Bolton Stadium Hotel
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The main reason we booked was to extend a weekend away by another night with the "dine with wine" deal. It really is an absolute bargain and I feel a bit petty making any criticisms at all given the value, but I will give a full review anyway.
Directions and parking are brilliant, as was the simple check-in and check-out. The superior room was akin to a Premier Inn or similar in that it was OK but nothing special. No aircon, only one shampoo, a bed that was OK but that had seen better days, and with a view of the car park. One reason we had booked was the availability of the pool area, but that was pretty small and drab, so really it is functional rather than an attraction.
The waitress for dinner was very friendly and helpful. With three courses and wine included the whole stay cost around the same as an average meal out for two, and with the rack of lamb being excellent and the wine which was better than expected, the disappointing starter and dessert could be forgiven.
Breakfast again was average. The decaf coffee was undrinkable and there were waits for breakfast items and fruit juice glasses whilst the (presumably) breakfast manager chatted to customers and ignored the deficiencies around her.
In summary, it was an average stay at an unbelievably cheap price, so five stars for value but only three for the quality of the stay.
Directions and parking are brilliant, as was the simple check-in and check-out. The superior room was akin to a Premier Inn or similar in that it was OK but nothing special. No aircon, only one shampoo, a bed that was OK but that had seen better days, and with a view of the car park. One reason we had booked was the availability of the pool area, but that was pretty small and drab, so really it is functional rather than an attraction.
The waitress for dinner was very friendly and helpful. With three courses and wine included the whole stay cost around the same as an average meal out for two, and with the rack of lamb being excellent and the wine which was better than expected, the disappointing starter and dessert could be forgiven.
Breakfast again was average. The decaf coffee was undrinkable and there were waits for breakfast items and fruit juice glasses whilst the (presumably) breakfast manager chatted to customers and ignored the deficiencies around her.
In summary, it was an average stay at an unbelievably cheap price, so five stars for value but only three for the quality of the stay.
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Literally booked the night before as we had to unexpectedly go up to Wigan. Booked through our normal hotel booking site and it was £95 then found through the DeVere website itself it was only £79.00 so we cancelled the first and rebooked. Upon our arrival having never been in a football stadium in my life i asked if we could have a room with a view of the pitch. They were very happy to provide one. Well it may not be a Cathedral, the Sea or the mountains but it is an extraordianry view. Looking straight out onto the pitch with patio doors that could open straight onto the stands (I presume if you had bought a football ticket). Quite incredible i could not stop looking out. The room itself was great for £79, dressing gowns, complimentary water. Televison was bit old and very high up on the wall but we were not there to watch the television. Bed a bit soft for my taste but ok. Bathroom and complimentary toiletries small but adequate size.
We met friends for drinks and spent a very pleasant couple of hours drinking on the large sofas. Unusally there were lots of seating areas all around. We did not eat breakfast so cannot comment on food. Very modern hotel and quite innovative of them to make use of the stadium all year round.
Staff very friendly.
Also did not have time to swim or use the health club.
Even for someone with not one drop of interest in football it was quite an experience. Only looking when i got back at the website makes me think that we might have been upgraded to a pitch view suite, not sure. But if you were a footie fan would be great to have a room and watch a match. Am guessing would probably not be £79 !!
We met friends for drinks and spent a very pleasant couple of hours drinking on the large sofas. Unusally there were lots of seating areas all around. We did not eat breakfast so cannot comment on food. Very modern hotel and quite innovative of them to make use of the stadium all year round.
Staff very friendly.
Also did not have time to swim or use the health club.
Even for someone with not one drop of interest in football it was quite an experience. Only looking when i got back at the website makes me think that we might have been upgraded to a pitch view suite, not sure. But if you were a footie fan would be great to have a room and watch a match. Am guessing would probably not be £79 !!
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Great experience. This is a very efficiently run hotel. Great greeting from the staff at reception, nice clean rooms. Food was good in the restaurant and the service was good. Nice relaxed atmosphere. The price was great - weekend price £39 for a double room for sat night. Good alround!
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I like this hotel because there are lots of shops around it plus it's near the Trafford centre so you can combine shopping with relaxation.
Let's start with the rooms/appearance etc. well we had a pitch view room which I loved! The is a more expensive room but it's still quite small. Whites is 4* but as I've been staying over the course of a few years I can see some things need upgrading. It was very clean but just dated in some areas (mirror frame chipped, bathroom dated). This is an observation not criticism as what we got was excellent value for money.
The bar area, reception etc are lovely nice glass lift and candles on the steps a lovely touch. We didn't eat in the restaurant this time round, but did have drinks at the bar (expensive but good service).
We had breakfast served in our room (£3 charge and worth it!) full English with double everything and cereals/juice/toast whatever you want.
Jacuzzi broken and didn't use the pool this time (have in the past and it was very nice).
You can have late check out til 2pm so worth a tenner as it gives you a more leisurely Sunday.
Will be going back! Ps laterooms etc not aways the best deal - ring the hotel direct as some great offers on especially on non match days.
Let's start with the rooms/appearance etc. well we had a pitch view room which I loved! The is a more expensive room but it's still quite small. Whites is 4* but as I've been staying over the course of a few years I can see some things need upgrading. It was very clean but just dated in some areas (mirror frame chipped, bathroom dated). This is an observation not criticism as what we got was excellent value for money.
The bar area, reception etc are lovely nice glass lift and candles on the steps a lovely touch. We didn't eat in the restaurant this time round, but did have drinks at the bar (expensive but good service).
We had breakfast served in our room (£3 charge and worth it!) full English with double everything and cereals/juice/toast whatever you want.
Jacuzzi broken and didn't use the pool this time (have in the past and it was very nice).
You can have late check out til 2pm so worth a tenner as it gives you a more leisurely Sunday.
Will be going back! Ps laterooms etc not aways the best deal - ring the hotel direct as some great offers on especially on non match days.
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My husband and i visited this hotel for the second time last weekend and the standards are still very high. Could not fault anything. Great location for retail therapy, the spa treatments and pool after a busy day were perfect and the staff were very helpful and friendly. Will deffinately return and reccomend this hotel to others.
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We stayed one night in this hotel and thoroughly enjoyed it. The staff were very friendly and welcoming and the facilities were great, especially the lovely swimming pool and steam room. White's is in a great location, right next door to a shopping complex with plenty of restaurants if you don't want to eat in the hotel. Our room was large,very warm and comfy and I had a great night's sleep. The standards in this hotel were very high, with the exception of breakfast which we came to around 9am and found the staff flagging and the food area in need of attention. However, we mentioned our dissatisfaction to the manager and the matter was dealt with courteously and entirely to our satisfaction. I would love to return to this hotel and would definitely recommend it.
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What a fabulous venue for both a Works Party and a Family Party New Years Eve. Looked after from the moment of booking till it was time to leave. The food was fabulous on both nights and the entertainment was excellent. Total value for money. Cannont praise all the staff enough definately going again in 2013.
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We have been here before and this time tried a Penthouse Suite. It was so home from home that I told the receptionist I was moving in! The photos on the website do not do it justice at all. The hotel's locality makes it an ideal base for anyone visiting any of the major towns or cities, or even Blackpool and the Lakes. Lots of entertainment close by as well as shops! The hotel we feel is unique and we already have plans to return.
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Stayed at Hotel Nice large rooms and well appointed
Sports complex nice
Friendly staff
would stay again
The only gripe was that we came to breakfast at 9am and the selection was a bit tired and service was slow even though there was only about 8 people in the restaurant.
Sports complex nice
Friendly staff
would stay again
The only gripe was that we came to breakfast at 9am and the selection was a bit tired and service was slow even though there was only about 8 people in the restaurant.
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Stayed for 1night whilst doing business in Farnworth, just down the M61 which is 1 minute away. Double room facing car park. Very quiet, comfortable bed and nice bath/shower. Restraint on site was good, downside was perhaps breakfast where the ingredients where on the cheaper side. Rack rate was £75 for the night with breakfast.
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New years eve family party was brilliant and hope to come again and the entertainment was fantastic.it made are nite special for me and my family and food and drinks was great and staff was great aswell.xx
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Stayed here for business in February. As always the staff were great and I had a really nice stay. Had a room that overlooked the pitch, have stayed in a number if rooms including the penthouses and always had a fab time.
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4th stay at whites, very professional
Staff. Check in was smooth and efficient with friendly staff. Pleasant bar staff, excellent value especially as we only paid £19 for the room. We can not wait till our next visit
Staff. Check in was smooth and efficient with friendly staff. Pleasant bar staff, excellent value especially as we only paid £19 for the room. We can not wait till our next visit
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only stayed the one night and the hotel was decently priced for twin room with breakfast. We were attending a funeral the next morning and needed somewhere not too expensive to stay overnight. Breakfast was alright but could have been hotter though. Went to the bar for a bar meal when we arrived late is and this was already but a bit pricey. I suppose you expect to pay these sort of prices. Would go back and try and use the leisure facilities next time possibly.
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Have been before and maybe I just got unlucky with the room. Seemed smaller than last time and the tv's reception was hazy at best. Breakfast was good and could not fault the staff.
Only stayed there as there for a function and cannot see why you would do otherwise.
Only stayed there as there for a function and cannot see why you would do otherwise.
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Rooms a little dated but clean and tidy. Good pool and spa facilities. Overall a decent stay. Good value for money and great for the football venues as its on the pitch. Good is really good an the service is great. Overall would really recommend this hotel.
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We stayed Friday night on a 'wine and dine' package and Saturday on a match day package. Booked as soon as we knew our next FA Cup game was here, reserved the family pitch view room and were able to have that room for both nights. As we arrived it had started snowing and it carried on though the evening.
Leisure
The leisure facilities were fab. A lovely pool and jacuzzi, there is also a gym but we didn't use that. Only slight downside was that kids have to be out for six.
Food
On the Friday the restaurant was closed for a private function, we opted for room service rather than eat in the bar. The £3 tray charge only applies on orders less than £15, which our order was. The food was lovely. Pizza, burger and chicken burger all well presented and tasty. The coleslaw was delicious. Breakfast was brilliant, the usual buffet but all very fresh, buffet was kept replenished, the staff were very friendly and helpful. On Saturday evening we ate in the restaurant. Food was delicious but the restaurant lacked a bit of atmosphere.
Football
We spent the evening and most of the night watching the grounds staff trying to clear the pitch. In the morning more volunteers were drafted in - the match would have been called off without them. You can not take your own food or drink into the hotel, if you do there is a £30 fine. There are terms and conditions that we had to sign but its basically not to bang on the windows or show flags or colours. Our view was amazing - we did think we might miss out on the atmosphere but we were at the away end so it was fine.
I would highly recommend this package - it might look expensive but with the bed, breakfast, allowance for food, match tickers etc we felt it was really good value.
In summary lovely hotel, great packages, fantastic room and facilities. I also need to say that the staff were all really lovely. Including some who had had to stay over due to the snow.
Leisure
The leisure facilities were fab. A lovely pool and jacuzzi, there is also a gym but we didn't use that. Only slight downside was that kids have to be out for six.
Food
On the Friday the restaurant was closed for a private function, we opted for room service rather than eat in the bar. The £3 tray charge only applies on orders less than £15, which our order was. The food was lovely. Pizza, burger and chicken burger all well presented and tasty. The coleslaw was delicious. Breakfast was brilliant, the usual buffet but all very fresh, buffet was kept replenished, the staff were very friendly and helpful. On Saturday evening we ate in the restaurant. Food was delicious but the restaurant lacked a bit of atmosphere.
Football
We spent the evening and most of the night watching the grounds staff trying to clear the pitch. In the morning more volunteers were drafted in - the match would have been called off without them. You can not take your own food or drink into the hotel, if you do there is a £30 fine. There are terms and conditions that we had to sign but its basically not to bang on the windows or show flags or colours. Our view was amazing - we did think we might miss out on the atmosphere but we were at the away end so it was fine.
I would highly recommend this package - it might look expensive but with the bed, breakfast, allowance for food, match tickers etc we felt it was really good value.
In summary lovely hotel, great packages, fantastic room and facilities. I also need to say that the staff were all really lovely. Including some who had had to stay over due to the snow.
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Stayed here for 2 nights on business this month. 1st night had a room overlooking the pitch and 2nd night had one overlooking the car park.
Both rooms were reasonably sized, clean, and comfortable. TV's are in need of updating though.
Dinner was good, although i would have expected a more varied choice on the menu for a 4 star hotel. drinks prices are also a little on the high side.
Staff were friendly and all public areas were very clean and well kept.
Both rooms were reasonably sized, clean, and comfortable. TV's are in need of updating though.
Dinner was good, although i would have expected a more varied choice on the menu for a 4 star hotel. drinks prices are also a little on the high side.
Staff were friendly and all public areas were very clean and well kept.
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Got a great deal to stay here, full use of pool, steam room, jacuzzi and sauna. With fresh towels provided each time ....the gym isn't for me but very nice and lots of up to date equipment. The staff were all very friendly and nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was amazing, great value for money and so much to choose from all fresh and warm. I do recommend paying as you book the hotel or on arrival you save a couple of quid.
The room was spacious and had everything we needed, if not they were happy to provide. By the way I hate football, It was just such a great deal. It's literally next door to small shopping precinct with all the usual high street restaurants and a supermarket. Parking is free.
The room was spacious and had everything we needed, if not they were happy to provide. By the way I hate football, It was just such a great deal. It's literally next door to small shopping precinct with all the usual high street restaurants and a supermarket. Parking is free.
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When we checked into the hotel, the staff were really chatty and seemed genuinly interested in our weekend break. They made us really welcome.
The room was as expected, clean, everything provided and plenty of tea & coffee.
The only negative thing was the breakfast. The food was only warm and the scrambled egg was dry and rubbery - way past needing refreshing.
Having said that, we would definitely stay here again. Great value for money but would go out for breakfast next time.
The room was as expected, clean, everything provided and plenty of tea & coffee.
The only negative thing was the breakfast. The food was only warm and the scrambled egg was dry and rubbery - way past needing refreshing.
Having said that, we would definitely stay here again. Great value for money but would go out for breakfast next time.
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Pitch view room was clean, not as plush as you'd expect but with incredibly comfy bed. Well appointed with a desk/dressing table, good wardrobe space. Slightly disappointed with poor quality catering coffee sachets. Bathroom small, needs modernising, but clean and with nice toiletries, flannels, quality towels.
The real stand out thing was the old television, seen these mentioned on a few reviews, really seems odd as even travelodges have a modern flat screen type. Didn't use it anyway, only for radio. batteries were dying on remote, rang reception whosent somebody up within minutes. I'm sure they'd be just as helpful with any request.
Pitch view was a fun novelty, huge windows. I believe the rooms are expensive on a match day.
Used the pool and jacuzzi and sauna. Very clean, lovely and warm, really enjoyed it. Changing rooms were spotless too with good facilities and a better hairdryer than in the room.
Decided to have a drink in the bar before heading out, but on asking for coktail list got a blank look, even though literature in room promised great cocktails, and I was looking forward to one! Decided to forget it and go into town... bar staff might need some training on customer service, especially given the drinks prices here...
Breakfast next day was excellent, friendly staff, good quality ingredients. Reception staff were also very polite.
The real stand out thing was the old television, seen these mentioned on a few reviews, really seems odd as even travelodges have a modern flat screen type. Didn't use it anyway, only for radio. batteries were dying on remote, rang reception whosent somebody up within minutes. I'm sure they'd be just as helpful with any request.
Pitch view was a fun novelty, huge windows. I believe the rooms are expensive on a match day.
Used the pool and jacuzzi and sauna. Very clean, lovely and warm, really enjoyed it. Changing rooms were spotless too with good facilities and a better hairdryer than in the room.
Decided to have a drink in the bar before heading out, but on asking for coktail list got a blank look, even though literature in room promised great cocktails, and I was looking forward to one! Decided to forget it and go into town... bar staff might need some training on customer service, especially given the drinks prices here...
Breakfast next day was excellent, friendly staff, good quality ingredients. Reception staff were also very polite.
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Me and my boyfriend visit this hotel about 2 times a year. It's never disappointed us - always great service with clean and comfortable rooms. Spa facilities are always superbly clean. The last time we stayed we had a pitch-facing room which was smaller than the other rooms but the view was brilliant - a nice novelty for football fans.
Each visit has been a relaxing one with everything on the doorstep of the hotel - shopping, bowling, cinema, restaurants, amusements etc.
Each time we have been it has been fairly quiet which is brilliant. Looking forward to going again this year.
Thank you!
Each visit has been a relaxing one with everything on the doorstep of the hotel - shopping, bowling, cinema, restaurants, amusements etc.
Each time we have been it has been fairly quiet which is brilliant. Looking forward to going again this year.
Thank you!
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This hotel is amazing..me and my hubby have been here so many times and we love it. Good food .excellent service. Great facilities. Although no entertainment but there is a bowling alley and pictures 2 mins walk away..keep up the good work de vere whites staff ...we will be back .
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I stayed here with work, attending a conference, checking in was great, nice lady, and was very quick. The room was nice given it turns into a executive box on match day, nicely laid out but was absolutely freezing, and other colleagues had same issue. The breakfast buffet in morning was simple but acceptable and staff here were helpful. The hotel was very clean, and bright and a quick walk to conference. Parking at this venue too which was free.
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Another enjoyable stay here for 2 nights over the Christmas period. Our room was comfortable and clean and the breakfast was very good. All the staff were as lovely as ever. Very handy for the Middlebrook shops!
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