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Victoria tram stop is about a minute away, and Exchange Square and Shudehill Interchange are both about five minutes on foot, according to Transport for Greater Manchester. From Piccadilly Gardens it takes about 13 minutes to walk, and from Piccadilly station about 20.",{"type":982,"attrs":1080,"content":1081},{"textAlign":14},[1082],{"text":1083,"type":987},"Expect congestion on the roads around the arena from about two hours before doors open. After the show, Trinity Way closes for around an hour so that the crowds can leave safely. Trams and trains from Victoria are the quickest way out, which is why a hotel within walking distance is worth paying for.",{"type":989,"attrs":1085,"content":1086},{"level":991,"textAlign":14},[1087],{"text":1088,"type":987},"AO Arena or Co-op Live?",{"type":982,"attrs":1090,"content":1091},{"textAlign":14},[1092,1094,1102],{"text":1093,"type":987},"The two big arenas in Manchester are in different parts of the city. 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Maldron Hotel Manchester Central in the Cathedral Quarter is about ten minutes away.","What is the closest hotel to the AO Arena?","FaqItem",{"_uid":1300,"open":142,"answer":1301,"question":1307,"component":1298},"c6720c9d-c22b-413d-95c6-369891b5866c",{"type":979,"content":1302},[1303],{"type":982,"content":1304},[1305],{"text":1306,"type":987},"Walk if you can, because the roads around the arena are congested from about two hours before doors open. Trams and trains from Victoria are the quickest way out, according to Transport for Greater Manchester. 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