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Hotels close to Manchester Airport

Sometimes, if you have an early flight or a late arrival, staying in a hotel close to the airport can make your travel day all that little bit less stressful and shorter. Manchester Airport is one of the busiest airports in the UK and serves millions of passengers each year, making nearby hotels a popular choice for optimum convenience and comfort. We've done the research and picked some of the best hotels close to Manchester Airport so you can get your holiday off to a seamless, stress-free start. Here's our guide to the best hotels close to Manchester Airport.

In this guide
  1. Hotels near to Manchester Airport
    1. Radisson Blu – As close as you can get
    2. Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport – Five mins away
    3. Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport, an IHG Hotel – Four-star airport stay
    4. Holiday Inn Express – Right by the terminals
    5. DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport – Cookies on arrival
    6. Premier Inn Manchester Airport – A seamless start to your holiday

Hotels near to Manchester Airport

Radisson Blu

As close as you can get

The Radisson Blu is located right next to Manchester Airport and is the only hotel directly connected to all three of Manchester Airport's terminals via the Skylink walkway. It's ideal for guests with early departures or late arrivals and offers modern accommodations, including stylish rooms and suites, all equipped with amenities like 24-hour room service. Make use of the gym and pool or unwind in the Executive Lounge, where you can enjoy views of the planes taking off and landing.

  • Distance: Connected to the terminals via a covered walkway.

Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport

Five mins away

Clayton Hotel Manchester Airport is a four-star hotel just a five-minute drive from Manchester Airport. It provides a complimentary 24-hour shuttle service to all terminals, offering a convenient option for travellers flying in or out. The hotel has modern rooms, a gym, and meeting facilities. To get in the holiday spirit, dine at the on-site Grill Restaurant and Lounge Bar. This hotel is a popular choice for those with early flights or layovers.

  • Distance: 5-minute drive (shuttle service available).

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport, an IHG Hotel

Four-star airport stay

Crowne Plaza Manchester Airport is a chic four-star hotel located just a five-minute drive from Manchester Airport, offering a complimentary shuttle service to all terminals. The hotel has comfortable, well-kitted rooms, a gym, and a few dining options, including a modern British restaurant and a bar serving international favourites. It's a popular choice for business travellers, with meeting spaces and convenient on-site parking. Its proximity to the airport makes it especially popular with those who have early flights or layovers.

  • Distance: 5-minute drive (free shuttle service).

Holiday Inn Express

Right by the terminals

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is an affordable hotel located directly opposite Terminal 2 and within walking distance of the airport station and Terminals 1 and 3. However, if you don't fancy the walk, there's also a shuttle service to all terminals. The hotel has nice, comfortable rooms, two on-site restaurants, and a gym in case you want to squeeze in a quick workout before your flight. There are also meeting spaces if you're flying in for business reasons.

  • Distance: 5-minute drive (shuttle available).

DoubleTree by Hilton Manchester Airport

Cookies on arrival

Hilton Manchester Airport Hotel is a four-star hotel conveniently located within walking distance of Manchester Airport's terminals and public transport links. The hotel has digital check-in, which makes for seamless arrival and departure, modern, well-equipped rooms, a gym, an on-site restaurant and bar, and 24-hour room service. For those travelling for business, meeting rooms are available, as well as connecting rooms upon request. Guests are even welcomed with a warm DoubleTree cookie upon arrival. Lovely.

  • Distance: 5-minute drive (shuttle available).

Premier Inn Manchester Airport

A seamless start to your holiday

This budget-friendly hotel provides a comfortable stay and is conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Manchester Airport and a 20-minute drive from Manchester city centre. Guests can access 24/7 airport shuttle buses and taxis for a stress-free start to their holiday. The hotel features well-equipped rooms, a restaurant, and a bar to help guests get into the holiday spirit. Signature Hypnos beds provide a comfy, restful night's sleep, and on-site parking options are available for those who need them.

  • Distance: 10-minute drive.

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