Local Reviews
In August 2020, Amir S said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed for one night to visit a friend. Staff very friendly from start to finish. Anything I asked for, they were very efficient and did not make anything seem like effort. The bed was massive and comfortable. Could not fault anything. Best hotel stay I've had in a very long time.
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In August 2020, Savannah J said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed here for one night following surgery in a nearby hospital. Staff were very friendly and happy to accommodate, small confusion with room service but staff were very quick to sort out. Food was incredible 5 star restaurant quality!
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In September 2020, stephen a said about Holiday Inn Preston
Having just returned home to N. Ireland after staying there from 7th to 10th Sept. I have the following to report. Was greeted on the 1st floor were the reception is located. I was welcomed by Georgia who also welcomed me as a IGH member. Her induction into the hotel was excellent. She was also had an excellent response to some technically diffulties to our room and immediately rectifying them whilst not inconvenience us in anyway. She also handled our checkout efficiently and answering my questions on my next stay regarding a room with a walk in shower. The receptionist Dina was excellent and had a good company of local knowledge and directions as regards to restaurants and shops. Dina had written a list of restaurants and the type of cuisine they had to offer. They were all excellent choices. Katherine we meant was also excellent and was able to give us advice with the university and places to stay for our grand daughter who we brought over to start her course next week. These girls are definitely an asset to the hotel. Lastly Lee the waiter in the bar to which we frequently was very friendly and very efficient in his job. He gave us place of interest to visit as far a field as Halifax to see where the series Gentleman Jack was filmed and also Hadrian's Wall. He provided us with post codes of these attraction to make them easier to find. We ate in the restaurant along with our grand daughter to which the food and service was excellent. Only drawback was the limited parking spaces but the staff direct you to a reasonably price car park. There are 2 disables spaces in the hotel which I was able to use with my card but I observed on 2voccasion that a large pickup truck use one of the spaces. I hope the management would be able to resolve this problem should another disabled person would wish to use it. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would stay there again when we return to visit our grand daughter at a later date.
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In October 2020, serekunda1 said about Holiday Inn Preston
We live locally, and like to treat ourselves once in a while :-) Lovely room on the 7th floor. We appreciated being able to open the window!!. Super staff , best breakfast we have had. Whats not to like. ! Looking forward to our next stay ..
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In October 2020, justjamtastic said about Holiday Inn Preston
My wife, son and parents all had a wonderful stay here when visiting Blackpool. My bedroom was an accessible room as we had our 3 year old son with us and there was a pull-out bed for him which was perfect. Given that it was an accessible room it was smartly designed to feel although you were just in an Executive bedroom.
The size was great and spotlessly clean. My parents just had a standard double bedroom which was slightly small but it served a purpose for sleeping and showering. Exactly what they needed and well appointed and clean like my bedroom.
We didn't eat in the Restaurant other than breakfast and only had a few drinks from the bar. The service we received was as expected.
Parking is very limited - there's a multi-story across the road though.
I'd definitely return.
The size was great and spotlessly clean. My parents just had a standard double bedroom which was slightly small but it served a purpose for sleeping and showering. Exactly what they needed and well appointed and clean like my bedroom.
We didn't eat in the Restaurant other than breakfast and only had a few drinks from the bar. The service we received was as expected.
Parking is very limited - there's a multi-story across the road though.
I'd definitely return.
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In November 2020, thorpey said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed for business.
Katherine on reception made the reservation for me and was professional and efficient.
The food and breakfast’s were lovely , thanks to Lorraine for all your help at breakfast.
The hotel is modern, clean, has free parking and is in a great location.
Rooms are spacious and have everything in there for the business traveller.
All the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Big thanks to Gary for looking after my bag and made checkout easy and straightforward.
It was great to see all the staff adhering to COVID guidelines and I felt reassured they had taken the necessary steps to make the hotel a safe place to stay and had obviously worked hard to achieve this.
Katherine on reception made the reservation for me and was professional and efficient.
The food and breakfast’s were lovely , thanks to Lorraine for all your help at breakfast.
The hotel is modern, clean, has free parking and is in a great location.
Rooms are spacious and have everything in there for the business traveller.
All the staff couldn’t have been more helpful. Big thanks to Gary for looking after my bag and made checkout easy and straightforward.
It was great to see all the staff adhering to COVID guidelines and I felt reassured they had taken the necessary steps to make the hotel a safe place to stay and had obviously worked hard to achieve this.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk
In August 2013, GWandJW said about Hestercombe Gardens
Been looking forward to this visit all week but not as expected. The lady on the till tried exceptionally hard to have us "gift aid", the previous couple paying had already had an argument regarding this. The waterfall which is a feature was not running due to a lack of water (just the weather) but not mention was made at the pay point. The bulk of the garden looked worn out with only the Dutch Garden, Great Plat & Victorian Terrace having any quality displays. It was not possible to visit the Orangery or Woodland Barn due to a wedding taking place. We were asked to vacate the Victorian Terrace by an female with clipboard as the Bride & Groom etc were due through. I pointed out that we were paying guests and was appalled at being asked to move on. The pushy female probably the wedding organiser persevered and eventually we left. I believe that had someone placed a discreet sign advised that a wedding was in progress then a confrontation would not have occurred. Also if parts of the garden are out of bounds then a corresponding reduction from the already heavy (in value for money terms) entrance fee should be made. We won't be back.
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In September 2013, SiobhanLohenna said about Hestercombe Gardens
Absolutely stunning. It is a shame there are some negative reviews on here. It is true they are doing some conservation work here, however this is only allowing people to continue enjoying the beautiful spot. There was a wedding on, and the girl at the reception let me know when I got there, so I could plan my visit. I'm glad she did. I spent over an hour in the formal gardens alone.
I highly recommend a visit. Its like being transported to another world.
I highly recommend a visit. Its like being transported to another world.
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In September 2013, TravellingLincs said about Hestercombe Gardens
We visited Hestercome in August having been made aware of it through our RHS membership. Unfortunately we did not qualify for any discount at this time of year and thought the entry fee quite expensive at £8.80 each - we did not gift aid. Although we appreciate that the entry fee helps to finance restoration work if was more expensive than our visit to the RHS gardens at Rosemoor.
The garden was interesting with it's formal parts and then the walk through the grounds with some steep inclines and funny little buildings some hidden away. It felt like a journey of discovery.
Very good tea shop with wonderful looking cakes.
The garden was interesting with it's formal parts and then the walk through the grounds with some steep inclines and funny little buildings some hidden away. It felt like a journey of discovery.
Very good tea shop with wonderful looking cakes.
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In September 2013, Lily S said about Hestercombe Gardens
My partner and I went here and although I'm not a huge fan of gardens, this one sure takes your breath away.
We have chosen this location as our wedding venue for next year as there is so much space and the garden is stunning giving lots of amazing photo opportunities.
The thought of going down the steps into the beautiful organgery to get married brought a tear to my eye.
I can't wait to come back with various family members and bridesmaid to share my excitement with them. This is definitely worth a visit!
We have chosen this location as our wedding venue for next year as there is so much space and the garden is stunning giving lots of amazing photo opportunities.
The thought of going down the steps into the beautiful organgery to get married brought a tear to my eye.
I can't wait to come back with various family members and bridesmaid to share my excitement with them. This is definitely worth a visit!
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk