Best hotels near Manchester Airport 2023

Celebrating its 85th birthday this year, Manchester’s international airport is England’s busiest airport outside of London, with direct flights to more than 200 destinations worldwide.

The airport site is currently undergoing significant changes, as part of a £1.3 billion transformation programme. Expect to see state-of-the-art amenities, plus a plethora of new shops, bars, restaurants and airport lounges.

If you’re travelling from Manchester Airport and want to reduce the stress of an early-morning departure – or even take advantage of rates that rival airport parking – there are a range of hotels nearby that offer much more than just a convenient bed for the night. Budget a priority? No problem. Wish to start your holiday indulgence early? We’ve just the place. Simply want the luxury of walking to your terminal? Step this way.

From swanky hotels complete with spas and character stays with a touch of romance, to no-frills-but-all-the-comforts budget stays, here’s a selection of the best places to bed down before you take off.

The best hotels near Manchester airport are:

Neighbourhood: Airport

Start your holiday in style in this hotel next to Terminal Two, where there’s a covered walkway from reception straight into the airport itself. Prosecco and Bloody Marys are complimentary with breakfast, and there’s a pool, steam room and sauna to relax in.

Modern rooms are decorated in neutral tones with pops of purple on table tops and airport-themed pictures on walls. Some rooms have airport views, while the executive lounge on the ninth floor is a great spot to sit with a drink overlooking planes on the runways.