Local Reviews
In September 2012, Alan B said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
My wife and I stayed for 1 night prior to a business meeting in the Reebok. We struck lucky with room 123 a corner room and it was a good size. However, when we checked in on the reception desk was a sign stating "you will be charged if you eat your own food in the room!! Hmmm, how they will police this is a question that jumps to mind? and so my mind wanders to 'we are at the Reebok Stadium, footy, so would it be possible for a bunch of lads staying over to support their team to bring a can of beer ... or two into the room rather than pay the inflated prices of the hotel bar? ....Nah, would never happen!
The bathroom is a little light on the toiletries, my wife couldn't find a shower cap, but then the lads here for the Bolton Wanders home match would only use the shower cap to keep the ice in?
I found the bed soft and my back niggled as a result but then I like a firm mattress.
The staff were great, if you need to be at the Reebok Stadium then you can't get any closer
The bathroom is a little light on the toiletries, my wife couldn't find a shower cap, but then the lads here for the Bolton Wanders home match would only use the shower cap to keep the ice in?
I found the bed soft and my back niggled as a result but then I like a firm mattress.
The staff were great, if you need to be at the Reebok Stadium then you can't get any closer
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In September 2012, 779185 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
What a fantastic place to stay! From check in to check out we were made to feel very welcome & relaxed.Having rooms overlooking the pitch was amazing ( even though there wasn't a game on)
The hotel is spotless throughout including the pool & leisure facilities.
We ate in the reflections bar, where both the food & service were superb.
I can't believe a hotel of this quality is so affordable.will definitely return again.
Faultless.
The hotel is spotless throughout including the pool & leisure facilities.
We ate in the reflections bar, where both the food & service were superb.
I can't believe a hotel of this quality is so affordable.will definitely return again.
Faultless.
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In September 2012, julie63 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
We stayed here in August this year. We were given a pitch view room which was great, except i found the bed to be uncomfortable due to the fact that it was a fold away bed that goes up into a cupboard and locked away on match days so that these rooms can be used as boxes.
Found the hotel staff to be mostly friendly and pleasant but were run off their feet on our 2nd night due to being understaffed and our evening meal being a bit of a dissapointment.
We booked an online offer for 2 night room only then added 2 days breakfast and evening meal which came in at £103.90, really good deal we thought and paid it all up front by credit card......until the statement came in and the hotel had actually taken £148.90.
When i seen this i rang the hotel and they said sorry it had been "a blip" on there website, that it should have been £148.90 but obviously they would have to honour it and refund £45 to my card....which they didnt do.
When we arrived i explained this and told them to put on my room credit for drinks at the bar.....no problem you would think until we checked out and they tried to charge us another £46.10 for drinks !!!!! Got it sorted in the end with only a 20p final bill but felt that it spoilt are stay with them.
Found the hotel staff to be mostly friendly and pleasant but were run off their feet on our 2nd night due to being understaffed and our evening meal being a bit of a dissapointment.
We booked an online offer for 2 night room only then added 2 days breakfast and evening meal which came in at £103.90, really good deal we thought and paid it all up front by credit card......until the statement came in and the hotel had actually taken £148.90.
When i seen this i rang the hotel and they said sorry it had been "a blip" on there website, that it should have been £148.90 but obviously they would have to honour it and refund £45 to my card....which they didnt do.
When we arrived i explained this and told them to put on my room credit for drinks at the bar.....no problem you would think until we checked out and they tried to charge us another £46.10 for drinks !!!!! Got it sorted in the end with only a 20p final bill but felt that it spoilt are stay with them.
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In September 2012, RussellGStockport said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
We stayed as a family for my daughters wedding. I have to say the rooms are a little dated and in need of refreshment, but were very clean and comfortable. Further more if you are expecting a 'Penthouse' for £120.00 per night you will be dissapionted, what you will get is a large room with a great sized bathroom that is clean and comfortable, and yes the TV's are not 50" plasmas, but the rooms are very much in line with the valuation. The staff throughout the hotel were really friendly and very helpful, without exception! Good old Northern hospitality. We ate there on the Friday evening and it was very good and in expensive. Good selection of both Hot and Cold breakfast, which was very welcome on both Mornings.
Not a big fan of large group owned hotels but this is absolutly fine for family get togethers an offers suberb value for money!
Not a big fan of large group owned hotels but this is absolutly fine for family get togethers an offers suberb value for money!
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In September 2012, Grubby B said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Booking the rooms was poor. We booked a twin and a double via LateRoom.com which was fine.
When we checked with the hotel, we were told that only one room had been booked, so booked an additional room. I rang LateRoom.com, who were surprised and rang the hotel, confirming the original booking with them. I rang the hotel to cancel the third room, and they had no knowledge of it!
The parking was fine even on match day, but that may be a reflection of playing the first division.
The hotel itself is spacious, modern, and clean. The rooms are not large but everything is there. The pictures on the walls look like they have been knocked together by local primary school however.
Breakfast buffet is reasonable, the usual bacon, eggs and sausages etc. that you get in British hotels. Alas the coffee was tepid, and cheap tasting.
Hats off the the guy who was manning the spa, who couldn't have been helpful. The spa itself is worthy of a visit, with sauna, pool, jacuzzi, steam room etc.
Overall, we would go back, as there is nothing better that I am aware in the vicinity.
When we checked with the hotel, we were told that only one room had been booked, so booked an additional room. I rang LateRoom.com, who were surprised and rang the hotel, confirming the original booking with them. I rang the hotel to cancel the third room, and they had no knowledge of it!
The parking was fine even on match day, but that may be a reflection of playing the first division.
The hotel itself is spacious, modern, and clean. The rooms are not large but everything is there. The pictures on the walls look like they have been knocked together by local primary school however.
Breakfast buffet is reasonable, the usual bacon, eggs and sausages etc. that you get in British hotels. Alas the coffee was tepid, and cheap tasting.
Hats off the the guy who was manning the spa, who couldn't have been helpful. The spa itself is worthy of a visit, with sauna, pool, jacuzzi, steam room etc.
Overall, we would go back, as there is nothing better that I am aware in the vicinity.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2012, Greg B said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
I stayed here for business early October 2012. I had booked via laterooms, which was fine and was told on arrival that I had actually had my room upgraded, free of charge (always a good starting point). So I stayed in one of the Junior Suite's on the 6th floor.
The room was a good size and had all the usual facilties.
The only negative I would make is that the rooms are slighlty dated, but I imagine they have been kept the same since it was first built. Despite this, they were lovely and clean and all the bathroom had all the products suppled.
The breakfast was lovely and there was plenty of variety to cater for all dietary needs.
Despite being upgraded, I still felt it was a little expensive (1 nights stay, with breakfast on a Wednesday evening in October was £120+) but overall was more than satisfied with my stay.
The room was a good size and had all the usual facilties.
The only negative I would make is that the rooms are slighlty dated, but I imagine they have been kept the same since it was first built. Despite this, they were lovely and clean and all the bathroom had all the products suppled.
The breakfast was lovely and there was plenty of variety to cater for all dietary needs.
Despite being upgraded, I still felt it was a little expensive (1 nights stay, with breakfast on a Wednesday evening in October was £120+) but overall was more than satisfied with my stay.
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In October 2012, Niki R said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
I stayed here in mid- August for two nights: my pre-wedding night and my wedding night as we got married at Rivington Hall Barn, which isn't too far away. If you were having or attending a wedding at the venue (which is completely fabulous), then this hotel is well positioned. It'll cost about £15-20 in a taxi.
I had a penthouse room because I needed the space! It consisted of a lounge, bedroom and bathroom and is basically double the size of a standard room. I thought the bathroom in particular was lovely, plenty of space for me and my girls to do our make-up and get ready. The room would probably benefit from a full length mirror- although it does have a long mirrored panel it is made up of two seperate mirrors so you cant quite see properly at the join. After saying that though, its not a big deal and I doubt that the majority of people (non-brides!) would even register that there is no single full length mirror and I would not let this affect my rating.
Although typically for UK hotels, there are no safes in the rooms, you can use that in the office on request as we did.
We did not advise the hotel in advance that we were a wedding party although I think a few things may have given it away (the guests, the cars, the flowers, the dress!) and all staff seemed to make a special effort to be even more pleasant once they were aware of this. Special mention to Chris who served me and my husband complementary bucks fizz with our breakfast the following day and presented us with the cork with a pound in it, which he explained is a tradition in his family - thank you Chris it was very kind and thoughtful.
I had called De Vere in advance to see if they could do any deals for a wedding party based on multiple rooms but I was told that this wasnt the case. This possibly worked out in favour of our guests as a lot of people managed to book through laterooms or booking.com and get significant discounts on standard rooms. Just bare this in mind if you are looking to purchase multiple rooms- keep your eyes peeled, The offers came up a few times over an 7 month period.
I had a penthouse room because I needed the space! It consisted of a lounge, bedroom and bathroom and is basically double the size of a standard room. I thought the bathroom in particular was lovely, plenty of space for me and my girls to do our make-up and get ready. The room would probably benefit from a full length mirror- although it does have a long mirrored panel it is made up of two seperate mirrors so you cant quite see properly at the join. After saying that though, its not a big deal and I doubt that the majority of people (non-brides!) would even register that there is no single full length mirror and I would not let this affect my rating.
Although typically for UK hotels, there are no safes in the rooms, you can use that in the office on request as we did.
We did not advise the hotel in advance that we were a wedding party although I think a few things may have given it away (the guests, the cars, the flowers, the dress!) and all staff seemed to make a special effort to be even more pleasant once they were aware of this. Special mention to Chris who served me and my husband complementary bucks fizz with our breakfast the following day and presented us with the cork with a pound in it, which he explained is a tradition in his family - thank you Chris it was very kind and thoughtful.
I had called De Vere in advance to see if they could do any deals for a wedding party based on multiple rooms but I was told that this wasnt the case. This possibly worked out in favour of our guests as a lot of people managed to book through laterooms or booking.com and get significant discounts on standard rooms. Just bare this in mind if you are looking to purchase multiple rooms- keep your eyes peeled, The offers came up a few times over an 7 month period.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2012, pcnelson said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
From the moment we arrived till the moment we left the staff were excellent. My child was sick in the room and the sheets were changed within 5 minutes at half 3 in the morning. Staff tried to up grade me to a room overlooking the pitch and were very nice about it.
We had breakfast and dinner in the hotel and both were excellent. The pool could be a little warmer but the facilities were more than adequete.
My wife was a little reluctant to go as its attached to the stadium ad she thought it would be all about that, now she cant wait to go back. S
So handy for me coming down from Glasgow as it straight off the motorway and very handy for the nearby Trafford Centre.
Highly recommended
We had breakfast and dinner in the hotel and both were excellent. The pool could be a little warmer but the facilities were more than adequete.
My wife was a little reluctant to go as its attached to the stadium ad she thought it would be all about that, now she cant wait to go back. S
So handy for me coming down from Glasgow as it straight off the motorway and very handy for the nearby Trafford Centre.
Highly recommended
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In October 2012, Crown27 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Stayed here for a short break with my husband and two teenage daughters. We took advantage of their £19.00 per room sale. The hotel is located next to a retail park with restaurants, cinema, shops and 24 hour Asda and Tesco (there is a small beauty salon in Tesco).. We did not eat at the hotel as I am not prepared to pay the prices they ask for breakfast (this is how they make up their money). If you don't like football, the Trafford Centre is only half an hours drive away with masses of shops and leisure activities (indoor real snow skiing, etc.)
Our accommodation was clean and the minor extras, like bottled water and biscuits, were still provided despite the rate we were paying. Clean towels were provided daily although we didn't necessarily need them changing. For environmental reasons, perhaps they should put notices in bathrooms (like I have seen in other hotels) which suggest that towels that need changing should be put in the bath.
One minor gripe is the noise of the hotel lift. As we live in the country, we are used to silence.Our bedroom (611) was the nearest room to the lift and the noise tends to start at 6am ish and becomes less frequent at midnight (we arrived on a Sunday and left Wednesday). The traffic noise was not as loud as the lift.
Given the facilities in the area and the price was paid, we would definitely return.
Our accommodation was clean and the minor extras, like bottled water and biscuits, were still provided despite the rate we were paying. Clean towels were provided daily although we didn't necessarily need them changing. For environmental reasons, perhaps they should put notices in bathrooms (like I have seen in other hotels) which suggest that towels that need changing should be put in the bath.
One minor gripe is the noise of the hotel lift. As we live in the country, we are used to silence.Our bedroom (611) was the nearest room to the lift and the noise tends to start at 6am ish and becomes less frequent at midnight (we arrived on a Sunday and left Wednesday). The traffic noise was not as loud as the lift.
Given the facilities in the area and the price was paid, we would definitely return.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In October 2012, L4dge said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
I stayed here on business recently and couldn't fault it. I got a great deal, a pitch view room and contrary to some other guest reviews, I thought the whole place was clean, modern and very well maintained. Put it another way, it was much better than my experience at a couple of other De Vere hotels I've stayed in recently.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk