Holiday Inn (West)

The centre-of-the-city claim may be a tad misleading, but the Holiday Inn is certainly a popular choice with families, regular business travellers and football fans. For those contemplating a forthcoming drubbing at the famous Old Trafford Football Ground – the ‘theatre of dreams’ or ‘nightmares’ depending which side of the score sheet you happen to be on it couldn’t really be bettered. Located ironically enough just off Hope Street, you will find it just a five-minute trek to the stadium. Holiday Inns are by their very nature high-volume, fast-turnover properties but what they lack in individuality is more than made up for in leisure and dining perks. The 82 rooms offer wireless internet connection, satellite tv whilst connecting family rooms are available on request. Kids as under-18s stay free with their parents, and under-13s eat free.

• Handy location just off Junction 3 of the M62 near Ordsall.
• Just a short stroll to Peel Park and Gardens.
• Kids under 13 years of age eat FREE.
• Onsite Okra Restaurant serves a hot buffet breakfast daily.
• Terrace bar for celebrating or consoling yourself after the game.
• Good mix of European and Asian dishes served including several kids favourites.