The room layout is well thought out with plenty of plugs in sensible locations for charging phones / using hair dryers and with ledges to put items on while using them. The hair dryer had a long cable meaning you could actually get it up to your head to dry your hair. The room was suitably sized for a few people and was clean as was the bathroom. All public areas were clean and well maintained. complimentary items were available on request if you had forgotten anything like conditioner / toothbrush etc - which was useful as I had! Breakfast was adequate - nothing brilliant but enough. I asked for some vegan sausages and these were served quickly. Almond and soya milk were freely available for non-dairy drinkers. The addition of a special gluten free area was a real positive as this is so important to prevent cross contamination.

Amazing location, ideal parking and on the footprint of the train station more or less!! But you can't hear the trains, sound proofing is excellent. The car park is easy to find, looks new and is a clever design. Looks like the whole area has been regenerated and lots of work has been put in. Plus 15 minute train from Manchester city, amazing. Staff were all super helpful, I'll be back, thank you!! Lighting really clearly designed in the room for soft lighting or brighter, the iron set up was neatly tucked away yet easy to grab and set up, the reading light was also ingenious.

Everything was perfect.

I've stayed here a couple of times before, it's very convenient, and you know what you're getting with a Hi-Ex. I also took the opportunity to walk to Strawberry Studios and take a photo of the plaque (a shrine for fans of old pop music).

The BBC1 HD channel had no sound. I knew this was going to be the case, as it's happened in the last three Holiday Inn Expresses I've stayed in. I can't explain why. Someone has sold Hoilday Inn Express a batch of Samsung tellies on which BBC 1 (Channel 1) will work fine, but BBC 1 HD (Channel 101) will have a perfect picture but no sound. All other channels, inc BBC 2, are fine. A mystery.

Excellent location, right next door to Stockport station & easy to get into Manchester centre & into surrounding areas. Very clean, well-decorated rooms. Good choice of food & drink at breakfast, clean breakfast area with helpful staff.

We got a lift to & from the hotel from family. The road outside the hotel entrance on Station Road is for taxis only & there are double yellow lines & "no stopping" signs for other cars. It took us a while to work out that the official drop-off zone is on Railway Road, outside the railway station entrance. This is only a very short walk from the hotel. Worth knowing about before you arrive, unless you want to risk a fine /annoying the taxi drivers by stopping in the wrong place!

Wonderful staff and so very friendly, especially the breakfast staff! Sue went out of her way to ensure my husband got his gluten free breakfast and brought him a little cake too as a treat. We understand from staff, there is to soon be a dedicated gluten free station at the breakfast buffet, which is just WONDERFUL. So happy to hear this. IHG seem to take dietary requirements really seriously which is very refreshing. All staff never short of a warm smile for their guests and would definitely recommend to friends and family.

The pillows on the bed were quite lumpy and although one was one supposedly firm, and one soft, I couldn't tell the difference. It felt as though they needed replacing and starting afresh. I would also love to see a reduction in parking costs at the adjacent NCP car park which clients need to use if coming by car. Perhaps an agreement between the IHG group and NCP could be tendered soon?

The breakfast choices were very good, the team member with short blonde hair was great, she was ALWAYS welcoming, helpful, polite, she replenished breakfast items, cleared tables and was very efficient. The breakfast team staff were all efficient. Josh on the front desk was excellent. He was always polite, helpful, professional, great sense of humor and made me feel very welcome. Outstanding customer service. Everyone at the front desk was polite and efficient. The gentleman that handled my check out was polite, helpful, kind and I appreciated him asking how my stay went. Very impressed with the front desk team work. Also the gentleman that handled maintenance regarding my shower inquiry was excellent. Super nice and very helpful.

The room was pretty basic, I think it needed some redecorating. Very nice bathroom though. And I liked the location. Overall nice room.

Great location... step out of the train station and it's right there! Then it's easy to walk into town or travel by rail or bus to Manchester or elsewhere. The room was well equipped ( even an iron and ironing board..) with a movable desk and comfy chair, coffee and tea making facilities. The shower is roomier than in most hotel rooms and the room was very clean. Nice touch also with the different pillows ( soft or firm) . The price was also very competitive to similar in central Manchester and as traveling there takes only a few minutes by train ( which run frequently) it makes it a great alternative place to stay when I want to visit there.

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Given the hotel was the Holiday Inn Express, I thought there might be less options, but there were all the normal cooked breakfast items (which staff restocked regularly) and options for vegan and gluten free on request. My room was a good size, clean and quiet - I asked for a quiet room and my request was granted. The fact that it wasn't at all noisy was great, considering Stockport railway station was right below the property! Being next to the station was excellent, because I was travelling into Manchester and beyond each day, so I could wander down whenever I was ready. The location was also great for taking in a show at the Stockport Plaza.

As with my previous Holiday Inn stay, the bed was quite firm - I would previous something softer and there could be more items and toiletries in the bathroom, like a facecloth.

Breakfast was excellent, the room was clean, comfortable, and well-equipped with an iron and hairdryer. I liked the little desk next to the bed rather than in front of it so that on a work virtual call the bed is not seen in the background, nice little touch! Food available 24hrs very nice touch and even though there is no room service I was able to take food up to my room on a tray. Location perfect just within a 2 minute walk of the station.

There was nothing I did not like. Everything went very well.

Perfect location, literally opposite the station.it was quiet too. Beautifully clean with lovely friendly staff. The food at breakfast was great. This was a family trip with my 2 parents in their 80s, along with my 20 and 16 year old children. We had a double and a family room. The rooms were just what we wanted. Very clean and well equipped. In walking distance of fast food outlets for peckish teenager and also close to shopping centre for Sunday morning shopping. 5 mins taxi ride on Saturday evening to my oousin's wedding reception, with taxis available just outside the front of the hotel, at the traiin station.