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Velvet HotelvsHoliday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena
Both properties are rated highly by expert writers. On balance, Velvet Hotel is the choice of most writers compared to Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena. Velvet Hotel is ranked #11 in Manchester with accolades from 5 reviews like The Telegraph, Lonely Planet and DK Eyewitness.
Velvet Hotel
DK Eyewitness
Oyster
The Telegraph
Time Out
Lonely Planet
Independent
Michelin Guide
2 Canal Street, Manchester M1 3HE
From $67/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
- Dry Cleaning
"In the heart of Manchester, Velvet is a sumptuous choice with ample wow factor and flair."
Upscale
"The interiors of Velvet are unabashedly plush, and both the lobby and lounge bar are impressive examples of maximalist design." Full review
7.0
"Set amidst the bars, clubs and restaurants of Manchester's Gay Village district, Velvet is ideal for party-goers looking to soak up the local colour." Full review
"This new boutique hotel offers 19 unique rooms, including a penthouse suite and three 'King Balcony Rooms', which overlook the throngs on Canal Street." Full review
"Nineteen beautiful bespoke rooms, each oozing style: there's the sleigh bed in Room 24, the double bath of Room 34, and the saucy framed photographs of a stripped-down David Beckham." Full review
"On Manchester’s energetic Canal Street – surrounded by bars, clubs and restaurants – this flamboyant boutique hotel has 36 individually styled bedrooms"
"The look is bohemian, industrial, Edwardian, and yes, more than a little bit velvety, all at the same time." Full review
Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre - Arena
Oyster
Time Out
Goadsby Street off Swan Street, Manchester M4 5AH
From $49/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
Mid-Range
"The 192-room Holiday Inn Express Manchester City Centre Arena is a mid-range option located near Manchester Arena as well as other attractions, restaurants, bars, and shops." Full review
"Its proximity to the MEN Arena makes this good-value three-star hotel a popular choice for those seeing some live music." Full review