Holiday Inn Express Manchester - East

酒店前台服務周到，房間很乾淨，床很舒適，有免費早餐提供，方便一早出發，酒店揸車十分鐘可到達曼城球場，附近有超市。

一家不錯的酒店，乾淨衞生，服務規範。

1. Location and Transportation The hotel is located in the east of Manchester (near Ashton Old Road), close to the M60 and M62 highways. It is within 15 minutes by car to the airport, train station and stadium. It is about 6 miles (20 minutes by car) from the center of Manchester. You can take the bus near the hotel (such as No. 216 and No. 204) to the city center. Free parking (about 100 parking spaces) is provided, which is very friendly to self-driving tourists. There are supermarkets, fast food restaurants and local bars around, which are convenient for simple meals or shopping in the evening. 2. Rooms and Bathrooms The room types are mainly standard twin/double bed rooms, with moderate room size and modern and simple style. They are equipped with IHG® standard Comfort Bed comfortable bedding, independent work area, tea/coffee making facilities and smart TV. Free high-speed wireless network covers the entire hotel and supports multiple devices online at the same time. The bathroom has a separate shower room, brand toiletries and hair dryers are provided, and daily cleaning and replacement of bedding are very timely. 3. Facilities and Services Free "Express Start" European + simple hot buffet breakfast (06:30-09:30); the lobby is open 24 hours a day and is equipped with vending machines (drinks/snacks) and hot water coffee machines; a business center and 1-2 small meeting rooms are available (reservations are required in advance); the front desk can assist with taxi calls, printing boarding passes, luggage storage and surrounding tour consultations; there is no gym in the hotel, if you need to exercise, you can go to a nearby gym or a nearby venue that the hotel cooperates with. 4. Dining Experience Breakfast: buffet style, including bread, cereal, fresh fruit, yogurt, fried eggs, sausage slices, freshly ground coffee and juice; lunch/dinner: there is no formal restaurant in the hotel, you can solve it in nearby restaurants (Chinese takeout, fast food, British pub meals), and there are options within a 3-5 minute walk; bars and takeaways: many local bars and takeaways in the surrounding area provide simple meals and British beer, suitable for evening gatherings. 5. Value for money As a mid-range brand of "Holiday Inn Express", the room rate is lower than that of similar hotels in the city center, but it offers free breakfast and parking; it is close to highways and bus stations, suitable for most travelers who drive or connect to public transportation; you can get better room rates in the off-season and by booking in advance, and the member points program accumulates quickly. Tips 1. If you need to go to Manchester Etihad Stadium or the airport, it is recommended to drive and reserve time for traffic jams; 2. Bus No. 216/204 can go directly to Piccadilly Gardens, one-way time is about 30 minutes, and the ticket is about £2; 3. There are many people during the breakfast peak (08:00-09:00), so you can go earlier or later; 4. If you need to exercise, you can ask the front desk to recommend a gym within a 10-minute walk or use the fitness app to book a nearby private training center; 5. Check in on the IHG official website/APP in advance and collect the digital room card to save queuing time. Overall, Holiday Inn Express Manchester – East is an ideal choice for business trips, transit or surrounding tours in East Manchester with its affordable prices, clean and comfortable rooms and convenient transportation.

The room was relatively clean, and the bed was quite comfortable. It was far from the city center, and it took about 20 minutes to get there by car. The breakfast was poor, but everything else was OK.