Holiday Inn, Salford Manchester

[~Wingnut~]

Hi!

Can anyone tell me if the Holiday inn in Salford Quays, Manchester is easily accesible to the Lowry? Is it very close walking distance and safe to be walking back from at about 10.30pm at night with kids?
We are going to a show and decided it may be best to stay in Manchester rather than have to drive back home.
I have never been to Manchester before and don't know the place at all.

Or if anyone can reccommend a place cheaper (or fairly cheap) or nearer to The Lowry to stay I would be very greatful :o)

Also posted in People & Places as wasn't sure which topic would be best! (sorry!)

Thank you :o)

[tickledtrout]

Looking at the maps for both I would say that that the Holiday Inn Express is defo the nearest. The only other that I know in the area are the Copthorne and the Golden Tulip but probably both be a taxi. Couldn't say how safe it is to walk we normally park in mutli storey attached to the centre and come home. There are restaurants nearby and a cinema so probably a lot of people about. If you watch Corrie a lot of the scenes near water are shot in the Quays so that will give you some idea of what it looks like

[~Wingnut~]

Excellent Tickledtrout! Thank you so much for your reply :o)
It is great to hear from someone who has an idea of the area.

Thank you, I think we shall be going with the Holiday Inn as it does seem very close.

[tickledtrout]

Its a mile away as well, meant to say earlier

[persianlady]

I live in Salford. As with any city, it has good and bad areas. I dont think you need to have any worries about walking around The Quays. Also, as someone has already said, there should be lots of people around at 10.30 pm . I have never heard of any mishaps in that area. I think you will be impressed. I hope you enjoy your trip to Salford.

[~Wingnut~]

Hi persianlady,

Thank you for your reply, it is very good to hear from someone who actually lives there :o)

We have booked the Holiday Inn and shall be setting off Sat lunchtime. I'm really looking forward to it!

Thanx again everyone for your replies :o)