Name: Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street
Address: 96 Portland Street, Manchester
Telephone: 0800 031 8416
Rating: 4

Stay Central for Your Next Manchester Concert Adventure

Modern, affordable, and buzzing with energy, Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street puts you right in the heart of Manchester's city center. With a lively atmosphere, 24-hour front desk, and stylish rooms featuring free Wi-Fi and flat-screen TVs, it’s an easy choice for music fans looking to stay close to the action.

Why Concert-goers love it

Set just a quick ride or a reasonable stroll from major venues like the AO Arena and O2 Ritz Manchester, this hotel is a dream for concert-lovers. Thanks to the 24-hour bar and late-night food options, you won't be stranded after the encore. Plus, with check-out at 12:00 PM, you can enjoy a slow morning after a late night. The downtown location makes catching a late-night cab or a night bus super simple.

Who this Hotel is great for

Groups of friends looking for a lively and affordable spot.

Solo travelers ticking a dream gig off their bucket list.

Couples making a fun weekend of it.

Fans who want a quieter place to crash after the show.

Budget-conscious music fans who want comfort without the high price tag.

Food and Drink Options

Hungry after the concert? You’re covered. The hotel’s 24-hour bar serves drinks and informal eats whenever you need them. Breakfast is available daily featuring fresh pastries, healthy options, and eggs — perfect if you rolled back late the night before. Plus, you're surrounded by tons of walkable dining spots if you want to sample Manchester's buzzing food scene.

Nightlife Options

While the hotel’s own bar is lively and open around the clock, you’re also within walking distance of top Manchester nightlife. From chilled-out lounges to booming clubs, you can easily keep the party going or find a cozy spot to wind down after the show.

What People Say

Guests love the super central location, praising how easy it is to get to concert venues, restaurants, and shops. Many highlight the friendly staff and clean, comfortable rooms as major pluses. The 24-hour bar and flexible check-out time are often singled out as lifesavers for late-night travelers.

Areas for Improvement

Some guests mention that the rooms are on the smaller side, which isn't unusual for a city-center hotel. Noise from the street can also be a factor on weekends, so light sleepers might want to pack earplugs.

The Bottom Line

If you want an affordable, central, and hassle-free stay for your Manchester concert trip, Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street hits all the right notes.

Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street Guest Reviews

Overall Average Score:

Very Good (4.1 out of 5)

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Great budget hotel in the city - can't go wrong after a gig.

Liked: Location.
Disliked: Bathroom.

Great location. Staff super friendly. Rooms nice and clean and modern bathroom and facilities.

Liked: Staff and room.
Disliked: Nothing.

Great location here.

Liked: Location excellent, modern and bright.
Disliked: Car park facilities not good, Not enough room to get out of car from both sides, my partner had to get in and out of the window just to roll the car forward to let me in ! This poses a major health and safety issue.

All great .. a tad...

Liked: Staff were great and location great
Disliked: Comfy bed

Passable

Superb

Pleasant central MCR stay- except...

Liked: Very good location, nice staff, 24/7 bar facility, comfy bed
Disliked: Air conditioning is set to a preset temperature by the hotel so is always too hot, even with the window open. For the price paid the bathroom is too cramped.

Great location!

Liked: Location
Disliked: Price was ok but rooms are quite small for the cost!

Great stay. Excellent price-quality ratio.

Liked: The room was nice and comfortable just right, towels changed every day. The hotel's central location is perfect for exploring the city both on foot and using public transport. The hotel bar is available 24/7 which is great. Breakfast is in a neighboring hotel and was sufficient but boring (the same every day) for a multi-day visit. It is great that it is possible to store luggage in a safe place in the hotel after checking out of the hotel until departure to the airport.
Disliked: Breakfast is a bit boring (the same every day) for a multi-day visit.

Exceptional

Liked: We got upgraded to Novotel next door, was a nice surprise

Superb

Liked: 12pm check out was great, didn’t feel rushed. Easy check in
Disliked: The bath fan didn’t work properly so when having a shower bathroom became a steamroom. Bathroom wasn’t the cleanest & TV didn’t work fully