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
jas • family_with_children • gb
10
Good value and very welcoming
Pros:

Breakfast was great and the staff were brilliant.

Cons:

N?A

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
C
Catherine • couple • gb
9
Staff from check in to breakfast EXCELLENT.
Pros:

Easy to find. Great location. Good parking close by.

Cons:

Bathroom a bit tired.

2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
J
jayne • family_with_children • gb
10
Excellent
Pros:

Comfortable stay. Friendly staff. Excellent team.

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
J
janine • couple • gb
9
Great stay, would come again
Pros:

Great location
Reasonably priced
Friendly staff

Cons:

Nothing really although parking was subsidised it would have been good to have this included

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
I
Ian • family_with_children • gb
10
Great location good price great breakfast
Pros:

Location and price

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
A
Anj • couple • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
M
morggen • couple • gb
8
Good value in central location
Pros:

Cheap and good location, staff were very friendly and helpful too

Cons:

There were a few marks from coffee on the bedside table and dressing table so possibly missed, carpet a little grotty too but generally ok for the price

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
S
Scott Morgan • couple • gb
1
Poor and unexplainable for a paying guest to stay inn.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Room cleanliness, air conditioning unit broken dropped all night and made us feel very poorly. Sofa bed had satins all over it !!!

2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
Y
Yehuda • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-10-16 • via Nuitee
G
Gary • couple • gb
7
Would return but bit pricey
Pros:

Ok

Cons:

Price

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
M
Martyn • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Close location to facilities, good car park, excellent breakfast

Cons:

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2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
D
David • couple • gb
7
Enjoyed the stay & the staff were helpful & very friendly.Would definitely use the hotel again.
Pros:

Good location & clean & comfortable rooms that had everything needed for an overnight stay.Also had parking at a reduced rate.

Cons:

There was plenty of choice at breakfast but the’hot options’ were actually cool.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
K
Kaz • family_with_children • gb
10
Cosy hotel
Pros:

Very cosy and beautiful surrounding

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
S
Sandra • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Excellent location

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
D
Dee • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

Staff

Cons:

Room and price

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
A
Adam • family_with_children • gb
1
Room did not match what was booked through Booking.com
Pros:

Friendly staff and good location.

Cons:

Booking.com sold me a room with a water view; on arrival, we were advised that none of the room type we booked had a water view. This is misselling bu Booking.com and a refund is due.

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
L
Lee • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Nice view

Cons:

Bathroom and toilets ,no demarcation

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
باسم البيضاني • solo_traveller • sa
10
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Pros:

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Cons:

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2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
S
sandra • family_with_children • gb
8
Nice hotel in a great location
Pros:

Nice clean room, great location

2026-10-13 • via Nuitee
G
Gillian • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Position and accessibility

Cons:

Time waiting to check in

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee