Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (7185 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 7185 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
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Mcphail couple gb
7
2026-07-24 via Nuitee
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Mandeep family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Douglas solo_traveller gb
8
great stay
Pros:

location staff bed and blackout curtains

Cons:

v busy at breakfast

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Zoe family_with_children gb
10
Perfect stay for family of 4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Beverley couple gb
7
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Getu couple gb
3
I stay for one day but my children is not happy
Cons:

The children bad is not good.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Rachel solo_traveller gb
3
Broken aircon during a heat wave
Pros:

Good location

Cons:

The aircon didn’t work and we were staying during a heat wave. The room felt dirty (especially the carpet). The sofa bed was very uncomfortable but the double bed was comfy. The staff said they would refund some of the stay due to the broken air con but I didn’t receive anything.

2026-07-23 via Nuitee
D
Damian family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-23 via Nuitee
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Christopher solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff were great helping me get parked when the car park was full

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Steve solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Staff are very helpful and friendly.

Cons:

Uncomfortable bed.

2026-07-22 via Nuitee
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Rickard solo_traveller se
8
2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Michael couple dk
8
Clean hotel with very nice staff
Pros:

Clean and nice staff

Cons:

Didn’t really feel safe outside after dark.

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
M
Mitchell-hall solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Fab hotel, clean, comfortable and lovely breakfast

2026-07-21 via Nuitee
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Denny solo_traveller ie
6
Pros:

Location and staff were friendly helpful

Cons:

Cleaning of my room had stains, sofa bed was horrible, opposite room was sepearted by a door could hear them.very well. No phone in room to ring reception

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Henry solo_traveller gb
7
2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
10
Wonderful stay everywhere clean and tidy staff very friendly.
Pros:

Breakfast was superb plenty of choice it was nice and hot. The hotel was in a great location easy access to all the things

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Inns-Barron couple gb
10
Ideal location to visit all the attractions
Pros:

We were booked on a river cruise so location was perfect.

Cons:

N/a

2026-07-20 via Nuitee
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Lydia family_with_children gb
8
Clean, fab location and can’t fault the price
Pros:

Clean and great location. Friendly staff and not too noisy

Cons:

I had to request sanitary items and these were just handed over at the front desk so not very discreet. A paper bag to put items in would have been appreciated so I didn’t have to walk through reception with tampax in my hand.

The breakfast was ok but less selection than I’ve had before in similar properties.

2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Andrew family_with_children gb
10
2026-07-19 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-19 via Nuitee