Local Reviews
In December 2013, CBBFS said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
was working across the road recently at Parklands , so this was an obvious choice as within walking distance and plenty of eating options around the area. Have to say was really pleased with the hotel , the breakfasts were very nice and the food I ate there was also very good . The bar area was excellent too and friendly staff. I had a room over looking the pitch , and although there was no game on , it was a great sight. Even though I'm not a Bolton fan I will definitely look at coming back on a match day.
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In December 2013, Almydani said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Stayed here for a few nights in 2013. The hotel is located on the outskirty of Botlon, in the Bolton Wanderers football stadium.
It is a really nice business hotel, with a special atmosphere (especially if you a football fan ;) Staff at the reception was helpful and friendly, but they do not accept Euro.
The rooms are clean and comfortable ironing board and kettle&tea are complementary! There is free wlan access in the rooms!
It is a really nice business hotel, with a special atmosphere (especially if you a football fan ;) Staff at the reception was helpful and friendly, but they do not accept Euro.
The rooms are clean and comfortable ironing board and kettle&tea are complementary! There is free wlan access in the rooms!
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In December 2013, Samarana86 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Hotel was clean, rooms sufficient for purpose and the location of hotel was close to where we needed to be for the evening. Rooms were cosy for the time of year as it was freezing outside and the bed was comfy and big enough for my 6ft 2' partner. Breakfast in the morning was average and you could help yourself to as much as you liked. Can't complain, we both had a good sleep that night!
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In December 2013, PrestonMacky said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Stopped at Bolton Whites for the family New Years Eve party. We was a little apprehensive after reading some reviews but our experience was great. Staff were pleasant and helpful, room was nice and clean and the function room was fab. Plenty of entertainment for the children, and adults,the buffet was impressive , lots of varied,tasty well presented food to choose from. We really enjoyed ourselves and will be back next year .
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In January 2014, PaulM101058 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
I stayed at this hotel with a group of 18 family and friends and was very impressed with the level of service. We were all located in rooms overlooking the pitch which was a nice surprise and the reception staff were very efficient. I made use of the fitness suite and pool facilities which were well maintained and not over-crowded.
We had arranged to have dinner in the main restaurant and the hotel had put together a three course menu for our party. The quality of the food and service was exceptional and the fillet steak was the best I have eaten for many years.
I used this hotel last year when it was owned by a large chain but I feel that the overall quality has improved since the football club have taken control.
Looking forward to my next visit.
We had arranged to have dinner in the main restaurant and the hotel had put together a three course menu for our party. The quality of the food and service was exceptional and the fillet steak was the best I have eaten for many years.
I used this hotel last year when it was owned by a large chain but I feel that the overall quality has improved since the football club have taken control.
Looking forward to my next visit.
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In January 2014, mad_ed_k said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
We attended a new years eve dinner and chose to stay in one of the pitch side suites.
Check in was painless, very helpful staff behind reception who were very informative. The entrance and reception area were light airy and very clean.
Our room was not massive in size but had a nice comfy bed and was perfectly fine for a few nights. Our pitch view was fab and this added something extra. I just felt although the room was perfectly adequate for what we needed it felt as though the room needed a little updating - it seemed a little soulless and tired. Plus no flat screen tv - no that's bazaar in this day and age. But again that is simply my opinion - not detrimental in any way to the hotel or the stay we had .
The event we attended was good, fab band and attentive staff. The menu was set. The first two courses were amazing as you'd expect from Heathcotes but the third course was a disaster - dry and tasteless - the desert was meringue with fruit cavier - a little disappointing but was mass catering. Overall big thumbs up just a little underwhelming were the food was concerned
Check in was painless, very helpful staff behind reception who were very informative. The entrance and reception area were light airy and very clean.
Our room was not massive in size but had a nice comfy bed and was perfectly fine for a few nights. Our pitch view was fab and this added something extra. I just felt although the room was perfectly adequate for what we needed it felt as though the room needed a little updating - it seemed a little soulless and tired. Plus no flat screen tv - no that's bazaar in this day and age. But again that is simply my opinion - not detrimental in any way to the hotel or the stay we had .
The event we attended was good, fab band and attentive staff. The menu was set. The first two courses were amazing as you'd expect from Heathcotes but the third course was a disaster - dry and tasteless - the desert was meringue with fruit cavier - a little disappointing but was mass catering. Overall big thumbs up just a little underwhelming were the food was concerned
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In January 2014, Lyndsey W said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
We stayed here as a surprise from my boyfriend for my birthday. I was thrilled. Reception couldn't be more helpful, very informative and polite. we went for dinner in reflections where the food was amazing, I had the seabass followed by a cheese board, which was delicious. The rooms a nice size, clean, and the beds the most comfortable I've stopped in a hotel. We had the best nights sleep. A nice check out time of 11am and we used the leisure facilities with the pool being the perfect temperature. Thank you for an amazing stay.
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In January 2014, Steve M said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Casting our minds back to NYE December 2012 we attended and stayed as a family party of 12 and had an amazing time in the Lion of Vienna suite. The children were kept entertained until 23.00pm by the entertainment team, the food was plentiful and the whole event superbly executed. As a family of 4 we rented 2 standard rooms and vowed to return in 2013 only doing things a little different to make the evening 100% perfect.
Then onto 2013...,,
We booked a penthouse family suite in March 2013 way in advance (and paid a non refundable deposit) of NYE December 31st 2013 which allowed a larger room than standard located on the corner of the stadium with pitch view. This was in view of our family of 4 again in one room rather than 2.We were again attending the Lion of Vienna function as 2012 and also pre-booked £100 of drinks at 10% discount in October 2013.
On arrival our room had been given to someone else and we were placed into a compact pitch view room for 2 (with 4 people!). The person with whom we booked and paid for the room was not available to speak to and we had to take or leave the room we were allocated. A great start to NYE. Sadly it only got worse. On arrival to the function our drinks order and that for our whole party of 10 had gone missing. It would seem the catering has changed hands since October and as a result of this a number of issues have arisen although it would have been better to have been informed of this prior to 20.00pm on NYE! Thankfully one of our party had brought the receipt and proof of purchase otherwise there was little doubt we would have been left short. About the function as stated on here by another it was definitely on the cheap with regards the entertainment (spent most of the night either letting the guests do karaoke( little lazy for a DJ?) or insulting various party guests). Far from the entertainment of 12 months before with the children being dumped back onto the tables 22.00pm. Thanks..further the food was sparse and not as advertised when we paid.
All in all we were left underwhelmed mainly due to the success of 2012 and the relative disaster of 2013. Any guests who enjoyed 2013 would have loved 2012 even more! Three days into 2014 and we're still waiting a resolution regarding our room but seeing as the #4 trip advisor rating is proudly presented on the wall in reception it can only be right that all views of customers be listed.
The rooms are indeed acceptable and well presented. The lack of a flat screen and an old analogue menu system on the TV's is outdated. Breakfast is plentiful although you have to beg for tea/coffee to be served.
Prior to booking take a look at the premier inn not 2 minutes walk away on the other side of the road.
About functions would advise to proceed with caution and get everything clear and in writing about what you are paying for so if/when it goes wrong then you have a case to argue. About pre-booking premium rooms in advance I'm not sure what I can say other than nothing is guaranteed and turn up at 11.00am as it seems to be first come first served.
Then onto 2013...,,
We booked a penthouse family suite in March 2013 way in advance (and paid a non refundable deposit) of NYE December 31st 2013 which allowed a larger room than standard located on the corner of the stadium with pitch view. This was in view of our family of 4 again in one room rather than 2.We were again attending the Lion of Vienna function as 2012 and also pre-booked £100 of drinks at 10% discount in October 2013.
On arrival our room had been given to someone else and we were placed into a compact pitch view room for 2 (with 4 people!). The person with whom we booked and paid for the room was not available to speak to and we had to take or leave the room we were allocated. A great start to NYE. Sadly it only got worse. On arrival to the function our drinks order and that for our whole party of 10 had gone missing. It would seem the catering has changed hands since October and as a result of this a number of issues have arisen although it would have been better to have been informed of this prior to 20.00pm on NYE! Thankfully one of our party had brought the receipt and proof of purchase otherwise there was little doubt we would have been left short. About the function as stated on here by another it was definitely on the cheap with regards the entertainment (spent most of the night either letting the guests do karaoke( little lazy for a DJ?) or insulting various party guests). Far from the entertainment of 12 months before with the children being dumped back onto the tables 22.00pm. Thanks..further the food was sparse and not as advertised when we paid.
All in all we were left underwhelmed mainly due to the success of 2012 and the relative disaster of 2013. Any guests who enjoyed 2013 would have loved 2012 even more! Three days into 2014 and we're still waiting a resolution regarding our room but seeing as the #4 trip advisor rating is proudly presented on the wall in reception it can only be right that all views of customers be listed.
The rooms are indeed acceptable and well presented. The lack of a flat screen and an old analogue menu system on the TV's is outdated. Breakfast is plentiful although you have to beg for tea/coffee to be served.
Prior to booking take a look at the premier inn not 2 minutes walk away on the other side of the road.
About functions would advise to proceed with caution and get everything clear and in writing about what you are paying for so if/when it goes wrong then you have a case to argue. About pre-booking premium rooms in advance I'm not sure what I can say other than nothing is guaranteed and turn up at 11.00am as it seems to be first come first served.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In January 2014, Susan H said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
A party of five of us attended the New Year`s Eve Party and I had booked 3 rooms a long time in advance ( 2 double rooms and 1 twin). I also paid with my debit card over the phone in advance as I was treating everybody and I didn`t want anyone to be asked to pay. When we got to our rooms, my brother and his wife, who were meant to have a double room, had been allocated a twin so we had been given 2 twins and one double. Luckily, the single lady with us was in a double and was happy to swop.
As we were checking out, each member of the party was asked for £6 for breakfast when I had paid £7.50 each in advance for breakfast for everyone. This caused some awkwardness but was sorted out. It does make me wonder, however, how much breakfast is meant to be!
These things apart, we all had an enjoyable time. My brother and his wife finished up in a pitchside room which he loved as he is a Bolton supporter. We had lunch and drinks in the bar, which was very pleasant, if a little expensive! The rooms were spacious and beds comfortable.
The New Year Party was very enjoyable - plenty of champagne and canapes on arrival, food very tasty for the most part and the band, Hipster, excellent. Only negative points - our table was situated where the waiters came out to serve the food. When the drapes were opened, it became very drafty at our table and my sister-in-law had to wear her husband`s dj. We were also the last table to be served and there was a gap after the main course for a quiz but, because we had been served last, we were still eating as the quiz began and, as I was writing down the answers, by the time the quiz finished, my food was cold so I did not finish it.
I like this hotel as my sister and i come each year for the Lifeline Party Night so we feel at home here. The staff are always warm and friendly. We will be coming again in February.
As we were checking out, each member of the party was asked for £6 for breakfast when I had paid £7.50 each in advance for breakfast for everyone. This caused some awkwardness but was sorted out. It does make me wonder, however, how much breakfast is meant to be!
These things apart, we all had an enjoyable time. My brother and his wife finished up in a pitchside room which he loved as he is a Bolton supporter. We had lunch and drinks in the bar, which was very pleasant, if a little expensive! The rooms were spacious and beds comfortable.
The New Year Party was very enjoyable - plenty of champagne and canapes on arrival, food very tasty for the most part and the band, Hipster, excellent. Only negative points - our table was situated where the waiters came out to serve the food. When the drapes were opened, it became very drafty at our table and my sister-in-law had to wear her husband`s dj. We were also the last table to be served and there was a gap after the main course for a quiz but, because we had been served last, we were still eating as the quiz began and, as I was writing down the answers, by the time the quiz finished, my food was cold so I did not finish it.
I like this hotel as my sister and i come each year for the Lifeline Party Night so we feel at home here. The staff are always warm and friendly. We will be coming again in February.
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In January 2014, Howesy2014 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Approached by a Canadian, asked to pour half a pint of Guinness on top of half a pint of cider in a packed bar, a lot of barmen would have told the stranger to these shores to jog on, especially if they'd never served such a drink before. Not Pure Bar's Liam Trouesdale, who duly obliged and created a picture-perfect, debut crown float for the Alberta-based A-lister. Pure Class.
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