Local Reviews
In November 2013, Jellatots said about Village Hotel Bury
I've stayed here a few times both upper deck and standard rooms and this was the worst stay I have experienced. On Check in there was no one on the desk when the receptionist appeared there was no friendliness all matter of fact and they didn't even advise or apologise for the pool being out of action there was just a notice at the end of reception desk. The room was ok but not great and the back of the fridge filthy covered in dust. I tried to get a drink at 11.55 and was batted between the pub and reception and even then no one seemed happy. Breakfast was awful I think it started at 7 and the food looked like it had been there since them I went down around 8,30 had to ask 3 times to get coffee that came in a teapot. On departure no checking if the stay had been ok nothing very clinical and for me probably the last time I would stay there.
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In December 2013, stuartcleveleys said about Village Hotel Bury
Arrived yesterday friday .6 dec ...stayed in room 172 , And still here till monday , food price res ,, breakfast was nice , room clean and tidy ,, swimming pool , Large to keep families happy ,, staff friendly ,, cant find fault , So well done all staff ..
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In December 2013, Suzzie0 said about Village Hotel Bury
Having previously spent quite a few nights at this hotel I was quite disappointed upon my rerun after 3 years.
My colleague booked an upper deck room 3 days before me however when we checked in she was told there were non available, yet I was placed in one.
The restaurant menu has got smaller and the selection not very good. I asked to not be placed above the bar as from experience you can hear everything and true to form when the staff were clearing up in the early hours of the morning, I could hear them dragging the chairs across the floor.
The only improvement that I could see was the inclusion of Starbucks in reception and my room
My colleague booked an upper deck room 3 days before me however when we checked in she was told there were non available, yet I was placed in one.
The restaurant menu has got smaller and the selection not very good. I asked to not be placed above the bar as from experience you can hear everything and true to form when the staff were clearing up in the early hours of the morning, I could hear them dragging the chairs across the floor.
The only improvement that I could see was the inclusion of Starbucks in reception and my room
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In December 2013, David P said about Village Hotel Bury
I stayed at the Village in Bury on the 13th December as we were having out work's Xmas party there. Check in was quick and the staff on the front desk were helpful and friendly so I was impressed until I got to the room. I was sharing with a colleague from the office so we decided to get a family room with a sofa bed but when I got up to the room there was a note on the sofa bed saying that it was broken. Annoyed I still tried to put the sofa bed up but failed and as I had already unpacked I decided it would be easier to just share the double bed. The room itself was larger than expected and had modern fixtures. It was clean but not spotless as I noticed a lot of the fixtures were pretty dusty. I wasn't going round looking for dust I need to point out, I just happened to notice as I was unpacking. The bathroom was clean but the water pressure on the shower was almost non existent. In the morning I went downstairs for breakfast and the food was nice enough and had a decent selection but the glass for my juice was chipped. Overall I wasn't impressed with this hotel and wouldn't stay here again by choice. I know Village hotels are a budget chain and I don't expect them to be in the same class as Hiltons but there were just a lot of things that could have been a lot better for the money I paid.
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In December 2013, Noelyne said about Village Hotel Bury
We were looking for a short break and some shopping combined with picking stepson up from uni. I chose this hotel as it accepts tesco clubcard vouchers, has good leisure facilities and was the closest I could find on route to Lancaster university. I expected good things in view of the De Vere brand.
We received a very friendly welcome and check in was very efficient. The room was adequate however, the decor was very dark and a little depressing. I'd completely forgotten about the likelihood of Christmas parties in the hotel so rather than a quiet peaceful time it was rather busy. Our room was on the side away from the parties however, we could still hear the boom boom of the music which kept my partner awake until 1am. We mentioned this the following morning and were immediately offered a room in the annex. We transferred our belongings and felt confident of a good nights sleep. This room was much bigger with a sofa, large bathroom, view of the river and much lighter decoration. Very pleasant.
We decided to go into Bury for shopping just a couple of minutes away, rather than Manchester 30 mins by metro. All the normal shops available and very pleasant. We returned early to watch the football on the large screen tv in the hotel.
I had an excellent nights sleep, unfortunately my partner was woken in the early hours by party goers standing outside our room discussing the merits of using the fire escape. He was woken again later on by police helicopters hovering overhead and then again by more party goers returning at 5.30am.
Breakfast was disappointing and the food a poor quality. I enjoyed the fruit salad and the scrambled eggs however, the rest was mediocre. No muesli, croissants were stale. I drink green tea however, they didn't have any left so was offered peppermint instead. They still didn't have green tea on morning 2.
We will not stay here again even without the Christmas parties. Wouldn't recommend it either as it's not value for money.
We received a very friendly welcome and check in was very efficient. The room was adequate however, the decor was very dark and a little depressing. I'd completely forgotten about the likelihood of Christmas parties in the hotel so rather than a quiet peaceful time it was rather busy. Our room was on the side away from the parties however, we could still hear the boom boom of the music which kept my partner awake until 1am. We mentioned this the following morning and were immediately offered a room in the annex. We transferred our belongings and felt confident of a good nights sleep. This room was much bigger with a sofa, large bathroom, view of the river and much lighter decoration. Very pleasant.
We decided to go into Bury for shopping just a couple of minutes away, rather than Manchester 30 mins by metro. All the normal shops available and very pleasant. We returned early to watch the football on the large screen tv in the hotel.
I had an excellent nights sleep, unfortunately my partner was woken in the early hours by party goers standing outside our room discussing the merits of using the fire escape. He was woken again later on by police helicopters hovering overhead and then again by more party goers returning at 5.30am.
Breakfast was disappointing and the food a poor quality. I enjoyed the fruit salad and the scrambled eggs however, the rest was mediocre. No muesli, croissants were stale. I drink green tea however, they didn't have any left so was offered peppermint instead. They still didn't have green tea on morning 2.
We will not stay here again even without the Christmas parties. Wouldn't recommend it either as it's not value for money.
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In December 2013, Kathy S said about Village Hotel Bury
So lets not be to down about this, its a village hotel. They do what they say, they've a gym a restaurant and a bar and are generally a good stay especially if you're on business. Everyone is always polite in my experiences and the rooms are well, clean enough and it's all still practical even if its starting to be on the expensive side for what it really is these days. It's very rare that I have a bad stay but there again not really an excellent one either. it just does the job, but is starting to verge on budget even if the price isn't.
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In December 2013, meggiez01 said about Village Hotel Bury
We arrived here on Saturday, for the 60's 70's 80's night. After waiting at reception for someone to come attend the desk, we checked in and went to are room as others have said it was quite dark but spacious and clean. We came last year and was looking forward to a good evening. The problem started as soon as we entered the function room which is next to the gym, the room was by far to small for the amount of people in the room, last year we were in the room upstairs this was being used for a wedding. We were cramped onto a table 40 of us, we could hardly move to eat or have a drink comfortably, it was absolutely ridiculous. If you needed to move other people had to stand up to let you out, surely management can see this is a safty issue that needs to be addressed that if there was an emergency people WOULD have problems to get out. We were like sardines and just spoilt the night. Entertainment was very poor, music all night and two young girls dancing, was like watching my two daughter's when they use to make up dances. Can't fault breakfast or staff. But sorry our last time and please do not send me a message if I am not happy please phone you, on your premium rate phone number.
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In December 2013, Nelly2301 said about Village Hotel Bury
Just arrived home from a meal and pantomime at the village hotel Bury. Having been before in previous years we always return as it's a good family get together at a fantastic price. However this year was a different company doing the pantomime and was changed from beauty and the beast to Robinson Crusoe. I was slightly concerned as my children and friends children do not really know that story but I had no need to be as it was simpy fantastic from the cast and scenery to the lighting. The food was nice although I like vegatables cooked well and they were not, but everyone has different taste and some people prefer them cooked this way. Overall a fantastic day for £12.95 friendly staff and a brilliant atmosphere - credit to you all, see you next year
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In January 2014, Bob704 said about Village Hotel Bury
We have stayed here several times over past few years because we know what we will get for our money - we only stay when it is £80 or less for b&b. When we checked in this time we were told there were a number of functions on, so we were going to be put in a room at back of hotel which would be quiet. Bar restaurant very noisy.
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In January 2014, asharah said about Village Hotel Bury
Stayed here as part of a family trip to see a panto. Hotel and room facilities all excellent - panto appallingly bad and misadvertised using Disney images and merchandise for a 3 cast poor rendition with a few terrible songs from other shows.
No clear plan for where kids should sit meant children stood clustered round performers, audience we're hurriedly served food, with kids expecting roast dinners actually receiving lukewarm chicken nuggets and chips. Not at all typical of our other very positive experiences of the village - there will always be enough hopeful parents to fill the room each year, but the harm this rubbish product does to the village's wider reputation mean they need to either seriously up their game or not bother offering this particular niche in future.
No clear plan for where kids should sit meant children stood clustered round performers, audience we're hurriedly served food, with kids expecting roast dinners actually receiving lukewarm chicken nuggets and chips. Not at all typical of our other very positive experiences of the village - there will always be enough hopeful parents to fill the room each year, but the harm this rubbish product does to the village's wider reputation mean they need to either seriously up their game or not bother offering this particular niche in future.
Source: tripadvisor.co.uk