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4- and 5-star hotels in Salford
This shortlist gathers the 4- and 5-star hotels in Salford, from city-centre apartments to Salford Quays hotels, for couples, families, business travellers and anyone planning a short break with a kitchen, parking or a gym close by.
Staying in Salford
Salford sits right beside Manchester, and every hotel on this shortlist is within 2.1 km of the centre, so a stay here keeps you close to the city while giving you Salford's own Quays and riverside as a base. The addresses spread across the area: Trafford Road, Chapel Street and Trinity Way on the city side, White Media City Uk, The Quays, Blue Mediacityuk, Elmira Way and Media City Salford Quays around the water, and Senior Lane, Clowes St, Broadway, Ordsall Lane, Velour Close and Furness Quay in between.
Couples tend to like the Quays apartments for their river and balcony settings, while families do well in the places with family rooms and kitchens, such as The Ainscow Hotel Manchester, Quay Apartments and Media City Salford Quays. Business travellers are served by the larger hotels with restaurants, gyms and 24-hour front desks, among them AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays, Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG and Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter. Short breaks suit the serviced apartments with free parking, including Bluestone Apartments Trinity, Inspired Apartments and Expressbnb Apartments.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Stylish modern home in Manchester city centre with parking
Senior Lane, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star modern home on Senior Lane, 1.7 km from the centre, with free parking and free wifi plus a garden for downtime. Couples or small groups who want a whole property to themselves rather than hotel service will find the self-contained set-up suits them, and drivers save the trouble of hunting for a space. It is the only 5-star address on this list.
See Stylish modern home in Manchester city centre with parkingAC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays
17 19 Trafford Road, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereWith 4.5 out of 5 from 2208 guests, this 4-star Marriott on Trafford Road is the best-reviewed stay here. A fitness centre and restaurant mean you can train and eat without leaving, and the 24 hour front desk handles late arrivals. Business travellers and couples heading to Salford Quays are the natural fit; pets are allowed and parking is available.
See AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford QuaysMaldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter
30 Chapel Street, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families
- Fitness Center
- Family rooms
- Air conditioning
Why stay hereOn Chapel Street, 1.9 km from the centre, this 4-star Maldron pairs a fitness centre with family rooms and a restaurant, so parents and children are both catered for. The 4.5 rating from 292 guests is among the strongest on this list. Choose it if you want cathedral-quarter access with room service and air conditioning waiting at the end of the day.
See Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral QuarterHoliday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG
White Media City Uk, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Breakfast
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereSet at MediaCityUK, this 4-star Holiday Inn scores 4.4 from 1119 guests. A fitness centre and restaurant cover the essentials, and pets are welcome, which is rare among the options here. Television and media professionals working on site will appreciate being on the doorstep, while families can use the sofa beds; parking is available for those driving in.
See Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHGThe Ainscow Hotel Manchester
Trinity Way, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe closest of these hotels to the centre at 1.0 km, this 4-star Trinity Way address suits longer stays: kitchenettes and kitchen facilities with a microwave and refrigerator let you cook rather than eat out. Family rooms and a lounge add space to spread out, and the 24 hour front desk covers late check-ins. Rated 4.1 by 786 guests.
See The Ainscow Hotel ManchesterQuay Apartments
250 The Quays, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Breakfast
- Family rooms
Why stay hereFull kitchens with dishwasher, oven and microwave plus a washing machine make these 4-star Quay Apartments at 250 The Quays a practical base for families or anyone staying several nights. Self-catering is the point here, so expect apartment living rather than hotel service.
See Quay ApartmentsTheHeart Apartments by BridgeStreet
Blue Mediacityuk, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Step-free access
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThese 4-star apartments by BridgeStreet sit at Blue Mediacityuk, 2.1 km from the centre, with wheelchair accessible access and lifts. Cleaning is provided, which takes the housework off your hands. Best for guests who need step-free access and a quiet Salford Quays location, and for those working at the media campus nearby.
See TheHeart Apartments by BridgeStreetTravelling Light Apartments @ The Edge
Clowes St Salford Manchester M3 5Na Uk, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Car parking
- Family rooms
Why stay hereA 4-star option on Clowes Street with a garden and family rooms, 1.6 km from the centre. The 24 hour front desk means you are not stranded by a late arrival, and car parking is on hand. Suits families or small groups who want outdoor space alongside an apartment set-up, and anyone bringing a car into Salford.
See Travelling Light Apartments @ The EdgeInspired Apartments
Madison Court 52 Broadway, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt Madison Court on Broadway, 1.2 km from the centre, these 4-star Inspired Apartments include free car parking and free wifi, with kitchen, microwave, oven and refrigerator for cooking in. Housekeeping is provided. A good match for guests who want an apartment's space and a parking space, without a central hotel's footfall.
See Inspired ApartmentsInspired Exchange Quay
Walker House Elmira Way Salford, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
Why stay hereA 4-star address at Walker House on Elmira Way, 1.5 km from the centre, with free parking and lifts, and a non-smoking policy throughout. A multilingual team and free internet access in the lounge are the practical touches. Pets are not allowed, so it suits guests who prefer an animal-free building, and drivers who want their car parked on site.
See Inspired Exchange QuayBluestone Apartments Trinity
Ordsall Lane, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereAt 1.0 km from the centre it is among the closest addresses on this list, which makes it a sensible pick for guests who want to walk in and still keep a car parked at the property.
See Bluestone Apartments TrinityMedia City Salford Quays
Media City Salford Quays, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Families · Drivers
- Parking
- Family rooms
- Kitchen
Why stay hereThese 4-star apartments at Media City Salford Quays come with balconies and a river setting, 1.9 km from the centre. Kitchens with dishwasher and oven, plus a washing machine, support longer self-catering stays, and family rooms and cots are available. Wheelchair accessible. Suits families and anyone wanting water views from their own space.
See Media City Salford QuaysBluestone Apartments Riverside
Velour Close, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereA 4-star base at Velour Close, Riverside, 1.2 km from the centre, offering free wifi and free car parking. Simple, self-contained apartments for guests who value a riverside Salford location and their own parking space over hotel facilities. A straightforward choice for couples or small groups staying a few nights in the city.
See Bluestone Apartments RiversideExpressbnb Apartments
Furness Quay, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers
- Free car parking
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereOn Furness Quay, 1.3 km from the centre, this 4-star apartment offers express check-in, which gets you settled quickly after a long journey, plus free wifi, free parking and a garden. Well suited to independent travellers and small groups who want their own outdoor space and a car parked on site.
See Expressbnb ApartmentsIncityNow Media City Penthouse
Apartment 2003 250 The Quays M50 3Sb Salford United Kingdom, Salford, United Kingdom
Best for: Drivers · Step-free access
- Self Parking
- Kitchen
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereA 4-star penthouse at 250 The Quays with a balcony, 1.3 km from the centre. The kitchen includes a dishwasher, oven and microwave, and laundry service is available, while cots and sofa beds make it workable for families. Restaurant dining, self parking and wheelchair access are also on site. Best for guests who want a penthouse and river-quays position rather than a standard room.
See IncityNow Media City Penthouse
The shortlist side by side
| Hotel | Class | Parking | Breakfast | Pets | To the centre |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Stylish modern home in Manchester city centre with parking | ★★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.7 km |
| AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.5 km |
| Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter | ★★★★ | – | – | – | 1.9 km |
| Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | Yes | 1.9 km |
| The Ainscow Hotel Manchester | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Quay Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | Yes | – | 1.2 km |
| TheHeart Apartments by BridgeStreet | ★★★★ | – | – | – | 2.1 km |
| Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.6 km |
| Inspired Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Inspired Exchange Quay | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.5 km |
| Bluestone Apartments Trinity | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.0 km |
| Media City Salford Quays | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.9 km |
| Bluestone Apartments Riverside | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.2 km |
| Expressbnb Apartments | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.3 km |
| IncityNow Media City Penthouse | ★★★★ | Yes | – | – | 1.3 km |
From each hotel's own listing on this site; a dash means it is not listed.
How to choose
For families
These four offer family rooms and kitchens or kitchenettes, which makes mealtimes easier with children. The Ainscow Hotel Manchester adds a microwave, toaster and refrigerator, Quay Apartments has a dishwasher and washing machine, Media City Salford Quays includes high chairs and a sofa bed, and Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge has family rooms and a garden.
The Ainscow Hotel Manchester · Quay Apartments · Media City Salford Quays · Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge
For business travellers
Each of these has a 24-hour front desk, a fitness centre and a restaurant, plus a business centre at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays and Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG. Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter adds room service and air conditioning, and all three sit within 1.9 km of the centre.
AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays · Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter · Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG
For parking
Free car parking comes with Stylish modern home in Manchester city centre with parking, Inspired Apartments, Inspired Exchange Quay, Bluestone Apartments Trinity, Bluestone Apartments Riverside and Expressbnb Apartments. Parking is also listed at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays, Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG, The Ainscow Hotel Manchester, Quay Apartments, Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge and Media City Salford Quays.
Stylish modern home in Manchester city centre with parking · AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays · Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG · The Ainscow Hotel Manchester · Quay Apartments · Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge
For top-rated stays
The two highest-scoring hotels on this shortlist each hold 4.5 out of 5 from guests. AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays has 2208 reviews and sits 1.5 km from the centre, while Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter has 292 reviews, family rooms and a fitness centre, 1.9 km from the centre.
AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays · Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter
Questions, answered
Which hotels in Salford have parking?
Free car parking is listed at Stylish modern home in Manchester city centre with parking, Inspired Apartments, Inspired Exchange Quay, Bluestone Apartments Trinity, Bluestone Apartments Riverside, Expressbnb Apartments and Media City Salford Quays. Parking is also available at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays, Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG, The Ainscow Hotel Manchester and Quay Apartments.
Which Salford hotels allow pets?
Pets are allowed at two hotels: AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays on Trafford Road, 1.5 km from the centre, and Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG at White Media City Uk, 1.9 km from the centre. Inspired Exchange Quay states pets are not allowed.
Which hotels are best for families?
Family rooms are listed at Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter, The Ainscow Hotel Manchester, Quay Apartments, Travelling Light Apartments @ The Edge and Media City Salford Quays. The apartments among them add kitchens, and Media City Salford Quays also provides high chairs and a sofa bed.
Which Salford hotel is closest to the centre?
The Ainscow Hotel Manchester on Trinity Way and Bluestone Apartments Trinity on Ordsall Lane are both 1.0 km from the centre. Inspired Apartments and Quay Apartments are next at 1.2 km, followed by Bluestone Apartments Riverside and IncityNow Media City Penthouse at 1.3 km.
Which hotels have a gym or fitness centre?
A fitness centre is listed at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays, Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter and Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG. The first also lists a gymnasium among its facilities.
Which Salford hotels have the best guest ratings?
AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays and Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter are both rated 4.5 out of 5. The first has 2208 reviews and the second 292 reviews. Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG follows at 4.4 from 1119 reviews.
Do any Salford hotels serve breakfast?
Breakfast is listed at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays, Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG and Quay Apartments. Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG also lists breakfast in room, and AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays and Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG both offer special diets.
Which Salford hotels have restaurants?
A restaurant is listed at AC Hotel by Marriott Manchester Salford Quays, Maldron Hotel Manchester Central Cathedral Quarter, Holiday Inn Manchester Media City UK by IHG and IncityNow Media City Penthouse, with room service at the first three.