Local Reviews
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
In September 2017, nottslass6 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We stayed 1 night in room 211. I had asked for a room with a walk in shower if possible and not far from the entrance. Both of these requested were granted - thank you.
Check in was easy and problem free. 2 staff on reception so others could check in as well. There is a bar just off reception which was empty but looked clean enough.
Our room was ok. Could do with updating though. There was an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, kettle, trouser press, flat screen tv, phone, desk/dressing table and chair, wardrobe, small table and bucket chair, tv unit and very large comfy bed. Every where was clean and no smells. Our room over looked the front road and although you could hear the traffic with the window open it wasn't a major issue.
It would have been nice to have a folder with all the information about the pool/bar/restaurant/free wifi/check out etc in it as to bits and pieces all over (menu for room service/something clipped to key card/something on the tv menu).
We decided to go and eat in the bar near reception as room service wanted £5 tray charge and some draught beers were not avaible. We ordered 2 burgers and chips. The food was lovely although in my opinion very expensive at £16 each. £32 for 2 burgers and chips is an outrageous price for a hotel of that standard. I had a J2o and lemonade and my husband had a pint of boddingtons and it was over £8. So maybe not the cheapest place to eat or drink. The lady who served us was lovely and I wasn't feeling overly well after a long drive and emotional funeral offered to get me iced water and told me to ask for a fan for the room.
We went to reception and asked for a fan and it was swiftly brought to the room by a nice, polite male staff member. The room was very warm and there is no air con.
We both slept well and packed ready to leave.
Checkout was swift and efficient. The man who checked us out checked if we needed a VAT receipt and thanked us for staying.
The car park is large and to the rear of the building. There are a few disabled spaces at the front.
Would we stay again, yes if we were in the area and could get the same room rate. Would we pay £32 for 2 burgers again? - No. Did we pay £15 each for breakfast? - No
In summary - staff welcoming, room clean enough - food and drink expensive.
Check in was easy and problem free. 2 staff on reception so others could check in as well. There is a bar just off reception which was empty but looked clean enough.
Our room was ok. Could do with updating though. There was an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, kettle, trouser press, flat screen tv, phone, desk/dressing table and chair, wardrobe, small table and bucket chair, tv unit and very large comfy bed. Every where was clean and no smells. Our room over looked the front road and although you could hear the traffic with the window open it wasn't a major issue.
It would have been nice to have a folder with all the information about the pool/bar/restaurant/free wifi/check out etc in it as to bits and pieces all over (menu for room service/something clipped to key card/something on the tv menu).
We decided to go and eat in the bar near reception as room service wanted £5 tray charge and some draught beers were not avaible. We ordered 2 burgers and chips. The food was lovely although in my opinion very expensive at £16 each. £32 for 2 burgers and chips is an outrageous price for a hotel of that standard. I had a J2o and lemonade and my husband had a pint of boddingtons and it was over £8. So maybe not the cheapest place to eat or drink. The lady who served us was lovely and I wasn't feeling overly well after a long drive and emotional funeral offered to get me iced water and told me to ask for a fan for the room.
We went to reception and asked for a fan and it was swiftly brought to the room by a nice, polite male staff member. The room was very warm and there is no air con.
We both slept well and packed ready to leave.
Checkout was swift and efficient. The man who checked us out checked if we needed a VAT receipt and thanked us for staying.
The car park is large and to the rear of the building. There are a few disabled spaces at the front.
Would we stay again, yes if we were in the area and could get the same room rate. Would we pay £32 for 2 burgers again? - No. Did we pay £15 each for breakfast? - No
In summary - staff welcoming, room clean enough - food and drink expensive.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2010, Rune H said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed at the Holiday Inn because of the good value I thought it would represent. Rooms were as expected; quite typical small rooms with a typical bathroom where it's hard to turn around without thinking about the size of the room. But; this is what I come to expect in a typical british hotel, so I get along with it with no extra troubles.
Short way to the city center, although we hitched a taxi both "downtown" and to Deepdale.
Pros:
- £20 pr person pr night is good value for me!
- Every aspect of the hotel was ok, and that was what I was looking for.
Cons:
- No free wifi - sign up for Holiday Inns costumer program and you get free wifi, though.
- Typical small room and bathroom.
If you want something special you don't visit the Holiday Inn Preston (maybe not Preston either...) If you anyhow are in Preston and need a fairly priced place to sleep, the Holiday Inn might be a wise choice for you.
Short way to the city center, although we hitched a taxi both "downtown" and to Deepdale.
Pros:
- £20 pr person pr night is good value for me!
- Every aspect of the hotel was ok, and that was what I was looking for.
Cons:
- No free wifi - sign up for Holiday Inns costumer program and you get free wifi, though.
- Typical small room and bathroom.
If you want something special you don't visit the Holiday Inn Preston (maybe not Preston either...) If you anyhow are in Preston and need a fairly priced place to sleep, the Holiday Inn might be a wise choice for you.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In November 2010, Choufleur1985 said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed here with a friend in a twin room for one night.
The hotel is in a convenient location for the town centre and also within easy access of major roads. There is a pay and display car park next door which only cost us £3.80 for 24 hours.
Our room was spotlessly clean and whilst nothing fancy it had everything we could have needed. The curtains kept all light out and the beds were comfortable with a choice of firm/soft pillows, however I have marked sleep quality down for the fact that the sound-proofing is terrible and as our room was right next to the lifts we could hear people coming and going almost constantly: most them were also slamming doors and shouting which is not the hotels fault but we shouldn't have been able to hear so much noise.
Besides the noise the only other negative I can think of is that the staff member who checked us out tried to charge me for the room, despite the fact I'd already paid.
All in all a good basic hotel and I'd be happy to stay there again, but would request a room located away from the lifts.
The hotel is in a convenient location for the town centre and also within easy access of major roads. There is a pay and display car park next door which only cost us £3.80 for 24 hours.
Our room was spotlessly clean and whilst nothing fancy it had everything we could have needed. The curtains kept all light out and the beds were comfortable with a choice of firm/soft pillows, however I have marked sleep quality down for the fact that the sound-proofing is terrible and as our room was right next to the lifts we could hear people coming and going almost constantly: most them were also slamming doors and shouting which is not the hotels fault but we shouldn't have been able to hear so much noise.
Besides the noise the only other negative I can think of is that the staff member who checked us out tried to charge me for the room, despite the fact I'd already paid.
All in all a good basic hotel and I'd be happy to stay there again, but would request a room located away from the lifts.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In December 2010, Rocksta007 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Godd stay in this city centre hotel. Its the only hotel in the city, there will be a Premier Inn around the corner but the HI will still have to better quality, great staff, conceirge girl was very nice,
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In February 2011, rubyglittershoes said about Holiday Inn Preston
We stayed for 2 nights in January and couldn't fault our experience. The room was £44 a night and you would expect a basic service for that. However, the rooms were lovely with individual temperature control, a lovely powerful shower, haidryer, a selection of biscuits, flat screen TV and even a pillow menu amongst other things.
The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly - overall I was very impressed and couldn't recommend it highly enough.
The staff were exceptionally helpful and friendly - overall I was very impressed and couldn't recommend it highly enough.
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In April 2011, siobhan2008uk said about Holiday Inn Preston
I dont understand some of the reviews as I thought this hotel was fine! Me and my partner stayed there as we were having a night out and the location is a short walk from the bars and restaurants. The room was spacious and clean, the bathroom was lovely and modern and the beds were very comfy. The receptionist was very friendly and helpful. There is a small car park and luckily we were able to get a space. I would definitely stay at this hotel again.
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In May 2011, The_Mathematician said about Holiday Inn Preston
Had a lovely stay clean comfortable and good breakfast. Staff are very courteous and attentive. Only issue is parking is not enough.
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In June 2011, tucker1968 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Got a fantastic deal on this hotel via the Daily Mail on a 2 nights for 1 offer. The hotel is situated next to the bus station, so its ideally placed for the shops, bars and restaurants. Check in was performed with the utmost efficiency and professionalism. The room on the 6th floor, although not massive was clean, comfortable and had a good view over the northern part of town. The caribbean carnival was on while we were at Preston and was enjoyable. I wouldnt hessitate for a second to return to this hotel.
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