Our story

Built around
the guest.
Not the platform.

MV Stays was founded with a simple goal: to provide guests with accommodation that feels like home, while helping property owners maximise the potential of their investments — without any of the friction that comes with third-party platforms. We are an independent operator based

in Greater Manchester. We manage every property ourselves, deal with every guest directly, and take full responsibility for the experience from the moment someone enquires to the moment they check out.

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Stay in Comfort. Stay Valuable. Every stay, built around the person staying in it.

MV Stays — Brand Statement

4.9★

Consistently rated across Google and Airbnb

3

Cities across Greater Manchester

£0

Booking fees when you book direct

20%

Average saving vs booking platforms

How it started

More than just
a place to sleep

MV Stays started from a straightforward observation: most serviced accommodation either feels like an impersonal hotel or an undermanaged Airbnb. Guests were paying platform fees for a worse experience than they could get by dealing directly with a professional operator.

We set out to change that. By managing every property ourselves, maintaining a consistent standard across all of them, and making it possible to book directly without going through a platform, we give guests a better stay at a lower price.

For property owners, we offer a genuinely hands-off management service. We handle enquiries, bookings, check-ins, cleaning, maintenance and reporting. Owners receive consistent income and regular updates without having to be involved in the day-to-day.

We operate across Manchester, Salfordand Oldham— three distinct areas that between them cover the full range of what Greater Manchester has to offer, from the city centre buzz of the Northern Quarter to the MediaCityUK waterfront and the practical value of Oldham for contractors.

Founded

MV Stays established in Greater Manchester

Started with a clear purpose: professional serviced accommodation, managed directly, available to book without platform fees.

Expansion

Portfolio grows across the region

Added properties in Manchester city centre, Salford and Oldham, building a genuine multi-location portfolio across Greater Manchester.

Recognition

Consistently rated 4.9 stars

Guest ratings across Google and Airbnb reflect what we set out to achieve: spotless properties, seamless check-ins and responsive communication.

Today

Growing portfolio, same standards

We continue to take on properties across Greater Manchester that meet our standards, managed the same way as every property before them.

Our mission, vision and principles

How it started

Mission

Exceptional stays, every time

To deliver exceptional guest experiences and reliable property management solutions through professionalism, transparency and attention to detail. Every property. Every guest. Every stay.

Promise

Your property. Our MVP.

We treat every property as our Most Valuable Property. For owners that means professional management, maximised returns and complete peace of mind. For guests it means a home that is genuinely ready for them.

Vision

Manchester's most trusted name

To become Greater Manchester's most trusted accommodation and property management brand — recognised for outstanding hospitality, long-term guest relationships and a consistent standard that does not vary.

Stay in Comfort. Stay Valuable.

At MV Stays, we provide professionally managed accommodation designed to deliver comfort, convenience and exceptional value. Whether you are travelling for business or leisure, our goal is to make every stay feel like home.

Brand statement

For guests

"A home away from home."

More space than a hotel room. A proper kitchen. A washing machine. Fast Wi-Fi. Hotel-quality linen and towels. All the things that make a stay comfortable rather than just functional.

For property owners

"Your property. Our MVP."

We take on every aspect of hosting — marketing, pricing, guest communication, check-ins, cleaning, maintenance. You receive income and reports. We handle everything else.

Brand statement

Meet the team

A small, focused team that manages every property directly. When you contact us, you deal with a real person who knows the properties.

Mohammed V.

Founder & Director

Founded MV Stays with the goal of creating a serviced accommodation business that guests and property owners could genuinely trust. Oversees all operations and property standards across the portfolio.

Sarah K.

Guest Experience Manager

Manages all guest communication from initial enquiry through to check-out. Handles corporate bookings, long-stay arrangements and VAT invoice requests. The first person guests speak to.

James H.

Property Operations Manager

Oversees property maintenance, cleaning coordination and property inspections across all locations. Ensures every property is at the required standard before every check-in.

What drives us

Four principles we do not compromise on

These are not aspirational statements on a wall. They are the things we actually check against when making decisions about how we operate, which properties we take on and how we handle problems when they arise.

01

Growing portfolio, same standards

We continue to take on properties across Greater Manchester that meet our standards, managed the same way as every property before them.

02

Respond fast, sort it quickly

We respond to guest messages quickly because issues during a stay need to be resolved quickly. We do not route communications through platforms. Guests message us directly and get a direct response.

03

Describe accurately, deliver exactly

Our listings and property pages show what is actually there. We do not use wide-angle lenses to make rooms look bigger or write descriptions of amenities that are not available.

04

No middlemen, no markups

When you book directly with us, you pay the actual rate. We do not add platform fees, service charges or hidden extras. The price shown is the price paid. That is how it should be.

Brand statement

Book direct. Pay less.

Browse our properties across Manchester, Salford and Oldham. Every booking goes directly to us — no platform fees, no middlemen, no markup.