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Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent: Traveler Reviews

3.0 of 5
Stanley Matthews Way | Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EG, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Southampton, United Kingdom
Contributor
11 reviews 11 reviews
6 hotel reviews
Reviews in 7 cities Reviews in 7 cities
16 helpful votes 16 helpful votes
“Very good value for money”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed November 6, 2012

Stayed here with my husband and 2 children for 2 nights. We used this hotel as it was a good price on booking.com. We wanted somewhere close to Alton Towers. Was very reasonable price, only 30 minutes away from Alton Towers and included breakfast in the price. Breakfast was very good, a large selection of food, something for everyone.

Staff were good and friendly and did advise us of the busy times for breakfast so we ensured we avoided these particular times.

Room was clean and tidy, shower was nice after a cold day at the park.

Only thing I would have a little moan about was the sofa bed for my children, this was quite old and very uncomfortable. My eldest daughter could not sleep the first night so slept the other end the next night.

I would recommend this hotel and use it again myself.

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DGMSOT, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent, responded to this review
November 11, 2012
Dear Joann3b,

Thank you for sharing your fantastic comments on Tripadvisor following your recent stay with us.

I’m happy to hear that your...
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“Very clean and comfortable.”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012 via mobile

Stayed for one night and was delighted with our room, very clean and cosy. Bathroom was lovely and staff were very friendly.

I would definetly stay here again and would highly recomend it to anyone.

Thank you for a lovely stay.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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Bath, United Kingdom
2 reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
1 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Good location for Keele Uni”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed November 4, 2012

Clean modern immaculate and warm hotel. Breakfast fine - and good value. Enjoyed a trip to Harvester next door which was simple food well cooked and good value .We were staying with our 8 year old daughter who also enjoyed her stay

  • Stayed November 2012, traveled with family
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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London, United Kingdom
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25 reviews 25 reviews
13 hotel reviews
Reviews in 17 cities Reviews in 17 cities
10 helpful votes 10 helpful votes
“Great location for Alton Towers (15 miles)”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed November 3, 2012

Well booked this hotel as stated great location for Alton Towers.
Room had double bed and sofa bed for our 15 year old.
We arrived at the hotel after a long day at Alton Towers. Our room was lovely and warm, however daughters bed was not made up nor was there any bedding for us to make it! However a quick call to reception and this was soon made up.

Sleep was firstly disturbed by the noise of other guests with no consideration of other guests. Those who slam doors, or those who allow their children to run along corridors at 12.30am is beyond me.

Why do people stomp around - other 'normal' people walk quietly when others sleeping on the lower floors.

Beds - double bed was very uncomfortable (maybe I am spoilt with a waterbed at home). The sofa bed was better!

Shower - was very large and wonderful.

Breakfast - what an absolute disorganised experience that was! No cutlery and the ones that we found were dirty. No cups for coffee, maybe this was too busy for the hotel to cope with.

Food - no scrambled eggs, choice of beans, sausages and scrambled eggs, fresh fruit and yogurt or cereals.

Checkout was pleasant. Car park was very large.

  • Stayed November 2012
    • 3 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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DGMSOT, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent, responded to this review
November 11, 2012
Dear Luci-Fur

Please let me apologise for your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express Stoke on Trent. We do try to meet all of our guest expectations and this time we did fall short of yours.

We have taken note of all of your comments and these will be used to improve service in the future. If you would like to discuss the situation further please contact me directly on 01782 377000.

Yours sincerely

Kelly Graham
Deputy General Manager
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18 reviews 18 reviews
Reviews in 11 cities Reviews in 11 cities
7 helpful votes 7 helpful votes
“Typical Holiday Inn...”
3 of 5 stars Reviewed October 31, 2012

Stayed for one night as we were going to Alton Towers. Room was fine, except we had booked a double and got a twin - Not ideal, but it was clean. Reception were friendly enough.Corridor was noisy at night, as was the noise from outside, but then it is close to one of the main roads in stoke.
Main gripe was in the morning for breakfast. I understand it was going to be busy, with the hotel being sold out, and ti being half term, but even so, a queue to the main doors for the canteen like breakfast wasn't great, and it certainly didn't smell appealing. Went to Frankie and Bennie's about 10 mins away on the Festival Retail Park - much nicer!!!
The hotel itself was fine, you do get what you pay for, but I cant imagine I would book to stay there again.

Stayed October 2012, traveled with friends
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DGMSOT, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent, responded to this review
November 2, 2012
Dear Felicity1986,

Thank you for taking the time to review our hotel following your recent stay. Our hotel is a great choice when visiting Alton Towers and we hope you had a great time at the theme park.

I would like to apologise for the disturbance in the corridor during your stay. On this occasion we were unable to control the noise however rest assured we do complete corridor checks during the night to ensure all ours guests have great night’s sleep.

Thank you once again as we welcome any opportunity to improve and hope to welcome you back in the near future.


Kind Regards
Kelly Graham
Deputy General Manager
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Address: Stanley Matthews Way | Trentham Lakes, Stoke-on-Trent ST4 4EG, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Staffordshire > Stoke-on-Trent
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Center Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#2 Business Hotels in Stoke-on-Trent
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Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Receive a warm welcome at the modern Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent hotel, near junction 15 of the M6.The Holiday Inn Express hotel in Stoke-on-Trent is 4 miles outside Stoke city centre on the A50. Set in a convenient location in the Trentham Lakes Business Park, the hotel has plenty of free secure parking. Manchester Airport is 38 miles away, and Stoke's famous potteries are a 5-minute drive away. Treat your family to a day out at Trentham Estate, with its shopping centre, lush gardens and monkey forest. Family meals are on offer at the Harvester Restaurant opposite the Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent, and kids up to 18 can sleep for free on the sofa beds in our family rooms. Alton Towers theme park is 15 miles away. You can invite up to 35 colleagues to Holiday Inn Express Stoke-on-Trent's smart meeting room. Equipment includes an LCD projector and wireless Internet, which is available throughout the hotel. Relax in the comfortable Great Room lounge with a drink from our licensed bar or simply catch up on email with our free wireless Internet access. Join us on each morning of your stay to enjoy our complimentary breakfast; a delicious buffet featuring scrambled eggs, sausages, pastries, cereals and more. We look forward to welcoming you to our Holiday Inn Express hotel in Stoke. ... more   less 
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