Local Reviews
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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In September 2017, Chris R said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
The hotel is easy to find and near to the motorway.
Upon arrival, the staff were very friendly and check in was hassle free. There's a large car park at the rear of the hotel for guests.
Room prices are reasonable (£55 a night but obviously this varies due to demand). The rooms are a little dated, but nevertheless are clean with large beds and all expected facilities (TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, en suite bathroom etc). There was no air-conditioning in our room, but a fan was quickly delivered to us when we asked. There is free WiFi in the hotel, but you have to sign up and agree for marketing to be sent to you to access it. I didn't agree to this, so cannot comment on the quality of the WiFi.
We ate in the bar area in the evening. The staff member on duty was friendly and helpful. The prices are expensive (£15 for burger and chips, £8 for a panini, over £4 a pint), but the food was admittedly very good. We probably would have tried to find somewhere cheaper to eat if we knew the local area around the hotel.
All in all it was a good stay and we would use the hotel again if in the area.
Upon arrival, the staff were very friendly and check in was hassle free. There's a large car park at the rear of the hotel for guests.
Room prices are reasonable (£55 a night but obviously this varies due to demand). The rooms are a little dated, but nevertheless are clean with large beds and all expected facilities (TV, tea making facilities, hairdryer, en suite bathroom etc). There was no air-conditioning in our room, but a fan was quickly delivered to us when we asked. There is free WiFi in the hotel, but you have to sign up and agree for marketing to be sent to you to access it. I didn't agree to this, so cannot comment on the quality of the WiFi.
We ate in the bar area in the evening. The staff member on duty was friendly and helpful. The prices are expensive (£15 for burger and chips, £8 for a panini, over £4 a pint), but the food was admittedly very good. We probably would have tried to find somewhere cheaper to eat if we knew the local area around the hotel.
All in all it was a good stay and we would use the hotel again if in the area.
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In September 2017, nottslass6 said about Mercure Bolton Georgian House Hotel
We stayed 1 night in room 211. I had asked for a room with a walk in shower if possible and not far from the entrance. Both of these requested were granted - thank you.
Check in was easy and problem free. 2 staff on reception so others could check in as well. There is a bar just off reception which was empty but looked clean enough.
Our room was ok. Could do with updating though. There was an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, kettle, trouser press, flat screen tv, phone, desk/dressing table and chair, wardrobe, small table and bucket chair, tv unit and very large comfy bed. Every where was clean and no smells. Our room over looked the front road and although you could hear the traffic with the window open it wasn't a major issue.
It would have been nice to have a folder with all the information about the pool/bar/restaurant/free wifi/check out etc in it as to bits and pieces all over (menu for room service/something clipped to key card/something on the tv menu).
We decided to go and eat in the bar near reception as room service wanted £5 tray charge and some draught beers were not avaible. We ordered 2 burgers and chips. The food was lovely although in my opinion very expensive at £16 each. £32 for 2 burgers and chips is an outrageous price for a hotel of that standard. I had a J2o and lemonade and my husband had a pint of boddingtons and it was over £8. So maybe not the cheapest place to eat or drink. The lady who served us was lovely and I wasn't feeling overly well after a long drive and emotional funeral offered to get me iced water and told me to ask for a fan for the room.
We went to reception and asked for a fan and it was swiftly brought to the room by a nice, polite male staff member. The room was very warm and there is no air con.
We both slept well and packed ready to leave.
Checkout was swift and efficient. The man who checked us out checked if we needed a VAT receipt and thanked us for staying.
The car park is large and to the rear of the building. There are a few disabled spaces at the front.
Would we stay again, yes if we were in the area and could get the same room rate. Would we pay £32 for 2 burgers again? - No. Did we pay £15 each for breakfast? - No
In summary - staff welcoming, room clean enough - food and drink expensive.
Check in was easy and problem free. 2 staff on reception so others could check in as well. There is a bar just off reception which was empty but looked clean enough.
Our room was ok. Could do with updating though. There was an iron, ironing board, hairdryer, kettle, trouser press, flat screen tv, phone, desk/dressing table and chair, wardrobe, small table and bucket chair, tv unit and very large comfy bed. Every where was clean and no smells. Our room over looked the front road and although you could hear the traffic with the window open it wasn't a major issue.
It would have been nice to have a folder with all the information about the pool/bar/restaurant/free wifi/check out etc in it as to bits and pieces all over (menu for room service/something clipped to key card/something on the tv menu).
We decided to go and eat in the bar near reception as room service wanted £5 tray charge and some draught beers were not avaible. We ordered 2 burgers and chips. The food was lovely although in my opinion very expensive at £16 each. £32 for 2 burgers and chips is an outrageous price for a hotel of that standard. I had a J2o and lemonade and my husband had a pint of boddingtons and it was over £8. So maybe not the cheapest place to eat or drink. The lady who served us was lovely and I wasn't feeling overly well after a long drive and emotional funeral offered to get me iced water and told me to ask for a fan for the room.
We went to reception and asked for a fan and it was swiftly brought to the room by a nice, polite male staff member. The room was very warm and there is no air con.
We both slept well and packed ready to leave.
Checkout was swift and efficient. The man who checked us out checked if we needed a VAT receipt and thanked us for staying.
The car park is large and to the rear of the building. There are a few disabled spaces at the front.
Would we stay again, yes if we were in the area and could get the same room rate. Would we pay £32 for 2 burgers again? - No. Did we pay £15 each for breakfast? - No
In summary - staff welcoming, room clean enough - food and drink expensive.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk