Local Reviews
In April 2010, paulmca001 said about Holiday Inn Preston
I dont know what some peoples problems are with this hotel, we stopped here for a 3 night break in april 2010, this hotel has plenty to offer and is very clean, the staff were more than helpful and i will and have recommended this hotel to friends and family.
There is only one problem with this hotel and that is the wifi in the rooms is charged at £5 per 24hours ok nothing really but other hotels in the area offer free broadband, i guess this would be classed as a business mans hotel as there are plenty of them about at night walking with there head so high in the air that they think there god.
Anyway, the breakfast is fantastic, you wont eat for the rest of the day, this is a big plus, the room service people do a fab job of cleaning your room and are helpful as could be expected, even gave us more tea and milk when we left them a note :)
Its the little things that make your stay more enjoyable, i forgot to mention the broadband is free in the bar area if you are, like me a club member.
All in all this is a great hotel and our room had a view of preston that you could only wish for, thanks holiday inn.
ps, sometimes there prices are rather steep and as is i have now booked into the legecy hotel in preston at a much lower rate for the same type of stay heres hoping for the same experiance with another company, i will update as to my time there.
paul - northern
ps i have to add after looking at other reviews that the room i had in the holiday inn was perfectly sized, if you need more room than what i had you must be fetching your whole house with you, rooms are the uks avarage size.
and also on a final note the room service menu if required needs more food options. but this wouldnt stop me going back.
There is only one problem with this hotel and that is the wifi in the rooms is charged at £5 per 24hours ok nothing really but other hotels in the area offer free broadband, i guess this would be classed as a business mans hotel as there are plenty of them about at night walking with there head so high in the air that they think there god.
Anyway, the breakfast is fantastic, you wont eat for the rest of the day, this is a big plus, the room service people do a fab job of cleaning your room and are helpful as could be expected, even gave us more tea and milk when we left them a note :)
Its the little things that make your stay more enjoyable, i forgot to mention the broadband is free in the bar area if you are, like me a club member.
All in all this is a great hotel and our room had a view of preston that you could only wish for, thanks holiday inn.
ps, sometimes there prices are rather steep and as is i have now booked into the legecy hotel in preston at a much lower rate for the same type of stay heres hoping for the same experiance with another company, i will update as to my time there.
paul - northern
ps i have to add after looking at other reviews that the room i had in the holiday inn was perfectly sized, if you need more room than what i had you must be fetching your whole house with you, rooms are the uks avarage size.
and also on a final note the room service menu if required needs more food options. but this wouldnt stop me going back.
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In May 2010, ToxKent79 said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stay at this hotel 4-5 times per year, and always leave feeling refreshed and satisfied with my stay. Although they have no Executive bedrooms, my Priority Club Platinum status is always acknowledged by being allocated a nice room with complimentary food/drinks upon arrival.
The rooms are of a decent size, well sound-proofed and fully air-conditioned. They also have very comfortable beds, LCD TVs and an awesome shower.
Sure, the car park is only small but the NCP opposite is not too inconvenient and at only £3.80 per 24 hours, not too expensive for a city centre stopover! If you're intending to go to Blackpool and are lucky enough to have a space in the car park, I'd recommend leaving the car behind and catching the National Express coach (in the bus station opposite).
Their £99 Blackpool Pleasure Beach rate is very good value - Weekend night at the hotel and 2 x wristbands!
We've eaten in the hotel a few times, and always found the food to be good quality. Plenty of nice restaurants within walking distance (Italian, Pizza Express etc) and of course, good shopping!
The only slight problem we've encountered at this hotel was a broken air conditioning unit - but a quick visit to reception and we were given a new room.
Would I recommend it? Definately!
The rooms are of a decent size, well sound-proofed and fully air-conditioned. They also have very comfortable beds, LCD TVs and an awesome shower.
Sure, the car park is only small but the NCP opposite is not too inconvenient and at only £3.80 per 24 hours, not too expensive for a city centre stopover! If you're intending to go to Blackpool and are lucky enough to have a space in the car park, I'd recommend leaving the car behind and catching the National Express coach (in the bus station opposite).
Their £99 Blackpool Pleasure Beach rate is very good value - Weekend night at the hotel and 2 x wristbands!
We've eaten in the hotel a few times, and always found the food to be good quality. Plenty of nice restaurants within walking distance (Italian, Pizza Express etc) and of course, good shopping!
The only slight problem we've encountered at this hotel was a broken air conditioning unit - but a quick visit to reception and we were given a new room.
Would I recommend it? Definately!
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In June 2010, TTT75 said about Holiday Inn Preston
Good budget hotel, very comfortable, good value for money
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In July 2010, Bottleosmoke said about Holiday Inn Preston
Excellent clean hotel with friendly, helpful staff with a sense of humour!
Good food and bar area.
Only down side is the car park. I will not park in the NCP opposite.
Good food and bar area.
Only down side is the car park. I will not park in the NCP opposite.
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In September 2010, MikeWReading said about Holiday Inn Preston
The room was smart but a little small - but the rate was very reasonable for a bank holiday weekend when hotels in nearby Blackpool and the Lake District were either full or charging extortionate prices. Breakfast is a bit expensive unless you get an inclusive rate. 15 minute walk to the station from where there are frequent trains to Blackppol and an hourly service to Windermere for boat trips and tours of the Lakes. Preston itself doesn't seem to have much to commend it, but as a base point for trips is great and is only just over 2 hours from London by train. My only quibble is that I made a separate booking for a third night and did not receive any priority club platinum treatment (i.e complimentary water and snack) for that; also my first two nights at the two for 1 rate was marked as a non qualifying stay so I did not get any priority club points for it. Apparently it is up to the hotel to decide what is a qualifying stay - all other stays I have made at Holiday Inn or Holiday Inn Express using this rate have qualified so I am very surprised that Preston did not.
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In September 2010, Kelvin M said about Holiday Inn Preston
My first time stay at this hotel for conducting my business in the Preston area. A comfortable hotel in the city centre with the reception desk up on the first floor. Found all the staff morning and evening very courteous, pleasant and helpful. Nice bar and restaurant areas. Ate in one night and found no fault with the food my colleague had steak and I had fish pie. The room I had was clean and tidy with very comfortable bed and a tea making facility. This hotel also gave a complimentary pack of biscuits each day something that many of the Holiday Inns in other areas have stopped doing. My one and only gripe is the mini baths they fit into these hotel bathrooms. After a long business day I really enjoy a long soak in a hot bath, my bath suited a child or a dwarf, simply uncomfortable it just does not allow a normal person to stretch out and have a soak, my legs were around my chin that's how small the bath is. The other point to be aware of is that the hotel car park only holds around 30 cars after that you may have to go to the P & D opposite. Finally a good breakfast is offered with plenty to choose from and a personal thank you to the nice 'lap dancing waitress' who looked after us on our final morning, what a character.
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In October 2010, justhearmeout said about Holiday Inn Preston
I stayed at this hotel with some friends for 1 night because we were in Preston to see a band at the venue '53 degrees'. The hotel itself is standard fayre really, but it is very clean, very convenient, and the B&B rate we were on was very good value (£55 for a twin room with breakfast - non refundable rate).
The reason I wanted to write this review really was to commend the staff in the restaurant and bar. They were helpful and courteous at all times, but more than that, they seemed interested in us as guests. They engaged us in conversation and really made us feel very welcome.
These ladies are a credit to this hotel and because of them particularly, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay there ...
... and if any of the hotel management are reading this and want to check who was on bar/restaurant duty at this time, our stay was on the 1st of October (Rooms 606/607/319).
The reason I wanted to write this review really was to commend the staff in the restaurant and bar. They were helpful and courteous at all times, but more than that, they seemed interested in us as guests. They engaged us in conversation and really made us feel very welcome.
These ladies are a credit to this hotel and because of them particularly, I wouldn't hesitate to recommend a stay there ...
... and if any of the hotel management are reading this and want to check who was on bar/restaurant duty at this time, our stay was on the 1st of October (Rooms 606/607/319).
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In July 2017, AJSBuchan said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
Stayed 2 nights mid week attending local wedding. Very helpful staff who assisted wedding prep. Room on 4th floor massive and worth asking for. Leisure access easy with good steam, sauna, jacuzzi and poo,
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In August 2017, Clare T said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We stayed with a group of family and friends to attend a local wedding. We were all given a warm welcome, comfortable rooms with comfy beds and good choice of breakfast. Excellent value for money. Highly recommended.
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In August 2017, DarcyUSA2017 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
This hotel is older but the rooms are spacious, darkening curtains, bed is WONDERFULLY SOFT and comfortable, daily cleaning service, FULL COOKED BREAKFAST, Wonderful kind staff!! Easy access to motorways. Full Shopping center with restaurants, movie theater, and bowling alley all a short drive away! I would recommend a painter to make touchups throughout the hotel and rooms.
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