Local Reviews
In May 2017, Chris B said about Holiday Inn Preston
stayed at this hotel for 3 nights, each one individually booked as the trip lasted longer than expected.
Check-in was quick and easy.
Room was spotlessly clean and equipped to the expected standard.
The food in the restaurant was very good, the cuisine was British with an Asian twist.
Breakfast was excellent, although a buffet, it was kept hot and freshly cooked food was continuously being brought out.
The only downside was the lack of parking.
Check-in was quick and easy.
Room was spotlessly clean and equipped to the expected standard.
The food in the restaurant was very good, the cuisine was British with an Asian twist.
Breakfast was excellent, although a buffet, it was kept hot and freshly cooked food was continuously being brought out.
The only downside was the lack of parking.
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In May 2017, SJHosier said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed here for 3 days/2 nights recently as I was conducting some business in one of the meeting rooms here. From the time I arrived, until the time I checked out they couldn't have been more friendly and helpful.
The reception is on the 1st floor, and the staff were efficient and friendly. My room was on the 6th floor and was clean and comfortable as one would expect. The meeting rooms are on the ground floor and again were well stocked and clean. Unfortunately I didn't get to experience the restaurant as I am on a special diet and so can't eat normal foods but it looked inviting and I was sad to miss out of the experience.
Overall a very pleasant hotel, with wonderful staff. I'd be happy to visit again for pleasure or for business and would recommend this venue for both.
If I had to pick a downside it's that there are only 33 car parking spaces. I was lucky to get one (the last space) as I had a lot of equipment to unload but I'm not sure how I'd have coped if there hadn't been any space there as it would have been impossible for me to cart my equipment to and fro from the public car park.
The reception is on the 1st floor, and the staff were efficient and friendly. My room was on the 6th floor and was clean and comfortable as one would expect. The meeting rooms are on the ground floor and again were well stocked and clean. Unfortunately I didn't get to experience the restaurant as I am on a special diet and so can't eat normal foods but it looked inviting and I was sad to miss out of the experience.
Overall a very pleasant hotel, with wonderful staff. I'd be happy to visit again for pleasure or for business and would recommend this venue for both.
If I had to pick a downside it's that there are only 33 car parking spaces. I was lucky to get one (the last space) as I had a lot of equipment to unload but I'm not sure how I'd have coped if there hadn't been any space there as it would have been impossible for me to cart my equipment to and fro from the public car park.
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In May 2017, brookie09 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Lovely clean room. Excellent service from reception. Overnight free parking. Quiet considering the hotel was full. Comfy bed; reasonably priced. Would stay again. Bar area very clean. Only complaint reception on first floor can be slightly confusing once you come in. Oh and the lift didn't work from ground to first.
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In June 2017, BAHPANTS said about Holiday Inn Preston
We booked the hotel whilst attending a gig at Preston Guild Hall
Free internet
Pros
Cheap and affordable
Less than five minutes walk to Preston Guild Hall
Comfy bed
Car Parking
Good shower
Tea & Coffee
Clean and tidy
Cons
Nothing, it was just what we wanted for a night out
Free internet
Pros
Cheap and affordable
Less than five minutes walk to Preston Guild Hall
Comfy bed
Car Parking
Good shower
Tea & Coffee
Clean and tidy
Cons
Nothing, it was just what we wanted for a night out
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In June 2017, Guy P said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed here recently for 4 nights for business. The car park is tiny and was full throughout my stay so I had to park in the multi story opposite, which wasn't an issue. The snooker was on at the guild hall so it was nice having breakfast with all the players around! Food was good, staff were helpful! One of the lifts wasn't working, but gave me an excuse to use the stairs for a change! Overall it's ideally located so I would stay again.
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In June 2017, iwannabexyouup said about Holiday Inn Preston
This is a difficult review to write because it's not for the lack of trying that makes the hotel experience feel like a 1980s time machine.
Staff: the staff are great and can't do enough to help. The reception staff were great and ordering room service was a pleasant experience. The food service staff even left a note with dinner saying 'hope you have a great stay" etc. Now the cynic in me knows that this is a ploy to get higher tips (read any psychology text book for more) but even though I knew why, it was still a nice touch and deserves a mention.
Room: I was on the sixth floor which is supposedly reserved for IHG card holders and the corridors were all painted in a "business grey". The room itself however was in all honesty way below par for 2017 - it was very small, there was no plug by the bed (which in this day and age is crazy - EVERYONE has their phone in bed and use it for alarms etc), the TV was still analogue and had hardly any channels - for you kids out there analogue TV was pre digital and there was only a few channels that had crappy signal. The room was clean and tidy, but was still in the old 'Corby Trouser Press' era. So incredibly dated. The room was so small there wasn't any space to really put the suitcase even.
Location: centre of town so good location and was close to where I was working
Food: absolutely fine and as you'd expect from a standard hotel like this
Overall: honestly the hotel needs refurbishing because it's simply not up to the expected standards these days. With AirBnB the same nightly cost would allow you to stay somewhere twice as good - and that's the issue. The staff honestly try their best but IHG are doing them a disservice by not allowing them to give their guests the best experience by virtue of the hotel itself. Travelodge and Premier Inn are far more modern, bright and with larger rooms and because of that this hotel fails.
Staff: the staff are great and can't do enough to help. The reception staff were great and ordering room service was a pleasant experience. The food service staff even left a note with dinner saying 'hope you have a great stay" etc. Now the cynic in me knows that this is a ploy to get higher tips (read any psychology text book for more) but even though I knew why, it was still a nice touch and deserves a mention.
Room: I was on the sixth floor which is supposedly reserved for IHG card holders and the corridors were all painted in a "business grey". The room itself however was in all honesty way below par for 2017 - it was very small, there was no plug by the bed (which in this day and age is crazy - EVERYONE has their phone in bed and use it for alarms etc), the TV was still analogue and had hardly any channels - for you kids out there analogue TV was pre digital and there was only a few channels that had crappy signal. The room was clean and tidy, but was still in the old 'Corby Trouser Press' era. So incredibly dated. The room was so small there wasn't any space to really put the suitcase even.
Location: centre of town so good location and was close to where I was working
Food: absolutely fine and as you'd expect from a standard hotel like this
Overall: honestly the hotel needs refurbishing because it's simply not up to the expected standards these days. With AirBnB the same nightly cost would allow you to stay somewhere twice as good - and that's the issue. The staff honestly try their best but IHG are doing them a disservice by not allowing them to give their guests the best experience by virtue of the hotel itself. Travelodge and Premier Inn are far more modern, bright and with larger rooms and because of that this hotel fails.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In January 2025, Inspire256321 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Had a meeting in the lounge bar. Irene bar staff was excellent, friendly, professional, obliging and cared about her customers. Give that woman a pay rise 😚. I will return as great venue for a work meeting. Irene also offered a quite room I could use if required. She is a great representative of Mercure Hotels.
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In February 2025, Anhar M said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We went there as was given a gift for afternoon tea.
We were welcome by Irene and served throughout the afternoon by her. She made the experience pleasant and memorable. Irene ensured we got a seat near the radiator as it was a cold day. She also went out the way to get us vegetarian sandwiches. The food and tea was good. Overall, it was made a great experience thanks to Irene.
We were welcome by Irene and served throughout the afternoon by her. She made the experience pleasant and memorable. Irene ensured we got a seat near the radiator as it was a cold day. She also went out the way to get us vegetarian sandwiches. The food and tea was good. Overall, it was made a great experience thanks to Irene.
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In March 2025, Chris H said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Went for afternoon tea , everything was fabulous fresh, and a good selection of cakes, Irene served us was polite , friendly and professional really enjoyed it, and would definitely recommend , thank you Irene for making this experience special
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In March 2025, Kirsty Avi said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Had afternoon tea today with my dad at the hotel. Served by Irene. Absolutely lovely food, great service from Irene who even boxed some of our left over food to take home.
She is a credit to the Hotel.
Sat us next to the TV and radiator so we could be warm and have a nosey around whilst we ate!
Irene made sure our drinks were filled up throughout.
She is a credit to the Hotel.
Sat us next to the TV and radiator so we could be warm and have a nosey around whilst we ate!
Irene made sure our drinks were filled up throughout.
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