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 Thu, 1 September 2016
Great budget hotel in the city - can't go wrong after a gig.
Liked: Location.
Disliked: Bathroom.
Robert T, Gateshead Sat, 25 June 2016
Great location. Staff super friendly. Rooms nice and clean and modern bathroom and facilities.
Liked: Staff and room.
Disliked: Nothing.
Ploykamol Mon, 12 May 2025
Exceptional
Martin Mon, 12 May 2025
Exceptional
Liked: 24hour bar
Disliked: Nothing
Tim Mon, 12 May 2025
Location and convenience in Manchester
Liked: Great location, room and facilities. Right next to Chinatown. Close to convention centre.
Disliked: Pillows too hard
Paul Mon, 12 May 2025
Ok
Liked: Good location, clean
Disliked: Noise level at night. POD style bathroom, this was noisy! Wouldn’t say it was worth the price.
Stephen Mon, 12 May 2025
Exceptional
Marina Sun, 11 May 2025
Fair
Liked: Good location, confortable bed, spacious room.
Disliked: Very limited options for breakfast . Window to an interior court very noisy. Only one big towel per person.
Pamela Sun, 11 May 2025
Very good
Liked: Clean, central, friendly staff.
Disliked: Noisy even with windows closed
George Sun, 11 May 2025
Superb
Josie Sun, 11 May 2025
Very good
Ingrid Sun, 11 May 2025
Was not happy, will not...
Liked: Near the city
Disliked: Parking very expensive, the room provided the toilet is noisy when you flush the toilet. We arrive at 3:30 am was sleeping at around 8am there was work being done the banging was so loud it woke us up.