Ibis Manchester Centre 96 Portland Street Guest Reviews
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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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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Tayaba M, Bradford, visiting O2 Ritz Manchester
Great budget hotel in the city - can't go wrong after a gig.
Liked: Location.
Disliked: Bathroom.
Robert T, Gateshead
Great location. Staff super friendly. Rooms nice and clean and modern bathroom and facilities.
Liked: Staff and room.
Disliked: Nothing.
Floella Tue, 19 August 2025
Bad
Robert Mon, 18 August 2025
Exceptional
Mona Mon, 18 August 2025
Very good
Isaac Mon, 18 August 2025
Would stay again
Liked: It was clean
Disliked: It needs more plugs - also I like a plug next to the bed
Ruth Mon, 18 August 2025
Nice room basic hotel
Liked: Nice decent size room and clean hotel. Location is great and there are lots of restaurants and bars close by as well as a nice short walk into the centre of the city.
Disliked: The staff didn’t know much about the place when we asked them questions.
Adrian Mon, 18 August 2025
Superb
Brito Mon, 18 August 2025
Exceptional
Jerry Sun, 17 August 2025
Very clean and great staff!
Liked: Very clean room! Regarding noise; the room also has soundproofing, though you will still hear the street. I think that's just the location and the hotel can't do much more about that.I never heard any other people in the hotel, though.The staff was also very kind and mindful!
Disliked: I would've liked a small fridge, but it wasn't a feature.
Dilys Sun, 17 August 2025
Superb
Yara Sun, 17 August 2025
Superb