Local Reviews
In June 2009, Owch said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Just spent a wonderful weekend at Whites!
The hotel is elegantly integrated into the Bolton football stadium, which, for a football stadium, is a thing of beauty (pity the next door retail park didn't show a bit more design imagination!). Inside the public areas are impressive and the check in staff were friendly and cheerful.
The room and bathroom were modern, classy, clean and had a magnificent view of the football pitch! It was either a shame or a blessing that there was no match on. It was certainly one of the more unusual views I've had from a hotel bedroom. The bed was comfortable, the room had air-con (not required that often in Bolton if the weather for our weekend was anything to go by!).
The hotel is a long way from Bolton, it's actually in the neighbouring town of Horwich. This is actually not a bad thing because, whilst Horwich itself is nothing to write home about, it is on the edge of some rather pretty hill walking country. There is a train that goes from outside the hotel which takes you to Bolton in about 1/4 of an hour, Manchester in half an hour or Blackpool in, er, not long! The retail park next door has a Vue muliplex cinema and there are a few (bland chain) places to eat there too.
We had buffet breakfasts in the hotel which was very good really for the price with a decent selection of hot and cold food. The bar and restaurant in the hotel looked nice but the prices were higher than the places surrounding the hotel so we didn't eat or drink there.
The pictures of the swimming pool and fitness facilities looked nice but we didn't use them.
All in all it's a proper, modern hotel - there aren't a lot of those in and around Bolton. Basically why would you want to stay anywhere else around the area if you can get a decent deal and stay here?
The hotel is elegantly integrated into the Bolton football stadium, which, for a football stadium, is a thing of beauty (pity the next door retail park didn't show a bit more design imagination!). Inside the public areas are impressive and the check in staff were friendly and cheerful.
The room and bathroom were modern, classy, clean and had a magnificent view of the football pitch! It was either a shame or a blessing that there was no match on. It was certainly one of the more unusual views I've had from a hotel bedroom. The bed was comfortable, the room had air-con (not required that often in Bolton if the weather for our weekend was anything to go by!).
The hotel is a long way from Bolton, it's actually in the neighbouring town of Horwich. This is actually not a bad thing because, whilst Horwich itself is nothing to write home about, it is on the edge of some rather pretty hill walking country. There is a train that goes from outside the hotel which takes you to Bolton in about 1/4 of an hour, Manchester in half an hour or Blackpool in, er, not long! The retail park next door has a Vue muliplex cinema and there are a few (bland chain) places to eat there too.
We had buffet breakfasts in the hotel which was very good really for the price with a decent selection of hot and cold food. The bar and restaurant in the hotel looked nice but the prices were higher than the places surrounding the hotel so we didn't eat or drink there.
The pictures of the swimming pool and fitness facilities looked nice but we didn't use them.
All in all it's a proper, modern hotel - there aren't a lot of those in and around Bolton. Basically why would you want to stay anywhere else around the area if you can get a decent deal and stay here?
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In June 2009, ljg1006 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Paid £25 a night for what I thought was room only basis for myself, husband and ds (1). Decided to treat ourselves to breakfast each morning at a cost of £7.50pp then on check out found out it was included in the £25 price!! Bargain!
Hotel itself was lovely, staff very friendly and really good with ds. Pool was small but big enough for what we used it for, didn't use the gym but it looked well equiped and clean. Didn't eat main meals in the hotel so can't comment on them.
Room was a bit Holiday Inn Express like but clean and quiet, all public areas were clean and tidy.
Horwich Station is 5 minute walk and £3.20 return to Manchester - another bargain!
Would definately return if I could get the £25 deal again.
Hotel itself was lovely, staff very friendly and really good with ds. Pool was small but big enough for what we used it for, didn't use the gym but it looked well equiped and clean. Didn't eat main meals in the hotel so can't comment on them.
Room was a bit Holiday Inn Express like but clean and quiet, all public areas were clean and tidy.
Horwich Station is 5 minute walk and £3.20 return to Manchester - another bargain!
Would definately return if I could get the £25 deal again.
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In June 2009, AJKayEss said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Very deserving of it's tourist board inspected **** rating. Reception staff all very professional, courteous and helpful, as were all the domestic staff I came in contact with. My room was very clean and well made up on my arrival, and fitted out with a very comfortable Emporer sized bed and high quality furniture and furnishings. Breakfast was one of the best I've ever had in a UK hotel, and couldn't really be improved upon.
That old adage of "You get what you pay for" certainly does NOT hold true for accommodation in my experience. I paid literally £1 more for my room here, than my room the following night at The Pack Horse Hotel in Bolton town centre... which was an absolute disgrace by comparison with the De Vere White in every way.
I usually make a point of not recommending hotels to others, simply because such opinions are subjective by definition. Thus what I like, someone else may not. That said, I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anyone; singles, couples and families. You can get some exceptionally good room rates too if you're prepared to spend time surfing the net. I only stayed one night (sadly), but I got my room for a genuine discount of more than fifty pounds off the normal rates after booking through laterooms. It felt like a real "go on, go mad, spoil yourself" hotel, but on this occasion at least, for a price almost half what you would expect to pay at a never-too-pleasing Travelodge, never mind a proper **** hotel.
That old adage of "You get what you pay for" certainly does NOT hold true for accommodation in my experience. I paid literally £1 more for my room here, than my room the following night at The Pack Horse Hotel in Bolton town centre... which was an absolute disgrace by comparison with the De Vere White in every way.
I usually make a point of not recommending hotels to others, simply because such opinions are subjective by definition. Thus what I like, someone else may not. That said, I would have no hesitation in recommending this hotel to anyone; singles, couples and families. You can get some exceptionally good room rates too if you're prepared to spend time surfing the net. I only stayed one night (sadly), but I got my room for a genuine discount of more than fifty pounds off the normal rates after booking through laterooms. It felt like a real "go on, go mad, spoil yourself" hotel, but on this occasion at least, for a price almost half what you would expect to pay at a never-too-pleasing Travelodge, never mind a proper **** hotel.
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In July 2009, Q-the-Review said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
On arrival I was greeted with a smile and check in was a pleasant affair with no problems. The room was a good size, very clean and contained all the usual things you would expect. The bathrooms was again very clean.
I ate in the restaurant in the evening and couldn't fault anything from the food or the service. There was plenty of choice on the menu, something for everyone.
Breakfast was a good choice of cooked and continental.
The only downside was I thought £15 for internet access was a bit expensive.
All in all a good hotel and certainly good value for money so I will certainly stay here again when I am in the area.
I ate in the restaurant in the evening and couldn't fault anything from the food or the service. There was plenty of choice on the menu, something for everyone.
Breakfast was a good choice of cooked and continental.
The only downside was I thought £15 for internet access was a bit expensive.
All in all a good hotel and certainly good value for money so I will certainly stay here again when I am in the area.
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In July 2009, CleethorpesGtfcfan said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
stayed here at short notice when left another hotel suddenly due to unsatisfactory expwerience as late booking got good rate on pitchsuid eview room .this is a nice hiotel with friendly staff has a small but nice pool and breakfast is ok minor quibble aircon came on automatically quite early in morning but minor point heaven athough after hotl i had been in previously
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In August 2009, Wander1Telford said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Went to the football match and stayed at this great hotel. Arrived at the reception desk and a Bolton Wanderers footballer was there (got autograph). The receptionist was very pleasant and I was told that we had been upgraded to a pitch view room.
We arrived late and went early next morning so did not have any food but looking at the menu it appeared expensive. The cost of a pint of beer was over £3 at the bar.
Over all it was a very enjoyable stay and will certainly book again when in the area.
We arrived late and went early next morning so did not have any food but looking at the menu it appeared expensive. The cost of a pint of beer was over £3 at the bar.
Over all it was a very enjoyable stay and will certainly book again when in the area.
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In August 2009, John071 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Booked 2 rooms for £25 each. Had stayed in a De Vere before in Hertfordshire and the double room there was a single one with 2 pillows on the bed. So I had called here first to check out what a twin was here and when I came I was very satisfied. 2 big beds in a, perhaps, smallish room, but everything is in it. Nearby are restaurants and next door a large Tesco. It is close to the motorway.I could definately come back here!
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In August 2009, RosyDays said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
This is a great hotel in a super location. It's in walking distance of Tesco and Asda and a retail shopping complex. There's also a Harvester pub/restaurant across the road. The hotel itself is part of the football stadium with views of the pitch from the restaurant. There's a health club in the hotel with gym, pool, jacuzzi and steam room. The room itself was spacious, warm and comfortable.
Most impressed!
Most impressed!
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In September 2009, JDGJ said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Really nice hotel, with good facilties and great service. Free Car Parking and only 30 minutes (Max) from BL1 in rush hour.
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In September 2009, wardster said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Please note they charge £2.50 extra if you pay your bill by credit card which I have never known before and I guess from this that the hotel might be in some financial trouble. Backing this up they appear to have closed the main restaurant leaving the Bistro & bar the only places to get food.
I must admit that I was a bit disappointed overall. The staff were really helpful and the lobby and public areas were nice but the rooms were not anything special and quite small with an old CRT TV and internet access at some extortionate cost. The food was a bit expensive although nice and the cigarette machine charged £7 for 16 which Is extortionate. I suppose if you got a pitch view room they would be much better so maybe book that in advance.
It would be a great location if you were there for a match and had to stay over or at a conference at the stadium; otherwise there are better value and better quality hotels around.
I must admit that I was a bit disappointed overall. The staff were really helpful and the lobby and public areas were nice but the rooms were not anything special and quite small with an old CRT TV and internet access at some extortionate cost. The food was a bit expensive although nice and the cigarette machine charged £7 for 16 which Is extortionate. I suppose if you got a pitch view room they would be much better so maybe book that in advance.
It would be a great location if you were there for a match and had to stay over or at a conference at the stadium; otherwise there are better value and better quality hotels around.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk