Holiday Inn Manchester Airport (solo trip)

Poor night's sleep. Could not shift thermostat from 19 degrees. Too hot. Frosty reception staff. A smile and a friendly welcome costs nothing. Was the same on last visit. Morning staff were much more cheerful. Two bath towels for two guests would have been useful. After showers, we found the second towel in the cupboard.

The hotel is a short walk from the airport station, but it's via an unpaved, unlit pass, so not ideal for a solitary female. Only airport hotel we've encountered that charges for its shuttle to the airport. Rooms were OK, but it's a big step up into a bathtub, without grab rails, which put me off. Pillows were very solid & the doors aren't quiet shutting, so if you're a light sleeper, prepare to b...

Super convenient for terminal 2. We landed just after 5pm with 2 tired small children and its literally opposite the entrance to the terminal and excellently sign posted so ideal when brain capacity is limited! Check in was straight forward, room was great. One star off as we were forced into upgrading to a premium room as we were travelling with a 3 year old and 1 year old, and were told we would...

The hotel is very modern, and I was particularly impressed with how efficient the check-in process was. The service provided by your staff was friendly and made me feel very welcome. One of the highlights of my stay was the breakfast. It was excellent, with a variety of options that catered to different tastes and preferences. My room was extremely comfortable and, most importantly, very clean. Th...

Great location, very convenient for Terminal 2. Friendly, helpful staff. Clean, well equipped room with plenty of space and very comfortable. Easy check-in and check-out process. Breakfast was included in the price, and was really good. Our only issue was on the evening we arrived, we went to the restaurant for something light and simple to eat (sandwich etc), and the choice was a bit lacking. Oth...