Local Reviews
In March 2012, KRDYORK said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We were generally very satisfied with our stay but would make a few minor observations.:
1 Whilst seeming a bit trivial there was no bedside table between the twin beds which we found very weird! We had to use a chair. I have never stayed in a hotel without some sort of bedside cabinet.
2 My wife felt that the never-ending and loud football commentary in the bar was very intrusive.
3 On our last morning there was no cranberry juice at breakfast.
1 Whilst seeming a bit trivial there was no bedside table between the twin beds which we found very weird! We had to use a chair. I have never stayed in a hotel without some sort of bedside cabinet.
2 My wife felt that the never-ending and loud football commentary in the bar was very intrusive.
3 On our last morning there was no cranberry juice at breakfast.
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In March 2012, trabic said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
My husband and I stayed at this hotel after attending a wedding there. The check in was very friendly and efficient. The receptionist was smiling, always makes a nice impression.
The room was fine, clean and had everything you needed. I always wonder if I'll sleep well as previous experience of staying at hotels we've been woken in the night, either by noisy neighbours, drunken people, noisy lifts or banging doors, but we slept very very well and weren't woken once.
We did have one complaint during the wedding reception, the bar served my husband with the same drinks all night, then on one visit to the bar it went up by a £1. My husband enquired why and was given the receipt... He wasn't given an explaination. So he went back and asked, he was told that the bill was right. He wasn't upset of annoyed over a £1 but didn't like being told the bill was right when he knew it wasn't as we'd been served a different price all night. My husband used another bar in the hotel and showed them the bill and the manager explained that the person who had served him had been charging him for a full serving of lemonade in my drink, when the person should have charged for a 'splash'. Anyway, that satisfied my husband, and the manager gave us free drinks - which we weren't expecting.
So even though we had a problem while we were there, it was dealt with very nicely and the manager couldn't have been more helpful.
We didn't stay for the breakfast because to he honest I think £10 for a full english breakfast is too much, but others who stayed commented that it was good.
The room was fine, clean and had everything you needed. I always wonder if I'll sleep well as previous experience of staying at hotels we've been woken in the night, either by noisy neighbours, drunken people, noisy lifts or banging doors, but we slept very very well and weren't woken once.
We did have one complaint during the wedding reception, the bar served my husband with the same drinks all night, then on one visit to the bar it went up by a £1. My husband enquired why and was given the receipt... He wasn't given an explaination. So he went back and asked, he was told that the bill was right. He wasn't upset of annoyed over a £1 but didn't like being told the bill was right when he knew it wasn't as we'd been served a different price all night. My husband used another bar in the hotel and showed them the bill and the manager explained that the person who had served him had been charging him for a full serving of lemonade in my drink, when the person should have charged for a 'splash'. Anyway, that satisfied my husband, and the manager gave us free drinks - which we weren't expecting.
So even though we had a problem while we were there, it was dealt with very nicely and the manager couldn't have been more helpful.
We didn't stay for the breakfast because to he honest I think £10 for a full english breakfast is too much, but others who stayed commented that it was good.
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In April 2012, CISSP_on_tour said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Another trip north to Bolton, somewhat complicated by the fuel shortage due to there not being a tanker drivers strike before Easter.
I have stayed at this hotel previously, so booked one of their premium rooms that includes Internet, movies and mineral water in the standard room charge. This also automatically allocates one of the larger rooms or suites.
On arrival I was allocated room 784, the Belmont Suite on the second floor of the rear block. Whilst this faces south west, back towards the entrance and the A6/Manchester Road, it is set some way back and road noise was not an issue.
After unpacking I attempted to gain a connection to the Internet, but was unable to do so. This does involve agreeing to the £19.95 per day charge, either via the TV or via your own PC when you first connect, but this charge never appears on the final bill. I kept getting an error message, so after calling reception they sent someone up to have a look. They suggested that the TV had been moved between rooms, so it would not work. They helped me to move down the corridor to Room 770, the Rivenhall Suite where I had stayed previously. This room faced in the same direction as the previous one, but had the added "advantage" of scaffolding outside the windows, though during my stay I did not see anyone using this?
The remainder of my stay was excellent. I tried the Arts restaurant one evening, and the food was good - much better than eating alone in my room and the serving staff were pleasant and friendly.
The leisure facilities are good at this hotel, and even though there were children’s swimming lessons during the early evenings, they were well behaved and kept to a roped off area of the pool, allowing other guests plenty of room to swim lengths or just "float and soak".
The staff as always were friendly and welcoming, and if I'm back in the area I'll be sure to stay here again.
I have stayed at this hotel previously, so booked one of their premium rooms that includes Internet, movies and mineral water in the standard room charge. This also automatically allocates one of the larger rooms or suites.
On arrival I was allocated room 784, the Belmont Suite on the second floor of the rear block. Whilst this faces south west, back towards the entrance and the A6/Manchester Road, it is set some way back and road noise was not an issue.
After unpacking I attempted to gain a connection to the Internet, but was unable to do so. This does involve agreeing to the £19.95 per day charge, either via the TV or via your own PC when you first connect, but this charge never appears on the final bill. I kept getting an error message, so after calling reception they sent someone up to have a look. They suggested that the TV had been moved between rooms, so it would not work. They helped me to move down the corridor to Room 770, the Rivenhall Suite where I had stayed previously. This room faced in the same direction as the previous one, but had the added "advantage" of scaffolding outside the windows, though during my stay I did not see anyone using this?
The remainder of my stay was excellent. I tried the Arts restaurant one evening, and the food was good - much better than eating alone in my room and the serving staff were pleasant and friendly.
The leisure facilities are good at this hotel, and even though there were children’s swimming lessons during the early evenings, they were well behaved and kept to a roped off area of the pool, allowing other guests plenty of room to swim lengths or just "float and soak".
The staff as always were friendly and welcoming, and if I'm back in the area I'll be sure to stay here again.
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In April 2012, KatieEW27 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
hotel dissappointing compared to other mecure hotels. pillows and bed uncomfortable. hotel was generally tired.
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In April 2012, mzark2016 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
clean and comfortable accessible and good access to motoray breakfast very good and service prompt Not so good that internet in lobby is not free - iy should be
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In April 2012, Rod M said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I stayed numerous times at this hotel when it was a Ramada as it was a convieniant location for work. There were many times when there were problems, (being given a radiator key to bleed the radiator in my room throughout the night when the heating system was on the blink, forgetting my dinner order and leaving me waiting for an hour, are just two). So its good to say that since Mercure took it on improvements have come on a pace but the most noticeable improvement is with the staff. Previously the only staff to be consistently good were the breakfast girls. Now everyone speaks, the reception is great and getting a beer at the bar no longer takes an age. (would be great if they had a local bitter on draught though). Staying there is something to look forward to.
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In April 2012, Rod L said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I have stayed here about 5 times now the last this weekend and have to say I would return tomorrow. Rooms airy,comfortable and bathrooms spotless. Showers hot and pressure great.
Only other hotels in area are Travel Lodge(avoid like the plague) Premier Inn sound but this was much better for the same price.
I didnt eat there though so cant comment.
Only other hotels in area are Travel Lodge(avoid like the plague) Premier Inn sound but this was much better for the same price.
I didnt eat there though so cant comment.
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In May 2012, deligurl said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
we stay in may had a four poster the room was lovely and clean the staff were very good and the food lovely the pool was very warm as was the spar we enjoyed ourselves and felt very relaxed x
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In May 2012, MikeLord said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I used the hotel as a place to crash after attending a wedding nearby and it served it's purpose well. The hotel was easy to find, being just off the A6 and M61 and had ample free parking. The hotel itself was basic but clean and the welcome from the reception staff warm and inviting. The room I had was fine, a little dated but adequate for what I needed. Bathroom etc was clean and the shower powerful enough, although there was no heating in the bathroom, which made it a little chilly first thing in the morning, as the room I had was on the top corner of the building and therefore exposed to the Bolton winds! But that wasn't much of a problem and I had a good night's sleep so can't complain.
Breakfast was included in the £40 I paid, which made this excellent vbalue for money as the breakfast was hearty - good selection of cooked and non-cooked items served by friendly staff.
So overall a pleasant stay - the only thing that would have made it better would have been wi-fi access in the rooms.
Breakfast was included in the £40 I paid, which made this excellent vbalue for money as the breakfast was hearty - good selection of cooked and non-cooked items served by friendly staff.
So overall a pleasant stay - the only thing that would have made it better would have been wi-fi access in the rooms.
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In May 2012, philip b said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
On May 4th 2012 I attended a wedding at this hotel. The room was decorated beautifully - lots of fairy lights, pretty lanterns and it really did look romantic. The meal after the service was first class. The food was well cooked and seasoned and very nicely presented. All the staff were helpful and very smartly dressed. The day was a wonderful one so much so that I cant think of anywhere nicer to book for my husbands 70th birthday next year. I dont think anyone getting married there would be disappointed.
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