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Overall Average Score:
Very Good (4.15 out of 5)
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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.
Kathryn Sun, 13 July 2025
Very enjoyable. The location was...
Liked: Location was fantastic and as a solo traveller the room had all I required. Comfortable bed, neat bathroom and easy walk with luggage from Oxford Street rail station.
Disliked: Noisy at night but that was counterbalanced by the location.
Craig Sun, 13 July 2025
Exceptional
Darryl Sun, 13 July 2025
Good
Caroline Sun, 13 July 2025
Very good
Liked: Great location. Great staff. Great price. Good ironing room to.
Disliked: Nothing. Al good. Would definitely stay there again.
Adrian Sun, 13 July 2025
Superb
Michael Sun, 13 July 2025
Passable
Abraham Sun, 13 July 2025
Good
Liked: Location
Disliked: Bathroom is basically a "porta-potty" installed in the bathroom and breakfast is served in the Novotel which is located next to Ibis, this was not advertised when I booked the room.
Petre Sun, 13 July 2025
Very good
Shir Sat, 12 July 2025
Superb
Henry Sat, 12 July 2025
Overall, I enjoyed my stay,...
Liked: Upon entering the complex it was certainly nice, the decor and how everything was planned out looked amazing and comforting. You get a sense of ease in the premise. The initial staff member that checked us in was ok. Not too enthusiastic, he did his job which is fine, but compared to other staff members in other hotels, he could have had a little more of a smile, cheery and enthusiasm in his reception/hospitality type role as he greeted us. Not a negative but not a big plus either. The room was very nice and comfortable, plenty of clean towels which I like. Body wash and shampoo was provided also a solid in my eyes. The TV has the option for Netflix and YouTube which was such a big win because even a very nice hotel next to you did not provide that for movie nights, so props to you! There was a strong ac unit as that day was particularly hot, that helps tremendously. The bed was nice and firm which I enjoyed too, overall I enjoyed my brief stay
Disliked: There was a little weird smell in the room and it required us to have the ac constantly on to keep air circulating whilst the window was open, not very overpowering but something we noticed upon entering the room. The ac unit flap is broken and I have to direct move and direct the air to blow into the room otherwise it was aiming down to the floor at the door. I think the flap isn't protesting properly. The shower was spacious but the opening at the bottom on the way it was designed lets a lot of water to leak out and onto the ground, so stepping out is like stepping into a pudding of shower water. The towel to lay down to step on is soaked so it makes it pointless, having that gap at the bottom is a major flaw and makes it a safety issue which should be looked into to prevent an injuries or possible lawsuits as someone might slip, and it only need to happen the once. The TV whilst it was a big plus you have Netflix and YouTube on your TV, the remote didn't work, the buttons did not specifically work for either Netflix or YouTube, whilst we were so excited for it and finally found a hotel that does just that, we were let down by the fact it didn't work. It was such a shame and disappointment to have had that happen to us
