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Reviews of Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel

3 out of 5
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena, an IHG Hotel
Goadsby St Off Swan St, Manchester, England

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 451 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 404 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 37 out of 1001 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 25 out of 1001 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Modern and fresh. Staff very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was perfect and catered for the purpose of my trip, Manchester Marathon. Only downside was non site parking. Understandable given location. Metrolink a short walk at Shudehill for transport around the city too was a great convenience.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024

10/10 Excellent

alyson

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

4/10 Poor

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness
dreadful experience at breakfast - very few foods on offer available, dirty tables not cleared, nowhere to sit, coffee machine broken and the poor staff unable to cope. woefully understaffed to manage with the volume of guests.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2024
Response from Aaron H on Apr 6, 2024
Good Morning Leanne, Thanks for taking the time to leave some feedback based on your recent stay here at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE ARENA. I would first of all like to take the time to apologise for the shortfall of service that you received at breakfast and it's very upsetting to learn that this was the only issue with your stay. Sometimes all guests can decide to join us for breakfast at the same time and this is something we have no control over and therefore the breakfast area can become very busy, this is usually within the last hour of breakfast running. We try and inform people at check-in if the breakfast is going to be busy and the best times to visit, however I apologise if this wasn't the case. It is our biggest importance to get the coffee machine fixed however are currently waiting for the suppliers to get a coffee machine part, this is on order and we are waiting for this to arrive for then these machines to be fixed. We do have a few machines set up and hopefully you was able to grab a coffee from these machines. Our staff work really hard in order to ensure everyone gets a hot breakfast in the morning, and I am pleased this showed however it's upsetting to feel that you found them to be understaffed at this time. I have passed this feedback onto our operations manager who can look at staffing requirements where needed.If ever in the city again, I do hope you would revisit us and give us another chance as this isn't the level of service you, or us expect. If there is anything else I can be of assistance with, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel.Kind Regards,

8/10 Good

ISSAKHA

Liked: Staff & service
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2024
Response from Aaron H on Apr 6, 2024
Dear Issakha,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.Kind regards,

4/10 Poor

Pheshi

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
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Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024

10/10 Excellent

Raymond, Hatton

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
it was quiet, convenient, had great breakfasts, the staff was courteous, helpful, and available
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2024

8/10 Good

Gina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice central area. Easy to get around. Everything is in walking distance.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Kind Regards, Jayde Senior Guest Service Manager on Mar 18, 2024
Dear Gina, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kind Regards, Jayde Senior Guest Service Manager on Mar 18, 2024
Dear Catherine,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

4/10 Poor

Hiu Kwan, Sheffield

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
The fire alarm went off twice pass midnight, and constant noise from the corridor/lift lobby, we stayed in the first room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kind Regards, Jayde Senior Guest Service Manager on Mar 18, 2024
Hello Hiu, Thank you for taking the time to leave such a detailed review about your recent stay here at Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena. The review is very disappointing to read as I can agree we fell short on this occasion, and can only apologise for this. The fire alarm was triggered by an event in the hotel which required further investigation. The safety of our guests is paramount and something we take very seriously hence the investigation time required before being certain there was no emergency situation in the hotel and that it was safe for guests to return. Whilst we can appreciate the inconvenience this caused we would like to thank you for your co-operation and understanding during this very difficult time.Again, we really would like to apologise as this is not the service you, or we expect and we are sorry we fell short on this occasion. If there is anything we can do to be of further assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me directly at the hotel.

10/10 Excellent

Dorothea

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming and very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Kind Regards, Jayde Senior Guest Service Manager on Mar 9, 2024
Dear Dorothea,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us and that you found the team friendly, welcoming and helpful! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

8/10 Good

Adrian

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Good location for trip to Arena
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Response from Kind Regards, Jayde Senior Guest Service Manager on Mar 9, 2024
Dear Adrian, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Janeen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is an excellent hotel in Manchester for the price. It is not near Manchester Piccadilly train station, but it is a very short tram ride away. The hotel tram stop is a 5 minute walk. The hotel is located near a good mall and a ton of shopping and eating options. When the mall closes, most of the food options are fast/fried food however. You can also take a tram to the Manchester United Stadium in Old Trafford, and then that stop is about a 10-15 minute walk to the stadium. The breakfast at the hotel was really good, and the hotel employees were so accommodating and pleasant. The heat wasn't working in the room, but they gave me a heater right away. The shower was clogged and they sent someone to unclog it right away. Please note that there is no microwave or fridge in the room (at least not in my room), so if you bring food to your room, you will have to consume it right away. The best part of the room was the beds, which were very comfortable. Everything was clean. The hotel does not get a ton of light however.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Kind Regards, Jayde Senior Guest Service Manager on Mar 18, 2024
Dear Janeen, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! However, I am disappointed to read that the heating wasn't working in the room. I am glad the team was able to assist quickly with a portable heater for you though. Once again, we apologise we fell short on this occasion, but if you are visiting the area again soon we’d love to welcome you back to show you our usual amazing standard.We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Maurice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent for the AO arena and the Arnsale shopping centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024
Response from Jayde - Senior Guest Service Manager on Feb 24, 2024
Dear Maurice,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Oliver, Charlottesville

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent English breakfast included stay. Enjoyed it w family.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Feb 16, 2024
Dear Oliver,Thank you for taking the time to tell us about your experience at Holiday Inn Express MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE - ARENA.Please know that your feedback is extremely valuable to us. We use feedback, such as yours, to continuously make changes to our brand to improve the guest experience. We hope that you will give us the opportunity to serve you again in the future.Again, thank you for choosing Holiday Inn Express, and if I can be of assistance to you.

6/10 Okay

Binaya

Travelled with family and small children
My recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express, while brief, was a mixed experience that highlighted both the conveniences and areas for improvement. Traveling with my family for just one night, we found the hotel's location to be its standout feature, especially for those planning to visit the AO Arena. The vicinity is bustling with a variety of dining options, there is hotel recommended paid parking at a discounted rate of £18 with a code, I discovered a nearby parking option for a more economical £6.70 for 20 hours. The room itself, although showing signs of age, was maintained clean. This aspect of our stay was satisfactory, meeting the basic expectations for comfort and hygiene. However, the experience took a turn when it came to the breakfast service. It was evident that the hotel was not adequately prepared for the morning rush, suffering from a noticeable lack of staff. This resulted in less than ideal service, which was a disappointment considering the importance of starting the day on a positive note, especially when traveling. On a brighter note, the selection of food available for breakfast was commendable for the price charged. It suggests that with better staffing and management, the dining experience could be greatly improved, aligning it more closely with the hotel's other positive attributes. In conclusion, the Holiday Inn Express offers a strategic location for visitors to the AO Arena, with the added benefit of being surrounded by numerous dining and afforda
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

8/10 Good

KHURRAM

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location, good value for the money, free breakfast was good with good selection. Room was quite small, pull out bed wasn’t too comfortable. Overall very good place to stay for a couple of days.
Stayed 3 nights in Feb 2024
Response from Aaron H on Feb 11, 2024
Hi Khurram, Thanks for taking the time to leave such wonderful feedback on your stay here at HOLIDAY INN EXPRESS - MANCHESTER CITY CENTRE ARENA. With valuable feedback like yours we are able to coach and monitor the team in order to keep up with our amazing standards. I am pleased to read you found the location to be perfect, we really do make the perfect base when exploring all that Manchester has to offer and we hope you had a fantastic time doing this. I am also pleased to read that you found this a very good place to stay!If ever within the city again we would be thrilled to welcome you back!Kind Regards,Holiday Inn Express - Manchester City Centre Arena

8/10 Good

Dawn

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to Arndale and AO Arena.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kat on Feb 6, 2024
Dear Dawn ,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Brilliant location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jayde on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Sian

Travelled with family, Travelled with partner, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very high standards of cleanliness and comfort, really friendly staff and great breakfast. Excellent location for good dining experiences and the AO Arena.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jayde on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

8/10 Good

lana

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Conveniently located in the Manchester City, close to Arndale shopping centre. Clean and quiet , perfect
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Jayde on Jan 28, 2024
Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brilliant base for work
A lovely hotel to stay in. The staff are all a credit to the company, especially Kaz on reception who is so welcoming, her attention to detail like remembering your name or drink just makes your stay that more memorable. Breakfast has a good choice and the staff are always willing to help.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Jayde on Jan 19, 2024
Hi Natalie, Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! I will be sure to pass over the positive comments to Kat and the team.We hope to see you again soon! Kindest Regards,

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very comfy
Very friendly staff, clean rooms, comfy beds and a great choice for breakfast!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Aaron on Jan 14, 2024
Dear Craig,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! I am very pleased to hear that you found the staff team to be friendly and the rooms clean and comfortable too, we really hope this was the home away from home!We hope to see you again sometime soon.Kind regards,AaronHoliday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

6/10 Okay

Carmen

Travelled with partner
The property is a great location although it is hidden. Room was clean but cold and accessible rooms are located on 5 th floor which for myself would be better located on the lowest level. Breakfast was good and staff were engaging and attentive.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kat on Jan 13, 2024
Dear Carmen,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

8/10 Good

John

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kat on Jan 13, 2024
Dear John,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.Kind regards,Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

8/10 Good

Stephen

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff at the hotel were really polite and helpful. Was on the 8th floor which had great views of the city. Heating in the room was poor which is my only complaint, room was cold. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kat on Jan 13, 2024
Dear Stephen,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.Kind regards,Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

8/10 Good

Tracey

Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel & friendly, helpful staff. The room booked was a family room with sofa bed but the room was really too small to accomodate this set up
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2024
Response from Kat on Jan 13, 2024
Dear Tracey,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.Kind regards,Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Narjis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2024
Response from Kat on Jan 13, 2024
Dear NarjisThank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.Kind regards,Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Abdulfatah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Dear AbdulfatahThank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

8/10 Good

Vilma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Dear VilmaThank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Paidamoyo

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Beautiful hotel
This was so clean, lovely stay, gorgeous. Breakfast was lovely and hot even at 6:30 am. Very happy with the quality of it.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Dear Paidamoyo Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

6/10 Okay

Dane

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great up until the morning. They had obviously not prepared for the amount of people staying. The shower was cold. The queue for breakfast was out to the lobby. No cups for coffee/juices, the staff were barely struggling to keep enough food out and everyone was fighting for seats. I do not blame the staff but something drastically went wrong that morning.
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Hi Dane, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your recent stay here at Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre Arena. Thank you for the detailed review about how you enjoyed .However, it is very disappointing to read that you had a few issues during your visit, however we do hope you was able to speak to one of our team and they was able to rectify this quickly for you. Please accept my apology for cold water in the morning and long waiting time for the breakfast .Once again, we apologise we fell short on this occasion but if ever visiting the city again we would love for you to give us another chance so we can show you the true Holiday Inn Express service that you should have received.

6/10 Okay

Olachi

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Dear OlachiThank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

10/10 Excellent

Neve

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean :)
The hotel was really nice and clean!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Dear NeveThank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

2/10 Terrible

MAHESH

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Didn't like the property
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Hi Mahesh, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your recent stay here at Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre Arena. Once again, we apologise we fell short on this occasion but if ever visiting the city again we would love for you to give us another chance so we can show you the true Holiday Inn Express service that you should have received.

4/10 Poor

Killian

Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Jan 3, 2024
Hi Killian, Thanks for taking the time to leave a review about your recent stay here at Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre Arena. However, it is very disappointing to read that you had a few issues during your visit, however we do hope you was able to speak to one of our team and they was able to rectify this quickly for you. Once again, we apologise we fell short on this occasion but if ever visiting the city again we would love for you to give us another chance so we can show you the true Holiday Inn Express service that you should have received.

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great and easy access to the local nightlife.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Aaron H on Dec 17, 2023
Dear Martin,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime in the near future.Kind regardsAaronHoliday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre Arena

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Aaron H on Dec 16, 2023
Dear 'Darren',Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime in the near future.Kind regardsAaronHoliday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Luisa

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Kat on Feb 6, 2024
Dear Luisa ,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime soon.

6/10 Okay

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Terrible breakfast, Ok stay.
Hotel & Staff fine. Breakfast wow terrible, we’d go as far to say the worst ever in any hotel stay we’ve had. Wouldn’t stay here again but it was ok for what we went for.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from Aaron H on Dec 16, 2023
Hello "Leanne", Thanks for your review, we really do appreciate your feedback. I am pleased to hear that you thought the hotel and staff made your stay. However, I am disappointed to read that you thought breakfast wasn't up to our usual standard. I would like to thank you for bringing this to our attention and have passed your feedback onto our Breakfast Manager in order to make improvements in this area. Once again we apologise we fell short on this occasion. Many Thanks, Aaron Guest Services Manager

8/10 Good

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Aaron H on Dec 17, 2023
Dear 'Alexander',Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime in the near future.Kind regardsAaronHoliday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre Arena

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Customer service
Fantastic stay but only made great by one of the ladies upon check in . ( I don’t know her name ) but she saved our trip . I booked for a standard room and it did say could be a twin or double depending on request . I was worried to book however did so and chose the preference as a double bed . Also I emailed asking for double not twin to which the reply was they can’t garauntee but they’ll keep an eye out . We checked in and got to the room … twin beds . This wasn’t at all ideal as it was mine and my boyfriends first time away , his first time in Manchester and wanted it to be special . I rang up to which it was the same man who checked us and asked if there’s any other rooms available. He said no they were fully booked so I went down asking again if there’s any rooms he again said there’s no rooms available. So I asked could I have a refund as there’s a hotel over the road with a double bed . I’d already spent over £300 so didn’t want to just lose that . There was a lovely lady on check in who was so helpful and looked and got us a double room ( eventhough there was apparently no rooms at all available in the whole hotel and were fully booked :/ ) this woman was honestly a life saver ! The room was an accessible room but that didn’t at all matter . The room was perfect and well thought out to for a wheelchair user. I was honestly really upset if having to stay in a separate bed to my boyfriend and a surprise trip turned out well in the end. Thank you to the lady
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Aaron H on Dec 16, 2023
Hello Kirsty, First of all thanks for your detailed review and may I first start off by apologising for the mix up with your rooms. When booking your room we have very limited availability and can only know on the day what rooms we have available, sometimes there is situations where a double booking has to be put into a twin room, this is beyond our control at our busiest times however I am happy to read that a member of our team was able to resolve this for you.I'm glad to hear the trip in the end was a success and hope you enjoyed your visit to the city and we hope to welcome you back to Holiday Inn Express soon. Kind Regards, Aaron HHoliday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Greg

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Jayde on Dec 20, 2023
Dear Greg,Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We hope to see you again sometime in the near future.Kind regardsJayde Holiday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre

10/10 Excellent

Zaheed

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great. Got room cleaning daily without me asking. No refrigerator or Microwave in room
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Aaron H on Dec 17, 2023
Dear 'Zaheed',Thank you for taking the time to leave us such a wonderful review and we are glad that you enjoyed all that Manchester & Holiday Inn Express has to offer and we are thrilled to hear you enjoyed your recent stay with us! We currently don't offer any refrigerators or microwaves in the room however you would of been more than welcome to speak to our reception team they would of been happy to store things in the fridge for you.We hope to see you again sometime in the near future.Kind regardsAaronHoliday Inn Express, Manchester City Centre Arena

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Business traveller, Travelled with family, Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean, comfy, standard, great service and a great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Bassam, Guest service manager on Nov 19, 2023
Hi,Thank you very much for your review. I am happy to see that you have enjoyed your stay with us and I hope to have the chance to welcome you back in the near future. Kind Regards,

10/10 Excellent

PHILIP

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It is some years since I last used a Holiday Inn Express and I must say I was pleasantly surprised. From entering the building and the warm welcome I got from staff to the excellent facilities in my room. A quiet room where I got two nights good sleep. Going down for breakfast, free newspapers and a wholesome breakfast. All within walking distance of Victoria station.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Bassam, Guest service manager on Nov 19, 2023
HI,It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and we will share this with the team, whom I am sure will be encouraged by your comments.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Overview of hotel
Friendly staff. Had good chat with lady at reception. Who was polish. She was helpful and friendly. Breakfast was lovely and hot. Tables were clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Bassam, Guest service manager on Nov 19, 2023
Hi,It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and we will share this with the team, whom I am sure will be encouraged by your comments.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Pleasant stay
Had a lovely stay. The room was clean and adequate & all the staff were very pleasant & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Bassam, Guest service manager on Nov 19, 2023
HI,It is always a pleasure to receive positive feedback and we will share this with the team, whom I am sure will be encouraged by your comments.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Alyssa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from Bassam, Guest service manager on Nov 6, 2023
HI,Thank you for choosing holiday inn express Manchester arena City Centre as your destination residence whilst in Manchester and for taking the time to provide feedback on your stay.Kind regards,

10/10 Excellent

Sally

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2023
Response from Bassam, Guest service manager on Nov 4, 2023
HI,Thank you for taking time to write about us,we hope to see you again at holiday inn Manchester arena city centre Kind regards,