Reviews of Holiday Inn Bolton Centre, an IHG Hotel 4 stars
1 Higher Bridge St, Bolton, BL1 2EW, United Kingdom
#3 of 8 hotels in Bolton
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1655 hotel reviews
8.1Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
8.7
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Comfort
8.7
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Location
8.7
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Facilities
8.3
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Staff
9.0
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Value for money
8.0
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Free WiFi
7.9
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Reviewed: 22 April 2024
Janette
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Very friendly staff good accommodation and central”- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing not to like
Nice hotel friendly staff especially Bernadette in housekeeping went above and beyond to accommodate our wishes
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Mikyaela
United Kingdom13 reviews1 helpful vote7.0“An acceptable eventful stay in an average room where really you could be anywhere ........”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The restaurant staff were hopeless (although did try their best, were very friendly and kind) where food intolerances were concerned, and the kitchen staff must be aware of cross contamination of gluten in fryers at all times! Having navigated dinner i decided to give breakfast a miss.
The welcome at reception was very good. The room was quite large , clean and the bed reasonably comfortable for one night. The shower room was quite small in comparison with the size of the bedroom but adequate and it did have a good magnifying mirror.
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 11 April 2024
Rutendo
United Kingdom5 reviews1 helpful vote7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The food wasn't great.
Very clean comfortable hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
King
United Kingdom1 review9.0“Has a nice overnight stay. Hotel was clean, breakfast was tasty and staff friendly and helpful”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Great location close to the city centre.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
David
United Kingdom1 review8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 6 April 2024
Sara
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0Good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
our radiator did not work so had to use a portable radiator food too expensive
nice room, excellent staff, very helpful
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Brook
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Don’t appreciate that we paid for parking then got a ticket”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • King Room - Non-Smoking
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We paid for parking and then 2 days later got a parking ticket
It was clean
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Heather
United Kingdom4 reviews7.0“Okay and would stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Very loud noise of the boiler coming on at 6 in the morning every morning, and very loud cleaner outside our room at 7am.
Good location and friendly staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 4 April 2024
Larry
United Kingdom14 reviews2 helpful votes9.0“A very nice room with a great breakfast but check out the old church when you are there!”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Just a couple of small things but none of which spoiled my stay. If staying for a few days a small fridge would be very handy. Also there was no proper space for clothes, just a very small wardrobe with a couple of coat hangers.
1st time that I have stayed here. A very nice hotel located just on the edge of town, about a 15 minute walk from the train station. I stayed in a double room which was adequate for my needs for 1 night. Very comfy bed and a great shower. Breakfast was very good, hot and cold self service with plenty of choices. I would certainly stay here again in the future. If you get the opportunity try and take a peek into the old church area, located to the right hand side of reception, it really is quite amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Jonathan
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Clean room. Comfortable. Good breakfast.”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Supper was poor. Stairs needed a proper clean.
Breakfast very good.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 1 April 2024
Sarah
United Kingdom7 reviews1 helpful vote8.0“good value, good hotel.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
there was no toilet paper and they had to give us tissues to solve this issue! However, the staff were great and went looking for solutions to the problem. Staff also found decaffeinated tea.
Breakfast and room both great
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 31 March 2024
Tracey
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Would recommend - comfy, clean and quiet with lovely staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No WiFi and had to pay for parking (which was only a fiver so not too bad)
Comfy beds, quiet, not too hot (like some are!). Staff were so lovely, made us feel very welcome. We will be back!!
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Stephen
United Kingdom10 reviews8.0“Motorcycle ride”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Executive Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The food in the evening was not very good
Very clean, and very helpful staff apart from one
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 29 March 2024
Mandy
United Kingdom6 reviews9.0“Ideal for purpose of stay”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
View out of the window - batten area with skips and rubbish
Good central location. Clean and well proportioned rooms with good bathroom facilities, but could do with towel rail. Staff friendly and helpful
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 25 March 2024
Zoe
United Kingdom6 reviews8.0“Friendly Staff and good location”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
The bed was lumpy, they wanted to charge £5 delivery fee for room service and the shower pipe in my room was leaking which reduced the shower pressure
THe staff were very friendly and helpful and the cleanliness of the hotel was good.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 21 March 2024
Robert
United Kingdom1 review8.0“OK”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Having to pay for parking
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 20 March 2024
Diane
United Kingdom9 reviews8.0“Good”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
The pillow selection needs something in the middle of too hard and too soft
Central location and secure parking. Breakfast was perfect
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 14 March 2024
Julie
United Kingdom21 reviews8.0“Comfy base for a short stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
The cord on the blind was broken so once we had pulled the blind down at night we couldn't raise it again in the morning. The room was nice and warm but the only duvet was quite thick and thus we were way too hot during the night.
Lovely check-in with Lucy. Good to have on-site car park. The bed was very comfy and the pillows nice and soft, which is unusual for Holiday Inn! The hotel was very easy to find, just off the main road. The most noticeable feature was how incredibly clean the whole place was.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 12 March 2024
Marie
United Kingdom1 review8.0“Convenient, with friendly Staff. The option of a Continental breakfast would be appreciated.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The window of Room 129 was partly blocked by a unit outside, making the room dark. The room was not cleaned on the 7th. March, the mugs not washed, and the towels changed. The shower drain was sluggish, but was cleaned, following my complaint.
Convenient for Bolton Town centre, and for my son to collect me.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 11 March 2024
David
United Kingdom11 reviews9.0“Excellent staff, great welcome, good rooms.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Room was a little tired in places, but no real complaints.
Great location for us for the weekend. Staff were excellent especially the breakfast team who went above and beyond to make us welcome! 🤗
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 10 March 2024
Gary
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0“Good, clean comfortable hotel with friendly staff.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Perfect location for a stop on our journey
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 9 March 2024
Kayleigh
United Kingdom2 reviews9.0“Great value for money”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
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Very clean Nice rooms Lovely breakfast Excellent staff
Stayed in February 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Jacqueline
United Kingdom9 reviews9.0“Pleasant , fitted my requirements for a short stay near to family.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Double Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Bathroom space was a bit tight.
FRiendly staff, good breakfast.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 8 March 2024
Stephe
United Kingdom1 review7.0“all very good”- • Business trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Standard Double or Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
on the booking the parking charge was not very clear. parking at a 4 star hotel i would assume was part of the deal
it was all fine
Stayed in March 2024
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