Local Reviews
In April 2015, blackcountry said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I was working in Bolton for a month, I stayed for the first week at a different hotel and chose to move to a better quality hotel for the remainder of the month. The Mercure was reasonable though for the first week I was there the toilet in the room didn't flush properly and the shower was virtually unusable despite requests at reception for these faults to be rectified. The food served was good, on an evening I generally had the fixed menu. Despite the plumbing the room was comfortable though the TV and WIFI was hit or miss which caused me some problems responding to emails. I didn't get the opportunity to use the leisure facilities. The staff were generally friendly. I would stay here again for business purposes.
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In April 2015, Kerri-Anne L said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I had my wedding here this weekend and I couldnt have wished for anything better. The service was great. The food and drink where perfect. Rooms where excellent. Comfy beds. Chris the wedding guy was fab. Made up feel so special. Thank you to all the staff at Mecure this was the best day of my life and you made it all perfect. Thank you again. MR and Mrs lodge
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In May 2015, podge1978 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Lovely hotel some damp in parts but for a place with unique features nice views and fantastic staff I can live with a dripping roof on a landing. Pool area good it's a shame the sauna is not mixed but we could use the steam room together gym was small but had lots of weights and machines. The food was really nice we had the set menu at £22pp breakfast was like every hotel. Surcharge on bill at 10%
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In May 2015, Ian M said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We had driven up from the South of England by road, travelling by faith, and in sure hope, that some form of quaint English accommodation, brimming with character and appeal, would "pop up" somewhere towards late afternoon . It didn't !!
In ignorance, we left the M62 and tried the labyrinth of roads winding around the industrial midlands, studded with traffic lights and bus stops, to find nothing but rows of cramped stone building, and dirty brick terrace houses, blackened with industrial grime, which offered no hope of finding any accommodation whatsoever.
We re-joined the M62 and drove further west, to again try our fortunes in the Blackburn area. Here we discovered that the English Pubs were places focused on drinking and dining, with not the slightest intention of providing accommodation .... anywhere.
From one of these establishments we were directed to the Mercure Bolton Last Drop Village Hotel" . The barmaid, a local for 60 years gave us directions , with the parting encouragement that " You can't miss it " which with our luck that day, meant that we probably would. To our relief , in steady rain which had persisted all day, we arrived.
The huge building standing majestically on the hill, looked like a peace time rendition of Colditz Camp with fairy lights, and immediately our relief was evident, as nightfall was now approaching, after a long day on the road.
Happily we entered the inviting foyer, and upon announcing our needs, were told that two weddings had been booked, and in consequence, they had no accommodation available : next, waves of dripping sports cyclists began arriving , complete with their bikes, looking for the sauna , and there appeared to be a shortage of staff at the desk . The hotel staff rang a sister Mercure Hotel and found that a room was indeed available. It was only fifteen minutes away according to them, but as first time visitors we really had no idea about how to get there. After a twenty minute wait, with the dripping cyclists, y they accessed a google map which they printed out and produced directions from the same source to assist the onward journey.
The fifteen minute drive was represented by a 2 centimetre squiggle on the map , which prompted us to fire up our "Tom Tom" which had a fading battery. Whilst trying to enter the address, we wondered who the idiot was that invented "Bolton Blackrod"
as part of a place address. The Tom Tom wanted a street number , and did much thinking about this name, but the staff had said again " You can't miss it".
They were right. We didn't miss it and were pleased to be quickly processed and allocated room 780 on the 2nd Floor. The room provided was an unusual shape: certainly not square, but the space was most adequate, as was the bathroom.
Two things stood out. The first was the size of the TV. It was a modern appliance, but the screen was the size of an overgrown postage stamp. We could have done with binoculars to watch the TV whilst in bed. The image was so small. The other item that surprised me was the stingy supply of coffee. There were only two paper tubes of instant coffee for two people, and two decaffeinated paper tubes of coffee.
The room was functional and comfortable however, and featured double glazing. It was nice to find that the windows actually opened meaning the room can be ventilated by atmospheric air. The queen size bed was ensemble style and comfortable enough, but it featured a sort of modern four poster contrivance: for what purpose ? I have no idea. WiFi was available in the room, and quickly accessed at no extra cost.
We thankfully had dinner not long after arriving at about 8:45 pm. We were told that the restaurant serves until 9:30 pm. The food and service was to the highest standard. Breakfast in the morning was set up as a self serve affair, with good cooked and continental breakfast variety. Two things offered, amongst others were the black pudding, and fried bread: quite characteristic of Lancashire.
We departed the Mercure Hotel, Blackrod, somewhat wiser for the experiences of then past 24 hours, and very thankful that we had at least found it after a tedious day in the rain.
In ignorance, we left the M62 and tried the labyrinth of roads winding around the industrial midlands, studded with traffic lights and bus stops, to find nothing but rows of cramped stone building, and dirty brick terrace houses, blackened with industrial grime, which offered no hope of finding any accommodation whatsoever.
We re-joined the M62 and drove further west, to again try our fortunes in the Blackburn area. Here we discovered that the English Pubs were places focused on drinking and dining, with not the slightest intention of providing accommodation .... anywhere.
From one of these establishments we were directed to the Mercure Bolton Last Drop Village Hotel" . The barmaid, a local for 60 years gave us directions , with the parting encouragement that " You can't miss it " which with our luck that day, meant that we probably would. To our relief , in steady rain which had persisted all day, we arrived.
The huge building standing majestically on the hill, looked like a peace time rendition of Colditz Camp with fairy lights, and immediately our relief was evident, as nightfall was now approaching, after a long day on the road.
Happily we entered the inviting foyer, and upon announcing our needs, were told that two weddings had been booked, and in consequence, they had no accommodation available : next, waves of dripping sports cyclists began arriving , complete with their bikes, looking for the sauna , and there appeared to be a shortage of staff at the desk . The hotel staff rang a sister Mercure Hotel and found that a room was indeed available. It was only fifteen minutes away according to them, but as first time visitors we really had no idea about how to get there. After a twenty minute wait, with the dripping cyclists, y they accessed a google map which they printed out and produced directions from the same source to assist the onward journey.
The fifteen minute drive was represented by a 2 centimetre squiggle on the map , which prompted us to fire up our "Tom Tom" which had a fading battery. Whilst trying to enter the address, we wondered who the idiot was that invented "Bolton Blackrod"
as part of a place address. The Tom Tom wanted a street number , and did much thinking about this name, but the staff had said again " You can't miss it".
They were right. We didn't miss it and were pleased to be quickly processed and allocated room 780 on the 2nd Floor. The room provided was an unusual shape: certainly not square, but the space was most adequate, as was the bathroom.
Two things stood out. The first was the size of the TV. It was a modern appliance, but the screen was the size of an overgrown postage stamp. We could have done with binoculars to watch the TV whilst in bed. The image was so small. The other item that surprised me was the stingy supply of coffee. There were only two paper tubes of instant coffee for two people, and two decaffeinated paper tubes of coffee.
The room was functional and comfortable however, and featured double glazing. It was nice to find that the windows actually opened meaning the room can be ventilated by atmospheric air. The queen size bed was ensemble style and comfortable enough, but it featured a sort of modern four poster contrivance: for what purpose ? I have no idea. WiFi was available in the room, and quickly accessed at no extra cost.
We thankfully had dinner not long after arriving at about 8:45 pm. We were told that the restaurant serves until 9:30 pm. The food and service was to the highest standard. Breakfast in the morning was set up as a self serve affair, with good cooked and continental breakfast variety. Two things offered, amongst others were the black pudding, and fried bread: quite characteristic of Lancashire.
We departed the Mercure Hotel, Blackrod, somewhat wiser for the experiences of then past 24 hours, and very thankful that we had at least found it after a tedious day in the rain.
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In May 2015, Janis P said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We attended to a wedding and it was fantastic. The team set up the room lovely. The service through the meal was great. The food was lovely and very filling. The drinks were fine. Plenty wine to choose from. The room was clean and the breakfast was gorgeous. I would go again and recommend to all
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In May 2015, A&A Reviews said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Facilties wise cant doubt it. Swimming pool access good for kids and not too big. Restuarant and bar within hotel. Location good for travelling in and around Manchester. However rooms are a bit dated requires painting and updating. No working heating but ok due to weather being warmish. Tv kept freezing finally gave up. Massive car park and quiet only stayed for one night. Would I return probaly not until the rooms get painted and cleaned. Wifi is free and good. Cant doubt the staff great service.
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In May 2015, BarryLinconshire said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
It has been sometime now since I reviewed this hotel. I stay here every week, and so after reading some of the poor reviews (some I believe for petty reasons), thought I would review it again.
I am not saying it is the most luxurious hotel I have stayed in, but it is one of the most comfortable and definitely the friendliest. From the moment I enter the hotel to leaving it, the staff are brilliant and always seem to be enjoying what they do (which you can't say the same about the majority of hotels), they can't do enough and nothing is too much trouble.
The rooms I have stayed in may not be the most modern I admit, but are spotlessly clean and very comfortable, with large comfortable beds (albeit the pillows are a litter on the hard side for me); Dated rooms to me are not a problem, provided they are clean, and the rooms at the Georgian House are clean.
The restaurant is ok, but since I have eaten most of the menu, I like a change; the food is good and prices a little on the high side, but hey, it's a hotel what do you really expect. Anyway there are several good restaurants and pubs around to choose from.
The location for me is perfect when working or visiting the area.
I have given it 5 stars (at first four) but it's worth 5 because after a long drive in the morning and then working all day, the hotel is where I want to be when I arrive in the evening looking forward to a nice long hot bath (plenty of hot water), what more do you need.
I am not saying it is the most luxurious hotel I have stayed in, but it is one of the most comfortable and definitely the friendliest. From the moment I enter the hotel to leaving it, the staff are brilliant and always seem to be enjoying what they do (which you can't say the same about the majority of hotels), they can't do enough and nothing is too much trouble.
The rooms I have stayed in may not be the most modern I admit, but are spotlessly clean and very comfortable, with large comfortable beds (albeit the pillows are a litter on the hard side for me); Dated rooms to me are not a problem, provided they are clean, and the rooms at the Georgian House are clean.
The restaurant is ok, but since I have eaten most of the menu, I like a change; the food is good and prices a little on the high side, but hey, it's a hotel what do you really expect. Anyway there are several good restaurants and pubs around to choose from.
The location for me is perfect when working or visiting the area.
I have given it 5 stars (at first four) but it's worth 5 because after a long drive in the morning and then working all day, the hotel is where I want to be when I arrive in the evening looking forward to a nice long hot bath (plenty of hot water), what more do you need.
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In May 2015, bunnySouthport said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Recently had a Gideons International dinner for 50 here at this hotel who were amazing, Nothing was too much trouble. The food was wonderful and the standard of service so attentive. I would certainly come back here. Thank you
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In May 2015, Paul S said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Stayed over for a friends wedding nearby, easy access to motorway and retail park, decent place , nice room, shower a bit poor but overall quite good for the money
Try the carrot cake in the nearby Costa - it's ace 👍
Try the carrot cake in the nearby Costa - it's ace 👍
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In May 2015, SteveAndLynneX said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Stayed at the Mercure on a business stop over. Decore is basic in the rooms and a little uninspiring but acceptable. The bathroom was in need of a revamp. Everything though was clean and tidy.
The tv infotainment system was a little complicated and convoluted to just get to watching a tv channel and may be too much for a technophobe.
Wifi was reliable, fast and free.
Breakfast was pleasant enough and enjoyable although the self service coffee machine seemed to be playing up when I was there and I stuck with juice.
The tv infotainment system was a little complicated and convoluted to just get to watching a tv channel and may be too much for a technophobe.
Wifi was reliable, fast and free.
Breakfast was pleasant enough and enjoyable although the self service coffee machine seemed to be playing up when I was there and I stuck with juice.
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