Local Reviews
In April 2016, WarwickshireMarakesh said about Holiday Inn Preston
This is a very large hotel in the centre of Preston. First impressions that it is rather unwelcoming. The reception is on the first floor and the whole hotel feels that it is dated and needs a makeover. There is limited parking on site but there is free parking available a short walk away.
We had a drink in the bar which was large and not very comfortable. The meal in the restaurant was good. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar was not very warm and we retired to our room to warm up. The room was small but comfortable. Bath with shower over the bath very tiny. No power shower and water not very warm. No minibar and no room safe. Safes seem to be available next to the reception which seemed strange. There is a mini gym on the 7th floor.
Breakfast was very good indeed. Lots of choice both hot and cold options. The hot buffet was nice and hot. There was no option to have freshly cooked eggs as is offered in some other Holiday Inn hotels.
All in all a very average stay. In future we will use the Holiday Inn Express in South Preston. A modern hotel with walk in power showers. Breakfast is not as good but overall a better option.
We had a drink in the bar which was large and not very comfortable. The meal in the restaurant was good. The staff were friendly and helpful. The restaurant and bar was not very warm and we retired to our room to warm up. The room was small but comfortable. Bath with shower over the bath very tiny. No power shower and water not very warm. No minibar and no room safe. Safes seem to be available next to the reception which seemed strange. There is a mini gym on the 7th floor.
Breakfast was very good indeed. Lots of choice both hot and cold options. The hot buffet was nice and hot. There was no option to have freshly cooked eggs as is offered in some other Holiday Inn hotels.
All in all a very average stay. In future we will use the Holiday Inn Express in South Preston. A modern hotel with walk in power showers. Breakfast is not as good but overall a better option.
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In April 2016, Glen W said about Holiday Inn Preston
Ok, it's a rather dated property, in need of a little TLC, but it's clean and comfortable. Breakfast was great, huge buffet, well cooked and presented food. But the best thing about this property is the staff, from check in to bar to restaurant, everyone is friendly and welcoming and appears genuinely keen to "go the extra mile". Parking is a bit of an issue, but the hotel doesn't hide this fact. Well done Holiday Inn Preston, you have shown that people make the difference!
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In April 2016, Alan H said about Holiday Inn Preston
Stayed in this hotel for over three weeks and found all the staff extremely friendly and helpful.
Restaurant staff are very friendly and helpful and assist with specific menu requests.
The reception staff even helped when my laundry was late back by sending someone out to buy me socks.
The hotel is a little dated in places but definitely made up for by the great staff.
Well done all!
Restaurant staff are very friendly and helpful and assist with specific menu requests.
The reception staff even helped when my laundry was late back by sending someone out to buy me socks.
The hotel is a little dated in places but definitely made up for by the great staff.
Well done all!
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In April 2016, VickyC said about Holiday Inn Preston
So normally I don't review Hotels in the UK but for this one is thought I'd make an exception as I belive in Credit where Credit is due and here it is most definitely .
My lil cuz was getting married in Preston and with most being from london they organised a group wedding booking at good rates. Even thou I have lots of family here I thought I would
Join the wedding gang and stay at the hotel.
When I first heard it was Holiday Inn , my expectations immediately dropped to a bog standard, budget no frills type place, however was I wrong.
From the point of booking I have had the most amazing service. Natalie who took my bookings was excellent, polite kind courteous and sorted our room out.
We have a 4month old lil baby I'm toe, so I decided to bring a carry cot to sleep in at night.
When I got to the hotel the car park is very small but the only downside
Catherine who checked us in again was so bubbly and friendly, she quickly checked us and she was so kind she insisted that we have a travel cot for baby, and quickly turned that around for us
I then met Dina and Natelie who took my original booking and every time I was in reception they always welcomed us and had a good chat, laugh. They also
Looked after me for parking as there
Was no parking and they let me park on the forecourt and kept an eye on my car as well... They could have just turned me away and said go pay for parking across the road but they didn't.
The room is fairly sized very clean and modern defo not expected, the room I got had large view of the outside and the curtains were blackout (good when you have. A baby) . The bed was comfy and got a great night sleep. No complaints whatsoever and anyone who knows me knows I'm very fussy person.
As it was pre wedding night we were drinking in the bar till I think about 2-3am, the drinks were very reasonably priced and the atmosphere was good
Brill location as town is literally a few mins walk away with lots of bars restaurants and shops.
Overall I was absolutely overwhelmed by the service and the team here I wish others could take this as an example and just on my experience I give my 5 stars, but don't get me wrong the rooms and hotel were good too. Not to be classed as a budget hotel as my expectation was Initially
100% recommend this hotel, I would defo stay here again
My lil cuz was getting married in Preston and with most being from london they organised a group wedding booking at good rates. Even thou I have lots of family here I thought I would
Join the wedding gang and stay at the hotel.
When I first heard it was Holiday Inn , my expectations immediately dropped to a bog standard, budget no frills type place, however was I wrong.
From the point of booking I have had the most amazing service. Natalie who took my bookings was excellent, polite kind courteous and sorted our room out.
We have a 4month old lil baby I'm toe, so I decided to bring a carry cot to sleep in at night.
When I got to the hotel the car park is very small but the only downside
Catherine who checked us in again was so bubbly and friendly, she quickly checked us and she was so kind she insisted that we have a travel cot for baby, and quickly turned that around for us
I then met Dina and Natelie who took my original booking and every time I was in reception they always welcomed us and had a good chat, laugh. They also
Looked after me for parking as there
Was no parking and they let me park on the forecourt and kept an eye on my car as well... They could have just turned me away and said go pay for parking across the road but they didn't.
The room is fairly sized very clean and modern defo not expected, the room I got had large view of the outside and the curtains were blackout (good when you have. A baby) . The bed was comfy and got a great night sleep. No complaints whatsoever and anyone who knows me knows I'm very fussy person.
As it was pre wedding night we were drinking in the bar till I think about 2-3am, the drinks were very reasonably priced and the atmosphere was good
Brill location as town is literally a few mins walk away with lots of bars restaurants and shops.
Overall I was absolutely overwhelmed by the service and the team here I wish others could take this as an example and just on my experience I give my 5 stars, but don't get me wrong the rooms and hotel were good too. Not to be classed as a budget hotel as my expectation was Initially
100% recommend this hotel, I would defo stay here again
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In May 2016, SeanG50 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Having stayed here 3 nights a week for a year during 2015 I thought it time to write a review. Firstly if you work in or near Preston centre then there are few choices, this being one. It is a tired hotel with friendly staff , average food, service is an enigma, from excellent to breakfast being a mad rush and customers left forgotten to fend for them selves , it's a very strange atmosphere here almost a multi national chain with a B&B culture...beds are ok, not the most comfortable but not the worst (Macdonald Tickle trout wins that award!) If you have the elite points and want to add to your points accumulation then stay, if you are not prescriptive about where you need to stay then try the Salmesbury hotel or the Marriott
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In May 2016, bullchef said about Holiday Inn Preston
Having stayed here now twice, the hotel and it's staff are really quite nice, the thing that lets them down is the car parking situation and the somewhat noisy guests that walk the corridors at night!
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In May 2016, Colin M said about Holiday Inn Preston
The hotel itself is nice enough and in easy reach of the town centre to grab something to eat on the evening.
The issue I had was with car parking. There is only very limited parking on site. The first night I managed to park on the road outside and fortunately no parking ticket arrived. Second night no such luck. I had no money for parking and the machine didn't accept cards, which was hardly surprising given that the car park looked like a replica from the Get Carter movie! That's probably wasted unless you're from the North East. So to cut a long story short, I ended up driving round Preston to get some money and change. When I checked out I mentioned this and apparently it is explained on the website, which is fine unless you book using a third party. Lesson learnt.
Final minor point as I love to complain, breakfast was nice, but no marmite. Why do some Holiday Inns have it and some don't?
The issue I had was with car parking. There is only very limited parking on site. The first night I managed to park on the road outside and fortunately no parking ticket arrived. Second night no such luck. I had no money for parking and the machine didn't accept cards, which was hardly surprising given that the car park looked like a replica from the Get Carter movie! That's probably wasted unless you're from the North East. So to cut a long story short, I ended up driving round Preston to get some money and change. When I checked out I mentioned this and apparently it is explained on the website, which is fine unless you book using a third party. Lesson learnt.
Final minor point as I love to complain, breakfast was nice, but no marmite. Why do some Holiday Inns have it and some don't?
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In May 2016, juliehayes said about Holiday Inn Preston
Booked on last minute as we had missed the last train home, would recommend this hotel as its close to all pubs, it's clean and the staff are really nice. If I was going on a night out again I'd either double check the train times or book in advance
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In May 2016, Christina T said about Holiday Inn Preston
Very central location for this Conference Day. However, agree with other reviewers that parking is a real problem. I was able to get the last space in the hotel's car park as I have a Disabled Blue Badge and a disabled parking spot was available.
The lunch wasn't the usual sandwiches, but was a nice variety of mini jacket potatoes, skewered chicken and vegetables, wraps and a choice of desserts. Also, there was plenty to go round.
Coffee/tea at break time was accompanied my Danish pastries and biscuits, so no-one went hungry!.
The conference room itself was clean and well-lit although it became a little warm until someone managed to adjust the air-conditioning! An altogether good experience.
The lunch wasn't the usual sandwiches, but was a nice variety of mini jacket potatoes, skewered chicken and vegetables, wraps and a choice of desserts. Also, there was plenty to go round.
Coffee/tea at break time was accompanied my Danish pastries and biscuits, so no-one went hungry!.
The conference room itself was clean and well-lit although it became a little warm until someone managed to adjust the air-conditioning! An altogether good experience.
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In May 2016, nellSwansea said about Holiday Inn Preston
We had one night at the holiday inn Preston. A nice hotel, the bar looked really nice and the staff were pleasant. Reception on the ball. Parking was a bit of a pain. The room with 2 single beds was snug, and the bathroom tiny. Not enough space for 2 people in my opinion. There was a dinner menu 3 courses for £20. It was first class, I had the sea trout which was exceptional. A very tasty 3 course menu. Staff were really nice to top our dining experience. It's close to the motorways.
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