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Hotel Overview and Details

Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, ST4 4EG

Holiday Inn Express Stoke-On-Trent By Ihg - Modern hotel opposite bet365 Stadium, 65 km from Manchester

Located next to the M6 motorway, this hotel sits opposite the Bet365 Stadium, home to Stoke City FC. The property is 45 minutes from East Midlands Airport and Manchester Airport. Nearby attractions include Alton Towers (30-minute drive), Trentham Gardens, Trentham Monkey Forest, Waterworld, and The Potteries Museum & Art Gallery. The hotel features a lounge area with a licensed bar, 24-hour snack menu, and free Wi-Fi throughout. Business facilities include a naturally lit conference room that seats up to 30 people with LCD projector. Free on-site parking is available for a £5 daily charge.

Additional perks of the hotel

Express Start breakfast buffet included with all stays

Pet-friendly accommodation (£25 fee per night)

Discounted entry to nearby Nuffield Gym (4-minute walk)

Staffordshire County Showground less than 30 minutes' drive away

Family-friendly with rooms accommodating 2 adults and 2 children under 12

Accessible rooms with wider doorways and adapted bathroom facilities

Modern Rooms

The hotel offers 123 non-smoking rooms, all refurbished in 2016. Each room includes a private shower room with hairdryer, 32-inch flat-screen TV with Freeview, work area with telephone, and tea/coffee making facilities. Twin rooms feature two single beds, while double rooms have one bed. Family rooms include a double bed and pull-out sofa bed suitable for children under 12. Accessible rooms provide wider doorways, visual fire alarms, and adapted bathrooms.

Other conveniences

Air conditioning with individual temperature control

Power shower in all bathrooms

Choice of pillows (soft or firm)

Iron and ironing board

Conveniently placed electrical outlets

32-inch flat-screen TV

Desk with lamp for working

Carpeted floors

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The hotel offers a range of accommodations including doubles, family rooms, and suites—plus breakfast, free cancellation, and special rates.
Standard Room Hot
2 persons
10 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
10 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room Hot Accessible
2 persons
10 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
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Available Transport Modes List

City Centre
Stoke-on-Trent 1.7 km
Airports
Manchester (MAN) 63.8 km
East Midlands (EMA) 71.1 km

Facilities

This hotel provides premium amenities for a memorable and relaxed stay

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Lift
  • Vending machines
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle

Services

  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Hotel Location

Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, ST4 4EG
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Stanley Matthews Way, Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent, United Kingdom, ST4 4EG
Nearby
Britannia Stadium
540 m
Stadium
Bet365 Stadium
500 m
Restaurants
Hungry Potter
2.5 km
147 Whieldon Road Fenton

Guest Reviews and Hotel Ratings

Honest Guest Feedback Based on Real Stays
86%
Guests loved the hotel and would gladly return
8.6/10
Great
Rooms
8.8
Location
8.4
Service
8.4
Dining
8.0
Guest reviews
8.6/10
based on 5 reviews
4/5 based on 1121 reviews
8.1
8.1/10 based on 4835 reviews
#4 of 12 hotels in Stoke-on-Trent based on Tripadvisor
Connor
United Kingdom, December  2024
8.0/10

Pleasant stay, great staff, but some minor issues. Would definitely consider staying again!

Rooms
8.0
Room was clean and tidy, though a bit small for a family room.
Service
6.0
Staff were extremely pleasant and helpful, except for some issues with payment and communication about cash vs. card only.
Location
8.0
Convenient location near the A500 and M6.
Dining
10.0
Breakfast was delicious, and the dining space was large.
Facilities
6.0
Aircon was noisy, and parking was a bit of a challenge (first come, first served).
Samuel
United Kingdom, September  2024
8.0/10

Good value, comfy bed! The breakfast wasn't the best, but everything else was great.

Rooms
9.0
Room was big, clean, and bright. Bed was super comfy!
Service
6.0
Reception staff were very good. Breakfast service was a bit slow though.
Location
6.0
It's a bit far from town for a morning walk.
Dining
5.0
Breakfast was busy. Scrambled eggs were cold, bacon was dry.
Facilities
9.0
Wifi was excellent, shower was great, parking was easy.
Daniel
United Kingdom, August  2024
8.0/10

A great hotel with some minor flaws. I'd probably stay again!

Rooms
7.0
The room was clean and comfortable, but the shower screen was jammed.
Service
10.0
Reception staff were very friendly and helpful. Bar staff were also great.
Location
10.0
Easy to find, with a Harvester next door!
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was lovely, with a wide selection of food.
Facilities
9.0
Free wifi and complimentary breakfast were a real bonus!
Aiden
United Kingdom, May  2024
9.0/10

A great place to stay, especially if you're going to a football match or Alton Towers!

Rooms
10.0
Rooms were immaculate, beds were comfortable, and the sofa bed was already set up for us.
Service
10.0
Staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar area was a great place to relax.
Location
10.0
Perfect location for Stoke City matches, Alton Towers, and local amenities.
Dining
9.0
Breakfast was really good, with plenty of choices.
Facilities
9.0
Large parking area, great wifi, and all the amenities you could need.
Penelope
United Kingdom, May  2024
10.0/10

We had a wonderful time! The staff were incredibly cute, even to our dog. The room was clean and comfy, and they went above and beyond to ensure we had everything we needed. Breakfast was great, too!

Rooms
10.0
Our room was spotless and very comfortable. The bed was great!
Service
10.0
The staff were amazing - so helpful and friendly. They even brought us extra milk and tea/coffee!
Location
8.0
It's surprisingly quiet for being so close to the football stadium.
Dining
8.0
Breakfast was enjoyable, although some items were a bit slow to be replenished.
Facilities
8.0
Everything was clean and functional. The only minor issue was a slightly grubby carpet.
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