flickered.

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Constantine family_with_children ng
7
Very nice
Pros:

I liked the location. Sort of central

Cons:

No gym

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Baxter solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Nadine couple gb
6
At best a roof over one’s head whilst meeting-up with friends
Pros:

Location was excellent for what we wanted, reception staff very good, having a bath.

Cons:

Small room, a bit soulless, public spaces very lacking, but the worst was the breakfast. It was inedible. I’ve not had such poor quality food in a while. Couldn’t eat any of it.

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
6
696sueu Family London, England
8
Great for a city break
Pros:

I stayed here for 2 nights for a concert. Overall, everything was great. I had a deluxe room which was really spacious and clean.
It was during the heatwave and although the reception area is air conditioned, the room wasn't. A fan was provided but it was very hot. The hotel is on a busy road with lots of traffic noise where I needed to leave the windows open. Outside of a heatwave, this would be fine!
Location for Salford and Manchester was brilliant with everything in walking distance.
Breakfast looked good but I only ever eat cereal so didn't put it to the test. There were vegan and GF options. The young woman working at breakfast time both days (10th and 11th July) was extremely friendly and helpful. Reception staff were also great and it turned out to be very handy that I could buy the toiletries I forgot from reception. Would definitely stay again.

2026-07-13 via Tripadvisor
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Andrew solo_traveller gb
8
The Ainscow Hotel.
Pros:

Clean,large spacious rooms.Good central location-handy for the Castlefield Bowl.Big plus-dedicated secure parking on site.

Cons:

Rather a late check in time, no earlier than 3.pm.
On the other hand checkout is allowed until 11.am

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
9
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Simon solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The location was great for what we needed. Short walk into town. Room we had was very spacious and even had a small kitchen area for cooking if needed. Staff were very friendly and helpful . The bed was very comfortable and big.

Cons:

The room could do with a bit of an update. Carpet needed changing and the sofa was a bit old. The shower was it the bath which I am not a big fan of but was perfectly fine and usable. Overall the room was good for our two night stay. Oh and had to pay extra for the car park which was £15 a night.

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Luca couple gb
6
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Alice solo_traveller gb
8
Great hotel, not for summer though
Pros:

Clean, large room, good facilities, shower and bathroom was very good

Cons:

It's was unbearable hot no air conditioning just provided with a very small fan, it was 33 degrees outside middle of a heatwave so in normal British weather I would highly recommend staying just not in extreme summer heat

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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MTomoYork Couples York, North Yorkshire, England
8
Suited our needs perfectly
Pros:

Well located hotel.
Super friendly reception staff.
Clean and comfortable rooms.
Sadly no bar which let it down a little.
Decent breakfast with dairy and gluten free options.
Reasonably priced parking which makes a nice change for a hotel in a Manchester!!
Happily stay again

2026-07-11 via Tripadvisor