Local Reviews
In August 2006, Ian E said about Holiday Inn Preston
I booked this hotel for an overnight stop whilst visiting the British Open Ladies Golf, at nearby Lytham St. Annes. The location was perfect, situated just off the motorway exit and only a fifteen minute drive from the golf. Having used Novotels previously I was aware that the brand catered well for families in the sense that all of the hotels have spacious family rooms.
Upon arrival my room was as booked with a bed made up for my daughter. The room was clean and tidy although the white melamine furniture synonymous with this hotel chain did look a little cheap. Additional pillows were delivered to the room within five minutes of my request to reception. Staff were courteous at all times.
The bar and restaurant area was pleasanty furnished with reasonably priced drinks. I did not use the restaurant so cannot comment on the quality of that or otherwise. There was an outdoor pool although I would have to question the benefit of that taking into account the climate in the North West of England most of the time. In my experience this is a good choice for business or leisure travellers requiring a short stop over, particularly if using the motorway network. It is also conveniently close to the coastal resorts in the Blackpool area. At the weekend room rate I paid of £40.00, very good value too.
Upon arrival my room was as booked with a bed made up for my daughter. The room was clean and tidy although the white melamine furniture synonymous with this hotel chain did look a little cheap. Additional pillows were delivered to the room within five minutes of my request to reception. Staff were courteous at all times.
The bar and restaurant area was pleasanty furnished with reasonably priced drinks. I did not use the restaurant so cannot comment on the quality of that or otherwise. There was an outdoor pool although I would have to question the benefit of that taking into account the climate in the North West of England most of the time. In my experience this is a good choice for business or leisure travellers requiring a short stop over, particularly if using the motorway network. It is also conveniently close to the coastal resorts in the Blackpool area. At the weekend room rate I paid of £40.00, very good value too.
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In November 2006, rk06 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Fantastic Hotel- nice clean, comfy rooms. helpful staff and nice food. alot more than i was expecting for a holiday inn!great location too- 5mins away from town centre.
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In March 2007, DiverForReal said about Holiday Inn Preston
The reception desk is very efficient and friendly.
Rooms are good standard and indeed comfortable with own minibar and good sized bathrooms which are in a good condition.
The service overall is very friendly and helpful.
Try out the restaurant which offers a good variety of dishes with good portions and great value for money.
Breakfast is fantastic and the atmosphere during breakfast and in the restaurant is really nice even if you travel on your own as a women. I would definitly recommend the hotel!
It is only 5-10 min walk to shops and pubs which is another plus.
A small gym is as well in the hotel for the ones who feel the urge for a work out.
Rooms are good standard and indeed comfortable with own minibar and good sized bathrooms which are in a good condition.
The service overall is very friendly and helpful.
Try out the restaurant which offers a good variety of dishes with good portions and great value for money.
Breakfast is fantastic and the atmosphere during breakfast and in the restaurant is really nice even if you travel on your own as a women. I would definitly recommend the hotel!
It is only 5-10 min walk to shops and pubs which is another plus.
A small gym is as well in the hotel for the ones who feel the urge for a work out.
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In July 2007, catelfinel said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed here with work for 1 night and it was a breath of fresh air. No wait at reception, quick check-in and friendly staff. When I got to my room it was decorated very nicely with a modern feel and was spotlessly clean. The meal was very reasonable and delicious. Can't fault anything.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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