Local Reviews
In October 2017, Kadria T said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Needed a quiet peaceful space to recover from illness. The hotel was perfect for that all the amenities especially the pool and spa in a peaceful location. The staff where wonderful, friendly and helpful. Accommodation was great a spacious room with everything I needed. I would recommend the hotel great value for money
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In October 2017, NeilRBBath said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
I booked s stay here recently as it is part of the Accor group and reasonably close to Manchester where I was working. The image used to advertise the hotel of a Georgain manor house frontage is quite misleading. That is quite literally just the facade. Behind that is an eclectic collection of buildings that have been tacked on to create a hotel that feels haphazardly put together. The rooms are a little tired, especially the bathrooms, and I never did manage to work out how to switch the bedside lights on and off. A meal in the large and soulless bar area was poor and piped local radio in the bar merely sapped what little atmosphere the place might have had completely. In addition I found that the drive into Manchester from here in the morning is commuter hell and took way too long. All in all a dispiriting experience that I shan't be repeating.
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In October 2011, travelman56 said about Holiday Inn Preston
The hotel was just fine and only a short walk into Preston centre. The Guild Hall 5 min away. The room was very clean with a good shower. The car park was a little small for the size of the hotel but everyone was parked up when you ignored some of the double yellow lines around it. As usual breakfast was overpriced at £12 so we never bothered and just went to a local cafe called Scrumptious in Market Street and got a full English with toast and tea for £5.
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In October 2011, blueberry1234 said about Holiday Inn Preston
This place was good for rate paid on a special offer. Spent 1 night here. Small room, but was clean. Bed a bit of the hard side but no different to a lot of hotels. Tea/coffee provided, bathroom good. Parking is a bit limited, but if you get lucky it's free unlike some HIs.
The gentleman on reception was very friendly and helpful. Paid for breakfast at check in.
My main gripe was the breakfast staff. They were rude and challenged that I'd paid, with no apology when mistake was discovered. Also, no tea/coffee offered, when I asked for a pot of tea like the other guests seemed to have, reluctant staff poured something resembling dishwater out of a jug. Also had to reuse a milk jug that had been left by previous guest at table as none offered.
Rest of breakfast was ok as that was buffet self service. There were a lot of BAE staff staying there who seemed to be getting all the preferential treatment. For example, we wasn't allowed to pay cash at the bar, but the other guests were. The night porter was friendly and helpful though.
Would avoid breakfast there if were to go back. Great having convenience of being in town centre, cleanliness and polite attitude of the reception staff.
The gentleman on reception was very friendly and helpful. Paid for breakfast at check in.
My main gripe was the breakfast staff. They were rude and challenged that I'd paid, with no apology when mistake was discovered. Also, no tea/coffee offered, when I asked for a pot of tea like the other guests seemed to have, reluctant staff poured something resembling dishwater out of a jug. Also had to reuse a milk jug that had been left by previous guest at table as none offered.
Rest of breakfast was ok as that was buffet self service. There were a lot of BAE staff staying there who seemed to be getting all the preferential treatment. For example, we wasn't allowed to pay cash at the bar, but the other guests were. The night porter was friendly and helpful though.
Would avoid breakfast there if were to go back. Great having convenience of being in town centre, cleanliness and polite attitude of the reception staff.
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In October 2011, John J said about Holiday Inn Preston
To be honest this place was a revelation.
We had low expectations--chain hotel, city centre in the north of England, likely to be a bit grim, etc.--but were very pleasantly surprised.
The best thing was the staff. We stayed twice in September and on both occasions the front desk staff and the people in the bar and breakfast room were excellent: friendly, helpful and welcoming. (My wife, an experienced manager who was fascinated by the consistent pleasantness of the staff, which is hardly a common experience in chain hotels, wondered if this place is just a happy place to work with good managers and a strong team spirit: whatever the cause, the results were very good.)
The breakfasts were very good too. Just what you would hope for in a northern English hotel. And if you don't fancy eating in the in-house restaurant there's Preston city centre at your disposal, with Heathcotes' Brasserie only ten minutes walk away.
Frankly, for anyone looking to break a long journey on the M6 somewhere in the area, you could do a very lot worse than give Preston Holiday Inn a go.
We had low expectations--chain hotel, city centre in the north of England, likely to be a bit grim, etc.--but were very pleasantly surprised.
The best thing was the staff. We stayed twice in September and on both occasions the front desk staff and the people in the bar and breakfast room were excellent: friendly, helpful and welcoming. (My wife, an experienced manager who was fascinated by the consistent pleasantness of the staff, which is hardly a common experience in chain hotels, wondered if this place is just a happy place to work with good managers and a strong team spirit: whatever the cause, the results were very good.)
The breakfasts were very good too. Just what you would hope for in a northern English hotel. And if you don't fancy eating in the in-house restaurant there's Preston city centre at your disposal, with Heathcotes' Brasserie only ten minutes walk away.
Frankly, for anyone looking to break a long journey on the M6 somewhere in the area, you could do a very lot worse than give Preston Holiday Inn a go.
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In October 2011, Livi196 said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed at this Hotel for a wedding and I really enjoyed my stay,From the time I picked up the phone to book the room till the time I left ..Thank you Kay Meek for your Superb service when i booked the room and a very special thank you to Tom the duty Manager and the lovely Hazel,Tom was Superb from start to finish this guy should be used to train all the staff at all the holiday Inns..He really knows how to treat people and make people feel right at home in the hotel, The room was comfortable and clean the Breakfast was absolutely Superb and the staff durin Breakfast were so fast and friendly, the food was piping hot which makes a change as normally food left under them heated objects are normally Luke warm but not this hotel it was piping hot,The hotel itself was lovely and clean in all areas,There was only one problem and that was at the check in, The Girl who booked me in had no idea of customer service I think her name was Kirsty but I cannot be sure..she never once smiled or looked at me when she spoke ..This attitude continued through out our stay...what a shame what a let down..So I suggest Tom may need to train the front of House staff also..such a stark Contrast ...The ladys and Jents who were cleaning the rooms were also very Friendly and nice and couldnt do enough for us ..Mant Thanks We will be definately Be back soon and have highly recommended this Hotel to a lot of People ..Thanks Guys
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In October 2011, Marie_downing said about Holiday Inn Preston
Just spent the night at the holiday inn in Preston,the staff are friendly,very clean,food fantastic..more than happy would stay there again...and your in the town centre..brilliant worth every penny..
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In October 2011, MissyEvans said about Holiday Inn Preston
Once you get past the grim exterior of this hotel the inside looks surprisingy stylish, with comfy circular seating areas and soft sofas.
This hotel was not built to be a Holiday Inn so the rooms are not as spacious as you normally get with this chain, but they are nicely decorated.
The staff were very friendly and the food excellent
There are not many parking spaces, but we had no problem getting a space - and there is a multi storey next door which I believe was £4 per night.
This hotel was not built to be a Holiday Inn so the rooms are not as spacious as you normally get with this chain, but they are nicely decorated.
The staff were very friendly and the food excellent
There are not many parking spaces, but we had no problem getting a space - and there is a multi storey next door which I believe was £4 per night.
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In November 2011, sanandtom said about Holiday Inn Preston
From booking to reception to what happened after to our leaving everything and everyone at the Holiday Inn should be complimented. 6th Floor room with great views and very comfortable for a short stay. Restaurent service and food was of the very best. (The bar lunch on the Sunday was a tinge iffy but OK.) But what made it all very special was Lorraine!
Return to the Hopliday Inn? Most certainly!
Return to the Hopliday Inn? Most certainly!
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In November 2011, The_Poveys said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed here for a couple of weeks due to work, and was very surprised. I was expecting the same old chain hotel rubish, but that was not the case. I have to say that all of the staff were very friendly and helpful the rooms were excellent, and for a city centre hotel it was not as noisy as I was expecting. The meals from the restaurant were superb, as was the breakfasts, and the bar/lounge area is a great place to unwind. I would have no hesitation in staying here again
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