Holiday Inn Manchester - Mediacityuk, ManchesterHoliday Inn Manchester - Mediacityuk in Manchester, United Kingdom has a corrected score of 3.6 ± 0.2 (solid evidence, 3 of 4 platforms), ranked 46 of 147 hotels we score in Manchester. Its platform ratings, normalised to 0-5, average 3.6 before correction: Booking.com 3.7, Tripadvisor 3.7, Agoda 3.3. Rooms from about $105 a night (cached, not a live quote).This 4-star hotel is situated in the Salford Quays media district, close to the Lowry art complex and MediaCityUK studios. It provides 218 air-conditioned rooms equipped with work desks, pillow menus, and free Wi-Fi. The property suits business travellers and visitors to the nearby Imperial War Museum or Old Trafford. On-site facilities include a gym, a restaurant, a bar, and meeting rooms. Guests can access canalside walks directly from the area. While the rooms are described as spacious and modern, some previous guests have noted minor maintenance issues. Breakfast is available for an additional charge.What stands out

Spacious modern rooms

Near media and art hubs

On-site gym and restaurant

Pet friendly

Watch out for

Breakfast requires a surcharge

Occasional maintenance issues

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