Local Reviews
In March 2013, donakebab said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
I like this hotel because there are lots of shops around it plus it's near the Trafford centre so you can combine shopping with relaxation.
Let's start with the rooms/appearance etc. well we had a pitch view room which I loved! The is a more expensive room but it's still quite small. Whites is 4* but as I've been staying over the course of a few years I can see some things need upgrading. It was very clean but just dated in some areas (mirror frame chipped, bathroom dated). This is an observation not criticism as what we got was excellent value for money.
The bar area, reception etc are lovely nice glass lift and candles on the steps a lovely touch. We didn't eat in the restaurant this time round, but did have drinks at the bar (expensive but good service).
We had breakfast served in our room (£3 charge and worth it!) full English with double everything and cereals/juice/toast whatever you want.
Jacuzzi broken and didn't use the pool this time (have in the past and it was very nice).
You can have late check out til 2pm so worth a tenner as it gives you a more leisurely Sunday.
Will be going back! Ps laterooms etc not aways the best deal - ring the hotel direct as some great offers on especially on non match days.
Let's start with the rooms/appearance etc. well we had a pitch view room which I loved! The is a more expensive room but it's still quite small. Whites is 4* but as I've been staying over the course of a few years I can see some things need upgrading. It was very clean but just dated in some areas (mirror frame chipped, bathroom dated). This is an observation not criticism as what we got was excellent value for money.
The bar area, reception etc are lovely nice glass lift and candles on the steps a lovely touch. We didn't eat in the restaurant this time round, but did have drinks at the bar (expensive but good service).
We had breakfast served in our room (£3 charge and worth it!) full English with double everything and cereals/juice/toast whatever you want.
Jacuzzi broken and didn't use the pool this time (have in the past and it was very nice).
You can have late check out til 2pm so worth a tenner as it gives you a more leisurely Sunday.
Will be going back! Ps laterooms etc not aways the best deal - ring the hotel direct as some great offers on especially on non match days.
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In March 2013, beegeeIreland said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Great experience. This is a very efficiently run hotel. Great greeting from the staff at reception, nice clean rooms. Food was good in the restaurant and the service was good. Nice relaxed atmosphere. The price was great - weekend price £39 for a double room for sat night. Good alround!
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In March 2013, Alison3860 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Literally booked the night before as we had to unexpectedly go up to Wigan. Booked through our normal hotel booking site and it was £95 then found through the DeVere website itself it was only £79.00 so we cancelled the first and rebooked. Upon our arrival having never been in a football stadium in my life i asked if we could have a room with a view of the pitch. They were very happy to provide one. Well it may not be a Cathedral, the Sea or the mountains but it is an extraordianry view. Looking straight out onto the pitch with patio doors that could open straight onto the stands (I presume if you had bought a football ticket). Quite incredible i could not stop looking out. The room itself was great for £79, dressing gowns, complimentary water. Televison was bit old and very high up on the wall but we were not there to watch the television. Bed a bit soft for my taste but ok. Bathroom and complimentary toiletries small but adequate size.
We met friends for drinks and spent a very pleasant couple of hours drinking on the large sofas. Unusally there were lots of seating areas all around. We did not eat breakfast so cannot comment on food. Very modern hotel and quite innovative of them to make use of the stadium all year round.
Staff very friendly.
Also did not have time to swim or use the health club.
Even for someone with not one drop of interest in football it was quite an experience. Only looking when i got back at the website makes me think that we might have been upgraded to a pitch view suite, not sure. But if you were a footie fan would be great to have a room and watch a match. Am guessing would probably not be £79 !!
We met friends for drinks and spent a very pleasant couple of hours drinking on the large sofas. Unusally there were lots of seating areas all around. We did not eat breakfast so cannot comment on food. Very modern hotel and quite innovative of them to make use of the stadium all year round.
Staff very friendly.
Also did not have time to swim or use the health club.
Even for someone with not one drop of interest in football it was quite an experience. Only looking when i got back at the website makes me think that we might have been upgraded to a pitch view suite, not sure. But if you were a footie fan would be great to have a room and watch a match. Am guessing would probably not be £79 !!
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In March 2013, Mighty-Red said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
The main reason we booked was to extend a weekend away by another night with the "dine with wine" deal. It really is an absolute bargain and I feel a bit petty making any criticisms at all given the value, but I will give a full review anyway.
Directions and parking are brilliant, as was the simple check-in and check-out. The superior room was akin to a Premier Inn or similar in that it was OK but nothing special. No aircon, only one shampoo, a bed that was OK but that had seen better days, and with a view of the car park. One reason we had booked was the availability of the pool area, but that was pretty small and drab, so really it is functional rather than an attraction.
The waitress for dinner was very friendly and helpful. With three courses and wine included the whole stay cost around the same as an average meal out for two, and with the rack of lamb being excellent and the wine which was better than expected, the disappointing starter and dessert could be forgiven.
Breakfast again was average. The decaf coffee was undrinkable and there were waits for breakfast items and fruit juice glasses whilst the (presumably) breakfast manager chatted to customers and ignored the deficiencies around her.
In summary, it was an average stay at an unbelievably cheap price, so five stars for value but only three for the quality of the stay.
Directions and parking are brilliant, as was the simple check-in and check-out. The superior room was akin to a Premier Inn or similar in that it was OK but nothing special. No aircon, only one shampoo, a bed that was OK but that had seen better days, and with a view of the car park. One reason we had booked was the availability of the pool area, but that was pretty small and drab, so really it is functional rather than an attraction.
The waitress for dinner was very friendly and helpful. With three courses and wine included the whole stay cost around the same as an average meal out for two, and with the rack of lamb being excellent and the wine which was better than expected, the disappointing starter and dessert could be forgiven.
Breakfast again was average. The decaf coffee was undrinkable and there were waits for breakfast items and fruit juice glasses whilst the (presumably) breakfast manager chatted to customers and ignored the deficiencies around her.
In summary, it was an average stay at an unbelievably cheap price, so five stars for value but only three for the quality of the stay.
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In March 2013, Kingcole1974 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
If you are visiting for a football match (like we were) this is the perfect hotel. On a freezing cold day, I was in my warm room in little over a minute after the final whistle.
I left it a bit late to book for a match day so was unable to bag a pitch view room, but the room we had was good. Good bed and very clear and serviceable.
However, the TV was like something from the 1990's. The hotel needs to realise all programs are in wide screen now, and the only thing this relic would have been good for would have been Donkey, Kong, Pac Man or Space Invaders.
We had dinner in the main restaurant, which was at best, just about OK. 3 Steaks were ordered Rare. One was medium, one was well done and the other would have snapped in half and given me splinters if I had bent it in half.
However, a complimentary bottle of wine was offered as an apology and 3 more steaks - medium were soon wheeled out. I realised this was as good as it was going to get, so didn't make another complaint - plus the wine was very nice!
Breakfast was comparable to that of a Premier Inn in terms of selection and quality, although a bit more expensive. Nothing to fault in particular, but next time I would give this a miss.
All the staff were very friendly and the pool was excellent, although the Jacuzzi was shut. It had been for some weeks we were told, so this could have easily been relayed at booking.
Our visit was on a cold March day, so the lack of air conditioning in the room was not a bother.
I would return here without a doubt. Next time though, I would look at the fixtures and book early to try and secure a pitch view room. I would also make use of the eateries on the retail park rather than the hotels restaurant.
Overall a modern, clean hotel, however, if you were not coming to a football match, I have no idea why this location would appeal to anyone - unless they were a fast food freak and wanted to be within a 5 minute walk of Pizza Hut, MacDonalds, Subway, KFC, Nando's and others I can't remember!
I left it a bit late to book for a match day so was unable to bag a pitch view room, but the room we had was good. Good bed and very clear and serviceable.
However, the TV was like something from the 1990's. The hotel needs to realise all programs are in wide screen now, and the only thing this relic would have been good for would have been Donkey, Kong, Pac Man or Space Invaders.
We had dinner in the main restaurant, which was at best, just about OK. 3 Steaks were ordered Rare. One was medium, one was well done and the other would have snapped in half and given me splinters if I had bent it in half.
However, a complimentary bottle of wine was offered as an apology and 3 more steaks - medium were soon wheeled out. I realised this was as good as it was going to get, so didn't make another complaint - plus the wine was very nice!
Breakfast was comparable to that of a Premier Inn in terms of selection and quality, although a bit more expensive. Nothing to fault in particular, but next time I would give this a miss.
All the staff were very friendly and the pool was excellent, although the Jacuzzi was shut. It had been for some weeks we were told, so this could have easily been relayed at booking.
Our visit was on a cold March day, so the lack of air conditioning in the room was not a bother.
I would return here without a doubt. Next time though, I would look at the fixtures and book early to try and secure a pitch view room. I would also make use of the eateries on the retail park rather than the hotels restaurant.
Overall a modern, clean hotel, however, if you were not coming to a football match, I have no idea why this location would appeal to anyone - unless they were a fast food freak and wanted to be within a 5 minute walk of Pizza Hut, MacDonalds, Subway, KFC, Nando's and others I can't remember!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In March 2013, devine0969 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
My wife & I booked in at the De Vere Whites hotel at Horwich, Bolton for one night as we were attending an event at the same venue. I've stayed in a De Vere hotel before & was quite impressed but this one..... well it just fell short of our expectations. We booked in early to take advantage of the facilities before heading out for our evening function. Nice reception & a freindly check in experience. Our room was on the first floor & right next to the "Pure" bar which gave Mrs reviewer some cause for concern but feeling assured that we would be amongst the last out of the bar I didn't think it was worth asking for a move. Bedroom view...... Car park & M61 but thats the same for all but the flashy few that can afford a view over Bolton Wanderers football pitch. The room was a little bit tired looking. The hotel generally looks modern but the TV's in the room are of the old CRT type & ours had a cracked casing which had been repaired with Araldite. The bathroom could have been cleaner. Stains on the cealing in the main bedroom but in general OK. I've recently stayed in Premier Inns & took advantage of their £19 room sale. Their rooms were far superior than this £75 one. Swimming pool small but clean & adequate. Jacuzzi wasn't working. Steam room & sauna were fine. Breakfast was of the buffet type & was very good. All in all nott bad but i've definately stayed in better for less money.
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In March 2013, BessyDog said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
We stayed at this hotel after staying at the brand new east midlands orchard hotel, so I suppose after brand new and not much used building it was more noticeable how tired and dated some of the fixtures in our room were although everything was quite serviceable and clean.
We purchased the room in the spring sale at a very good price and breakfast was extra I think about £7.50 each which was a reasonable price I thought, not too over the top price wise for eat what you want buffet style. We were told that we could use the leisure facilities when we checked in but did not have swimwear with us so did not on this occasion.
We went out to explore the local area as the hotel is situated within the Bolton football stadium and the surrounding area which was in the middle of a shopping park with the usual branded shops and several food outlets. I must say that I do agree with the review that stated that the only reason for staying here would be for the football or an event, although easy access and good road links would be good for business travel.
We purchased the room in the spring sale at a very good price and breakfast was extra I think about £7.50 each which was a reasonable price I thought, not too over the top price wise for eat what you want buffet style. We were told that we could use the leisure facilities when we checked in but did not have swimwear with us so did not on this occasion.
We went out to explore the local area as the hotel is situated within the Bolton football stadium and the surrounding area which was in the middle of a shopping park with the usual branded shops and several food outlets. I must say that I do agree with the review that stated that the only reason for staying here would be for the football or an event, although easy access and good road links would be good for business travel.
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In March 2013, susanp1972 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Stayed at de Vere whites last night, and I must say what a lovely hotel with friendly staff. Breakfast is a must buffet style and very tasty. The bed was amazing and our room spotless. Would definitely stay again. Loads of restaurants and cinema, bowling close by with Scott's bar across the road. With on site swimming pool, gym sauna, steam room and jacuzzi perfect for relaxing. Had a fantastic time thankyou all at the de Vere
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In March 2013, MartynBowes said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
Stayed Saturday night 16-03-13. Check in was fast and friendly we had room 520 towards the end of the right hand corridor on level 4 which can be confusing. The room was standard with plenty of wardrobe space and the usual array of things you normally find in this kind of hotel room, my wife would have liked a shower cap though. The hotel bar was very quiet and drinks seemed reasonable at £4 pint. We ate in Reflections restaurant which was also quiet the food and service was excellent. Check out was also pain free.......
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In March 2013, PaulM101058 said about Bolton Stadium Hotel
I visited this hotel along with other family members as part of an anniversary party. We booked 7 rooms in total and all managed to get a dinner, bed and breakfast deal for £79 per room and we even got a bottle of wine with dinner. Even though there was a home game on, we were directed to dedicated parking for the hotel and the number of football supporters using the hotel was not over-bearing. The staff were excellent and the service at dinner was efficient and friendly. The leisure facilities were good and the fitness suite was well-equipped. I would highly recommend this hotel if you are looking for good quality accommodation in the area.
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