Lets caveat this review because on the basis of the PEOPLE (They have a Sue and they aren't afraid…read moreto use it! And by the way, we all want to bring her home! WHAT A WOMAN! WHAT A HECK OF A WOMAN! BIGGGGEEEESSSTTT heart in Preston, but the rest of the staff ain't that far behind). The hotel itself is shameful outdated and lacking anything comfortable. The tub is a safety hazard, sinks are old, carpets are dingy, sheets are see-through, pillows are questionable... everything hotel nightmares are made out of... yet its one of the better places in town! But it is close to the train station and to UClan, and the staff will do anything to make up for the embarisingly (is that even a word?) conditions of this worn and beat up hotel. Because the staff is quite frankly - too good for the hotel or any luxury hotel - they are downright working class divinity and should all be hugged and commended for their wonderful, wonderful humanity!

As I approached from the train station, I ended up walking around the entire building looking for…read morethe entrance. Thankfully there was a sign on the wrong side, so I at least knew I was on the wrong side of it! I would have found the reception on the first floor unusual, except I'd seen it at a Travelodge only three weeks ago - so now I thinks it's actually sensible. On arrival I checked in via an electronic kiosk - that is unusual, but it was very quick and there was still a staff member on hand should it not work. In fact, it's worth saying that every staff member I talked to here were exceptionally friendly. Room was fine - minimalist, but functionary. Free wifi was painful, but the paid wifi was only a fiver, so an easy choice. Still not a super fast connection, but better than I've had at some hotels. Bathroom was a decent size, and the shower had excellent pressure. If I have to stay overnight again in Preston, then I would want to stay here again. Everything was effortless.

We really enjoyed our time in Preston, and the hotel and spa here certainly made our quick trip…read moreeven better. The hotel was very clean, stately, and the grounds were lovely. The bed was very comfortable and we really appreciated the high ceilings, beautiful grounds, and enjoyed our walks around the estate. If you're working like we were, note that the internet is indeed fast enough for a developer who runs team meetings to lead all their meetings! I had a spa session with massage and facial and it was excellent! I swam every day and used the sauna facilities. The locker room and pool area was kept very clean and dry. The lady attendant was fastidious in keeping the changing room dry and clean. There was a bit of an incident where one of my favorite vintage pieces I sent off to laundry was not returned to us when they dropped off our clean clothes. I had actually been at the entrance to the hotel when the cleaner dropped it off and I verbally acknowledged to her that I could see my laundry because of my vintage piece and she stated they'd be delivered to my room shortly. Front staff sent back an empty hanger amongst our other clean clothes and had lost it. We found it on the floor amongst boxes behind the reception desk. They returned my item, and apologized personally. Not a big deal and glad it was resolved.

Nice venue, adequate, yet a little distant staff. On the first night a gentleman, who as I learned…read morebook a romantic package for him and his wife Kelly, decided to beat her up. Lot of swearing, screaming, hitting and shouting in the room next to us. Police intervention, mr roach was arrested and poor kelly brought to hospital by ambulance. In other words, our first night was not very restful! Sure that the hotel can't do anything about this, however some pro active compensation would have been in order. The downside of this hotel is the aggressive pricing for wedding packages, meaning that there are many wedding parties going on. I counted six in two days, which brings a lot of drunkards to the hotel, which does not help if you're seeking a quite place to relax. Will I ever get back to this hotel, no.

Excellent food, excellent service. Had Christmas day lunch for the past four years, never had any…read moresingle thing to complain about. Had several birthday meals there, the service can't be faulted and the staff very helpful. The food is always excellent, the atmosphere very friendly can't recommend enough.

I booked a room for valentines day and the whole day was a nightmare. Turned up to be told there…read morewas 'no lights' then got to my room to discover there was actual no electricity at all (funnily enough though they were still able to use card machines and take contactless payments). Waited as we were told the electricity would be back on at half past 7 latest (bearing in mind this was about half past 4 we got there. Had to speak to manager and explained that it wasn't really okay and surely the least that she should be doing is offer us a complimentary drink while we couldn't use our rooms to which she eventually agreed after a debate. Went through to bar sat in total darkness had to request a candle (no one offered one) waited and checked with manager a few times to be still told repeatedly that it would be back on by half past 7 latest so ordered another drink and sat in bar as it was pointless going to room but as time went on started to feel like nothing was happening and they were still cooking with no extractor fan so the whole place was smokey so went to room and went for a little walk then came back and went to request a refund as the situation was not acceptable. Explained how I had already paid for an uber there and was going to have to then pay for a taxi back as didn't have any power in my phone so had to request a taxi be phoned which was another huge debate ( at this time the chef had to come out to tell the manager he couldnt keep cooking bevause it was breaching health and saftey regulations). During this process the manager started to cry in front of all the other customers which then caused a debate between myself and another couple who had just turned up. This then escalated to a point that I had a pint thrown in my face. I find it highly unprofessional how the situation was dealt with and the fact that the manager created more of an escalation by involving other customers who had just arrived. Tried ringing multiple times to no avail even though the power is back on. After I eventually managed to get a taxi out of the hellhole and I then was so flustered and worked up that I left my wallet in the taxi and I can't get in touch with the cab company because I don't even know which company the staff rang. This is beyond a joke I have emailed and called with absolutely no response the place is an absolute joke

Full of Olde Worlde charm (and pretty much every sign is spelt in this way) Guys is a great place…read moreto spend an afternoon: outside a great pub that serves hearty food in a beautiful canalside setting. It's a must for me on Sundays in summer. Easily found just off the A6, this complex of thatched hamlets making up the pub, restaurant and hotel rooms is remarkably peaceful and a real retreat to bygone times. I often find myself sampling the wine list during the afternoon, succumbing to the menu at dinnertime, slipping into a comfy chair in the bar and then booking a room for the night! Residents can also make the most of the 'nightclub' a bit of a locals night, but great fun in a rural way. The restaurant and pub menu is part of the 'Taste Lancashire' acceditation scheme, which guarentees local produce wherever possible, as well as high standards of service and hygiene. TIP - Make sure you book a room with a whirlpool bath - just don't have a blonde moment like me and go overboard on the complimentary bubble bath - not fun to clean up! Another tip is to check out when they hold their annual oyster festival - usually in early September.

By far the best pub in Preston. The staff are very warm & friendly, they are dressed well smart in…read moreall black clothing, the service is excellent and there is a nice range of beers. The food menu is nice & varied, not overpriced and the quality of the food is very good. I like the 'small eats' part of the menu for those that don't have a bit appetite or just want something small for their meal. The pub is split into two parts, with a sports bar at the back for those wanting a game of pool or catch up on the days sporting activities. The rooms to stay in are excellent, nice & clean and at a great price, the place as a whole is well managed and well looked after by the staff. The one thing that does stand out, is the cleanliness of the pub and the cleaning, particularly behind the bar. The pub/hotel is very handy for those shopping in the city centre, which is right near the Fishergate Shopping Centre and those of communters as it is situated across from the railway station.

The Railway has been redeveloped in the last few years into an excellent, modern but tasteful pub…read moreserving what I think is the best pub food-along with O'Neils-in Preston. Those looking for a decent pub meal in Preston will find that there aren't many options but this is a good pub to enjoy British Pub food. There is a sports bar area at the back showing Sky Sports and there is a small beer garden-more of a beer yard for smokers; and the front part of the pub is a dining/lounge area to relax while waiting for a train. We often use this as a meeting point before catching a train somewhere such as Lancaster on a night out; it is better than the train station bar with cheaper and better quality food and beers. The pub offers some good real ales and a good range of ciders, wines and lagers.

Legacy Preston International is the little hotel, that kinda could…read more First of all, if you are in Preston for the university, then the location is absolutely ideal. It is across the road from the campus, and a five min walk from the high street restaurants and shopping. That was the main highlight of the place for me. The hotel smelt very strongly - of stale cigarettes, mould, everything. Throughout the stairs and corridors. Luckily my room didn't, but it was very drafty, with a room menu actually stuck in the wall trying to block a draft. Unfortunately there wasn't air con / thermastat in my room, so I had to experiment with the one small radiator for two nights. I specifically booked this hotel as they have baths in the bathrooms, but I was very sad when I realised that the taps on my bath didn't work and also that the plug was too small for the hole. So no bath for me. Next, breakfast. Mmm, instant coffee (well from a machine but tastes like instant), stale bread and pastries, uninspired selection of anything else. Thanks to this hotel, I rediscovered Weetabix. An expensive rediscovery. All in all, I wasn't impressed and I won't run to stay at another Legacy Hotel.

Great hotel in a very central location. This is an easy walking distance to the shopping area…read more(about 5mins at slow pace) and has parking outside. A very energetic and happy fellow greeted us as we arrived. We felt it was a bit odd that we paid cash on arrival but a higher price than the room was taken on hold from the card used for booking (paid £60 cash, £85 put on hold from card). Just something to note if you are going, you do get it back after a few banking days. The room was clean and spacious with a tv and free wifi. There was also good quality shower gel and shampoo in the bathroom, not the normal acid that hotels supply. Our room overlooked the road but you would never know unless you opened the windows. Breakfast was buffet serve yourself for everything. The tea/coffee machine had espresso, latte, cappuccino etc on offer. There were cereals, yoghurts, fruit and cooked breakfast available. Bottom line I would return if I was in Preston again.

On a previous visit there was no cooked breakfast available. This must have been the only time this…read morehappened and the staff were very helpful. They offered us a complementary dinner voucher and we were more than happy to come back and stay again. The dinner we're having is excellent. A focus on home made ingredients and high quality ingredients makes for a delicious meal :) I can recommend the hand cut chips and burger ( from thick, lean cuts and served in a whole meal bun ). Breakfast is also highly acclaimed - having won 'the best breakfast in Britain award' multiple times. Worth stopping for on your journey over any services for the value and quality of food. Everything is freshly made and sourced locally wherever possible. From the free range eggs to the Stornoway Black Pudding all of the food was excellently prepared and presented. The cooked breakfast was tasty and delicious. My compliments to the chef. Highly recommended!

I stayed for one night on a recent visit. The hotel is a…read moremodern building on the M6 junction, next to the River Ribble. It has ample secure parking and a bar, restaurant and function rooms. Most of the guests seemed to be heading onwards on the motorway. The bar and restaurant are spacious, and the bar was busy most of the evening. My bedroom was also clean and very spacious, with a big and comfy bed. There are lawns sloping down to the river, with a decked terrace, which is very nice, although the view across the river is somewhat undermined by the roar of traffic on the nearby motorway (and the road bridges mar the view somewhat, too). The river is slow moving, so expect plenty of insect life. That was one of the main problem with my stay. It was very hot over 28C on my visit, and my room did not have air-conditioning. The window opening was limited by a safety catch, which meant it stayed hot, but still filled with insects, which I had to spend ten minutes disposing of (not really wanting to be feasted on by mosquitoes overnight). I tried to procure a fan, but room service wasn't responding. So I dressed and went down to reception, and then paged the night porter, who promised a fan but didn't deliver one. So I had a lousy night's sleep. On the upside, breakfast and daytime reception staff were lovely and very helpful, and the breakfast buffet was generous. Hot breakfasts are cooked to order. For my sticky and uncomfortable night, the hotel refunded part of the room-charge and the manager rang me a few days later and apologised as well. So, overall, I would happily stay again when it is cooler but maybe not in high summer, unless they install air-conditioning.

Managed to get a room for £20 as booked early enough so that was handy. Tuesday's seem to be…read moreskeleton staff day though as the room I was given wasn't properly ready (pillows on the floor awaiting covers, rags & bottle of wind-ex lying by them). One of the bedside tables had also at some point in the recent past been forcibly detached from the bed headboard. The sign in the lift could do with some floor numbers on it too. Close enough to the city centre to walk easily, good view over the city from the fourth floor and not in a noisy area. Not then the greatest of these places I've stayed in & I'd really have grudged shelling out £45 for the room but it served its purpose.

Stayed on New Years Eve as I managed to get a room a few months before for £9. At that price I…read morecould have no complaints. It seemed to be your average Travelodge, basic rooms and your normal facilities. On the plus side there was free parking which was safe and secure. The other being that if you wanted you could easily walk into the town centre which would take about ten minutes and is not diffcult to follow. The two staff members who were working were also very helpful, recommending a resteraunt and making the bookin on our behalf. There was small bar in the area but this had several noisy kids in the area and looked devoid of any atmosphere or welcoming area. As such the planned drink the planned drink before we went into town was cancelled.

Very basic, its just a bed and breakfast…read more Rooms are like larger rooms of a caravan. £25 per night, bang in the middle of the town centre. Very helpful staff.

I am well and truly tickled!! suppose places like this are our versions of American motels. That…read moreis where the comparison ends though. You see Motels in America don't have such greenery and views over the beautiful River Ribble. This particular hotel due to its location is very much a meeting place for business type consumers. Also another thing to note is that despite its rather countryside name this isn't an independent hotel but part of the Macdonald hotel chains. Honestly though I cannot imagine why you would stay here other than if you were on a long drive and wanted to spend the night somewhere nice and cosy. For that particular occasion (and you never know it may arise) put this hotel in your Yelp app so it pops up.

Great hotel near Preston. The staff were very friendly and polite every time we saw them, the room…read morewas lovely. comfortable and very clean, despite being situated near to the reception we still felt it was very private and quiet at night. The breakfast was fantastic, with a lot of choices. For everything you get, we felt it was very good value for the standard in quality.