Local Reviews
In September 2014, Matthew W said about Holiday Inn Preston
I've stayed at this hotel for a total of 10 nights throughout the year after block booking to attend a course run at the hotel's function suites. The good points include decent room sizes, a decent array of TV channels, reasonably comfortable beds and a convenient location for road and rail travel. The "could do better" points are inconsistency in the levels of service, sometimes I get biscuits in my room, sometimes I don't. Sometimes I get a flannel, sometimes I don't. Sometimes my room is vacuumed every day, sometimes it doesn't get vacuumed at all throughout my stay. Sometimes, the wardrobe is full of thick dust that needs to be wiped before I place clothes in it, sometimes its immaculately clean. The "should do better" points are poor wifi, where you have to pay for a normal useable level of access. A Badly stained carpet that should have been replaced before allocating the room to guests. A general lack of care, such as allocating conference rooms inappropriately that were forseeably noisy and unsuitable for studying guests. The bad points would include being located on a busy main road. Thin wall between rooms. Poorly fitted electrical points that don't always accept regular plugs as they should. Not replacing damaged furniture such as wobbly chairs. Poor "in room" lighting which makes studying in the evening difficult. The bar and restaurant area is clean and smart but the beer prices are extortionate, £4.60 a pint when the nearest local pub was selling beer for just £1.99 a pint.
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In September 2014, francophileonthemove said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed here for 2 nights on business. The hotel isn't attractive and is a bit of 1980's office block sort of building. However, bar and restaurant are well appointed and my room (whilst a typical HI room) was clean and comfortable. The two things that set this hotel apart from other HI's are a) the staff and b) the food. The staff were excellent. They are more or less all local, which is so refreshing, so they know the area and can tell one things about walks and shopping. This sounds obvious but is sadly so rare nowadays in city centre hotels. B) the food was better than average HI food - some really tasty dishes on the menu (such as the seafood spring rolls and the gnocchi).
I can happily recommend this hotel and would stay again.
I can happily recommend this hotel and would stay again.
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In September 2014, Sam N said about Holiday Inn Preston
I can think of nothing warm and positive to say about this place. It was not particularly attractive, and parking facilities are minimal.
I used the bar in the evening, and sat next to a very unpleasant individual who ate his (looked like) chicken curry with his fingers, scooping it up with his chips - grunting all the while. Now, to be fair, the hotel isn't directly responsible for its clientele, but I wonder if it says something about the people who choose to stay there? Don't know. Anyway, didn't linger long in the bar.
I was room only (£77 midweek paid in advance) - I didn't want a full breakfast, just some tea and toast. They tried to sell me a full cooked breakfast (£13) but I pointed out it would only be £5 if I ordered tea/toast in the lounge - and would be more work. Grudgingly, they allowed me what I wanted.
Some colleagues met me in the (dark) bar for a few drinks in the morning - no-one came to take a drinks order, so eventually I tracked someone down.
Room was clean and quiet, price of room was good - but it just wasn't a particularly exciting stay.
Room had free wifi - but it was so slow, I switched back to 3G.
I used the bar in the evening, and sat next to a very unpleasant individual who ate his (looked like) chicken curry with his fingers, scooping it up with his chips - grunting all the while. Now, to be fair, the hotel isn't directly responsible for its clientele, but I wonder if it says something about the people who choose to stay there? Don't know. Anyway, didn't linger long in the bar.
I was room only (£77 midweek paid in advance) - I didn't want a full breakfast, just some tea and toast. They tried to sell me a full cooked breakfast (£13) but I pointed out it would only be £5 if I ordered tea/toast in the lounge - and would be more work. Grudgingly, they allowed me what I wanted.
Some colleagues met me in the (dark) bar for a few drinks in the morning - no-one came to take a drinks order, so eventually I tracked someone down.
Room was clean and quiet, price of room was good - but it just wasn't a particularly exciting stay.
Room had free wifi - but it was so slow, I switched back to 3G.
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In October 2014, Happy Taffy 🏴 said about Holiday Inn Preston
This is a lovely hotel with an excellent buffet style breakfast, we had a nice room on the 7th floor which was clean and suited our needs :) I would of given a 5 star review, however Colchester football team were staying there and we were overlooked at breakfast and the duty manager was obviously in awe of this and ushered the players through at breakfast without a cursory check of room numbers, whereas we had to wait and duly gave our room number and told to sit anywhere, double standards, but it didn't distract from our stay and we will stay again as it suits our needs :) thank you for a comfortable stay
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In October 2014, Holly S said about Holiday Inn Preston
Looks pretty grim outside, but it was quite nice inside. I had a good night sleep, the room was quiet and clean. The staff were friendly, however during my reasonably short stay there were quite a few silly mistakes made. I would stay here again.
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In August 2021, Linda C said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
The rooms were adequate and clean, but quite dated. Bathroom needed a refurbishment. We missed seeing staff showing the "northern hospitality" as everything seemed too much trouble for them. Meals took a long time to arrive and menu choices were very limited. The food was extremely salty and over spiced, although we do usually enjoy a spicy meal. Although the plates came out hot, the food temperature lead a lot to be desired!
A special mention to Sheila on reception who was smiley, and very helpful in answering our requests.
A special mention to Sheila on reception who was smiley, and very helpful in answering our requests.
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In September 2021, Lisa pearson said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
The rooms are nice but deffo need updating more so the bathroom but for over night stay it was okay . There no Aircon but we wasn't to hot. The reception staff all lovely and friendly and little girls working in restaurant were .we had our tea serve to us the young girlsgo above and beyond . We got served alot by Billie she was lovely well done to her .
The tea was not to our taste but they wasn't alot of choice we was part of a coach trip
The tea was not to our taste but they wasn't alot of choice we was part of a coach trip
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In September 2021, sandy w said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Hotel was nice and welcoming rooms were very clean and spacious, furniture was a little dated and tired looking.
We were looked after by Marmite and Zowie who couldn’t do enough for us during our stay we had a table reserved and beautifully set out by Marmite for our Anniversary meal and Zowie made it all the more special by being so attentive as well as doing all her other duties we were given a complimentary bottle of Prosecco which we didn’t expect these two members of staff are such a credit and Mercury Bolton are lucky to have them on there team that’s not to say the other staff went good we could not complain about anyone as all the staff were friendly and helpful.
My wife went for a swim and Jacuzzi the facilities were really nice
We would defo go back again
We were looked after by Marmite and Zowie who couldn’t do enough for us during our stay we had a table reserved and beautifully set out by Marmite for our Anniversary meal and Zowie made it all the more special by being so attentive as well as doing all her other duties we were given a complimentary bottle of Prosecco which we didn’t expect these two members of staff are such a credit and Mercury Bolton are lucky to have them on there team that’s not to say the other staff went good we could not complain about anyone as all the staff were friendly and helpful.
My wife went for a swim and Jacuzzi the facilities were really nice
We would defo go back again
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In September 2021, wayne j said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Great value ,with Great Service , I was a little apprehensive due to some of the reviews, but rest assured a great value hotel , the room perhaps to some could be described as a little dated but the service makes up for that , nothing too much trouble , room was clean and spotless , breakfast was good variety with something for everyone , fried bread with cooked breakfast was yummy , good parking , a big thank you for a pleasant stay
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In September 2021, Paul F said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Read some of the reviews before booking our stay, we couldn't have been more surprised by the place.
lovely and clean serving lovely food and drink, i would like to say the staff are amazing they couldn't do enough for us.
i wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel.
lovely and clean serving lovely food and drink, i would like to say the staff are amazing they couldn't do enough for us.
i wouldn't hesitate to recommend the hotel.
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