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“Dont stay here” 19 May 2009 - seamonkey41
“Wedding Reception and Leisure Break” 19 Apr 2009 - nigeandjackie

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The Mercury
540 Manchester Rd Westhoughton
Bolton BL5 3JP
England
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The Mercury
540 Manchester Rd | Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3JP, England

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“Dont stay here”
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2 of 5 stars
seamonkey41
mousehole
19 May 2009 | Trip type: Business

my daughter and I stayed in this "bates motel" last weekend. The owners are lovely people and very hospitable. But sadly the establishment itseld leaves a lot to be desired. The decor is circa 1970s, the smell of toilets was overpowering, dirty wallpaper in bedroom and bathroom desperate for an update. We chose this place off the internet mainly because... more

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MercuryMotel, Owner

Thank you for your comments which we always appreciate to help us to provide the best service. Further to your review, which caught us mid redecoration, the bedroom you were in has now been decorated so you will be pleased to note that as a result of your comment we have rectified that issue. We expect to have all rooms...

“Wedding Reception and Leisure Break”
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5 of 5 stars
nigeandjackie
Tyldesley
19 Apr 2009

We had our wedding reception here and stayed over and are regular visitors to the weekly entertainment evenings. Fantastic atmosphere, really friendly owners and staff. Food excellent, organisation fantastic. Really welcoming to ourselves and all our guests. Would and will recommend this venue and hotel to anyone. more

“Loved the Mercury”
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5 of 5 stars
POTHCAWLGUYS
south wales
15 Dec 2008 | Trip type: Couples

WE ARE JUST BACK FROM A 10 DAY STAY AT THE MURCURY , We found it faultless here in every way , the hospitality shown by glynn,kwez & staff was fantastic , coupled with the friendly atmosphere , the rooms are nice (serviced daily) , well heated . and very confortably furnished , breakfast was excellent (and plenty of it... more

“Very Much A Family Atmosphere, Home From Home”
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4 of 5 stars
cooksonGlasgow
Glasgow
23 Nov 2008 | Trip type: Business, Solo travel
1/1 found this review helpful

I have been using this Motel for some months now and have found the food excellent and evening entertainment good eg Quize nights Sing alongs,etc It is great to finnish work and relax in this atmosphere. more

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540 Manchester Rd | Westhoughton, Bolton BL5 3JP, England