Local Reviews
In July 2009, UKPinkPanther said about Village Hotel Bury
We stayed for two weekend nights at this hotel. There were an unbelievably large number of steps to be climbed to reach the reception area (especially when carrying suitcases). We did eventually discover that there was a lift from the car parking area for disabled guests but this was very poorly signed. Receptionist was very curt. She gave no information whatsoever about meals or leisure facilities available. Room was much as you would expect from a budget chain hotel - it was clean and of an adequate size - and there was a good choice of food for breakfast.
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In July 2009, Kylie B said about Village Hotel Bury
Was a little wary after reading reviews on TA but the hotel turned out to be a pleasant surprise. I mainly choose the hotel as it was close to relatives who I were visiting for the weekend. Entrance is definitely enticing & there is a bar off to one side and the restaurant off to the other. Check in was straight forward and staff polite. Our rooms were on the second floor & were quite nice, I’d say what you would expect for a good 3 star room – clean, nice bathroom, ample room to move around, good size tv with plenty of channels, tea/coffee making facilities, comfortable bed (with extra pillows!). Would be nice if it could have a few of the little extras – such as a fridge / mini bar, toiletries in bathroom – but for a short stay you can live without. Our rate included dinner (allowed an £18 spend per person, based on 2 people) on the first night and breakfast on 2 mornings and for £130 I thought this was excellent value. Dinner on the first night was quite good, we were a party of 4, so we tried a good variety of food (4 starters, 4 mains) and everyone was happy with what they received. Service was a bit slow, but otherwise ok. Breakfast each morning was ok – standard English hot breakfast. Breakfast food could be fresher, it seemed that on mornings when guest turn over was slow, the food quickly dried out under the hot lamps. It was great having the bar open to late and you could also purchase drinks for your room at the late night bar. The other complaint would be bar prices, which typical to a hotel are higher than the pubs in the area. So I would suggest venturing out, even to the tavern across the car park which looked like it served a lovely roast carvery.
For those interested the fitness centre and pool looked excellent - didn't have time to sample though. It is a public fitness centre, however hotel guests can use free of charge.
Tip - don't miss visiting the Bury markets - Fri & Sat (I think) - they are the best!! they sell everything you could possibly think of (well almost)
Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
For those interested the fitness centre and pool looked excellent - didn't have time to sample though. It is a public fitness centre, however hotel guests can use free of charge.
Tip - don't miss visiting the Bury markets - Fri & Sat (I think) - they are the best!! they sell everything you could possibly think of (well almost)
Would definitely stay here again if in the area.
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In August 2009, DPDSwansea said about Village Hotel Bury
Not a bad stay but could have been a lot better.
1. Upon arrival at the car park you are greeted with a recorded message telling you that “car thieves operate in the area”. Most Welcoming!!
2. Strangely there is a massive amount of disabled parking at the front, in front of the 30 or so steps to the entrance of the hotel, with no visible signs of a disabled entrance or lift!
3. Checking was smooth and efficient except my morning paper didn’t arrive.
4. The room was adequate, clean with a comfortable bed but badly in need of a general update with outdated wall paper, fixtures & fittings, thought we had stepped back in time about 20 years. (think motorway travel lodges of the 1980’s)
5. The main problem was the noise, we were on the top floor but could not get to sleep due to the party place in the function room as the night went on the disco just got louder finally ending just before 1am – tried phoning the reception, they simply were not interested.
6. Leisure facilities are excellent and spotlessly clean even managed to swim a few lengths before breakfast.
7. Breakfast - again was Ok but not great, it was completely self service, including the tea and coffee which is rather poor for a 4 star facility. The food looked as if it had been sitting there a while and badly in need to a stir / refresh, not to much to ask I don’t think.
8. Check out was also poor, tried to charge me for a prepaid room and a paper that never arrived and then refused to give me a copy of the receipt. Probably all due to the receptionist being more interested in catching up on the gossip with her colleague rather than seeing to the customer in front of her.
9. Luckily the car was still there in the morning (see point 1)!!!
Would we stay here again, yes probably at a push (if the rate was right), but more for the leisure facilities than anything else.
1. Upon arrival at the car park you are greeted with a recorded message telling you that “car thieves operate in the area”. Most Welcoming!!
2. Strangely there is a massive amount of disabled parking at the front, in front of the 30 or so steps to the entrance of the hotel, with no visible signs of a disabled entrance or lift!
3. Checking was smooth and efficient except my morning paper didn’t arrive.
4. The room was adequate, clean with a comfortable bed but badly in need of a general update with outdated wall paper, fixtures & fittings, thought we had stepped back in time about 20 years. (think motorway travel lodges of the 1980’s)
5. The main problem was the noise, we were on the top floor but could not get to sleep due to the party place in the function room as the night went on the disco just got louder finally ending just before 1am – tried phoning the reception, they simply were not interested.
6. Leisure facilities are excellent and spotlessly clean even managed to swim a few lengths before breakfast.
7. Breakfast - again was Ok but not great, it was completely self service, including the tea and coffee which is rather poor for a 4 star facility. The food looked as if it had been sitting there a while and badly in need to a stir / refresh, not to much to ask I don’t think.
8. Check out was also poor, tried to charge me for a prepaid room and a paper that never arrived and then refused to give me a copy of the receipt. Probably all due to the receptionist being more interested in catching up on the gossip with her colleague rather than seeing to the customer in front of her.
9. Luckily the car was still there in the morning (see point 1)!!!
Would we stay here again, yes probably at a push (if the rate was right), but more for the leisure facilities than anything else.
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In September 2009, Djh_Wilson said about Village Hotel Bury
I stayed here with my family (wife & 2 young children- 5 & 3) whilst staying for a family christening nearby. We were very impressed overall, with two things in particular standing out:
- The leisure club, with its 23m pool, spa, sauna, steam room and massive fitness suite. I have been in many more expensive hotel leisure clubs that did not come close to these facilities.
- The price, which was remarkably cheap for what was on offer.
There was nothing about this hotel that I could particularly complain about- breakfast was good, rooms were a reasonable size and well equipped, staff were fine. Given the price, I think this is the best value for money I have ever had from a hotel in the UK!
- The leisure club, with its 23m pool, spa, sauna, steam room and massive fitness suite. I have been in many more expensive hotel leisure clubs that did not come close to these facilities.
- The price, which was remarkably cheap for what was on offer.
There was nothing about this hotel that I could particularly complain about- breakfast was good, rooms were a reasonable size and well equipped, staff were fine. Given the price, I think this is the best value for money I have ever had from a hotel in the UK!
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In November 2009, mark_ncl77 said about Village Hotel Bury
This hotel seems to get mixed reviews though I have never had any issues staying here which I have done quite frequently over the last 6 months. Rooms are always clean and staff are always very friendly.
Restaurant is overpriced though I have never had a complaint about the quality of the food. However after sampling nearly everything on the menu it can get a bit boring so they should try and change the menu choices.
All rooms have free wireless internet and all the basics you would expect. Rooms have no air-conditioning though so on a warm night it tends to stay warm even with windows open.
Restaurant is overpriced though I have never had a complaint about the quality of the food. However after sampling nearly everything on the menu it can get a bit boring so they should try and change the menu choices.
All rooms have free wireless internet and all the basics you would expect. Rooms have no air-conditioning though so on a warm night it tends to stay warm even with windows open.
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In November 2009, pussnoir said about Village Hotel Bury
The rooms haven't been refurbished to the same style as the other De Vere Venues. There is a flowerly bed spread and wall paper with old tired bathrooms. As you walk into reception it smacks of the lovely modern De Vere brand but then walk into the bedroom and it's really disappointing. Everything else is great e.g. food, pool but please update the rooms like your other hotels as they are great.
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In January 2010, dpw2711 said about Village Hotel Bury
1 night stay on Saturday night for a Gala night they had on, which was excellent - lovely food, excellent service, and a good band. Everyone in our party enjoyed it.
Reception and public areas all lovely, staff very friendly and plenty of them. The room I had was a bit dated decor-wise (so many hotels like putting flowery bedding/curtains in the rooms don't they! Is it to make us think we're staying at our Mum's house?), but the bed was comfy, everything as it should be in the bathroom, kettle, iron, tv and radio all good.
Breakfast was fantastic - plenty of food on the buffet and all of it piping hot, good choice of the healthier stuff too. Reception had warned us breakfast was going to be very busy, but it wasn't that bad, and plenty of staff were around.
Glad I braved the roads in the snow. We all had a good stay, and some of us were talking about going back if they do another Gala night. I'd probably join in.
Reception and public areas all lovely, staff very friendly and plenty of them. The room I had was a bit dated decor-wise (so many hotels like putting flowery bedding/curtains in the rooms don't they! Is it to make us think we're staying at our Mum's house?), but the bed was comfy, everything as it should be in the bathroom, kettle, iron, tv and radio all good.
Breakfast was fantastic - plenty of food on the buffet and all of it piping hot, good choice of the healthier stuff too. Reception had warned us breakfast was going to be very busy, but it wasn't that bad, and plenty of staff were around.
Glad I braved the roads in the snow. We all had a good stay, and some of us were talking about going back if they do another Gala night. I'd probably join in.
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In March 2010, wolseybear said about Village Hotel Bury
Arrived at Hotel after travelling from the South of France, approx 11pm Tuesday evening, had been travelling over 24hrs so to arrive and be greeted with a smile and consideration due to our long journey( room upgrade) to a quieter side of hotel we felt very grateful and relieved. This hotel has always been our first choice when visiting family in the area and will continue to be so as food, room and all the staff are truly helpful, friendly and easy to deal with.
Keep up the good work, here for another week and looking forward to our continued stay.
Regards
Janet (Fusterouau)
Keep up the good work, here for another week and looking forward to our continued stay.
Regards
Janet (Fusterouau)
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In March 2010, girlsdodisney said about Village Hotel Bury
Overall the stay was really good.The room was lovely and the pool was nice.The tiles around the jacuzzi are very dirty and need a good clean, but apart from that excellent leisure facilities.The hotel reception manager needs some training in customer care.The manager had a terrible attitude and the way she spoke to myself and other clients was appalling.Everytime we walked past reception or was sitting in reception she seemed to be arguing with clients and was very defensive . Breakfast was lovely and the evening entertainment was enjoyable.
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In April 2010, irishman11 said about Village Hotel Bury
Had 2 nights stay at this hotel on arrival very impressive on the eye , nice entrance ,reception very nice too staff where very friendly stayed on the 2nd floor above the bar didn't hear a thing all night . Used the gym and pool facilities both days really nice helpful members pool is fantastic. 2nd night booked into a Bee Gees night at the last minute staff really helpful in accommodating us as we were late booking had a great night until the early hours bar prices a bit stiff but expected at a hotel. Only downside of our stay was the breakfast which was cold as it had been sat under the warming lights for sometime,tea, coffee and toast making was a bit manic as it got a bit busy !!! could do with a later check out also as 11 is to early on a Sunday morning... would stay there again...
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