Local Reviews
In August 2016, Andrew M said about Holiday Inn Preston
Pleasant room on the top floor with great views. Comfortable bed. Just what you'd expect.
All the staff were friendly and efficient and seemed pleased to see us - not really like a "chain" hotel at all!
But the star of the show must be the chef. Overall standard of food was excellent at the 1 breakfast and 2 lunches we had - but within that, three real winners:
fresh, real, hand-cut grapefruit segments and fruit salad at breakfast;
good, proper ham in a ham and cheese panini;
and the special of the day wasn't available for our early lunch because he hadn't cooked it yet - a really good sign! Very impressive for a hotel of this sort.
We were really pleased we stayed there.
All the staff were friendly and efficient and seemed pleased to see us - not really like a "chain" hotel at all!
But the star of the show must be the chef. Overall standard of food was excellent at the 1 breakfast and 2 lunches we had - but within that, three real winners:
fresh, real, hand-cut grapefruit segments and fruit salad at breakfast;
good, proper ham in a ham and cheese panini;
and the special of the day wasn't available for our early lunch because he hadn't cooked it yet - a really good sign! Very impressive for a hotel of this sort.
We were really pleased we stayed there.
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In August 2016, Tara said about Holiday Inn Preston
Absolutely lovely place to stay the staff were all friendly and very helpful and had a good sense of humour. Breakfast was out of this world well and truly worth the price! Very clean too. A big đ from me. Also very near and easy to get to night entertainment, restaurants plenty to go too & all friendly. We also spent a day in Blackpool only a twenty odd minutes drive or catch a bus if you don't want to drive. Defiantly worth a visit plenty to do and see..
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In August 2016, KathyWFC said about Holiday Inn Preston
Booked here for August Bank Holiday weekend to visit friends who live locally. All staff were a pleasure to meet and the Chef delivered high class food at each request. Yes the view might not be great, but what can be expected from a city centre hotel? Noise levels from traffic were not a problem. The closeness to the amenities more than makes up for that. Rooms a little dated, but clean and tidy.
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In August 2016, jdboyd said about Holiday Inn Preston
Central location, nestling close by the 'interesting' architecture of Preston Bus Station and Guildhall.
Interesting room too, with Japanese-style sliding window shutters in place of curtains and comfortable enough, if a little dated.
Very pleasant and helpful staff and good and good-value breakfast, marred only by the dark hot watery and rather unpleasant liquid served as coffee. But that's not particularly unusual in most UK hotels.
All in all, based on our stay, amply deserves a 'very good' rating
Interesting room too, with Japanese-style sliding window shutters in place of curtains and comfortable enough, if a little dated.
Very pleasant and helpful staff and good and good-value breakfast, marred only by the dark hot watery and rather unpleasant liquid served as coffee. But that's not particularly unusual in most UK hotels.
All in all, based on our stay, amply deserves a 'very good' rating
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In September 2016, mark b said about Holiday Inn Preston
Typical holiday inn other than our allocated room which was tiny.
There wasn't even a table to put our breakfast tray on.
No heated rail in bathroom to dry towels.
I suppose the room will be fine if you are only doing a short overnight stay, but we were staying for a couple of nights.
There wasn't even a table to put our breakfast tray on.
No heated rail in bathroom to dry towels.
I suppose the room will be fine if you are only doing a short overnight stay, but we were staying for a couple of nights.
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In November 2023, Chris B said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We would just like to praise the service we received when using the conference facilities!
Itâs a great location and the conference facilities are excellent
We canât praise enough the support we receive from Julie
She is always incredibly helpful, responds quickly to any requests and always takes time to have a laugh and joke with us !
Itâs a great location and the conference facilities are excellent
We canât praise enough the support we receive from Julie
She is always incredibly helpful, responds quickly to any requests and always takes time to have a laugh and joke with us !
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In November 2023, Amanda B said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We travelled here as a group and have to say we received amazing service from check-in to check out. The hotel rooms are dated but clean and welcoming, sheet and pillow clean and changed daily, the breakfast was good and nice selection, staff were all very accommodating and friendly. The bar area is comfortable and good food served ,, the bar staff we friendly and helpful for our group booking arriving at different time. Would recommend staying here.
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In November 2023, Garfield123456 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Friendly staff. Decent sized car park. Comfortable bed. Large room but so dated.
Vintage bathroom, misfitting carpet, tatty decor, old wooden wardrobes and cupboards, no power sockets near the bed for phones etc. Please see the attached photos.
Vintage bathroom, misfitting carpet, tatty decor, old wooden wardrobes and cupboards, no power sockets near the bed for phones etc. Please see the attached photos.
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In December 2023, CADLondon said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Iâve reluctantly rated this average because of the building. Itâs a large hotel desperately in need of refurbishing. Old worn carpets and scuffed walls and doors everywhere. A rather stark bar area - no comfortable sofas other than in a narrow corridor facing the lavatories.
Pool not suitable for hotel residents - classes for children always taking place and are very noisy. Had to duck floats and various other swimming toys when trying to have relaxing swim. Itâs a community pool and shouldnât be advertised for residents. Pool itself is a good size. Changing rooms are dire.
Now on the plus side; the suites are okay - small but adequate sitting area and nice shower room. Breakfast room is fine. Bedrooms vary - but need an upgrade.
The great thing that makes me want to return are the excellent staff. Jimmy sorted out a problem with my room printout and efficiently and compensated me with a glass of wine while I was waiting. Reception staff were very good - Claire in particular - and sorted out a complicated booking. Lydia at breakfast was so helpful and friendly, Irene who works in the bar during the day is the loveliest lady who will do whatever she can to help. And I canât forget âBovrilâ who seems to be everywhere.
Message to the owners - you have a great staff team, the best, spend some money and give them an hotel to be proud to work in.
Message to fellow travellers and Accor members - come here - itâs decent value - and the staff are great,
Pool not suitable for hotel residents - classes for children always taking place and are very noisy. Had to duck floats and various other swimming toys when trying to have relaxing swim. Itâs a community pool and shouldnât be advertised for residents. Pool itself is a good size. Changing rooms are dire.
Now on the plus side; the suites are okay - small but adequate sitting area and nice shower room. Breakfast room is fine. Bedrooms vary - but need an upgrade.
The great thing that makes me want to return are the excellent staff. Jimmy sorted out a problem with my room printout and efficiently and compensated me with a glass of wine while I was waiting. Reception staff were very good - Claire in particular - and sorted out a complicated booking. Lydia at breakfast was so helpful and friendly, Irene who works in the bar during the day is the loveliest lady who will do whatever she can to help. And I canât forget âBovrilâ who seems to be everywhere.
Message to the owners - you have a great staff team, the best, spend some money and give them an hotel to be proud to work in.
Message to fellow travellers and Accor members - come here - itâs decent value - and the staff are great,
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In December 2023, Amy D said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Had a lovely stay, breakfast great! Lots to choose from and hot buffet food at breakfast was delicious. The chickpea curry at evening meal time, credit to the chef it was absolutely delicious!
Bed very comfy but the bed covers were scratchy and not soft, however I slept well mostly
Irene behind the bar very lovely and welcoming. Two of the staff at breakfast also lovely and a warm welcome received, however there was one member of staff (I wonât name them) who was grumpy and didnât seem very helpful, seemed to much to ask for a refill of the jug of tap water.
Overall I had a lovely stay and I would come back again
Bed very comfy but the bed covers were scratchy and not soft, however I slept well mostly
Irene behind the bar very lovely and welcoming. Two of the staff at breakfast also lovely and a warm welcome received, however there was one member of staff (I wonât name them) who was grumpy and didnât seem very helpful, seemed to much to ask for a refill of the jug of tap water.
Overall I had a lovely stay and I would come back again
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