3 Star Hotel

The Mercury

540 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton, United Kingdom View Map

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Located just off the M61 motorway, with views over Winter Hill and the West Pennine Moors on the outskirts of Bolton, The Mercury has a lively bar and nightly entertainment. Manchester city center is a 20-minute drive away. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a private bathroom with a hairdryer. All rooms feature free Wi-Fi access, tea/coffee facilities and a TV. Ironing facilities are also available. Cooked breakfasts are offered on Saturdays and Sundays, and the bar hosts live music, quizzes and karaoke nights. Just a 10-minute drive from Bolton center, The Mercury Hotel is 6 miles from Wigan. Free on-site parking is available, and The Trafford Shopping Center is within a 15-minute drive.

132 Reviews

4.0Fair
Cleanliness
4.6
Staff
4.9
Location
5.9

What Guests Say

  • “It was convenient for us and we had great communication with the owner. Decent cleanliness.”
  • “The rooms given were nothing like what was on the website. They were very dated & in need of decorating”
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  • Free Internet Access
  • Free Parking
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Single Room

130 sqft • 1 Single

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Double Room

183 sqft • 1 Double

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Twin Room

162 sqft • 2 Single

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Triple Room

183 sqft • 2 Double

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Classic Double Room

183 sqft • 1 Double

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Classic Twin Room

162 sqft • 2 Single

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    What Guests Loved

    4
    Fair

    Based on 132 reviews

    Location

    5.9

    Cleanliness

    4.6

    Staff

    4.9

    Overall Quality

    3.1

    Pros +

    • It was convenient for us and we had great communication with the owner. Decent cleanliness.
    • The rooms given were nothing like what was on the website. They were very dated & in need of decorating
    • The friendliness of the staff, location was good for our stay, local to a shop and garage for food if you needed it

    Cons -

    • Very run down, my bed was uncomfortable. TV was playing up, we could only watch BBC1.
    • The smell of damp through out. Strongest in reception
    • The room was basic, bedding was clean, enough storage for a night's stay, hospitality tray with tea and coffee, good, but the bathroom was very old and needs refurbishing, the room was extremely hot, unbearable really not enough ventilation, no fan, no air conditioning which made it very difficult to sleep, we were up most of the night, got very little sleep, so left very early in the morning
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    5sefivikiPosted on: 7-20-2023

    It was convenient for us and we had great communication with the owner. Decent cleanliness.

    Very run down, my bed was uncomfortable. TV was playing up, we could only watch BBC1.

    5TracyPosted on: 7-6-2023

    The rooms given were nothing like what was on the website. They were very dated & in need of decorating

    The smell of damp through out. Strongest in reception

    4SusanPosted on: 6-21-2023

    The friendliness of the staff, location was good for our stay, local to a shop and garage for food if you needed it

    The room was basic, bedding was clean, enough storage for a night's stay, hospitality tray with tea and coffee, good, but the bathroom was very old and needs refurbishing, the room was extremely hot, unbearable really not enough ventilation, no fan, no air conditioning which made it very difficult to sleep, we were up most of the night, got very little sleep, so left very early in the morning

    5GaronPosted on: 6-12-2023

    Nice and quiet which came as a surprise. Next door to 24hr well stocked spar shop. Sandwich bar on site 7.30 onwards to grab a bacon butty.

    No hot water. I was going to a show Saturday night in Manchester. Leaving motel at 4.15pm. Scorching hot day. But couldn't have a shower before I changed. Because the water is on a timer??? 7.30 to 9.30. Then 4.30 to 8.30 in the afternoon. Not good. Bath towel to small. No soap in bathroom so you can wash your hands after using toilet!!!! Defo bring your own toiletries.

    3UnknownPosted on: 6-12-2023

    the decor was old, the furnishings were also worn. I didn’t have any hot water and had to have a cold shower both mornin

    1AmqndeepPosted on: 6-11-2023

    There is nothing to like about the place

    No hot water at all. All the walls were mouldy. No one at reception. Very bad service. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone

    2NicolaPosted on: 6-10-2023

    Not too far in taxi from the Bolton football ground

    The room was a mess. Not decorated. Paint and wall paper all hanging off. No soap. Hot water for only a few hours during the day. Noisy from the adjoining room which was staff room. Cold. It said on the site what was in the room and to be fair it was a total lie.

    1AmqndeepPosted on: 6-10-2023

    There is nothing to like about the place

    No hot water at all. All the walls were mouldy. No one at reception. Very bad service. Wouldn't recommend it to anyone

    5PatriciaPosted on: 6-10-2023

    Location was ok as it was near to the football stadium. There wasn't any breakfast, but there was a burger van outside selling breakfast assortments, which was excellent!? The room was very basic but it was clean, ok for a one night stay.

    Decor and furniture needs updating

    2NicolaPosted on: 6-9-2023

    Not too far in taxi from the Bolton football ground

    The room was a mess. Not decorated. Paint and wall paper all hanging off. No soap. Hot water for only a few hours during the day. Noisy from the adjoining room which was staff room. Cold. It said on the site what was in the room and to be fair it was a total lie.

    8SarahPosted on: 6-9-2023

    Stayed here for concert at Bolton Stadium. Booked a taxi to take us there £7. And walked home 1hr. Just right for what we needed.

    Bathroom floor a bit poor (but clean)

    1HardeepPosted on: 5-21-2023

    nothing at all!!!

    we went to a funeral of my aunt to Bolton. in the morning there was NO hot water to bath. My wife my son and my son did not have a bath. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone!! I would like a full refund!!

    1HardeepPosted on: 5-20-2023

    nothing at all!!!

    we went to a funeral of my aunt to Bolton. in the morning there was NO hot water to bath. My wife my son and my son did not have a bath. I will never recommend this hotel to anyone!! I would like a full refund!!

    1DuncanPosted on: 5-19-2023

    absolutely nothing

    it was filthy over priced no facilities no hot water dirty sheets the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. How they can charge £75 for that is unreal I doubt I will ever use booking.come after this. I should have a refund really

    1DuncanPosted on: 5-18-2023

    absolutely nothing

    it was filthy over priced no facilities no hot water dirty sheets the worst hotel I have ever stayed in. How they can charge £75 for that is unreal I doubt I will ever use booking.come after this. I should have a refund really

    6LindaPosted on: 5-15-2023

    Room was clean and comfy beds. Staff very accommodating and friendly. Facilities were basic but adequate and value for money.

    The TV did not work properly, we had sound but no picture. The hair dryer, which was attached to the wall, smoked when we switched it on and could not be used.

    1LindaPosted on: 5-15-2023

    Location was ideal

    The hotel needs some VERY urgent attention to the decor. Paint peeling from doors and windows. Walls very damaged. No staff after certain hours. No breakfast facility. In fact would not recommend hotel.

    1GrantPosted on: 5-5-2023

    I Did not like anything

    Hated that the owner came into the reception in her pj'sDid not like the men who kept looking at me and my partner Hated that the bath tub was dirty and rusty Also Hated the fact that our room key was left at reception with my name and room number was on it

    9CatherinePosted on: 5-1-2023

    cheap clean lovely staff but dated but was so cheap cant complain

    1ErnestPosted on: 4-30-2023

    I did not stay in this Motel. As soon I entered the room I let. The standard is shocking. I don't smoke and the room smelled like a place where all smokers meet to smoke . This is not acceptable. I could breathe.

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Free Parking
    • Accessible parking

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Facilities for disabled guests available

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 10:30 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    ParkingFree parking is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Please note that this hotel does not accept American Express. Keys must be returned to reception at check-out. Lost keys/failure to return the keys will result in a GBP 20 fee.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian. A damage deposit of GBP 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    The Mercury

    540 Manchester Road, Westhoughton, Bolton

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