We stayed at the De Vere Whites for a Saturday night (not Bolton match day) in August. We got a really good deal - not much more expensive than the Travel Inn down the road, but in a different league quality wise.

The room was a good size, neat and clean. Breakfast was plentiful with a good selection, and the gym facilities were compact but not overly busy.

Like all large hotels, it couldn't claim to have great character, but if you're looking to stay in the area on business, or get a good deal on leisure stay, it's a good option.

Having stayed at this hotel on several occasions I have to say that the staff are just brilliant!
I have visited the hotel on football match days and outside the season and have to comment that the service standards are consistently good no matter how busy they are! Nothing is too much trouble and the rooms are nicely furnished and laid out.
Leisure facilities are good too, for a treat try the fine dining Reflections restaurant; where staff are attentive and interested!
Last time we were there met lots of footballers at breakfast who spent time signing autographs and posing for pics!

I visited the hotel for a 1 night stay with my 12 year old son. There was ample parking and we could park very close to the hotel. Checking in was no problem at all with attentive friendly staff and we were offered help with our luggage. Our room on the 1st floor was modern, clean and well presented with good facilities. It was a bit cold when we arrived but the heating was controllable by thermostat on the radiator so no problem.

The leisure facilities were compact but clean and well maintained and supervised. There are restricted access times for children (9am- 12 and 2pm-6) but that wasn't a problem.

The public areas were very modern and quite attractively furnished and lit although I wasn't too keen on the fake rocks and flowers in the Brasserie!

Breakfast was buffet style with a wide range of hot and cold food to choose from. The food was fresh and was regularly replenished. When we visited the hotel seemed very quiet and there were few other people at breakfast.

We didn't use the Brasserie or the hotel resturant for our evening meal as there are many food outlets on the retail park just behind the hotel, but the Resturant looked very pleasant with some of the tables having views of the football pitch. The staff were happy for us to view the pitch from the restaurant outside of opening hours.

Check out was quick and efficient.

All in all a good experience.

Nothing great about this hotel. There was a 20min check-in wait line because there was only one woman on duty at 6pm Monday evening! If this is not cost-cutting then I dont know what is!
The sheets and towels were not clean. When I called reception to change the sheets - they were rude and unhelpful. They said I will have to wait until the morning for clean sheets. The TV had only regular TV and SKY Sports - no CNN, etc. This is my first and last stay at a De Vere hotel.