Reviews of Holiday Inn Barnsley, an IHG Hotel 4 stars
Barnsley Road, Dodworth, Barnsley, S75 3JT, United Kingdom
#13 of 28 hotels in Barnsley
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1178 hotel reviews
7.7Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.3
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Comfort
8.2
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Location
8.4
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Facilities
7.8
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Staff
8.8
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Value for money
7.9
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Free WiFi
8.0
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Reviewed: 25 April 2024
Joyce
United Kingdom8 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Complementary beverage tray in room only had tea, coffee for one cup each. Would of liked to have more teabags and milk provided.
Good restaurant and food. Good location. Comfortable bed and good pillows, given choice of softness or firmness. Helpful staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
James
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“A good overnight stay.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Missing tv remote controller and occasional loud noise (machinery) internally near the room, which stopped after 11pm.
Easy check in and stay. I didn't use other facilities but the room and car park, but they were good.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
David
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 7 nights
nothing
Super breakfast
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Deborah
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very comfortable bed Exceptionally friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 15 April 2024
Dawn
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Ridiculous amount of noise at 2am
The staff were amazing
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
John
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Spot on
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Haydn
United Kingdom1 review7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The food was tasty but I think a little over priced but still good. Breakfast was good value however.
Staff are always pleasant and happy to help.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Mike
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Excellent facility for both accommodation and meetings. Super friendly staff.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I was the host for a training course held there. Sorry can't remember her name but our hostess was brilliant.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 April 2024
Linda
United Kingdom11 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Twin Room - Disability Access
- • Stayed 1 night
the Dinner, it wasn't as good as it has been in the past.
The room was comfy. Breakfast was fine
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Carlie
United Kingdom1 review9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Booking.com advertise this hotel has a pool. It does not and they have said its comstsntly complained about and booking.com have still not removed
Clean staff r friendly
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 2 April 2024
Steve
United Kingdom25 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Bar staff a little unhelpful. Menu prices online did not match prices at hotel.
Room was clean, quiet and comfortable
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Mark
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Rooms a little outdated. Nothing serious, but could do with getting someone in to do the little things, I.e renew the sealant in the bathrooms, fit sockets near the bed. Replace outdated chairs etc.
Staff very polite and helpful. 10min drive to city centre. Clean and tidy.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Lesley
United Kingdom7 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The man on check in thought we were trying to bring in another dog as we'd booked 2 rooms but only had the one dog, He charged us for 2 anyway! The man had gone when we got back to the hotel later with my daughter who gad the other room and coukd quite clearly see we only had the one dog, I told her that the man over charged me, so she gladly refunded me. The only other issue we had was that we'd stayed in this particular room before ladt year and the air conditioning wasn't working then, it's still not, since then though, one beside light was nearly hanging off and the other side bedside drawer was nearly hanging off.
It's location is ideal for visiting family. They are always friendly and dog friendly too.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Dominic
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Would definitely stay again but just avoid communication with night receptionist.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The only downside was the night staff. We came back to the hotel around 10pm and after simply asking if room service was available, the lady behind reception was extremely abrupt, cold and to be frank quite rude. Everything else was brilliant, especially for the price
Really easy location to find, close to multiple methods of transport and just off the M1 but far enough from it to be quiet. Good facilities, very aesthetic and extremely clean. Sheena behind reception was amazing, really polite, extremely helpful and brought a laugh and smile to the faces of my wife and I instantly.!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Andrew
United Kingdom11 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“OK stay in Barnsley”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Shower over bath. Would have preferred a separate shower. Mattress was too hard for the wife. Toilet flush not great.
Breakfast and spacious room.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Darren
United Kingdom12 reviews9.0“I would stay again”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The only thing I could say that is negative about this hotel is the flooring in reception. Tiled flooring which potentially could lead to a slip hazard
Friendly staff very accommodating
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 30 March 2024
Dorman
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Amazing staff and location, but could do with some modern decor”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Decor outdated and tired. Dinner wasn’t the best, but edible.
The staff were lovely, great location and freshly painted room
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 26 March 2024
Derek
United Kingdom38 reviews3 helpful votes9.0“All round good experience”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
All round good experience and very convenient location
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Tony
United Kingdom5 reviews9.0“Home from home”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
One night the people next door were noisy
Very homely and friendly. Spacious room and great breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
David
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No proper Yorkshire beer in the bar.
Good room, nice breakfast
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Chris
United Kingdom8 reviews7.0“Functional and accommodating”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
This was a very brief business stop over with a late arrival and early departure. Check in and out was swift and the accommodation was exactly as I expected from an international group. Clean, well appointed and quiet.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Florence
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Very clean, comfortable room with delicious food and helpful staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
More instant coffee sachets - only 2 ordinary ones
Very comfortable room; excellent parking facilities; delicious food; friendly, helpful and efficient staff in reception, the bar, the dining room and the housekeeping - nothing too much trouble.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 5 March 2024
Roderick
United Kingdom27 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“Good value and some excellent staff. Send the barman on a customer service course.”- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No USB in room , but I provide my own. Barman (01/03/24) was fairly unwelcoming , offhand , and cheerless. Room was good , with comfy chair appreciated
Location , value for money . Check in ( Natasha) was exceptional, and breakfast and dining staff first rate.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 March 2024
Michelle
United Kingdom1 review7.0“Overall pleasant stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Unfortunately there was a young farmers ball on at the same time which we wasn’t aware of so could hear the loud music till 2am. This wasn’t good that we had to be up at 6.30 for a dance competition. I think things like this when booking should be notified about
Clean great parking easy access food nice
Stayed in March 2024
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