Local Reviews
In September 2016, Darren W said about Holiday Inn Preston
Seems to be best hotel in town and is what you would expect from Holiday Inn. Not fancy but a good class business hotel. Nicely decorated rooms, good breakfast and restaurant choices. About 15 mins walk to train station but next to bus station and city centre on door step
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In September 2016, randomjasmic said about Holiday Inn Preston
This really is a hotel with a mix of good and bad. It looks grim approaching it but inside its actually OK, so don't let that put you off.
First the good. The location is good and the parking was free and easy to access. If the car park is full there is discounted parking very close at just a few pounds a day. Staff were welcoming, the food in the bar was surprisingly good and the bar a nice place to sit. The room is comfortable and clean with a nice sized comfortable bed.
Now the not so good. While the food was good at the bar the choice of drinks was severely limited. It certainly didn't make me feel like staying for a few drinks even though I was in a position to do so. I would find somewhere else to have a business meeting which is a shame as there are some nicely laid out seating areas.
Now the awful. The Internet is crucial to many visitors (like me) and it is absolutely awful. It constantly loses connection and when you do manage to get a connection the speed is laughable. You can pay £5 for 24 hours prime connection. Don't, it really isn't worth it. The connection is no better than the free version.
I did a speed test. 1.75 MB download, 0.07 upload, ping 35. The connection speed is virtually the same in the bar. I tried to have a Skype meeting and in the end had to give up and apologise. Luckily it wasn't too critical and was with someone who was understanding.
The other really annoying thing is there was no plug socket anywhere near the bed. In this day of multiple devices needing charging this was really inconvenient.
Would I stay here again? Only if I bought a laptop rather than a tablet so I could actually get some work done as there are network access points in the room (untested.) If you don't care about Internet access then you would probably have a better time.
First the good. The location is good and the parking was free and easy to access. If the car park is full there is discounted parking very close at just a few pounds a day. Staff were welcoming, the food in the bar was surprisingly good and the bar a nice place to sit. The room is comfortable and clean with a nice sized comfortable bed.
Now the not so good. While the food was good at the bar the choice of drinks was severely limited. It certainly didn't make me feel like staying for a few drinks even though I was in a position to do so. I would find somewhere else to have a business meeting which is a shame as there are some nicely laid out seating areas.
Now the awful. The Internet is crucial to many visitors (like me) and it is absolutely awful. It constantly loses connection and when you do manage to get a connection the speed is laughable. You can pay £5 for 24 hours prime connection. Don't, it really isn't worth it. The connection is no better than the free version.
I did a speed test. 1.75 MB download, 0.07 upload, ping 35. The connection speed is virtually the same in the bar. I tried to have a Skype meeting and in the end had to give up and apologise. Luckily it wasn't too critical and was with someone who was understanding.
The other really annoying thing is there was no plug socket anywhere near the bed. In this day of multiple devices needing charging this was really inconvenient.
Would I stay here again? Only if I bought a laptop rather than a tablet so I could actually get some work done as there are network access points in the room (untested.) If you don't care about Internet access then you would probably have a better time.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In September 2016, Robert E said about Holiday Inn Preston
It is a Holiday Inn, so not exactly full of individual character but no-one would expect that in such a chain. It provides reliably clean and comfortable rooms, is quiet enough and the morning call came through ,cheerfully, at the expected time. The shower did not take too much working out. I did not have a breakfast this time but on my last visit it was a decent buffet.
The position is next door to Preston's famed brutalist bus station if you are interested in either architecture or buses.
The position is next door to Preston's famed brutalist bus station if you are interested in either architecture or buses.
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In September 2016, Andrew R said about Holiday Inn Preston
You pretty much know what you're going to get in a Holiday Inn so no real surprises. My room was clean and tidy but a disappointing gap where the fridge should be and although the air con was new and good, it times out so I woke up very warm as it needed to be switched back on.
The service was brilliant - everyone was very friendly and helpful and it's probably the most friendly breakfast service I have encountered.
There is not that much immediately around the hotel but it is a short walk from the main centre. I walked from the train station and it takes about 15 minutes.
I would stay here again.
The service was brilliant - everyone was very friendly and helpful and it's probably the most friendly breakfast service I have encountered.
There is not that much immediately around the hotel but it is a short walk from the main centre. I walked from the train station and it takes about 15 minutes.
I would stay here again.
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In September 2016, Stephen L said about Holiday Inn Preston
We stayed a Friday night only so we could attend the game at Deepdale. The ground is 15 minutes walk, strolling, from the hotel and the train station a similar distance the other way. The hotel is well located on the ring road, but with mainly offices and roads by it it will never be described as attractive. However you use a hotel to stay in it, not stand outside looking at it.
Inside it's got everything you need really. The rooms are standard, clean, comfortable bed, reasonable wi-fi, a bar that would do a Lufthansa lounge proud (i.e. more functional than warm), breakfast had the standard selection needed plus porridge was visible, presumably accommodating the group of tourists we saw. ThHat is a good sign as it shows te hotel is altert to customer needs. The staff we met were freindly to a fault, everyone was warm and that's always a plus, and a credit ot the hotel.
My complaint would be there's a lift on the entry area which is actually one floor below reception. I always worry about security in that scenario. The walls are also not too thick so neighbour noise can be heard. It was not a problem for us but I could see it being one. However I am very sure they wold move you if needed without any complaint.
Perfect for a night or two in town, no hassles.
Worth noting Preston Pride was the day after and it looked ot be a good musical time in the town on the Sat night with close off roads and several bandstands. Had we konwn in advance we would have been happy to stay another night in the hotel.
Inside it's got everything you need really. The rooms are standard, clean, comfortable bed, reasonable wi-fi, a bar that would do a Lufthansa lounge proud (i.e. more functional than warm), breakfast had the standard selection needed plus porridge was visible, presumably accommodating the group of tourists we saw. ThHat is a good sign as it shows te hotel is altert to customer needs. The staff we met were freindly to a fault, everyone was warm and that's always a plus, and a credit ot the hotel.
My complaint would be there's a lift on the entry area which is actually one floor below reception. I always worry about security in that scenario. The walls are also not too thick so neighbour noise can be heard. It was not a problem for us but I could see it being one. However I am very sure they wold move you if needed without any complaint.
Perfect for a night or two in town, no hassles.
Worth noting Preston Pride was the day after and it looked ot be a good musical time in the town on the Sat night with close off roads and several bandstands. Had we konwn in advance we would have been happy to stay another night in the hotel.
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In October 2016, pulseracing said about Holiday Inn Preston
Rooms are quite small but fine. Staff friendly and helpful, restaurant is OK and often has reasonable set menu offers. Think twice if you want parking though, the main carpark is tiny - there is an overflow carpark but you have to remove car by 7am as its shared with neighbouring offices.
There is a public car park opposite but its not very convenient.
There is a public car park opposite but its not very convenient.
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In October 2016, Gillian W said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed here for one night Friday 7th Oct to attend a cheese & wine tasting. Natalie checked us in and was very polite, friendly and extremely helpful. Room was small but all we needed for one night and the bed was really comfortable. Big thank you to the lady on reception when we checked out this morning (I forgot to get her name) who was running round trying to find the idiot who had parked behind us on double yellow lines which made it really difficult to get out. I would recommend this hotel to anyone who is attending something in Preston and just needs a room for the night. 👍
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In January 2024, Raymond P said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
My son and his wife booked my wife and myself in for afternoon tea as a surprise. We thoroughly enjoyed ourselves and were looked after by Irene. She couldn’t do enough for us. The food was fresh and tasty and the tea freshly brewed. The service was prompt, but we were not rushed in any way. There was too much to eat, so Irene boxed up the remainder for us to take home. Thank you to everybody who made our day.
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In February 2024, Angela M said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
My partner and I were treated to afternoon tea. We arrived at the hotel and parked in the spacious carpark. Once inside we were greeted by the reception staff and made very welcome. I was escorted to the lift for wheelchair users. Then immediately welcomed by Irene who couldn't of been more accommodating. Nothing was to much trouble. The afternoon tea was delicious and extremely filling. So much so that Irene gave us the things we couldn't eat home with us is a tub.
The hotel was clean, tidy and inviting. It had a nice relaxing atmosphere and tastefully decorated.
I'd absolutely recommend this hotel.
The hotel was clean, tidy and inviting. It had a nice relaxing atmosphere and tastefully decorated.
I'd absolutely recommend this hotel.
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In March 2024, Jo G said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We were bought afternoon tea for 2 by friends so decided to try here. So glad we did. We were greeted on reception and shown to a lovely little table set up for us in the corner. The lady that looked after us was just wonderful ( Irene). She couldn't do enough for us and made us feel so welcome. The afternoon tea was delicious and looked the part too. The home made scones were probably the best we've had. Will definitely recommend this place in future and look forward to returning to use their pool and go and see Irene again for coffee
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