Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel
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Summary of reviewsHoliday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel is a great choice for those visiting the DW Stadium or for business purposes. The hotel is conveniently located with easy access to nearby towns and cities via the bus or the M6 motorway. The staff are friendly and excellent, ensuring that visitors have a pleasant stay. The rooms are clean, spacious and comfortable with lovely bathrooms. The hotel offers ample free parking and a nice, pleasant atmosphere. The staff are truly exceptional, providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the hotel. The hotel also offers connecting family rooms, making it a perfect place for families to stay. While some guests had issues with the breakfast and the location of the hotel on an industrial park, overall, the hotel was considered acceptable for a 3-star rating and a pleasant stay.
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Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel is a great location for those visiting the DW Stadium. It's about a 15-minute walk away from the football grounds, making it a perfect place to stay if you're going to a match or event there. Guests appreciated the hotel's easy-to-find location, close proximity to the leisure center and shops and convenience for traveling to nearby towns and cities via the bus or the M6 motorway. The staff are noted for being friendly and excellent, ensuring that visitors have a pleasant stay. The hotel offers good parking options and is in a quiet location, making it a suitable choice for a peaceful sleep. However, some reviewers found that the hotel was located in an industrial area with a lack of entertainment options within walking distance. Overall, the hotel's location is central to the DW Stadium and convenient for business purposes or visiting relatives in the area.
The breakfast at Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel has received mixed reviews from guests. While some found the breakfast to be excellent and great value for money, others felt that there could be more variety and hot food options. Several guests complimented the quality and taste of the breakfast with croissants and hot food being particularly well received. However, some guests found the food to be of poor quality and one even described it as "terrible" and obviously reheated. Some guests also had issues with the service during breakfast with tables being cleared too quickly and coffee being taken away without permission. Despite these mixed reviews, many guests still found the breakfast to be enjoyable and praised the friendly service of the breakfast chef.
The rooms at Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel are a highlight for many guests. The hotel boasts clean, spacious and comfortable rooms with lovely bathrooms. The decor is also praised by guests with some describing it as smart and great. Family rooms are said to be huge while other rooms are spacious and offer plenty of facilities for an overnight stay. Guests are impressed with the level of cleanliness of the rooms, many describing them as very clean or spotlessly clean. The staff are also complemented for their lovely service. However, some guests do raise concerns about the location of the hotel on an industrial park with no nearby amenities. Additionally, a few guests reported issues with heating or stains on carpets in some rooms. Overall, guests describe the Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel as an excellent choice with amazing and very clean rooms.
If you're planning a trip to Wigan and are apprehensive about getting a good night's sleep, worry not. The beds at Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel have received some rave reviews from previous guests. Most guests found the beds to be comfortable with some describing them as comfy, huge or even massive. A few guests found the mattresses to be rock solid, but the majority of guests found them to be just right. The pillows received mixed reviews with some guests finding them uncomfortable while others found no issues. Nevertheless, the rooms themselves were clean and well-presented and the staff were described as lovely. Guests particularly enjoyed the spaciousness of the rooms, as well as the presence of blackout blinds. Despite some minor pillow-related issues, guests stated that they would definitely book at this hotel again.
If you're looking for a clean and hygienic hotel, then you'll want to stay at the Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel. The rooms are spotlessly clean, spacious and comfortable. The cleaning is excellent and the staff are friendly and attentive. The hotel has a nice, pleasant atmosphere and is conveniently located for Wigan Athletic Stadium. Although there were a few comments about stained carpets and fabrics, overall guests found the rooms to be clean, modern and fresh. The breakfast is very good too!
The staff at the Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel, are truly exceptional. From arrival to departure, guests consistently describe the staff as friendly, professional and accommodating. Many reviewers highlight the helpfulness of the staff, whether it's assisting with luggage, providing recommendations for local attractions or going above and beyond to make special occasions even more memorable. The staff are observed to be very attentive to guests' needs, providing excellent customer service and creating a welcoming atmosphere throughout the hotel. Sophie in particular is praised for her exceptional service and attention to detail. Additionally, reviewers mention that the staff is prompt and efficient, ensuring that rooms are clean and well-maintained. Overall, the staff at this hotel are a standout feature that make guests feel truly valued and well taken care of.
When it comes to parking, guests of the Holiday Inn Express Wigan have plenty of positive things to say. Multiple reviewers mention the ample free parking available onsite with some specifically mentioning the many parking spaces. The hotel's location is also praised for being easy to find and conveniently located. Guests are happy to report that they encountered no issues with parking during their stay. Overall, the hotel offers a bright, clean and well-appointed atmosphere that includes lots of free parking. Just be aware that you may occasionally encounter a car with blaring music in the parking lot.
Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel, provides a perfect place and location for families to stay. The hotel offers connecting family rooms, which can comfortably accommodate a mother and her two children. While the sofa bed was not comfortable for some kids, the hotel staff make sure that the rooms are quite as family requested.
Parents should take note that the hotel is at times used to house families, including asylum seekers and homeless families. Sometimes, their children can be a bit noisy and run around corridors, making it difficult for some guests to sleep.
Despite these occasional disturbances, the hotel offers plenty of opportunities for children to interact with one another, from breakfast to other activities. Parents have reported that they saw their children often interacting with other guests' children which provided a lot of fun. We advise to consider the options and to book early in the Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, as it stands out as a great option for families looking for a fun and family-friendly experience.
The Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel, is located conveniently near the DW stadium and Ninja Warriors, making it an easy and fuss-free stay for guests. The friendly and helpful staff make up for the slightly tired and average facilities, such as the badly stained carpet in the rooms and the cold lobby. Some guests found the breakfast to be pretty weak with only four choices of fried breakfast, but others found it to be good value for money. However, some guests did not think the hotel was worth the price charged, particularly during times when there were events or train strikes in the area. Despite some negative comments, overall, the hotel was considered acceptable for a 3-star rating and a pleasant stay.
No, Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel doesn't have any pool.
No, a spa isn't available at Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel.
No, Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel doesn't allow dogs.
Yes, parking facilities are available at Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel.
No, Holiday Inn Express - Wigan, an IHG Hotel doesn't have a gym.
