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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

Name: Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG
Address: Waterfront Quay, Salford, Manchester, GB

★★★·8.7/ 10Recommended

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📍Waterfront Quay, Salford · Manchester ↗

📞+443719021623·Official site ↗

2000-03-01 opened· 120 rooms· Check-in 03:00 PM / out 11:00 AM

Air conditioningFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxAll 41 facilities +

Review

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At Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays By IHG, exceptional service and top-notch amenities create a memorable experience for guests. Complimentary internet access is available in the hotel to ensure you stay connected during your visit. For guests with their own vehicle, parking facilities are provided. Continuously receive the support you require through front desk amenities such as luggage storage. Desire to unwind? Make the most of your visit at Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays By IHG with accessible amenities such as daily housekeeping. Due to health concerns, smoking is strictly prohibited within the entire premises of hotel. For the health and well-being of all guests and staff, smoking is restricted exclusively to assigned zones. Accommodations come equipped with all the conveniences required for a restful night's slumber. A number of rooms feature television for guest amusement and enjoyment. In certain chosen rooms, a coffee or tea maker is conveniently available for your use. Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays By IHG offers a hair dryer and toiletries in the restrooms of specific accommodations. At Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays By IHG, each day commences with a scrumptious breakfast offered at no additional cost. Allow your journey to be free from the pangs of hunger! On-site eateries offer delicious and accessible meal choices. An evening spent at hotel's bar can offer as much enjoyment as venturing out with your fellow travelers. At Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays By IHG, affordable refreshments are available 24/7 through the convenient vending machines on-site.

Tier × benefits, as tested

What guests actually got at each tier — switch levels.

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IHG One Rewards · From guest reports · actual benefits may vary

Room upgradeSubject to availability

Subject to availability

Free breakfastRarely

Lounge accessRarely

Late checkoutSubject to availability

延迟至14:00退房 · until 14:00

Welcome giftSubject to availability

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-13

Guests praise friendly staff, clean rooms, and good value/location. Common complaints include inconsistent breakfast quality, outdated facilities (poor AC, weak shower), elevator issues, and parking fee disputes.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Surroundings9.4

Location8.8

Cleanliness8.4

Service8.3

Value8.1

Rooms8.1

Facilities7.9

＋ PraisedExcellent location near stadiums/MediaCity · Friendly staff with effective problem-solving · Pleasant water views and quiet area · Convenient and reasonably priced parking

－ ComplaintsAging facilities and noisy AC · Inconsistent breakfast quality and slow replenishment · Uncomfortable sofa beds · Some rooms lack cleanliness details

KEYSuitable for budget travelers valuing service/location. Expect facility wear, avoid peak breakfast times, and confirm parking fees.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationIs the location convenient? What attractions are nearby?＋

With a location score of 8.8, it is near the Salford Quays Metrolink stop. Close to The Lowry Centre and Old Trafford, with some rooms offering canal or stadium views.

diningIs breakfast included? How is the quality?＋

Includes free Express Start buffet. However, reviews note inconsistent quality, with issues like cold food, shortages, and chaotic service.

familyIs this hotel suitable for families with children?＋

Yes, it offers family rooms and kid meals. Families appreciate the canal views and proximity to MediaCity, though sofa beds may lack comfort and facilities are aging.

businessHow is it for business travelers? Are there office facilities?＋

Rooms have desks and free wired internet. Business guests find it good value with professional staff, but evening dining options are limited and pricey.

coupleWhat is the experience for couples? Are rooms comfortable?＋

Couples often get upgrades and praise clean rooms. However, aging facilities like poor AC and weak shower pressure may affect comfort.

roomWhat is the condition of the rooms? Any warnings?＋

Facilities score 7.9. Common complaints include poor AC, low shower pressure, slow drainage, and occasional maintenance issues like leaks or spiders.

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Room types · 9

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Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

A wheelchair accessible room suitable for up to 2 adults. This spacious room has a double bed, wider doorways, visual fire alarm and adapted bathroom facilities with roll-in shower. It also features free WiFi, a 32-inch TV with Freeview and an private bathroom with power shower.

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Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The air-conditioned double room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a wardrobe as well as lake views. The unit has 1 bed.

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Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed19 ㎡up to 4

A family room suitable for up to 2 adults and 2 children aged under 12 years. The room features a double bed and pull-out sofa bed, free WiFi, a 32-inch TV with Freeview and an private bathroom with power shower. If you require the hotel to set up the extra bed, please inform the hotel via the Special Requests box during the booking process.

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lake_viewStandard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast

1 × Extra-large double bed (Super-king size)19 ㎡up to 2

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

1 Double Bed205 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and wardrobe or closetComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingAccessibility - Vibrating pillow alarmEco-friendly - Eco-friendly toiletries, energy-saving switches, and LED light bulbsNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed With Sofa Bed

19 ㎡up to 4

1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed205 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, double sofa bed, and laptop workspaceComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingConnecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Standard Room, Non Smoking

19 ㎡up to 2

1 Twin Bed205 sq feet Internet - Free WiFi Entertainment - 32-inch LCD TV with digital channelsFood & Drink - Coffee/tea makerSleep - Bed sheets Bathroom - Private bathroom, shower, free toiletries, and a hair dryerPractical - Iron/ironing board, laptop workspace, and phoneComfort - Climate-controlled air conditioning and daily housekeepingNon-SmokingRoom/bed type depends on availability at check-in Connecting/adjoining rooms can be requested, subject to availability

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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

2 × Twin bed / 1 × Double bed19 ㎡up to 2

A standard twin or double room will be allocated to you on arrival at the hotel's discretion. Your room and bedding preference is not guaranteed.

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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

2 × Twin bed19 ㎡up to 2

A twin room suitable for up to 2 adults. This room features 2 single beds, free WiFi, a 32-inch TV with Freeview and an private bathroom with power shower.

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DiningSights

Skof

Creative, Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

Located in an old textile warehouse, this restaurant from former L’Enclume Executive Chef Tom Barnes gives a nod to Manchester’s industrial heritage with its exposed brickwork and girders. The cooking skilfully blends measured international flavours with those from the restaurant’s doorstep; for dessert, you’re just as likely to get amakase sorbet as you are Manchester honey ice cream. The meal ends with a scoop of “Barney’s Tiramisu”, touchingly inspired by Tom’s late father. A relaxed atmosphere is encouraged, with the chef’s hand-picked playlist and the chattering diners combining for a bri

3.7km

El Gato Negro

spanish, tapas · Bib

££

‘The Black Cat’ is a buzzing tapas restaurant split over three levels: the ground floor is home to the bar and outdoor tables in the pedestrianised street; the first floor boasts great counter seats in front of the open kitchen; and the top floor includes a fabulous roof terrace that’s ideal for private events. The cooking is as enjoyable as the atmosphere, offering great value across the wide selection of recognisable Spanish dishes, including meats from the Josper grill. The chefs certainly know their way round a classical dessert too – so save room for the crèma catalana.

3.1km

mana

Creative British, Modern Cuisine · ★ Michelin

££££

The personality and experience of chef-owner Simon Martin shine brightly at this stylish, modern restaurant, where every one of the well-spaced tables has a view of the kitchen. British produce leads the way, including plenty of seafood because, as Simon puts it, “we live on an island”. There are many Asian techniques on display and the cooking marries complex flavours with a pure, natural approach, in dishes such as a superb roasted hogget with white miso sabayon.

4.3km

Higher Ground

Modern British · Bib

££

What started life as a pop-up in 2020 is now a permanent spot in the heart of the city, owned and run by three friends who also operate wine bar Flawd, seafood and cocktail spot Bar Shrimp, and a market garden in the Cheshire countryside. The latter provides much of the top-quality produce found on the menu, in dishes that are designed for sharing and packed with flavour. Sit at the large counter to see the chefs putting care and pride into every dish, be it cheddar tart with mustard leaf or Scottish halibut with purple sprouting broccoli. The whole team, led by the owners, are charming and ch

3.5km

The Spärrows

Modern Cuisine · Bib

££

Nestled under the railway arches in Manchester’s Green Quarter is this somewhat hidden restaurant where you have to ring a bell to enter. Its name is (almost) the English translation of the word ‘spätzle’ – which gives some clue as to the style of food on offer here. An assortment of dumplings and pastas are made in-house, from gnocchi to pelmeni via some excellent pierogi, with bright, fresh salads on hand to balance out the carbs. There's a bottle shop attached for you take something home, while the wine list favours smaller producers – surprisingly, there's a sake selection too.

4.2km

Erst

British Contemporary · Bib

££

With its open kitchen, sharing plates, faux-industrial design and bounty of natural wines, there's something incredibly current about Erst. It's truly a restaurant for our times, but cooking like this would be a joy in any era. The underlying themes across the menu are great value and bright, punchy flavours; make sure you start with one of the freshly charred flatbreads, which might come topped with sweet Vesuvio tomatoes. The cuttlefish risotto is terrific too, offering impressive depth of flavour. The friendly team provide natural, attentive service.

4.3km

Another Hand

Modern Cuisine

££

This welcoming bistro is located on Deansgate Mews, an elevated 'street' that’s part of the redeveloped Great Northern building in the city centre. The menu comprises an appealing array of sharing plates which champion produce from local, ethical growers. The eye-catching, vegetarian-led dishes are served one at a time and their flavours are punchy and pronounced. Craft beers and low-intervention wines accompany, while the nearby Holy Grain bakers provides them with some exceptional sourdough bread. Service is bubbly and the atmosphere is buzzing.

2.7km

Stow

Modern British

££

With its winning combo of cocktails and cooking over fire, Stow feels like a restaurant for our times. Start (and end) your visit with a drink in the front bar, before taking your seat at the counter in the tucked-away dining room. The small size gives it the feel of an intimate secret supper club, as you watch the chefs close-up, extracting maximum flavour from their ingredients. Prime cuts of meat, including ex-dairy beef, are a feature, but don’t miss the imaginative vegetable dishes too. Finish with the smoked cream tart, its gentile smokiness coming through in every mouthful.

2.9km

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Holiday Inn Express Manchester - Salford Quays by IHG

Tier × benefits, as tested

Guest scores & sentiment

Room types · 9

Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Double Room with Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

Standard King Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed With Sofa Bed

Standard Room, Non Smoking

Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Facilities · 41

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