Local Reviews
In May 2010, ToxKent79 said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stay at this hotel 4-5 times per year, and always leave feeling refreshed and satisfied with my stay. Although they have no Executive bedrooms, my Priority Club Platinum status is always acknowledged by being allocated a nice room with complimentary food/drinks upon arrival.
The rooms are of a decent size, well sound-proofed and fully air-conditioned. They also have very comfortable beds, LCD TVs and an awesome shower.
Sure, the car park is only small but the NCP opposite is not too inconvenient and at only £3.80 per 24 hours, not too expensive for a city centre stopover! If you're intending to go to Blackpool and are lucky enough to have a space in the car park, I'd recommend leaving the car behind and catching the National Express coach (in the bus station opposite).
Their £99 Blackpool Pleasure Beach rate is very good value - Weekend night at the hotel and 2 x wristbands!
We've eaten in the hotel a few times, and always found the food to be good quality. Plenty of nice restaurants within walking distance (Italian, Pizza Express etc) and of course, good shopping!
The only slight problem we've encountered at this hotel was a broken air conditioning unit - but a quick visit to reception and we were given a new room.
Would I recommend it? Definately!
The rooms are of a decent size, well sound-proofed and fully air-conditioned. They also have very comfortable beds, LCD TVs and an awesome shower.
Sure, the car park is only small but the NCP opposite is not too inconvenient and at only £3.80 per 24 hours, not too expensive for a city centre stopover! If you're intending to go to Blackpool and are lucky enough to have a space in the car park, I'd recommend leaving the car behind and catching the National Express coach (in the bus station opposite).
Their £99 Blackpool Pleasure Beach rate is very good value - Weekend night at the hotel and 2 x wristbands!
We've eaten in the hotel a few times, and always found the food to be good quality. Plenty of nice restaurants within walking distance (Italian, Pizza Express etc) and of course, good shopping!
The only slight problem we've encountered at this hotel was a broken air conditioning unit - but a quick visit to reception and we were given a new room.
Would I recommend it? Definately!
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In June 2010, TTT75 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Good budget hotel, very comfortable, good value for money
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In July 2010, Bottleosmoke said about Holiday Inn Preston
Excellent clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff with a sense of humour!
Good food and bar area.
Only down side is the car park. I will not park in the NCP opposite.
Good food and bar area.
Only down side is the car park. I will not park in the NCP opposite.
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In September 2010, MikeWReading said about Holiday Inn Preston
The room was smart but a little small - but the rate was very reasonable for a bank holiday weekend when hotels in nearby Blackpool and the Lake District were either full or charging extortionate prices. Breakfast is a bit expensive unless you get an inclusive rate. 15 minute walk to the station from where there are frequent trains to Blackppol and an hourly service to Windermere for boat trips and tours of the Lakes. Preston itself doesn't seem to have much to commend it, but as a base point for trips is great and is only just over 2 hours from London by train. My only quibble is that I made a separate booking for a third night and did not receive any priority club platinum treatment (i.e complimentary water and snack) for that; also my first two nights at the two for 1 rate was marked as a non qualifying stay so I did not get any priority club points for it. Apparently it is up to the hotel to decide what is a qualifying stay - all other stays I have made at Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express using this rate have qualified so I am very surprised that Preston did not.
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In September 2010, Kelvin M said about Holiday Inn Preston
My first time stay at this hotel for conducting my business in the Preston area. A comfortable hotel in the city centre with the reception desk up on the first floor. Found all the staff morning and evening very courteous, pleasant and helpful. Nice bar and restaurant areas. Ate in one night and found no fault with the food my colleague had steak and I had fish pie. The room I had was clean and tidy with very comfortable bed and a tea making facility. This hotel also gave a complimentary pack of biscuits each day something that many of the Holiday Inns in other areas have stopped doing. My one and only gripe is the mini baths they fit into these hotel bathrooms. After a long business day I really enjoy a long soak in a hot bath, my bath suited a child or a dwarf, simply uncomfortable it just does not allow a normal person to stretch out and have a soak, my legs were around my chin that's how small the bath is. The other point to be aware of is that the hotel car park only holds around 30 cars after that you may have to go to the P & D opposite. Finally a good breakfast is offered with plenty to choose from and a personal thank you to the nice 'lap dancing waitress' who looked after us on our final morning, what a character.
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In October 2010, justhearmeout said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed at this hotel with some friends for 1 night because we were in Preston to see a band at the venue '53 degrees'. The hotel itself is standard fayre really, but it is very clean, very convenient, and the B&B rate we were on was very good value (£55 for a twin room with breakfast - non refundable rate).
The reason I wanted to write this review really was to commend the staff in the restaurant and bar. They were helpful and courteous at all times, but more than that, they seemed interested in us as guests. They engaged us in conversation and really made us feel very welcome.
These ladies are a credit to this hotel and because of them particularly, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay there ...
... and if any of the hotel management are reading this and want to check who was on bar/restaurant duty at this time, our stay was on the 1st of October (Rooms 606/607/319).
The reason I wanted to write this review really was to commend the staff in the restaurant and bar. They were helpful and courteous at all times, but more than that, they seemed interested in us as guests. They engaged us in conversation and really made us feel very welcome.
These ladies are a credit to this hotel and because of them particularly, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay there ...
... and if any of the hotel management are reading this and want to check who was on bar/restaurant duty at this time, our stay was on the 1st of October (Rooms 606/607/319).
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In July 2017, AJSBuchan said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Stayed 2 nights mid week attending local wedding. Very helpful staff who assisted wedding prep. Room on 4th floor massive and worth asking for. Leisure access easy with good steam, sauna, jacuzzi and poo,
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In August 2017, Clare T said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We stayed with a group of family and friends to attend a local wedding. We were all given a warm welcome, comfortable rooms with comfy beds and good choice of breakfast. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended.
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In August 2017, DarcyUSA2017 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
This hotel is older but the rooms are spacious, darkening curtains, bed is WONDERFULLY SOFT and comfortable, daily cleaning service, FULL COOKED BREAKFAST, Wonderful kind staff!! Easy access to motorways. Full Shopping center with restaurants, movie theater, and bowling alley all a short drive away! I would recommend a painter to make touchups throughout the hotel and rooms.
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In September 2017, Chris R said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
The hotel is easy to find and near to the motorway.
Upon arrival, the staff were very friendly and check in was hassle free. There's a large car park at the rear of the hotel for guests.
Room prices are reasonable (£55 a night but obviously this varies due to demand). The rooms are a little dated, but nevertheless are clean with large beds and all expected facilities (TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, en suite bathroom etc). There was no air-conditioning in our room, but a fan was quickly delivered to us when we asked. There is free WiFi in the hotel, but you have to sign up and agree for marketing to be sent to you to access it. I didn't agree to this, so cannot comment on the quality of the WiFi.
We ate in the bar area in the evening. The staff member on duty was friendly and helpful. The prices are expensive (£15 for burger and chips, £8 for a panini, over £4 a pint), but the food was admittedly very good. We probably would have tried to find somewhere cheaper to eat if we knew the local area around the hotel.
All in all it was a good stay and we would use the hotel again if in the area.
Upon arrival, the staff were very friendly and check in was hassle free. There's a large car park at the rear of the hotel for guests.
Room prices are reasonable (£55 a night but obviously this varies due to demand). The rooms are a little dated, but nevertheless are clean with large beds and all expected facilities (TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, en suite bathroom etc). There was no air-conditioning in our room, but a fan was quickly delivered to us when we asked. There is free WiFi in the hotel, but you have to sign up and agree for marketing to be sent to you to access it. I didn't agree to this, so cannot comment on the quality of the WiFi.
We ate in the bar area in the evening. The staff member on duty was friendly and helpful. The prices are expensive (£15 for burger and chips, £8 for a panini, over £4 a pint), but the food was admittedly very good. We probably would have tried to find somewhere cheaper to eat if we knew the local area around the hotel.
All in all it was a good stay and we would use the hotel again if in the area.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk