Local Reviews
In March 2007, RedRick said about Village Hotel Bury
We paid £59 per night for a twin room including breakfast.
At this price, the accommodation was on a par with similar alternatives e.g: Travelodge et al.
The room was not huge by any means, but pretty clean & with a superbly powerful shower. The bed did seem somewhat older than the hotel itself (built 2001) but wasn't uncomfortable. Personally, I didn't think there was any difference between a duvet & a quilt, but we certainly had one or the other!
The main benefit of staying here is the free access to the pool, jacuzzi, steam room & sauna which were quite satisfactory.
Breakfast was fantastic for the price paid, but I would have expected perfection if I'd paid the ad hoc price for it ( £9.95).
One thing that might have irritated some more than others was the music from the bar which went on fairly late. Fortunately we were tired/merry enough to get to sleep in spite of it.
Bury town centre is walkable but if you're going to Gigg Lane for the footy you'd have a fair old hoof.
At this price, the accommodation was on a par with similar alternatives e.g: Travelodge et al.
The room was not huge by any means, but pretty clean & with a superbly powerful shower. The bed did seem somewhat older than the hotel itself (built 2001) but wasn't uncomfortable. Personally, I didn't think there was any difference between a duvet & a quilt, but we certainly had one or the other!
The main benefit of staying here is the free access to the pool, jacuzzi, steam room & sauna which were quite satisfactory.
Breakfast was fantastic for the price paid, but I would have expected perfection if I'd paid the ad hoc price for it ( £9.95).
One thing that might have irritated some more than others was the music from the bar which went on fairly late. Fortunately we were tired/merry enough to get to sleep in spite of it.
Bury town centre is walkable but if you're going to Gigg Lane for the footy you'd have a fair old hoof.
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In August 2007, YvandCol said about Village Hotel Bury
Just got back from a last minute weekend break here and had a great time. Had promised the kids a weekend's camping trip but we chickened out as the weather turned fowl, and we hunted for an alternative to the camping experience on the eve of our break and came up with this.
We got a great DBB deal for 2 nights for £129 for the 4 of us (2 adults + 2 kids),(kids ate breakfast for free but we needed to pay for their evening meal in the restaurant, this was very reasonable at around £4 each). We had a nice spacious room with a double bed, bed settee for the 2 kids and a table and 2 chairs. The bathroom had both bath and shower and the room was clean and modern in decoration. We loved the pool and leisure facilities. The hotel has a huge gym with seperate ladies gym if you prefer. We found the service to be excellent throughout and wouldn't hesitate in returning to this hotel, or maybe we'll try one of the other hotels in the Village chain next time.
On the whole, we did this weekend on a tight budget and spent our days exploring the local Lancashire countryside and put our NT membership to good use - Meaning the weekend came in under budget with 4 happy people. What more can you ask for? :-D
We got a great DBB deal for 2 nights for £129 for the 4 of us (2 adults + 2 kids),(kids ate breakfast for free but we needed to pay for their evening meal in the restaurant, this was very reasonable at around £4 each). We had a nice spacious room with a double bed, bed settee for the 2 kids and a table and 2 chairs. The bathroom had both bath and shower and the room was clean and modern in decoration. We loved the pool and leisure facilities. The hotel has a huge gym with seperate ladies gym if you prefer. We found the service to be excellent throughout and wouldn't hesitate in returning to this hotel, or maybe we'll try one of the other hotels in the Village chain next time.
On the whole, we did this weekend on a tight budget and spent our days exploring the local Lancashire countryside and put our NT membership to good use - Meaning the weekend came in under budget with 4 happy people. What more can you ask for? :-D
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In November 2007, BoltonOmar said about Village Hotel Bury
The Hotel is part of the De Vere group oddly I have an aversion to "corparate hotels" I do not know why and it is irrational as most places are.
Any way I was quite surprised the room was standard nothing special nothing adverse either. The leisure facilities are fine sauna steam room gyms pool etc.
What seperated this hotel was the staff they are genuinly friendly and helpful. As I was attending a function i cant comment oin the restaurant save to say thet the menu at the function was fine the bar wsas not a rip off which is what normally mars a place.
Access is ideal straight off the m66 junction 2.
Any way I was quite surprised the room was standard nothing special nothing adverse either. The leisure facilities are fine sauna steam room gyms pool etc.
What seperated this hotel was the staff they are genuinly friendly and helpful. As I was attending a function i cant comment oin the restaurant save to say thet the menu at the function was fine the bar wsas not a rip off which is what normally mars a place.
Access is ideal straight off the m66 junction 2.
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In March 2008, gib369 said about Village Hotel Bury
We have just returned from a two night stay at the Village hotel in Bury. The location was picked as we have friends who live near by. I was slightly nervous due to the not so brilliant reviews on TA, but I found a great deal on Laterooms which was 2 nights B and B, with dinner on the first night for £139 (for the 2 of us!), which I thought was a bit of a steal. The meals were lovely and the bed was comfortable and there was full use of the health club which included a swimming pool, sauna and a steam room. Great if you can get it at the right price!
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In March 2008, Peter G said about Village Hotel Bury
Food quality very good
Swimming pool, Gym
Thursday night was karaoke-night so I could not sleep because of the noise.
Negative point : no minibar in the room.
Swimming pool, Gym
Thursday night was karaoke-night so I could not sleep because of the noise.
Negative point : no minibar in the room.
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In April 2008, ace97 said about Village Hotel Bury
Booked a 2 night stay to attend a family wedding (elsewhere). Lobby and restaurant appear to have been upgraded to a modern style, that is, dark! Lobby had plenty of chairs and tables. Rooms could have been cleaned better. Chambermaids ignored "do not disturbed' sign. Could do with the décor being updated as they are rather tired and tatty. No radio or alarm clock in room. Receptionist failed to give us any information about facilities or timing of breakfast etc. Plenty of car parking so that isn’t a problem but disabled access is not the best, with elevator requiring a walk to get to it, and didn’t seem to want to work efficiently. Without use of disabled elevator a lot of steps to climb to get to reception as it is on the second floor. First floor houses swimming pool, gym and café. They only one elevator in the hotel itself.
Evening meal in restaurant is only average with service slow and we were not informed of the specials. Breakfast on weekends is busy and not very good, if you arrive at the wrong time. Coffee machine is too complicated; a machine designed for staff to operate! Breakfast is allegedly cooked to order during the week but much of it appeared to have been left standing!
We only paid £59 a night for B&B for two so in terms of value you can’t complain as you are not likely to get a price locally. However, you require a car as it isn’t near any other amenities.
Evening meal in restaurant is only average with service slow and we were not informed of the specials. Breakfast on weekends is busy and not very good, if you arrive at the wrong time. Coffee machine is too complicated; a machine designed for staff to operate! Breakfast is allegedly cooked to order during the week but much of it appeared to have been left standing!
We only paid £59 a night for B&B for two so in terms of value you can’t complain as you are not likely to get a price locally. However, you require a car as it isn’t near any other amenities.
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In April 2008, KatesDad said about Village Hotel Bury
We've stayed at the Village several times and enjoyed clean, spacious rooms and value for money. To get the cheapest prices do not book direct with the hotel but go through the central on-line booking system for Village hotels. For not much extra we also up-grade to superior rooms.
The leisure facilities are superb! They can get busy at popular times but early and late on we found them to be quiet.
The downside? The bar always seems to have just 2 staff on and at busy times that is no where near enough. Big queues form so be prepared to queue or alternatively go across the car park to the nearby pub for really nice food. Also breakfast is self-service and again at peak times long queues form and food tems often take time to replace.
But overall good value for money.
The leisure facilities are superb! They can get busy at popular times but early and late on we found them to be quiet.
The downside? The bar always seems to have just 2 staff on and at busy times that is no where near enough. Big queues form so be prepared to queue or alternatively go across the car park to the nearby pub for really nice food. Also breakfast is self-service and again at peak times long queues form and food tems often take time to replace.
But overall good value for money.
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In May 2008, Kaz P said about Village Hotel Bury
We have stayed here several times now and really like it. It's close to a good road network, next door to a great pub for a little variety and good food. Also very handy for the Trafford Centre and Salford Quays.
The hotel is always busy, the rooms are clean and the normal type of hotel room you would expect. The reception, bar and restaurant have been updated since our last visit and that has made a difference.
Unlike the reviewer below we have never been faced by the scenes they witnessed. Although there were several weddings going on this did not impact residents there for a quiet weekend. The bar was reasonably priced and the food very good.
Breakfast was a scrum on Sunday but Monday the hotel was quieter and it was a nice leisurely affair.
My only gripe was the monday morning receptionist who was downright surly and obviously need to go back to charm school. that aside the rest of the staff were great and worked so hard over an extremely busy holiday weekend.
The hotel is always busy, the rooms are clean and the normal type of hotel room you would expect. The reception, bar and restaurant have been updated since our last visit and that has made a difference.
Unlike the reviewer below we have never been faced by the scenes they witnessed. Although there were several weddings going on this did not impact residents there for a quiet weekend. The bar was reasonably priced and the food very good.
Breakfast was a scrum on Sunday but Monday the hotel was quieter and it was a nice leisurely affair.
My only gripe was the monday morning receptionist who was downright surly and obviously need to go back to charm school. that aside the rest of the staff were great and worked so hard over an extremely busy holiday weekend.
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In May 2008, DoubleBubble said about Village Hotel Bury
Quite supprised by this hotel. Never been before. This was the closest hotel to Manchester City Centre I could get because of the UEFA Cup. Nice rooms, comfortable, bathroom is a bit small but still nice. Watched the football in the hotel bar, beer is average price. Had a Thai curry for an evening meal, not too bad which was also reasonably priced. Few problems checking in, but that was between the hotel and my booking agent. If travelling by tram from the city centre, it will cost about £5.20 for a taxi. Would reccomend to others if staying in the area.
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In June 2008, Jill B said about Village Hotel Bury
I visited this hotel with my husband and young son on 31st May. I had visited previously several years ago but found that common areas had been redecorated. I'm not quite sure about the new decor. It was so dark inside.
Our room was very clean and looked out onto a small river at the rear of the property which meant it was peaceful - no road noise.
There was a fridge in the room (no mini bar though) which I was pleased about as we had brought drinks and snacks with us.
We used the Leisure facilities on the morning after our stay and found the family changing rooms to be of a high standard and staff were helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was good. Not a huge choice of food but perfectly adequate and any problems were rectified quickly (coffee machine stopped working but was fixed within minutes).
Check out was quick and efficient. Overall for the price we paid I can't complain. I would stay there again.
Our room was very clean and looked out onto a small river at the rear of the property which meant it was peaceful - no road noise.
There was a fridge in the room (no mini bar though) which I was pleased about as we had brought drinks and snacks with us.
We used the Leisure facilities on the morning after our stay and found the family changing rooms to be of a high standard and staff were helpful and friendly.
Breakfast was good. Not a huge choice of food but perfectly adequate and any problems were rectified quickly (coffee machine stopped working but was fixed within minutes).
Check out was quick and efficient. Overall for the price we paid I can't complain. I would stay there again.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk