About this hotel
Local Attractions
Our Manchester Central Riverside hotel is located right on the river, nestled between Manchester's electric buzz and Salford's hip scene. You'll be smack-dab in the middle of all the action, with easy transport routes making the whole city your playground. Forget long commutes, ‘everything at your fingertips’ is the real deal here, letting you soak up Manchester and Salford's best bits without breaking a sweat, all while enjoying those sweet riverside views.
Whether you support red or blue, Manchester Central Riverside is a perfect hub for football fans. Old Trafford, home of Manchester United is less than a mile and a half away. On the other hand, Manchester City's Ethiad Stadium is reachable in around 10 minutes by car and around 35 minutes by public transport. Still haven't had your football fix? Check out the National Football Museum less than a 10 minute drive away.
A pleasant half-mile stroll will lead you to the fascinating Museum of Science & Industry. Fancy a dose of culture? The stunning collections at the Manchester Art Gallery are only a breezy 1.2 miles away. And for the music lovers, the incredible acoustics of The Bridgewater Hall are within easy reach less than a mile away. Plus, for some fin-tastic and brick-tastic fun, Legoland Discovery Centre and Sealife Manchester are practically neighbours, a quick 15-minute car ride from our doorstep! Adventure awaits!
Local Amenities
For those planning to indulge in a bit of retail therapy, the hotel is within walking distance of the vibrant city centre. Shoppers can explore Manchester Arndale for a wide range of high-street favourites, or browse luxury brands at Selfridges or Harvey Nichols. For business visitors to Manchester, the hotel is 1 mile from the Manchester Central Convention Complex.
Travel Links
Travel links make it easy to get to and from our Manchester Central Riverside location. Driving to the hotel is quick and easy, with the site just an 18-minute drive from the M6 and less than 8-minutes from the M60. For public transport options, you can hop on a bus at a nearby stop, or easily access the major Deansgate-Castlefield railway and metro interchange less than a mile away. Looking for a solo ride? Black cabs and ride-hailing apps like Uber and Gett are readily available.
Standard Double Rooms
Unwind in a comfy king size bed, complete with four plump pillows and a cosy duvet. Guests will find this comfortable sleep spot in every standard room.
Bar Café
Enjoy plenty of choices at breakfast and a delicious menu of evening meals in our on-site Bar Café. Along with great food, our Bar Café also serves a range of drinks and bar snacks, including a wonderful selection of world beers, pale ale, IPA and wines. Alcohol-free drinks are also available.
Travelling with little ones? Kids eat breakfast for £1 at Travelodge. For every full-paying adult, children under 15 years old get breakfast for £1 each.
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Useful information
Our Manchester Central Riverside hotel has been extensively refurbished with all areas of the hotel modernised, including bedrooms and shower rooms.
We think you’re going to love our new design rooms that feature a contemporary new décor, our signature king size Travelodge Dreamer® bed with bedside USB charging points, a spacious desk and blackout curtains to help you get a great night’s sleep. All rooms include our complimentary tea and coffee making facilities and hand, hair & body wash in our refurbished shower rooms.
Check-in & check-out
Standard check-in time: from 3pm.
Standard check-out time: until 12pm (noon).
Early check-in and late check-out available as extras.
Hotel staffed 24/7.
Food & drink
From conquer-the-day breakfasts to delicious evening meals, our Bar Café has everything you need to stay fueled during your visit.
Breakfast
Monday to Friday, early risers can tuck into our ultimate unlimited breakfast including fresh whole-bean Lavazza coffee from 7am, or take advantage of our extended breakfast until 10am. Weekend guests can enjoy breakfast from 8am until 11am. And great news for families: kids eat breakfast for £1 at Travelodge. For every full-paying adult, children aged 15 & under get breakfast for £1 each.
Dinner
In the evenings, enjoy our light bites, drinks from the bar and delicious mains between 5pm and 10pm.
Snacks & soft drinks available by the reception 24/7.
Facilities
In every Travelodge room, you’ll find complimentary hair and body wash, as well as coffee and tea making facilities. Our Manchester Central Riverside hotel has cots and hair dryers available on request (subject to availability).
Pet-friendly rooms available
Don't leave your best friend behind! Our hotels welcome pets with open arms, ensuring a comfortable stay for both you and your pet companion. Holidays are for the whole family, after all.
WiFi
Stay connected while you're with us thanks to our hotel-wide WiFi. With our Premium WiFi by Virgin Media, whether you want to catch up on social media, browse the news or send those important emails, you can do it all.
Important information
Due to essential maintenance works at the hotel, construction noise may be heard throughout the day until 2nd February 2026. We apologise for any inconvenience. In the meantime, we’re doing our best to minimise any disruption during your stay.
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