Local Reviews
In November 2007, DarrylGould said about Holiday Inn Preston
This was the second time I have stayed at this hotel, and both times I have found the facilities to be better than average, and the staff are excellent. Nothing was too much trouble.
I did not eat in the restaurant, but I did order a burger from room service. The food was very good, and it was delivered in a timely fashion.
The bar and restaurant are better than average, in terms of decor. Some of the comunal areas (the corridors) could use a lick of paint, but the room was very well decorated. The bathroom was compact, but it still had a bath, and a very nice sink and toilet. The shower was very good indeed.
All in all, a very pleasant stay. Exceptional value for money.
I did not eat in the restaurant, but I did order a burger from room service. The food was very good, and it was delivered in a timely fashion.
The bar and restaurant are better than average, in terms of decor. Some of the comunal areas (the corridors) could use a lick of paint, but the room was very well decorated. The bathroom was compact, but it still had a bath, and a very nice sink and toilet. The shower was very good indeed.
All in all, a very pleasant stay. Exceptional value for money.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2017, LadyJ86 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We booked here as a last minute stop over for the weekend and I was pleasantly surprised.
It's a big hotel and has very polite staff.
Our room was spacious and had everything you needed. The bathroom wasn't the best but everyone has an issue with the stained lino flooring which has discoloured around the toilet. I didn't let this bother me as the facilities are good. I enjoyed a deep hot bath throughout my stay and had no issue with hot water (unlike the last review).
The bed was huge and I can honestly say I have never ever slept so well in all my life. I think it was a combination of quality firm supported pillows, large firm bed, soft covers and black out curtains.
When I eventually woke up in the morning I felt like I had been drugged as I just had such deep sleeps on both nights......it seriously was good!
Pool facilties are OK but need updating. Plus no staff around to get towels so we just helped ourselves behind the counter to get some.
We didn't use the restaurant as there is a good selection of branded restaurants at the massive retail park locally.
Loads of car parking.
Main negative is hearing people's doors banging around on all levels but I always arm myself with ear plugs.
Overall it was a nice stay and great value for a 2nights weekend stop over.
It's a big hotel and has very polite staff.
Our room was spacious and had everything you needed. The bathroom wasn't the best but everyone has an issue with the stained lino flooring which has discoloured around the toilet. I didn't let this bother me as the facilities are good. I enjoyed a deep hot bath throughout my stay and had no issue with hot water (unlike the last review).
The bed was huge and I can honestly say I have never ever slept so well in all my life. I think it was a combination of quality firm supported pillows, large firm bed, soft covers and black out curtains.
When I eventually woke up in the morning I felt like I had been drugged as I just had such deep sleeps on both nights......it seriously was good!
Pool facilties are OK but need updating. Plus no staff around to get towels so we just helped ourselves behind the counter to get some.
We didn't use the restaurant as there is a good selection of branded restaurants at the massive retail park locally.
Loads of car parking.
Main negative is hearing people's doors banging around on all levels but I always arm myself with ear plugs.
Overall it was a nice stay and great value for a 2nights weekend stop over.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2017, Kevin O said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
On arrival we found the room to be pleasant and sufficient for our stay.
Staff were friendly and polite.
Our radiator wasn't working but after telephoning reception, to make them aware, they fixed it for us.
Breakfast was lovely with a good selection. The swimming pool was great and a good temperature for my 2 year old.
The only thing I could fault was be the price of the drinks in the bar but being in a hotel its to be expected.
When we were half way home to Devon, the receptionist telephoned to tell us that I had left my iPad in the room...how honest, don't get a lot of that nowadays!!
I called back and after they found out how much the postage was, I paid with my debit card and it was posted to me the next day. Super!
What some people need to realise is, if things don't work or aren't how you wish to find them, you need to tell the staff as they don't use the rooms like we do so are not always aware of the problems. If it can be fixed or solved then there's nothing to complain about.
Would definitely stay again!!
Mrs Fish
Staff were friendly and polite.
Our radiator wasn't working but after telephoning reception, to make them aware, they fixed it for us.
Breakfast was lovely with a good selection. The swimming pool was great and a good temperature for my 2 year old.
The only thing I could fault was be the price of the drinks in the bar but being in a hotel its to be expected.
When we were half way home to Devon, the receptionist telephoned to tell us that I had left my iPad in the room...how honest, don't get a lot of that nowadays!!
I called back and after they found out how much the postage was, I paid with my debit card and it was posted to me the next day. Super!
What some people need to realise is, if things don't work or aren't how you wish to find them, you need to tell the staff as they don't use the rooms like we do so are not always aware of the problems. If it can be fixed or solved then there's nothing to complain about.
Would definitely stay again!!
Mrs Fish
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2017, Daniel Richardson said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I recently visited and stayed at this hotel over 8 nights from the 24th March -1st April 2017 in room 443 to be precise this was a double room which was my home for over a week whilst I attended training at the hotel. The room was throughly cleaned daily by the wonderful maids who did a fantastic job. The hotel was very comfortable and I slept well for the duration of my stay and I liked having a room where I could fully open a window and also switch the heating of by my radiator so the room temperature was just how I liked it which is always a bonus. The staff in the hotel were all very helpful and accommodating to me during my stay which gave me a really good impression of the overall management of the hotel. The food was fantastic for the duration of my stay so recognition needs to go to the catering staff. I really enjoyed my training and stay at this hotel and this would make me stay at any Mecure hotel again in the future.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2017, WolfJosef said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
After my second = last stay at this marvelous accommodation I sent a review and received a very friendly echo from the general manager. He asked me not to wait another 20 years before returning.
OK, came again 2 years later only to be even more impressed by this unforgettable place.
This time I brought my wife to show her a different quality of hotel experience as compared to the usual UK places we normally get.
So thank you folks, you have managed to keep this place in top shape for more than 25 years.
OK, came again 2 years later only to be even more impressed by this unforgettable place.
This time I brought my wife to show her a different quality of hotel experience as compared to the usual UK places we normally get.
So thank you folks, you have managed to keep this place in top shape for more than 25 years.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2017, 982Louise said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
When we arrived for the wedding we had to leave our bags at reception and check in after the wedding. The hotel seemed nice at first glance.
The wedding was very nice, and the staff were good.
We checked in to our room and it was boiling as the radiator was on full blast. However you could open the window and we turned the radiator off so it cooled down quickly.
The hotel has everything you need, tea, coffee, hairdryer, iron etc. It was clean and tidy.
The view from the hotel was on to the busy road outside. People had clearly thrown things out of the window and it was a shame as when I looked out there were odd bits and bobs on the roof.
Anyway, we went down for the wedding reception and the food was really good. It was a hot buffet and it was good portions. Sometimes at wedding I am peckish not long after due to small portions but I felt full up. The drinks in the hotel were expensive but as we were staying we had a few drinks in the room from home to have in between the wedding and reception.
Overall a good wedding and a good stay.
The wedding was very nice, and the staff were good.
We checked in to our room and it was boiling as the radiator was on full blast. However you could open the window and we turned the radiator off so it cooled down quickly.
The hotel has everything you need, tea, coffee, hairdryer, iron etc. It was clean and tidy.
The view from the hotel was on to the busy road outside. People had clearly thrown things out of the window and it was a shame as when I looked out there were odd bits and bobs on the roof.
Anyway, we went down for the wedding reception and the food was really good. It was a hot buffet and it was good portions. Sometimes at wedding I am peckish not long after due to small portions but I felt full up. The drinks in the hotel were expensive but as we were staying we had a few drinks in the room from home to have in between the wedding and reception.
Overall a good wedding and a good stay.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In April 2017, Peter W said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
A more friendly hotel would be hard to find. The staff were typical Bolton. Friendly, couldn't do enough. Fantastic. Rooms were clean if tired. Breakfast excellent. Excellent 3star. B looked as an overflow as the Whites Hotel was full for a charity event, the taxi was £5.
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In April 2017, mjesabel said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Nice hotel. We stayed in room 320. Clean large room with large bathroom. Lots of fresh towels, you can use them for swimming. Heated Pool, large gym plenty space to change clothes. Buffet Breakfast was very good - eat as much as you like, food was hot nice and fresh, tea, coffees, juices, fruits, cereals....will definitely come back!
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In May 2017, Helen D said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
The hotel is about a 25 minute walk from the Macron Stadium so suited us as we were going their to support Peterborough United. The hotel was as we expected from other reviews very clean but a little bit tired. We had a room on the top floor with a view of the stadium. The room was big with a sofa. We chose to go out to eat, but enjoyed the breakfast which was good (would have been excellent if the fresh fruit had been a bit more varied and fresher). Our only other slight gripe was the temperature in the hotel it was too hot, this was ok in our room as we switched off the radiators and opened the windows but at breakfast the windows did not open and despite only wearing a t-shirt and jeans it was uncomfortably hot.
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In May 2017, alisonc152015 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We enjoyed staying here with our 11yr old last weekend on a family trip. Lovely atmosphere with comfortable rooms. Friendly and welcoming staff. Enjoyed the pool too!. Didn't eat there this time but it looked good!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk