Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

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Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (7337 reviews)
Waterfront Quay, Salford , Manchester , GB

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Family rooms
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness concerns
Issues with room comfort

Categories

Cleanliness
7.83
Some reviews indicated concerns about bathroom cleanliness and low water pressure.
Service
8.9
Staff were consistently described as friendly and accommodating.
Location
8.74
The hotel had a great location for events such as Old Trafford.
Room Quality
7.69
Mixed feelings; some mentioned comfort issues and size for families.
Amenities
7.92
Standard amenities for the hotel tier, though some suggested room improvements.
Value for Money
7.38
Perceived as expensive relative to offered quality, especially for families.
Food and Beverage
8.13
Breakfast options were good but inconsistent for available items.
Overall Experience
8.2
Overall positive stays but with noted areas for improvement.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 06:11

Property Description

Modern and Convenient Accommodation

Located just outside Manchester centre, Holiday Inn Express offers stylish and comfortable bedrooms with Wi-Fi access and air conditioning. Each room is equipped with a flat-screen TV, work desk, and en-suite bathroom. Some rooms even boast views of Salford Quays or Old Trafford Stadium.

Lively Lobby Bar and Waterfront Terrace

The hotel features a vibrant lobby bar that opens onto a waterfront terrace, serving a variety of beverages, snacks, and fresh coffees. It's the perfect spot to unwind after a day of exploring the city or attending events.

Inclusive Express Start Breakfast and Nearby Attractions

Guests can kickstart their day with an inclusive Express Start breakfast buffet, featuring a selection of cooked and continental options. Additionally, the hotel is conveniently located near The Lowry Centre and Salford Quays Metrolink tram stop for easy access to Manchester centre.

Book now for a memorable stay at Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays.

Important information:

If booking a Double Room with Sofa Bed and you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

Pets are welcome at our hotel. An additional charge of GBP 30 per pet per stay applies. Pre-booking is essential. Please contact the hotel to check availability.

Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
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

Location

Property Accessibility

Total Disability Score: 42.86
Public Area
  • Ramp: No
  • Entrance Leveled: No
  • Pet Friendly: No
Reception And Restaurant
  • Reception Hearing Accessible: No
  • Reception Wheelchair Accessible: No
  • Restaurant Wheelchair Accessible: No
Elevator
  • Elevator Audio Signals: No
  • Elevator Braille Numbers: Yes
  • Elevator Contrasting Buttons: No
  • Elevator Visual Signs: No
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Guest Reviews

8.1
Based on 7337 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.83
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.74
Room Quality: 7.69
Amenities: 7.92
Value for Money: 7.38
Food and Beverage: 8.13
Overall Experience: 8.2
J
Joy • couple • gb
10
Excellent stay. Holiday Inn express standards.
Pros:

Location. Holiday inn express standards. Breakfast. Staff. Everything.

Cons:

Nothing much. A safe in the room would have been nice.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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sugunan • family_with_children • gb
9
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Othuke • couple • gb
7
Could be better.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

The property is a bit older than expected.

The bed was not comfortable
The drain in the bathroom was slow.
The AC was not very cool.

The breakfast was not as expected. Ran out of baked beans, scrambled eggs and cold drinking water. Not a good variety like other Holiday Inns i have been to.

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
C
Chike • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Neal • couple • gb
9
A great hotel in a great location. Has very friendly and helpful staff.
Pros:

Great location with very helpful and friendly staff

Cons:

The location for us was brilliant.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Philip • solo_traveller • gb
8
Love Manchesters spirit and soul
Pros:

Easy parking, easy to get back to the motorway, good tram and bus links to the centre.

Cons:

Breakfast was a bit chaotic.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Calvagh • family_with_children • ie
9
Pros:

Excellent staff, well priced.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Asif • couple • gb
10
2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
A
Andrew • couple • gb
8
Hotel good location just eat elsewhere
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Food

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
V
victoria • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good value for money

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
D
Dr Yusuf • couple • gb
1
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
A
Azzopardi • family_with_children • mt
6
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
N
Nicolas • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
S
Saeed • couple • ca
1
Don’t throw your money into garbage
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything

2026-09-16 • via Nuitee
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Alisha • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Sam • solo_traveller • gb
6
Got done on the car park despite paying inside.
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Chris • solo_traveller • gb
5
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Debbie • couple • gb
10
Attending the theatre so this was a perfect choice
Pros:

Very attentive and helpful staff
and a very good breakfast
Very clean
Great location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
L
Lorela Broucher • couple • gb
9
2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
P
Paul • solo_traveller • gb
4
Pros:

Location breakfast

Cons:

Bed very small and uncomfortable was also told it would be quite but lots of banging all night

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee