It's fair to say I stay in all sorts and all grades of hotel, both in the UK and further afield. Frankly, I just don't get what some people feel justified in moaning about with this hotel? It's clean, comfortable, well run, has ample free parking outside, and offers an extremely good breakfast selection. The reception, dining room and cleaning staff meanwhile, are pleasant, polite, smartly dressed and helpful when needed. Yes, it's a little old-fashioned in it's outlook, but I quite like that. And yes, (some of) the carpet and furnishings in communal areas are starting to look a little tired.

But then let's keep things in perspective here... I've paid over £600 a night in some hotels, and rightly so, they're without doubt at the top of their game. On the other hand, I've (regularly) paid in excess of £50 a night for Travelodge rooms in the UK. Which are often dirty, tatty, smelly, offer no service other than a checking in and out process, and can't even offer a cooked breakfast even if you wanted it. I mean who wants something from Burger King for breakfast for goodness sake?

Due to the location of family and friends, I tend to stay at the Britannia in Bolton, or the one in Wigan when I'm in that area. I'll be honest, I'm not entirely sure where they make up the so-called normal room rates, which are often £100+ per night. That said, I can't remember EVER paying more than £29.99 for a room at the Britannia in Bolton. Double room, smoking or non-smoking options, indoor pool and even a small gym. Even better, that includes a full breakfast too! The only thing that lets down the Britannia chain in my experience - and it's an opinion shared by many people I know, it the Britannia in Stockport. In complete contrast to Bolton and Wigan, the hotel in Stockport is run (seemingly throught) by staff who shouldn't even have a job. Rude, offensive, etc. etc. The rooms, cleanliness and beds meanwhile are... Well let's just say even the UK Travelodge chain puts them to shame... and that#s really saying something!

very clean nice comfortable rooms good 3 course evening meal excellent brekkie lovely bar area defintly use again if in area

We spent Xmas at the Britannia Hotel last Xmas and really enjoyed it so we came back again this year (coach party ) Everything was fine again although the weather was abit different from last year.The restaurant staff were marvellous and always offered alternatives if you did not like what was on the menu (sweets).There was always plenty of tea ,coffee and cakes available.The hotel was clean and warm, I dont know how they do it for the price.
Only one niggle the cottage pie on Boxing day was a bit insipid but I would still give the holiday 9/10 I have read some of other peoples comments but can honestly say I did not come across anything detrimental
Many Thanks

Just returned to Aberdeen after staying in the Britannia Bolton for the New Year. We did a bus trip with David Urquart, 3 nights and 4 days. Had a great time. Hotel clean and bedroom nice and warm, loved the fact there was a fridge (so we could have a bottle of champers nice and chilled for the bells) staff freindly, entertainment amusing and good fun. Just what we needed to bring in the New Year.
Could I just say that sometimes the attitudes of some guests will and can upset the freindly staff. Remember they are human and the staff on duty were curtious, freindly and enjoyed a joke and a bit of fun, which helped us, as the paying guest enjoy our stay.
Would we go back, of course we would.