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Reviews of Holiday Inn Lancaster, an IHG Hotel 4 stars

Waterside Park, Caton Road, Lancaster, LA1 3RA, United Kingdom

#12 of 12 hotels in Lancaster

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 3241 hotel reviews

7.4

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    7.9

  • Location

    8.2

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.3

  • Value for money

    7.3

  • Free WiFi

    7.5

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  • Reviewed: 15 April 2024

    8.0
    Ok but would not have breakfast and pay for a premium room if had known.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast - the choice of food was good but the cooked breakfast was STONE COLD and had probably been sitting on the counter for ages to be so cold. We had a room over looking the main rd which unfortunately had traffic moving alright so not such a sleep.

    The hotel was very clean and the staff were very friendly.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room - Mobility Accessible Tub - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Overpriced food in the restaurant. A salad with chicken at £18 then couldn't eat it as it was the stems of the lettuce and roots. Very poor standard for evening meal. Breakfast was really good plenty of choice

    The room was good, plenty of space

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The pool was full of hair. Would do well to make swimming cap compulsory

    Health club facilities really appreciated

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 April 2024

    7.0
    Clean, friendly, great location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    One of the rooms we booked had a door adjacent to another room and they were noisy.

    Friendly, clean, comfortable.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    6.0
    Hotel chain needs to spend money on this hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Premium Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Hotel needs a deep clean and paint top to btm

    Staff Room Evening meal Breakfast

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 April 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast very good, lots of choice

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 April 2024

    8.0
    A very welcome break after a few tough weeks.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room - Mobility Accessible Tub - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The health club wasn't quite as luxurious as I remembered. The guys on the desk were very friendly but they didn't give me a towel and I had to ask for one. Also there was some kind of exercise class going on and I could hear the music from my room and I was on the second floor (!) but fortunately it calmed down after a couple of hours. I think the stay was quite expensive but all hotels are expensive at the moment and I really enjoyed my time there. I couldn't turn the radiator down which meant it was very hot.

    Breakfast was excellent. It was nicer than the breakfast that I had in a fancy, hip cafe in town. The bed was very comfortable. I liked the size of the room. I like that there were plenty of places to sit without having to leave the hotel. It was also pleasant talking to other guests - it made it feel friendly, especially as I was a solo traveller. All the staff were very friendly and willing and they helped carry my bags up to the room which made a big difference to me. This was my third or fourth stay at the hotel and I would definitely go again.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 April 2024

    7.0
    Good for a short family stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room with Two Double Beds
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Tired rooms, shower panel leaks and cobwebs in room.

    Swimming pool, parking and breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 April 2024

    8.0
    Very nice stay, but could just improve a little!!
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The heating stayed on all night, which I tried to turn off using the counter valve at the bottom of the radiator, but couldn't!! I still slept well, but the room could have been a bit cooler!! I also wanted a cup of tea, however, there were no little uht milk pots, as I like milk with my tea. You had everything else to make a hot drink, but said item wasn't there, which for me was a little disappointing!!

    It was spacious and comfortable for the short time I was there. I slept well due to no noise or interruptions from other guest. It was a pleasant experience and stay.I would recommend this to anyone who is thinking of booking a room in your hotel!!

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 April 2024

    8.0
    Great
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was chaos but the staff did their best.

    Lovely room. Good food.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 April 2024

    7.0
    Hotel didnt meet up too my expectations 9
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Just not suitable for my disiblities! Breakfast Shambles Wet floor next too lift from pool

    It was all young very young staff,Breakfast was shambles stuff all over the place so disorganized. They had a pool was not well maintened just free for all boy just sat behind his desk ready behind glass window.Im Disabled so its not for me its my first visit too these Hotels not for me , My room was straight above main entrance I had the biggest room i ever been in and Glass window shape Lovely Need firmer mattresses and definetly new pillows not as if your lying on cotton wool. Good Luck too the young girl whos took over .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    6.0
    Needs updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bed was a small double. There was debris on the floor from the previous guest. Poor continental choice for breakfast.

    Location was good for us.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 April 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel with friendly staff. Shame about the breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The food. Breakfast wasn't always replenished so didn't get the full choice of options. The quality was lower than you would expect for this type of hotel. The coffee machine wasn't working for 2 mornings and the tables weren't set so you'd have to scramble for cutlery from other tables.

    The staff were very friendly and the facilities were good.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 April 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The cost cutter toilet paper was cheap. Some of the chairs in the restaurant have seen better days. And for my preference, the mattress was far too soft.

    The location was excellent for what we needed. Clean and tidy and friendly staff

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 March 2024

    8.0
    Enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

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    The bedroom, evening meal and breakfast was good

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 March 2024

    7.0
    Surprisingly good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard King Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only minor negatives were the tiny lift and that the tv signal was a bit dodgy

    Great sized room, good view, good parking, great breakfast options, dog friendly. Really surprisingly good food from the restaurant. All surpassed our expectations.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    A good base for visiting local venues and city.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    Limited sweets on the first night.

    Delicious and comprehensive breakfast. Evening meals restricted due to supply issues we were told. Bottle of wine superb if a little pricey for us.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 28 March 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Unfortunately the swimming pool was out of order during my stay

    Lively clean room. Nice breakfast. Staff helpful.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    7.0
    Great pool and gym and lovely clean facilities.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Limited loo roll. Missed order on meal.

    The leisure facilities

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 March 2024

    8.0
    Convenient to M6,
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room - Mobility Accessible Tub - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast poor and overpriced

    Room, location

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 March 2024

    8.0
    A highly satisfactory leisure break
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Two unsatisfactory issues in Premium room But satisfactorily resolved by Georgia in reception

    Health/Fitness centre Location Helpful staff Breakfast/Quality and choice

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    7.0
    Nice hotel and would stay again
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Sofa Bed - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Mattress was very hard

    Breakfast was lovely although things had started to run out when we arrived for breakfast at 9am. No bread for toast. Room was a good size and the sofa bed was made up ready for our little boy. Swimming pool was a lovely bonus.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 March 2024

    8.0
    Fine for our short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very slippery wet floor in reception area during cleaning

    Easy access from the motorway. Excellent pool

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 March 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Didn't like the 10% service charge automatically charged when purchasing drinks from the bar and asking for it be be removed. Was told it supplements staff wages. Better idea PAY YOUR STAFF A DECENT WAGE rather than having to reply on a service charge. Might help with recruitment. Badly stocked bar with regard brandy (1 choice) and no single malt whisky.

    Stayed in March 2024

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