Bolton Stadium Hotel
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this is my 2nd visit to Whites and got a great deal at this hotel. on arrival, staff very efficient and booked us in (2 couples 2 rooms), in minutes. lovely rooms although bathroom (rm 112) needed regrouting especially around the bath and shower. (don't get me wrong bathroom was clean - only grouting dark)
we were on a room only basis so didn't have breakfast but had a snack in the bar area. a humongous chicken sandwich and the boys had 'pulled pork'. both were beautiful to eat and look at!! just like a full meal. tasty and filling.
staff in the bar were really nice and attentive even though it was busy.
other places to eat nearby and also a shopping area (for the ladies).
had a great time and would come back again.
we were on a room only basis so didn't have breakfast but had a snack in the bar area. a humongous chicken sandwich and the boys had 'pulled pork'. both were beautiful to eat and look at!! just like a full meal. tasty and filling.
staff in the bar were really nice and attentive even though it was busy.
other places to eat nearby and also a shopping area (for the ladies).
had a great time and would come back again.
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Stayed on Saturday night as we were going to a Wedding Reception near Bolton, the staff were very nice and helpful and the room was very comfortable. We had the breakfast which was buffet style and you could help yourself so plenty to choose from. Would recommend.
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not a football fan, however this is an impressive hotel. staff very friendly and helpful. next to Tesco extra and retail and leisure park so plenty of eating houses if you dint want to eat in. rooms a little tired and need a little tlc, but good value break
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stayed in June, just my husband and I (rare treat) on checking the receptionist upgraded us to a pitchview room for free!
the room was amazing and the hotel was great. The pool and sauna was lovely.
Ate dinner at the hotel, food was really good.
We paid £20 for this stay through the de vere sale, total bargain cant wait to stay again!!!
the room was amazing and the hotel was great. The pool and sauna was lovely.
Ate dinner at the hotel, food was really good.
We paid £20 for this stay through the de vere sale, total bargain cant wait to stay again!!!
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We had a cheap two night stay, paid extra for breakfast, which was very good. The health suite was great, lovely hot sauna and steam room ,my only critisism would be that there was nowhere to sit and relax. The staff are very friendly. Very good hotel to use as a base to see the surrounding area.
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We stayed here for a conference and for that purpose it was great. The staff were incredibly friendly and efficient; I asked one man behind the bar if there was anywhere I could buy any chocolate but sadly he said they didn't have any but even offered to go and get me some from their staff canteen! Needless to say I declined this kind offer. The only mistake that was made during our stay was that I ordered a vegetarian pie and a meat one arrived which they quickly changed with only a small delay and a huge apology. Our room was clean and very comfortable albeit quite small but perfectly adequate. Check in and out was quite quick even though the hotel was very busy.
Overall very pleased with our stay.
Overall very pleased with our stay.
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We recently stayed at this hotel as our son was getting married nearby. I booked rooms weeks before and have never had such a stressful time dealing with a hotel booking system. I was informed that if I block booked several rooms it was cheaper. However friends managed to get a better deal online.
We stayed in a mixture of rooms. The pitch view rooms have air con but the other rooms do not and were very hot. Some have fans and some not.
Rooms are fairly small.
Toiletries provided were just a bar of soap and 1 tube of shower gel.
There are plenty of places to sit in the hotel near the bar area.
Gym and spa area were good with a decent size pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
Breakfast was also good with plenty of choice. Breakfast room was spacious and pleasant.
There are shops and plenty of eateries 5 mins walk away.
We stayed in a mixture of rooms. The pitch view rooms have air con but the other rooms do not and were very hot. Some have fans and some not.
Rooms are fairly small.
Toiletries provided were just a bar of soap and 1 tube of shower gel.
There are plenty of places to sit in the hotel near the bar area.
Gym and spa area were good with a decent size pool, jacuzzi, sauna and steam room.
Breakfast was also good with plenty of choice. Breakfast room was spacious and pleasant.
There are shops and plenty of eateries 5 mins walk away.
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A very acceptable modern hotel, with the usual level of accommodation and service expected from a De Vere hotel. Exceptionally good cooked breakfast; rooms clean and comfortable; staff helpful and friendly. Very close to Middlebrook retail park with its many shops, restaurants, cafes and cinema. Very well placed for access to motorway network.
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Set within a stand of the modern Reebok Stadium, the De Vere Whites Hotel is in an area of significant redevelopment and has good road and rail links to the North West. I arrived by train, via Manchester, viewing the Reebok from the small Horwich Parkway station. I noted the rather large Tesco store to one side and what appeared to be a fashion centred retail village to the north.
The welcome and processing of my booking were carried out with typical northern banter. If I removed my glasses, I could almost imagine I was talking with Peter Kay.
My room was adequate, not as big as the last De Vere I visited, but with lots of extras - iron, ironing board, trouser press, bottled water, tea, coffee and drinking chocolate .... Good standard of decor, a king size bed and wardrobe space and hangers for a couple.
Full bath, with overhead shower - decent size for a hotel bathroom.
The public areas were spacious and suitably decorated. The bonus of a health centre provided a welcome opportunity for a workout. Meeting room was suited for the business carried out.
Overall, nothing to be critical about. A good mid-range option for a business meeting. Though, I assume a lot of guests come for the football.
The welcome and processing of my booking were carried out with typical northern banter. If I removed my glasses, I could almost imagine I was talking with Peter Kay.
My room was adequate, not as big as the last De Vere I visited, but with lots of extras - iron, ironing board, trouser press, bottled water, tea, coffee and drinking chocolate .... Good standard of decor, a king size bed and wardrobe space and hangers for a couple.
Full bath, with overhead shower - decent size for a hotel bathroom.
The public areas were spacious and suitably decorated. The bonus of a health centre provided a welcome opportunity for a workout. Meeting room was suited for the business carried out.
Overall, nothing to be critical about. A good mid-range option for a business meeting. Though, I assume a lot of guests come for the football.
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This is the first time we had visited this area, the reason was to cycle the Ironman route, when I told friends and family where we where going for the weekend they where sceptical. On arriving at the hotel at 2215hrs we where given a warm welcome from the receptionist, she inform us about breakfast and restaurant time and even answered our questions about the area and how to get to the various locations we wanted to visit.
The room was nice and clean, with a non squeaky bed! The tv work fine.
On the Saturday we enquirer about their gym and pool, the receptionist promptly ask a colleague to show us around, which they dully did, giving us the full tour. The pool is a nice size and the exercise room and equipment where a lot better then somewhere hotels I have stay at.
The only negative is the room does not have air conditioning, but the fan that was in the room work ok.
We enjoyed our stay and will booking again in the future.
The room was nice and clean, with a non squeaky bed! The tv work fine.
On the Saturday we enquirer about their gym and pool, the receptionist promptly ask a colleague to show us around, which they dully did, giving us the full tour. The pool is a nice size and the exercise room and equipment where a lot better then somewhere hotels I have stay at.
The only negative is the room does not have air conditioning, but the fan that was in the room work ok.
We enjoyed our stay and will booking again in the future.
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My wife and I stayed in this hotel on 5/7/13 for our wedding annerversary. We had a meal in the reflections restraunt and the food was fantastic,reasonabley priced 3 course £24. We sat in a booth looking out onto the stadium. Service was good although drinks a little pricey but this was to be exoected. Stayed on the first floor nice room, we did have an issue with noisey neighbours but the reception staff put a stop to it. Well done. Good nights sleep comfy bed, got up for breakfast about 0730, which was also great piping hot it was that nice i seriously thought of having more blackpudding and sauage,but i would have just been a pig as I had plenty first time round. All in all couldnt fault the place.
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My husband and I stayed in one of the pitchview rooms for a surprise 30th Birthday treat. The room was a good size and very clean. For the quality and service, the price was very reasonable too. The bed was very comfortable and the view of the pitch from the window was brilliant! We watched the match from our room and at first thought there would be no atmosphere but this was not the case. we could here the fans below and felt part of the crowd - only warmer! The staff even placed banners and balloons around the room after I asked if this was possible. This was a really nice touch and they didn't even charge me. In the morning, we went for breakfast which was buffet style. There was so much choice and all the food was hot and well prepared. Throughout our stay, all the staff were very friendly and helpful and there were ample parking spaces. We thoroughly enjoyed our stay! We have since stayed at this hotel again and found the quality just as good. This is also the only hotel I have stayed in that had a powerful hairdryer. The only extra item i would have found helpful is a card with the basic information on such as check out times and room service hours but the staff happily answered our questions so this was not a problem. We will definitely stay again.
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Having come from the seventh circle of hell of a certain Daresbury hotel that a corporate booking function required me to sleep at I could have slept in a skip behind the back of a supermarket and given this one three stars.
I arrived here.
Clean, friendly, awe inspiring surroundings, helpful staff, comfortable, well equipped, easy IT access, big room, all I need, happy people around and about.
Need I say more.
Cracking hotel. Thanks you for making the rest of my week better.
I arrived here.
Clean, friendly, awe inspiring surroundings, helpful staff, comfortable, well equipped, easy IT access, big room, all I need, happy people around and about.
Need I say more.
Cracking hotel. Thanks you for making the rest of my week better.
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Excellent parking facilities, warm, comfortable room and great breakfast selection - the latter was particularly welcome after the night before.
Other reviews consistently mention the excellent standard of staff/service, however, on both occasions I have stayed, this has not been my experience. I'm not one for nit-picking, and I generally disagree with people who pick fault at minor issues, but because the same thing has happened twice I feel I should comment. The reception staff on both occasions were having personal conversations across the counter while people waited to check in. During breakfast the next morning, the serving staff were very polite and helpful, although as we were leaving, the two members of staff by the exit decided it would be absolutely hilarious to adopt the mannerisms of 14 year old girls, complete with giggling, a sarcastic 'bye now' and a few evil glares thrown in. I've been a 14 year girl, but thankfully grew out of that behaviour. I can only imagine they were a little bit miffed they had to work on a Sunday morning, but that's life for you.
Other reviews consistently mention the excellent standard of staff/service, however, on both occasions I have stayed, this has not been my experience. I'm not one for nit-picking, and I generally disagree with people who pick fault at minor issues, but because the same thing has happened twice I feel I should comment. The reception staff on both occasions were having personal conversations across the counter while people waited to check in. During breakfast the next morning, the serving staff were very polite and helpful, although as we were leaving, the two members of staff by the exit decided it would be absolutely hilarious to adopt the mannerisms of 14 year old girls, complete with giggling, a sarcastic 'bye now' and a few evil glares thrown in. I've been a 14 year girl, but thankfully grew out of that behaviour. I can only imagine they were a little bit miffed they had to work on a Sunday morning, but that's life for you.
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Fantastic hotel, staff very friendly and helpful. Although hotel restaurant is closed on a Sunday evening there are p,entry of restaurants within walking distance of the hotel. Would def recommend. We booked at very short notice so got a really good deal.
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The rooms in this hotel are the real talking point, mine had a full length view of the football pitch! This is definitely a novelty that didn't wear off on our party. The rooms & hotel are clean & well maintained. The restaurant was just ok, there was nothing wrong with the food or decor but nothing to write home about either. The bar shut about 11am despite there being a crowd of 20+ people over several parties still there. In the end the night porter served everyone! The retail park next door provided plenty of amenities despite the hotel looking like it was in the middle of no-where. Overall a good hotel for a night or two.
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I had the pleasure of staying at the De Vere Whites Hotel at the Reebok Stadium last week, and can tell you that it is a very pleasant experience. The parking is right at the door and is free, and the hotel itself is very interesting, especially as the prive via Trivago wa sonly £49 for a double room.
The fact that it is part of a football stadium makes for the initial appeal, but this theme isn't really carried out anywhere else in the hotel. This was a shame for me, but I suspect other travellers may actually be relieved by this!
Reception and check in were first rate, and the interior of the hotel is very interesting indeed. A central staircase leads you up to various different levels for sitting, the bar, the restaurant and so on. The only criticism I would have is the restaurant lacks a little soul - it feels a bit sterile.
You will need to let them know if you're not capable of managing stairs too. There is a lift, of course, but I still had to go up a small flight of stairs after the lift to get to my room. I was also left waiting to check out as there was only one member of staff working. A minor point, but if I had been in a bit of a rush to leave to get to an appointment or some such I would have been more annoyed by this.
Overall a good experience, though, and if I'm ever staying in Bolton again I shall certainly think to stay here.
The fact that it is part of a football stadium makes for the initial appeal, but this theme isn't really carried out anywhere else in the hotel. This was a shame for me, but I suspect other travellers may actually be relieved by this!
Reception and check in were first rate, and the interior of the hotel is very interesting indeed. A central staircase leads you up to various different levels for sitting, the bar, the restaurant and so on. The only criticism I would have is the restaurant lacks a little soul - it feels a bit sterile.
You will need to let them know if you're not capable of managing stairs too. There is a lift, of course, but I still had to go up a small flight of stairs after the lift to get to my room. I was also left waiting to check out as there was only one member of staff working. A minor point, but if I had been in a bit of a rush to leave to get to an appointment or some such I would have been more annoyed by this.
Overall a good experience, though, and if I'm ever staying in Bolton again I shall certainly think to stay here.
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Stayed in this hotel quite a few times now, very handy for Manchester city,Trafford centre, and Bolton city centre. Great rooms, great breakfast, if there was any complaint at all it would be the bar prices, but these are no worse than any other hotel of similar quailty. Will certainly stay again.
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We took advantage of a deal to stay at this hotel, the price was excellent and we had a lovely room. We enjoyed breakfast in the morning and found the choice and food to be good. All the staff that we had dealings with were very friendly and helpful. The pool and Jacuzzi were good and quiet so had chance to swim in private. The views from the restaurant overlook the Bolton fc football pitch which is an amazing setting for dinner. There is an industrial estate nearby with a selection of shops and a very good choice of restaurants. The prices in the hotel bar were good too and we even met a celebrity footballer in the bar. I would definitely recommend this hotel and would return.
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This hotel is excellent. Good food great facilities lovely rooms and the best staff. The staff are friendly and attentive without being overbearing thoroughly recommended. I will keep coming back. ...........................
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Overall this was a great stay, and good value for money. I stayed here with my other half as we were going to go ape which was nearby the next day. I purchased the Love Sunday Special offer which included dinner, bed and breakfast which was only £30 more than the price of a double room. Considering breakfast for 2 would have been about £21 you couldn't beat it. (you can only get this deal on their actual website)
After settling in to our clean spacious room with a huge bed, we went and used the pool jacuzzi and sauna facilities which were nice and quiet and free of charge.
Unfortunately the reflections restaurant was closed and we were told that we could only chose our meal off the bar menu, despite the restaurant having menus at a set price they still allowed us to chose any 3 courses each off the bar menu to honour their agreement of a 3 course meal at the hotel.
Although its a shame we couldn't eat in the restaurant as it overlooked the pitch (you could still go in and have a nosy) we ate in the bar and the food was beautiful, we had some lovely homemade soup of the day, a main each and some yummy chocolate melt in the middle puddings. Some of the staff in the bar didn't seem aware of what was happening with the restaurant been closed and the meal deal but overall good service and they asked if we needed a break in between courses, which we did cos they were so filling!
Breakfast was great, better than I've had at other hotels, for example there was hardly any fat on the bacon which is always a bonus!
A lovely hotel would definitely stay again
After settling in to our clean spacious room with a huge bed, we went and used the pool jacuzzi and sauna facilities which were nice and quiet and free of charge.
Unfortunately the reflections restaurant was closed and we were told that we could only chose our meal off the bar menu, despite the restaurant having menus at a set price they still allowed us to chose any 3 courses each off the bar menu to honour their agreement of a 3 course meal at the hotel.
Although its a shame we couldn't eat in the restaurant as it overlooked the pitch (you could still go in and have a nosy) we ate in the bar and the food was beautiful, we had some lovely homemade soup of the day, a main each and some yummy chocolate melt in the middle puddings. Some of the staff in the bar didn't seem aware of what was happening with the restaurant been closed and the meal deal but overall good service and they asked if we needed a break in between courses, which we did cos they were so filling!
Breakfast was great, better than I've had at other hotels, for example there was hardly any fat on the bacon which is always a bonus!
A lovely hotel would definitely stay again
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We LOVED this place!!!!!!!!
Got a really good weekend rate and travelled only a few miles from Manchester, but loved the experience.
This hotel is beautiful.. we walked in and said "WOW".. the reception area is magnificent, the staff checked us in efficiently and all was good!
The room was excellent, everything we needed, plus and comfortable.
Before going out for the evening we did a walk around the hotel and ventured into the restaurant... well... it is amazing, overlooking the football ground, views were breathtaking.
We had a brilliant night out on the complex next door, we went shopping, then bowling and then had a good evening at a nice Chinese restaurant.
We went back to the hotel and had drinks in the fantastic bar before going back to the room for the night.
Yes... this is Bolton.... but yes............ it was BRILLIANT !!!
Go and see it for yourselves!
Got a really good weekend rate and travelled only a few miles from Manchester, but loved the experience.
This hotel is beautiful.. we walked in and said "WOW".. the reception area is magnificent, the staff checked us in efficiently and all was good!
The room was excellent, everything we needed, plus and comfortable.
Before going out for the evening we did a walk around the hotel and ventured into the restaurant... well... it is amazing, overlooking the football ground, views were breathtaking.
We had a brilliant night out on the complex next door, we went shopping, then bowling and then had a good evening at a nice Chinese restaurant.
We went back to the hotel and had drinks in the fantastic bar before going back to the room for the night.
Yes... this is Bolton.... but yes............ it was BRILLIANT !!!
Go and see it for yourselves!
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Handy location being a few minutes off the M61. Modern clean hotel with leisure facilities forming part of the Reebok Stadium.
We had a really nice room overlooking the football pitch.
Bar is reasonably priced as was the coffee bar £2.95 for a really nice Latte.
Wasn't the warmest of greets on check in but overall the staff were great. TV s are not great and need upgrading in my opinion. Really comfy beds though.
Modern retail shopping area a few minutes away with numerous chain restaurants to choose from.
Well worth a visit if staying in the Bolton area.
We had a really nice room overlooking the football pitch.
Bar is reasonably priced as was the coffee bar £2.95 for a really nice Latte.
Wasn't the warmest of greets on check in but overall the staff were great. TV s are not great and need upgrading in my opinion. Really comfy beds though.
Modern retail shopping area a few minutes away with numerous chain restaurants to choose from.
Well worth a visit if staying in the Bolton area.
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My wife and I stayed here last week. It was supposed to have been the week before but we received and email saying they could not honour our booking because of a large company boking had not left. This did screw up our plans with some friends we had arranged to meet. In fairness an alternative booking had been made at the Mercure hotel, but it is too far away considering our other plans.
We were offered the penthouse suite and complimentary breakfast for the following week which we accepted.The room was clean and very spacious - separate living room area and large bathroom. If I was to complain about anything it would be only the view of the car park rather than the pitch. Two large flat screen tv's with a good range of channels. Rooms very quiet and we had a good nights sleep. Breakfast the next day was more than acceptable. Free wifi - with good bandwdth is worth a mention and can be used for as many devices as you want, no registration codes or other messing around.
Only item I would mention - is in the guest information it says only food and drink bought on the premises can be consumed in your room ( yes in your room ! ) and if noticed you can be charged/fined in some way. Not sure how legal it is to do this and I think it is utterly ridiculous rule. If I bring a packet of crisps or bottle of water in the room I can be charged it seems ( if somebody notices ). Would love to see a response from DeVere management on this.
Anyway, to sum up, yes there was a problem with my original booking but DeVere, made it right.
Sometimes things go wrong and it is what you do about it that counts.
Good location next to the retail park, good wifi, nice clean rooms and hotel, polite attentive staff. I would go back again for sure.
We were offered the penthouse suite and complimentary breakfast for the following week which we accepted.The room was clean and very spacious - separate living room area and large bathroom. If I was to complain about anything it would be only the view of the car park rather than the pitch. Two large flat screen tv's with a good range of channels. Rooms very quiet and we had a good nights sleep. Breakfast the next day was more than acceptable. Free wifi - with good bandwdth is worth a mention and can be used for as many devices as you want, no registration codes or other messing around.
Only item I would mention - is in the guest information it says only food and drink bought on the premises can be consumed in your room ( yes in your room ! ) and if noticed you can be charged/fined in some way. Not sure how legal it is to do this and I think it is utterly ridiculous rule. If I bring a packet of crisps or bottle of water in the room I can be charged it seems ( if somebody notices ). Would love to see a response from DeVere management on this.
Anyway, to sum up, yes there was a problem with my original booking but DeVere, made it right.
Sometimes things go wrong and it is what you do about it that counts.
Good location next to the retail park, good wifi, nice clean rooms and hotel, polite attentive staff. I would go back again for sure.
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I stayed a this Hotel for 2 nights whilst on business and was most impressed overall.The Conference facilities were light and spacious and just the right temperature,but the long corridors to access them from the main Hotel are quite tiresome.
The rooms were clean and quiet,in fact I slept very well,but I think they need to upgrade to flat screen TV's in the rooms and Air conditioning because it is very noisy from the road when the windows were open.
My only criticism was the breakfast,it was generally very good until I decided to order a ham omelette! After 15 mins. this omelette had still not arrived,on inquiry I was told the Chef had burned the first one and was now making me another. After another 15 mins. the elusive omelette finally arrived,by this time the rest of my colleagues had finished their breakfast! This omelette was the most disappointing I have ever eaten, greasy and over cooked with the ham just sprinkled on the top,not folded in.
Generally I would recommend this Hotel to even non football fans,like me,but don't order an omelette for your breakfast!!!
The rooms were clean and quiet,in fact I slept very well,but I think they need to upgrade to flat screen TV's in the rooms and Air conditioning because it is very noisy from the road when the windows were open.
My only criticism was the breakfast,it was generally very good until I decided to order a ham omelette! After 15 mins. this omelette had still not arrived,on inquiry I was told the Chef had burned the first one and was now making me another. After another 15 mins. the elusive omelette finally arrived,by this time the rest of my colleagues had finished their breakfast! This omelette was the most disappointing I have ever eaten, greasy and over cooked with the ham just sprinkled on the top,not folded in.
Generally I would recommend this Hotel to even non football fans,like me,but don't order an omelette for your breakfast!!!
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