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Hotel The Charles Dickens

The Charles Dickens

14 Upper Dicconson Street, Wigan, WN1 2AD, United Kingdom – Great location - show map

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8.5
Very Good
359 reviews
  • Facilities

    8.1

  • Cleanliness

    8.5

  • Comfort

    8.2

  • Value for money

    8.6

  • Location

    8.9

  • Total

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

The hotel was located away from the main town in a quiet street.

Stephen United Kingdom

Ian was brill made use welcome and the staff were great good clean and fun place too stay thank you

Mark United Kingdom

Very affordable, clean, good pressure hot shower. Convenient parking. Big TV with lots of channels. Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely old pub feel. Had a lively (soul) entertainment activity in the bar downstairs.

Glen Australia

Easy to find, parking available directly outside, very easy and smooth checkin by friendly and helpful staff, a value for money room in a central location and easy walking distance to the town centre, we would happily re book in the future.

Fishmeister United Kingdom

Good value for money. Friendly staff and clean rooms

Sami France

Good staff ..They provided me all I want and free parking till I finish my last day at the location , even after check out ...

Abilash United Kingdom

Easy check in, staff absolutely brilliant, bed comfy and the single room was fine for the one night I stayed. Pub below was fine and a pint was very reasonable.

Anonymous United Kingdom

Excellently situated for the town centre warm and cosy. very clean and friendly staff. was super impressed.

Whyte United Kingdom

Despite being on the top of a pub it’s surprisingly very quiet, the room is comfortable and toilet is spacious. The staff is kind and helpful. If you feel like having a pint you just have to go downstairs.

Cristian United Kingdom

Clean, comfortable, very central, great staff, and good value. Recommended.

Daithi Romania

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8.5
Very Good
359 reviews
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  • What guests loved the most:
  • “The hotel was located away from the main town in a quiet street.”
    Stephen Stephen United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Ian was brill made use welcome and the staff were great good clean and fun place too stay thank you”
    Mark Mark United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Very affordable, clean, good pressure hot shower. Convenient parking. Big TV with lots of channels. Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely old pub feel.”
    Glen Glen Australia Australia
  • “Easy to find, parking available directly outside, very easy and smooth checkin by friendly and helpful staff, a value for money room in a central location and easy walking distance to the town centre,...”
    Fishmeister Fishmeister United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Good value for money. Friendly staff and clean rooms”
    Sami Sami France France
  • “Good staff ..They provided me all I want and free parking till I finish my last day at the location , even after check out ...”
    Abilash Abilash United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Easy check in, staff absolutely brilliant, bed comfy and the single room was fine for the one night I stayed. Pub below was fine and a pint was very reasonable.”
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Excellently situated for the town centre warm and cosy. very clean and friendly staff. was super impressed.”
    Whyte Whyte United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Despite being on the top of a pub it’s surprisingly very quiet, the room is comfortable and toilet is spacious. The staff is kind and helpful.”
    Cristian Cristian United Kingdom United Kingdom
  • “Clean, comfortable, very central, great staff, and good value. Recommended.”
    Daithi Daithi Romania Romania

Located in Wigan, 2.4 mi from DW Stadium, The Charles Dickens provides accommodations with a bar, free private parking and a terrace. The accommodations offers evening entertainment and free WiFi throughout the property.

Guest rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The private bathroom is equipped with a shower, a hairdryer and free toiletries. The units will provide guests with a microwave.

The Charles Dickens provides a laundry service, as well as business facilities like fax and photocopying.

The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 17 mi from the accommodations.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.1 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular amenities

Free parking
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Family rooms
Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
Bar

Good for couples – they rated the facilities 8.2 for two-person stays.

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8.5
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359 reviews
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  • Stephen United Kingdom

    “The hotel was located away from the main town in a quiet street.”

  • Mark United Kingdom

    “Ian was brill made use welcome and the staff were great good clean and fun place too stay thank you”

  • Glen Australia

    “Very affordable, clean, good pressure hot shower. Convenient parking. Big TV with lots of channels. Staff friendly and helpful. Lovely old pub feel. Had a lively (soul) entertainment activity in the bar downstairs.”

  • Fishmeister United Kingdom

    “Easy to find, parking available directly outside, very easy and smooth checkin by friendly and helpful staff, a value for money room in a central location and easy walking distance to the town centre, we would happily re book in the future.”

  • Sami France

    “Good value for money. Friendly staff and clean rooms”

  • Abilash United Kingdom

    “Good staff ..They provided me all I want and free parking till I finish my last day at the location , even after check out ...”

  • Anonymous United Kingdom

    “Easy check in, staff absolutely brilliant, bed comfy and the single room was fine for the one night I stayed. Pub below was fine and a pint was very reasonable.”

  • Whyte United Kingdom

    “Excellently situated for the town centre warm and cosy. very clean and friendly staff. was super impressed.”

  • Cristian United Kingdom

    “Despite being on the top of a pub it’s surprisingly very quiet, the room is comfortable and toilet is spacious. The staff is kind and helpful. If you feel like having a pint you just have to go downstairs.”

  • Daithi Romania

    “Clean, comfortable, very central, great staff, and good value. Recommended. ”

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  • Do you offer a late check in if required?

    only by prior arragement. when booking


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  • Hi, do you offer an early check-in for hospital workers after a nightshift? Thanks.

    yes we do at present due to the situation


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  • Own bathroom within room ?

    all but one room have a bathroom, the one exception has a shower.


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  • Hi are you just booking key workers at the moment

    Yes our priority is to key workers here for several days. This is to minimise covid19 spread as most are hospital workers


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  • If I was to book a nights stay for my father’s funeral. What facilities are still available in the current climate. Thanks

    We are sorry but at present there are no bar or food facilities available, it is a room only service for key workers


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  • Does the disabled room have an opening window? Or is there another downstairs room that does. Thanks

    No I am sorry it dos not have an opening window and is the only room on the ground floor


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  • Is breakfast included please?

    no sorry we do not offer food


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  • Do you offer a late check in if required?

    only by prior arragement. when booking


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  • Hi, do you offer an early check-in for hospital workers after a nightshift? Thanks.

    yes we do at present due to the situation


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    all but one room have a bathroom, the one exception has a shower.


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  • Hi are you just booking key workers at the moment

    Yes our priority is to key workers here for several days. This is to minimise covid19 spread as most are hospital workers


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  • If I was to book a nights stay for my father’s funeral. What facilities are still available in the current climate. Thanks

    We are sorry but at present there are no bar or food facilities available, it is a room only service for key workers


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  • Does the disabled room have an opening window? Or is there another downstairs room that does. Thanks

    No I am sorry it dos not have an opening window and is the only room on the ground floor


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  • Is breakfast included please?

    no sorry we do not offer food


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Hotel surroundings *
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What's nearby
  • DW Stadium
    1 miles
  • Rivington Services M61
    4.2 miles
  • Bolton Arena
    4.3 miles
  • Reebok Stadium
    4.4 miles
  • Ashton-in-Makerfield Golf Club
    4.5 miles
  • Haydock Racecourse
    4.8 miles
  • Beacon Park Golf Club
    5.2 miles
  • Bolton Golf Club
    5.4 miles
  • The Dancehouse Theatre
    5.4 miles
  • Leigh Sports Village
    5.9 miles
Restaurants & cafes
  • Restaurant Fat Olive
    0 miles
  • Cafe/Bar The Griffin Hotel
    0.1 miles
Closest Airports
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport
    17.4 miles
  • Manchester Airport
    19.6 miles
  • Leeds Bradford International Airport
    45.5 miles
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Free WiFi
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Bar
Outdoors
  • Picnic area
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Terrace
Pets
  • Pets are not allowed.

Activities
  • Evening entertainment
Food & Drink
  • Bottle of water Additional charge
  • Wine/Champagne Additional charge
  • Bar
Internet
  • Free! WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

Parking

    Free! Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is needed).

  • Street parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Ironing service Additional charge
  • Laundry
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
  • Bathroom emergency cord
  • Lowered sink
  • Raised toilet
  • Toilet with grab rails
  • Wheelchair accessible

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4:00 PM - 9:00 PM

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8:00 AM - 11:00 AM

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Children of all ages are welcome.

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Crib and extra bed policies

0 - 14 years
Extra bed by request
£10 per child, per night

Additional fees are not calculated automatically in the total cost and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

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Pets

Pets are not allowed.

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FAQs about The Charles Dickens

  • Room options at The Charles Dickens include:

    • Triple
    • Single
    • Double
    • Family
    • Twin

  • The Charles Dickens offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Evening entertainment

  • From the nearest airport, you can get to The Charles Dickens by:

    • Train 5min

  • The Charles Dickens is 2,150 feet from the center of Wigan.

  • Check-in at The Charles Dickens is from 4:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Charles Dickens (subject to availability):

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    • Free parking
    • On-site parking
    • Private Parking
    • Street parking

  • The prices at The Charles Dickens may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

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