Preston Marriott (Preston Hotel Marriott)

Member Name: Muzza

Product:	Preston Hotel Marriott
Date:	31/07/04 (116 review reads)
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Advantages: Handy positioning for major routes, Country mansion style hotel, Pleasent service

Disadvantages: Can be expensive if you do not get a deal, Breakfast a bit iffy

The Marriott Hotel Preston is ideally located just off the M6/M55 interchange just to the north of Preston. Very handy for an overnight stay prior to travelling north to Scotland or to the west and Blackpool.

Situated in a very secluded woodland setting well off the main road this historic 4 star hotel is one of the better Marriott hotels I have had the pleasure to stay in.

The hotel in general consists of the Manor House and then several other new buildings built on (some newer than others). The hotel has many little lounge areas and these are away from the main reception area something quite unique compared to modern hotel standards.

Bedrooms have just ungone a make over (Dec 2003) are are up to the usual Marriott standard (bathroom with bath and shower, complimentary toiletries, minibar, hospitality tray, iron and trouser press, two phones, desk with modem and ISDN access, colour TV with Sky channels including all the Sky sports channels, lounge chairs and coffee table and kingsize bed).

The leisure club has also just ungone a refurbishment with pool, sauna, spa and steam room as well as a fully equipped but small gym. The changing rooms although very clean and tidy are very open with not much privacy (personal preference).

The only dissapointment for me was breakfast something that Marriott are usually very good at. Maybe it was just a bad hair day for chef but nothing except for the eggs was fresh. Also the restaurant is bit of a labirith - a bit of a mission to find the breakfast buffet table!! Fine if you like old sytle restaurants but not really my taste.

All in all this hotel provided what was expected of a four star hotel but no more. The staff were pleasent and helpful (particulary the porter) and cleanliness was very good. For the Preston are
a this is the best but there are better further afield.

Use it for a stop over not for a long holiday stay.

Also do not book on the Marriott website or through Central Reservations always phone the hotels reservations depart direct and ask for the best deal.

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