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Reviews of The Cross-Keys Hotel

King Street, Knutsford, Knutsford, WA16 6DT, United Kingdom

#4 of 7 hotels in Knutsford

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Review score

Based on 1193 hotel reviews

8.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.0

  • Comfort

    9.0

  • Location

    9.4

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.2

  • Value for money

    8.4

  • Free WiFi

    7.7

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  • Reviewed: 24 April 2024

    7.0
    Good location, parking, friendly helpful staff, good room but no storage and not clean enough
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 4 nights

    Our main issue was the lack of storage in the room. There was nothing except one rail with 6 hangers and one drawer underneath which was already full with an iron and fan heater. There was nothing else. It was a big room and could have easily taken a set of drawers. There was a table with the kettle, coffee machine, lamp and mirror on but no drawers and no room to put anything else on there without moving the drinks things onto the floor. There were no bedside drawers, just a small shelf one of which had a radio on which I moved so I could put my things on. Just no storage. Even the bathroom had nothing except a shelf above the sink and again it was big enough to put some drawers or shelves. We are 2 women and stayed for 4 nights but had to live out of our cases as there was nowhere to unpack anything, clothes or toiletries which I think was a shame. The room was nice and spacious and lovely and warm. The cleanliness was also an issue which we did point out when checking out so they did apologise and say they would sort that. They unfortunately had a bit of an ant problem in the bathroom which I forgot to mention on checkout but that's easily sorted and not really their fault. Non of this is difficult to sort out so I would recommend it and would stay again due to the helpfulness and friendliness of the staff as I'm sure they will get this sorted :)

    The staff were great, all very friendly and really helpful, especially the young lady who served us breakfast on the last few days. The main chef was good and we enjoyed the breakfast. We ate there one night and that was good too. The location was fab, just what we needed, with parking on-site and good directions given. Good communication as well. The outside room was spacious and warm. I would stay here again

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    9.0
    It was a curate's egg. The overall excellent stay was spoilt a little by the smelly alley issue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Why did the manager try to divert us up a smelly side alley to round the back of the hotel after 11 pm when he was around and could let us through the front door (which he did eventually)?

    The staff on the first day were helpful and friendly. The room was spacious, clean and warm.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 April 2024

    7.0
    Enjoyed going out with our friends.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No decaf coffee in the room. I paid 6:95 for 1 poached egg and 1 piece of toast. Whilst my husband paid £8:50 for a full English breakfast. Not value for money for my solitary egg on solitary toast.

    Location

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    7.0
    Would stay again, pre booked breakfast was excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We had to be moved to a different room to the one allocated as no one could find the key to the room we had been allocated, this was well handled by the staff, we were moved to room 2 which we had stayed in previously, the tv was missing from the room and the kettle didn’t work

    Excellent location and staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 April 2024

    8.0
    Great location and good value
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My shower didn’t get hot and tv was missing as recently broke

    Location to the centre and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    9.0
    Lovely room in the heart of Knutsford
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good

    Very clean and nice and quiet. Centrally located to explore. USB plug points next to the beds! It’s the details that count…

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The family room sofa bed was quite uncomfortable! I think they could invest in a more comfortable option.

    Excellent price! We were also allowed an early check in with us attending a wedding on the same day! The quality of the room was good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    we enjoyed it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    lack of usb in electrical sockets. the shower was not easy to control the water temperature.

    breakfast - Excellent. location Excellent. so close to Tatton park saw red & fallow deer.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 April 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable room, good location
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Leaking sink in the bathroom. But they did sort it with a bucket and give us a free drink.

    Didn't have breakfast as stayed before and it wasn't quite as good used to be. Feel like it's changed hands.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 27 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower in our room was cold.

    Location, staff where friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The staff were so friendly and helpful

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location, car parking and breakfast.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 March 2024

    8.0
    Was good but lack of bedding and no cold water were a little inconvenient
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The sofa bed had no bedding at all and was very uncomfortable. The staff could not provide us with bedding, so I suggest you check it’s there on arrival . No cold water in the room, both taps in bathroom sink were hot.

    Great location, great bed. Coffee machine in room

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You are on the flight path for the airport so you have to expect noise from low flying aircraft.

    Comfortable room, good breakfast and accommodating staff.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bedding felt and smelt damp. Surprised no gluten free toast available at breakfast.

    Nicely located, big room,, large cosy bed. Decent parking

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    On one morning there was no hot water.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 February 2024

    7.0
    Great Central location
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The extra sofa bed was very uncomfortable. Could feel all the springs . No reception or luggage store. Arrived early as was dropped off. Wanted to make the most of the day but nowhere to leave luggage. Young lady on bar heped us to hide the cases behind two large chairs at the side of the bar and also told he colleague on the bar who kindly said they would keep an eye on them. We were able then go out and explore the.shops etc. But we were unsettled until 3 when we could get out key and put our things in our room. A couple of other things let us down but I think they were just a lack of staff communication so will take up with hotel as wouldn't want to put anyone off going here.

    Staff helpful, lovely and very pleasant Main bed big and very comfy. Excellent position, right in centre and easy for all shops bars and restaurants . Breakfast excellent.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 February 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing to dislike really.

    Location is really good and the car park was a real bonus. The staff couldn't have been more helpful and attentive.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 February 2024

    8.0
    Lovely location very good facilities clean and well presented room
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower wasn’t entirely working correctly the shower head kept sliding down the pole when in use the double bed was two singles pushed together

    Lovely location right in the town close to all amenities! Lovely room very clean staff very friendly and helpful

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 February 2024

    9.0
    Exactly what I needed
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I panicked when I returned to see the front door was locked. But I then realised my room key fits the back door. I would appreciate if I was advised when I checked in.

    Parking was easy to find with the instructions given and it wasn't too busy. My room was clean and comfy. Just in the very centre which is exactly what I needed.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 January 2024

    7.0
    Good staff and location. Building work and computer system changes detracted from top score
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room had damp on wall and was quite cold

    Nice location

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 January 2024

    7.0
    Needs TLC
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom was in a bad way, mould on wall, dirty toilet brush to name 2 things.

    Great location, spacious room, quality breakfast

    Stayed in January 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 January 2024

    9.0
    Would definitely recommend and I wouldn’t hesitate to return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Family Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is a very small gripe. You eat breakfast in the pub side of the building. Which isn’t as pleasant as it could be. It’s not as nice as the rest of the building. It absolutely would not stop me from staying there again, though!

    Excellent standard bedrooms. Staff were fantastic. Standard of breakfast was brilliant. Room was toasty warm on arrival.

    Stayed in January 2024

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