Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.1 (6964 reviews)
Waterfront Quay, Salford , Manchester , gb

Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

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

  • Groups

    When booking more than 10 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • 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.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 7 per day.

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 6964 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
M
Matongo couple gb
8
All good, but parking fees way too high
Pros:

Friendly stuff

Cons:

Parking was too expensive

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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John couple gb
10
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
9
2026-05-22 via Nuitee
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Campbell family_with_children gb
10
Great experience from start to finish - friendly and professional staff and property was exceptionally clean throughout.
Pros:

Clean, felt safe, practical and great staff.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent all round and will definitely stay here again.
Pros:

Looked recently decorated. USB sockets. Space in room. Three mirrors above basin (makes shaving easier). As shower cubicle rather than a bath with a curtain.

Cons:

The TV had a vertical line of pixels not working, but this wasn't a great problem.

2026-05-21 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
Great venue, fantastic efficient staff, great breakfast APART FROM NO FRIED/POACHED EGGS.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-20 via Nuitee
E
Emma family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Marlena family_with_children pl
10
Pros:

Super lokalizacja, cicho, spokojnie,blisko do autobusów i metrolinkow

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
R
Robinson family_with_children gb
9
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Jason couple nz
7
Good location for our visit to old Trafford. Friendly and helpful staff. Complimentary breakfast was brilliant!
Pros:

Perfect location to easily get to the Manchester United game.

Cons:

Was tired looking - our bed base and couch had stains on it, the bathroom door had large strips of tape at the bottom. Could do with a bit of a paint or modernisation in the main room. Bathroom and toilet looked like they’d had a remodel.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Julie couple pt
7
Great for a short stay close to Media City and a tramline
Pros:

Private parking close to Media City

Cons:

Limited food options and small bar area

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
D
David solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The breakfast and housekeeping was great

Cons:

The bed was extremely uncomfortable, the mattress was hard

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Jasdev solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Rob family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Kurt family_with_children gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Volodymyr couple de
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
J
Jamie solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Pelle family_with_children dk
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-16 via Nuitee