Is parking available at the hotel?

Limited parking is available on-site. It is free of charge.

What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?

A complimentary buffet breakfast is served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests beyond the included rate for two adults sharing a guestroom.

Does the hotel allow pets?

Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 30 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.

What are the check-in and check-out times?

Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early or late check-in/check-out may be available upon request, but additional charges may apply.

What accessibility features does the hotel offer?

The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas. Specific accessibility features for rooms and bathrooms are not detailed.

What is the hotel's location in relation to nearby attractions?

The hotel is located in Manchester, within a 5-minute drive of Belle Vue Greyhound Stadium and The Monastery. It is approximately 2.9 miles from O2 Apollo Manchester and 3 miles from the National Cycling Centre.

What are the hotel's policies regarding children?

Children are allowed at the hotel, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.

Holiday Inn Express Manchester East

Average nightly price at Holiday Inn Express Manchester East by IHG by month, last 12 months (USD)
Month	Average price
January	$74
February	$96
March	$92
April	$87
May	$95
June	$108
July	$92
August	$97
September	$111
October	$106
November	$99
December	$87

What guests think

At Holiday Inn Express Manchester East by IHG, travellers repeatedly praise friendly, helpful staff and clean, good‑value rooms, while noting the hotel is simple and no frills, and that breakfast quality varies from plentiful to poorly replenished when busy.

Rooms are generally comfortable but some feel dated, with thin walls, limited bedside sockets, small or uncomfortable sofa beds, and inconsistent temperature control or air‑conditioning. Parking is convenient with bright lighting, though several guests mention charges, and the single lift can be slow or out of service. Expect a straightforward, budget stay with welcoming service.

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Facilities

Parking is convenient and well lit, though several reviews note charges. The single lift is slow or occasionally out of order, and the on‑site evening dining is limited or basic.

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10

JANE

Sep 24, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Nothing much, just disappointed about paying parking, which we never paid before, but hotel OK

4

Darren

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Firstly the staff at this hotel were fantastic, friendly and competent. This hotel in no way, was worth £113.00. I can only think the decimal point was inserted in the wrong place? Amenities were in the genre of basic needs, the £15.85 pizza I ordered was akin to a microwave one. Lots of “long term” scruffy residents and several barking dogs staying. I stay over for work and can’t why similar working trades see the need for a party for 2 in the room until the small hours. Any more than a one night stay without earplugs and I’d have slept in my car.

10

Andrew

Jun 8, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Free safe car park and plus cctv car park spacious

6

Ahsen Manzoor

May 1, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

The hotel is acceptable, however the double beds are simply too small in width. And it is too bad that the parking is now at a fee, while it used to be for free. Nevertheless it is conveniently placed for our purpose, which is why we chose this hotel.

8

Patrick

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is your typical Holiday Inn Express. It's what it says on the tin! However, I prefer these to Prem Inn & definitely better than Travelodge. Gorton has a poor reputation but this property is in an area where new investment is being made. The hotel probably came first. There is also a PureGym, McDonald's & 12 charger Ionity EV hub that accepts contactless card or phone. The hotel seems to have good occupancy levels.The car park has 'daylight bright' lighting which helps to improve security. Pity the evening menu is so restrictive. Finally, excellent staff team who go the extra mile.

8

Christine

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value stay and within walking distance of bus stop into town. Great that breakfast is included too but items needed topping up regularly as it was busy for Xmas time. Shame you have to pay to park outside but was convenient. Staff were helpful and we’ve stayed a couple times here and it’s always been decent value I’d say.

6

Ahsen Manzoor

May 2, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Easy standard hotel for sleep over only, however with very small double beds. Too high risk to fall off for 2 adults in a double bed. And the parking used to be for free, which it unfortunately no longer is.

8

Tom

Sep 12, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Easy parking

4

Sajjad

Sep 11, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

AC was not working and it was hot so left the window open for sleep, in the morning very less pressure in the shower so after a reckless sleep no proper shower, lift was also not working and room was on third floor with luggage it was difficult to go up and down, over all very bad stay..

6

Nick

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed in many Holiday Inn hotel and hope I don’t need to return to this one. It was a white van man haven. Blokes walking around outside the ‘restaurant’ window with giant bottles of Stella smoking spliffs. Everyone in the ‘restaurant’ ordered in a deliveroo, and I wished I had to after my £1.99 frozen pizza (I paid £16.00) turned up. Only pizza and burger on the ‘menu’ ! There’s also a microwave in reception for the builders to heat up their microwave meal. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a snob, but this place is not for me.

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Cleanliness

Most guests report clean, even spotless rooms and bathrooms. A smaller number mention worn or dirty carpets, mould, dust, or lapses like empty soap dispensers.

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10

Robert

May 14, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Very friendly staff and spotless rooms.

8

Luccerne

Dec 27, 2022

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Stayed 19,352 nights

It’ was ok for the time we stay, room could have been cleaner but found mould around the bathroom and around the windows. The staff were very friendly and helpful. Apart from the room everything else is great

6

Sayed

Aug 29, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Nice quiet location with few local amenities like restaurant and supermarket at walking distance. Staff is friendly and helpful, especially the morning staff looking after guests for breakfast The breakfast basic and service was slow had to wait over 20mins for Hashbrowns overall food experience was not good. The room was clean but gave a feelings of dated, When you entered the room there was a distinctive smell of old/dirty carpet same was in the lobby In the room you have an iron/table, hair dryer, tea coffee making facility, table fan and a TV. Bathroom was clean and had toiletries. Overall a good budget hotel which could do with detail cleaning and bit of upgrading

10

Sean

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and brilliant choice for breakfast

6

Tinzar

Dec 27, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Though customer service is excellent, hotel needs renovation, dirty walls, carpets, and dirty chairs at dining area

6

Maria

Jun 28, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

convenient location and breakfast which children enjoy. Empty soap containers, and not well cleaned. Facilities like toilet needed to be flushed a few times to clear up only with tissue

10

Christopher

Nov 21, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Room was spotless. Bed comfortable, a choice of soft or firm pillow. Shower was great. Breakfast was good. All in all very pleased value for money. It’s a no frills hotel but it did it perfectly.

10

jill

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very easy but the coffee was dreadful - we all expect much better these days i'm afraid. Parking good. Rooms a little old fashioned, but clean. Only 3 plugs and none of them near the bed - we all need to charge our phones. Staff were so friendly, nothing too much trouble.

8

Taqweem

Jun 12, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Cleanliness was impressive. The staff was outstanding

10

Jackie

Sep 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

stopped for 1 night, bed was comfty enough and room was clean, great selection at breakfast - will stop again

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Rooms

Rooms are functional and generally comfortable, with some family rooms spacious. Downsides mentioned across reviews include dated decor, thin walls and noise, few bedside sockets, small or uncomfortable sofa beds, and warm rooms with no AC or tricky temperature control.

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6

Arif

Jul 22, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Double sofa bed Its like sleeping on floor

8

bernadette

Jun 5, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Lovely friendly staff. Rooms not sound proof. The room next door kept us awake till 3am on our secind night. Food was good.

4

Safeena

Sep 3, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

Very basic. Smallest room, i have ever stayed in.

2

Lord Adam Thomas William

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was ok, there is no sound proofing or AC, no plugs by your bed to charge things, kids where playing football in hallway untill 2am and people where having a party in there rooms, night staff could not be bothered to sort problem, Saturday morning staff was rude during breakfast and no time for customer, no food available for breakfast sure to how busy it was, lack of seat or room continually being asked to move so people could get pass, did not bother with breakfast on the second day and went to MC Donald's over the road, on check out explained our negative experience but felt it was ignore by staff member Beata, no offer of a sorry or refund due to poor stay,

6

Olivia

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff on reception. Bit of a problem checking in as they couldn't find my booking but dealt with it efficiently. I was on 3rd floor, only one lift that is very slow, and a bit shabby. Very busy hotel so had to wait as it was a full lift.Long walk from lift to my room with bags and case. Rooms a little old and faded but clean , bed quite comfortable. It was a warm day and the room heater was on so a little too hot, luckily a fan was provided. I turned off heater but didn't know how to operate it when it got cold at night. + for temperature didn't seem to work. So maybe some instructions would help. Shower was adequate and plenty hot water. Breakfast was very busy, had to wait for a table. By the time I'd waited in queue for self serve buffet, my coffee was cold. Also as you wait for toast, scrambled eggs go cold. Quality was OK. No white bread available and orange juice empty. It Was a last minute emergency booking so it suited my purpose. Don't know if I'd use it again. Children running up and down corridor playing chase, fire doors slamming. Wasn't good for a rest. Price wise they say budget but I thought it expensive for a budget hotel. But everything is these days.

8

Simon

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Good clean but basic rooms, sofa bed a little small for older children

8

CHI KWONG

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 10 nights

The NRC material of the room is not good, noice of the occupants movement and TV sound are heard

10

jill

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very easy but the coffee was dreadful - we all expect much better these days i'm afraid. Parking good. Rooms a little old fashioned, but clean. Only 3 plugs and none of them near the bed - we all need to charge our phones. Staff were so friendly, nothing too much trouble.

10

V

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The welcome at the hotel was warm and friendly. We also ate at the hotel which has a basic menu but ranges from toasties to burgers. The room we were allocated on floor 2 wasnt great. There was a continuous noise which i think comes from a unit outside and this didnt help with sleeping. The breakfast is a hot buffet and was lovely. Just a pity about the continuous noise.

8

Wai Hing

Dec 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Anything is alright，just no air-condition in the room.

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Service

Service is widely described as friendly, helpful and welcoming throughout the stay. A few reviews cite rudeness or miscommunication during late hours or around late checkout.

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MINE

Apr 14, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Greeted by a rude member of staff who was really unhelpful as i made an error on my booking. Had to pay for an extra room at £65 which was fine but the receptionist showed no willingness to help bearing in mind this was at 22.30 at night and i arrived with 3 children. It is a shame this person let it down for the rest of his team as the staff working in the morning were extremely helpful and accommodating.

10

Christina

Jul 23, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Loved our stay, everyone was polite and friendly

6

Stephen

Jan 20, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Arrived late at night check in was fine and arranged late check out in afternoon which was fine IHG loyalty arranged . Woke at 10 am cleaners talking loudly and laughing, hoovers banging of walls then the door chapped at 11am to get out of bed. Said they knew nothing about late checkout which was arranged the night before . Too late as I was woken early and was working a Nightshift that night . Disappointed. Stayed here before with no issues .

2

Lord Adam Thomas William

Jan 7, 2024

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Stayed 2 nights

the room was ok, there is no sound proofing or AC, no plugs by your bed to charge things, kids where playing football in hallway untill 2am and people where having a party in there rooms, night staff could not be bothered to sort problem, Saturday morning staff was rude during breakfast and no time for customer, no food available for breakfast sure to how busy it was, lack of seat or room continually being asked to move so people could get pass, did not bother with breakfast on the second day and went to MC Donald's over the road, on check out explained our negative experience but felt it was ignore by staff member Beata, no offer of a sorry or refund due to poor stay,

10

Sean

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and brilliant choice for breakfast

10

Henrique

Jun 29, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Great hotel and the staff was also very friendly, I could feel a good vibe amongst them and the customers. I definitely recommend it!

10

Lynda

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at this hotel. The location is perfect, just off the motorway & not too far from town. Free parking & a complimentary breakfast! The staff were all extremely friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Fay

May 15, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

The property was very clean, and also the staff went beyond helpful and were incredibly polite. A real credit to your business

10

jill

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very easy but the coffee was dreadful - we all expect much better these days i'm afraid. Parking good. Rooms a little old fashioned, but clean. Only 3 plugs and none of them near the bed - we all need to charge our phones. Staff were so friendly, nothing too much trouble.

10

Mickaela

Jul 24, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Excellent service. Good location and staff very polite

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Location

Out of the city centre but convenient for road links and events at the Etihad Stadium or Co‑op Live, with buses, Uber and park‑and‑ride options mentioned. Several note a generally quiet setting near a park and reservoir.

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10

Andrew

Jun 13, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Was looking for an hotel close enough to the CoOp Live venue to stay for a gig. This hotel has car parling available and is only a few minutes drive from the Ashton Metrolink Park and Ride stations.

10

Henry

Jun 1, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Overall is value for money. A distance away from city centre, and it is for those with own transport.

10

William

Jun 21, 2023

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Stayed 1 night

Near road links but also quiet with a beautiful park and reservoir next to it

10

Claire

Jun 25, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Great check in, friendly staff, we stayed for a concert at the coop live stadium and was only 3 miles away, easy in an uber, room was basic but clean, large tv and choice of channels, included breakfast was very good and very friendly efficient staff, overall a great stay

8

Christine

Feb 23, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Great value stay and within walking distance of bus stop into town. Great that breakfast is included too but items needed topping up regularly as it was busy for Xmas time. Shame you have to pay to park outside but was convenient. Staff were helpful and we’ve stayed a couple times here and it’s always been decent value I’d say.

10

Martin

Jun 5, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

As expected. Good breakfast. Good location for coop live .

10

Linda

Nov 19, 2023

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Stayed 2 nights

Very comfortable stay & staff were very helpful. Great place to stay that is very close & easy to the city centre.

10

Lynda

Mar 2, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

We had a great time at this hotel. The location is perfect, just off the motorway & not too far from town. Free parking & a complimentary breakfast! The staff were all extremely friendly. We will definitely stay here again.

10

Andrea

Jan 5, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Clean and comfortable. Good base for visiting the Etihad.

10

Awel

Jun 9, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

As usual the stay was wonderful! Stayed one night for a concert you attended last night at the Co-op Arena, which isn’t far from the hotel via Uber! The room was very clean and comfortable, we had a great night sleep.

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Dining

Breakfast is often good with decent choice and value, but multiple reports describe queues, busy service and items not replenished or going cold. Evening food is limited/basic and quality can disappoint.

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Darren

Feb 27, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Firstly the staff at this hotel were fantastic, friendly and competent. This hotel in no way, was worth £113.00. I can only think the decimal point was inserted in the wrong place? Amenities were in the genre of basic needs, the £15.85 pizza I ordered was akin to a microwave one. Lots of “long term” scruffy residents and several barking dogs staying. I stay over for work and can’t why similar working trades see the need for a party for 2 in the room until the small hours. Any more than a one night stay without earplugs and I’d have slept in my car.

8

James

Jun 17, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

Staff excellent. Breakfast ok. Evening food awful.

8

Patrick

Mar 7, 2025

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Stayed 4 nights

This is your typical Holiday Inn Express. It's what it says on the tin! However, I prefer these to Prem Inn & definitely better than Travelodge. Gorton has a poor reputation but this property is in an area where new investment is being made. The hotel probably came first. There is also a PureGym, McDonald's & 12 charger Ionity EV hub that accepts contactless card or phone. The hotel seems to have good occupancy levels.The car park has 'daylight bright' lighting which helps to improve security. Pity the evening menu is so restrictive. Finally, excellent staff team who go the extra mile.

10

Sean

Nov 16, 2025

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Stayed 1 night

Friendly and helpful staff, clean rooms and brilliant choice for breakfast

8

Phillip Walter

Jun 23, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

Firstly my only problem was the cardboard hash brown. Everything else was spot on room spotless, service from all the staff was friendly and couldnt help enough. Thank you very much for making the stay although short a good experience.

6

Olivia

Apr 16, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Friendly staff on reception. Bit of a problem checking in as they couldn't find my booking but dealt with it efficiently. I was on 3rd floor, only one lift that is very slow, and a bit shabby. Very busy hotel so had to wait as it was a full lift.Long walk from lift to my room with bags and case. Rooms a little old and faded but clean , bed quite comfortable. It was a warm day and the room heater was on so a little too hot, luckily a fan was provided. I turned off heater but didn't know how to operate it when it got cold at night. + for temperature didn't seem to work. So maybe some instructions would help. Shower was adequate and plenty hot water. Breakfast was very busy, had to wait for a table. By the time I'd waited in queue for self serve buffet, my coffee was cold. Also as you wait for toast, scrambled eggs go cold. Quality was OK. No white bread available and orange juice empty. It Was a last minute emergency booking so it suited my purpose. Don't know if I'd use it again. Children running up and down corridor playing chase, fire doors slamming. Wasn't good for a rest. Price wise they say budget but I thought it expensive for a budget hotel. But everything is these days.

8

Rachel

Sep 16, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

The only real negative is that the breakfast was a let down! There wasn’t much left and wasn’t being replenished, no milk or orange juice, the sausages were like they’d be cooked days before and then reheated they tasted like cardboard!! Every time there was a hint of a hash brown people would take so many that they would all be gone again!! I chose this hotel as it offered breakfast and it meant we didn’t have to look for somewhere to eat with two young children early in the morning.

6

Nick

Feb 9, 2024

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Stayed 1 night

I’ve stayed in many Holiday Inn hotel and hope I don’t need to return to this one. It was a white van man haven. Blokes walking around outside the ‘restaurant’ window with giant bottles of Stella smoking spliffs. Everyone in the ‘restaurant’ ordered in a deliveroo, and I wished I had to after my £1.99 frozen pizza (I paid £16.00) turned up. Only pizza and burger on the ‘menu’ ! There’s also a microwave in reception for the builders to heat up their microwave meal. Don’t get me wrong, I’m not a snob, but this place is not for me.

8

Julia

Oct 28, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast had run out of supplies and big queue on first day. Improved the second day

10

jill

Nov 10, 2025

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Stayed 2 nights

Breakfast was very easy but the coffee was dreadful - we all expect much better these days i'm afraid. Parking good. Rooms a little old fashioned, but clean. Only 3 plugs and none of them near the bed - we all need to charge our phones. Staff were so friendly, nothing too much trouble.

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Su	Mo	Tu	We	Th	Fr	Sa
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4	5	6	7	8	9	10
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22 $97	23 $84	24 $355	25 $143	26 $84	27 $144	28 $222
29 $78	30 $77

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