Premier Inn Bolton - Stadium/Arena

Hotels
Premier Inn
8.8 (20 reviews)
Arena Approach 3,Horwich,Bolton,Lancashire , Bolton , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Clean rooms
Good location
Cons:
High pricing
Limited food options

Categories

Cleanliness
9.44
Rooms are always clean and well-maintained, contributing to a positive sentiment.
Service
9.41
Staff are friendly and attentive, providing a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
9.45
Perfectly located near Bolton Stadium with convenient access to public transport.
Room Quality
8.4
Rooms are modern with walk-in showers, but some complaints about the 'plus' room value.
Amenities
8.43
Basic amenities present, some missing like a bar; rated adequately.
Value for Money
7.39
Some guests felt the price was high relative to offered services and amenities.
Food and Beverage
8.44
Breakfast options are decent but lack variety for dietary preferences.
Overall Experience
9.41
Overall positive feedback with guests expressing a desire to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 18:14

Property Description

Experience the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at the Premier Inn Hotel Bolton (Stadium/Arena), your gateway to exciting activities and vibrant shopping destinations.

Prime Location
Nestled just minutes from Bolton Wanderers' Stadium and the Bolton Arena, our hotel offers easy access to thrilling events and entertainment. With Horwich Parkway and the M61 nearby, exploring Bolton, Wigan, Manchester, and beyond has never been easier.

Spacious Comfort
Our inviting rooms are designed with your comfort in mind, featuring spacious layouts and plush beds that ensure a restful night's sleep. Relax and recharge for your next adventure.

Delicious Dining
Unwind in our delightful restaurant where tasty dishes await. Whether it's a hearty breakfast or a relaxing dinner after a day of exploring, we’ve got your culinary cravings covered.

Don't miss out on the perfect stay—book your getaway at Premier Inn Hotel Bolton today!

Important information:

Approx 100 spaces (shared with Harvester,& Scotts Bar), 4 disabled bays, No height restriction.
From the north: From the M6, take the M61 south towards Manchester. Exit at Junction 6 and take the first exit to Horwich. Hotel situated before Macron Stadium. From the south: From the M6, take the M62 towards Manchester. Exit at junction 12 and take the M60 North towards Bolton. Follow signs from the M61 to Preston. Hotel off junction 6 and take the first exit to Horwich. Hotel situated before Macron Stadium.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8.8
Based on 20 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.44
Service: 9.41
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 8.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 8.44
Overall Experience: 9.41
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G4276YIvictoriac Business
10
Amazing
Pros:

Staff are all absolutely amazing! Very friendly and I was well looked after. Rooms are always clean and breakfast is lovely.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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ATC1865 Solo travel Pershore, Worcestershire, England
6
Overpriced and poor value for money
Pros:

At £233 (which is what I paid) for a plus room with breakfast) it was expensive and poor value. It's not remotely worth paying for a "plus" room. I had a devil of a time getting the so-called "ultimate" WIFI to work. The process is way too over-complicated. It is included in the "plus room" option but is essential because the free WIFI isn't viable. There's no bar in the hotel which is ridculous given the price I paid. The staff are nice and do what they can within the highly governed regime. Breakfast was okay for £11 but not great. The only alternative milk to dairy was soy which I don't care for. No oat milk! And although I told them I was vegan I was NOT offered the vegan sausages which apparently they do have.

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
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Lady_from_Ludlow Couples Ludlow, Shropshire, England
10
Excellent stay during Pickleball weekend!
Pros:

Stayed overnight visiting relatives. Stayed in a really clean room on the first floor. The staff here were super-friendly, especially Jill on breakfast duty who told us all about a local Pickleball event! Really good Premier Inn- would recommend 100%

2025-11-01 via Tripadvisor
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Rachie05 NONE
10
Excellent stay
Pros:

Excellent stay again. This is the second time we have stayed here and would stay again. If you’re a football fan the stadium is literally over the road so it’s a great place to stay. Breakfast was amazing.

2025-10-30 via Tripadvisor
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gillykins43uk NONE North West England, England
10
Excellent Stay
Pros:

A fabulous 5 night stay here all the staff are so friendly and chatty but still professional it's one big happy family that can't do enough for you to make your stay just perfect. The location is perfect being on the edge of reebok retail park with its many shop and restaurants, the car park is great lots of spaces , the train station is literally 200yards with trains to Bolton, Manchester Manchester airport and to Chorley, Preston,Blackpool etc, The breakfast is fabulous cereals, Crumpets, croissants, chocolate pastries, fruit , yogurt, honey, peanut butter jams plus full English which was always piping hot and replenished, kirsty the chef was always on the ball checking the heat of the items with heat thermostatic prongs .The rooms are lovely with comfy beds walk in spacious showers .There's a Harvester pub/Restaurant 50metres away that was lovely for a evening meal . Huge thanks to everyone that made our stay welcome Leanne, Claire, Gill , Sarah Brian , Lorna, kirsty, Nancy, Kerry, Alison Agnes and Pheobe see you all next February

2025-10-24 via Tripadvisor
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AndyNalliah Business Barton-upon-Humber, Lincolnshire, England
10
Warm and Friendly staff
Pros:

It really makes such a difference when you arrive at a hotel and you are greeted warmly by happy friendly staff. On my arrival, Leanne was very welcoming and this really set the tone for my stay. Even the cleaner smiled as she directed me to my room. It is a nice clean hotel and one I will certainly stay at again.

2025-10-03 via Tripadvisor
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krana86 NONE London, England
10
Hotel with great facilities in Bolton
Pros:

Perfect located just off the M61 across the road from the Bolton Stadium, Provides FREE parking, which a lot of hotels nowadays charge for so that is a massive plus. The rooms are pretty modern looking, as well as the bathrooms, even the standard room has a walk-in shower (personal preference).

The noticeable difference between the standard and premier plus rooms are premier have A/C, a fridge and the shower area is a bit larger.

For the price I paid this was sensational value for money, and will happily return whenever I need to stay near the Manchester area.

2025-09-27 via Tripadvisor
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ciarah787 NONE
10
Affordable, Friendly and Comfortable
Pros:

We were attending a wedding reception that evening for a colleague, and had a lovely, affordable and comfortable stay at the Premier Inn. The staff were helpful and friendly, but not overbearing. The rooms were clean and a good size. Breakfast was delicious, and hot food was regularly topped up, so it was fresh. It was nice to see a lovely view of Bolton Wanderers' ground too, and we liked the Harvester so much that we could have dinner there before our event.

2025-09-23 via Tripadvisor
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N6374LZpaulr NONE
10
Overall an excellent experience.
Pros:

Very good stay, though there was a problem with the electric supply to the bedside overhead light. Very friendly and helpful staff in all areas. Good continental breakfast.

2025-09-17 via Tripadvisor
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natalia19881 Couples Blackburn, Lancashire, England
10
Great visit
Pros:

Great customer service from Sarah on reception, she was really lovely and welcoming and really started our anniversary weekend off really nicely. Lovely and clean as always, I always appreciate the fan in the room as I tend to overheat at night. One of the nicest premier inns

2025-09-13 via Tripadvisor
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S9141ILjuans Family
10
Good overall experience.
Pros:

Good experience overall, rooms were good value for money.
However we checked in late as our flight was late and the older gentleman was very rude at reception, and didn’t seem to have any personality.
But the younger gentleman was very professional and polite and dealt with our requests, even helping with our luggage. He explained that he’s wasn’t from that premier inn and was helping out and I can see why they would have sent him to juxtapose the older gentleman, who clearly needed help.

2025-09-11 via Tripadvisor
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Karenm_10 NONE London, England
10
Choose Premier Plus!
Pros:

We stayed in a Premier Plus room which means air con and a mini fridge. Others in our group went for standard rooms and regretted the lack of air con. The room and bathroom were very clean. Breakfast was good but a bit pricey unless you eat a lot. There is a Harvester next to the hotel and a shopping centre a short walk away. Eg a large Next with a Costa if you just want a coffee and croissant. Bed was very comfortable but pillows are not - unless you like slightly solid sponge. Fortunately I took my own. Overall we would stay again (and I am a bit fussy).

2025-09-02 via Tripadvisor
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W5334EXmartinr NONE Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
10
Another Great Stay
Pros:

I have stayed several times at this Premier Inn and I have never been disappointed. Sarah at reception was really helpful and made sure we got the room location we required, and Gill, who was working in the dining room at Breakfast, was so friendly and helpful, constantly checking if everything was ok and if we needed anything to let her know.

2025-08-17 via Tripadvisor
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806tammyw NONE
10
Value for money
Pros:

Value for money, and it's clean and comfortable. There is occasionally a smell of drainage problem, but it goes away after we poured some water into it.

2025-08-10 via Tripadvisor
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Fallout_Tommo Couples Limoges, Haute-Vienne, Nouvelle-Aquitaine
10
Wonderful value
Pros:

Great friendly staff, would highly recommend this hotel if the location works for you. We needed to travel to and from Manchester Airport, great direct train service.

2025-08-06 via Tripadvisor
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Cosmopolitan758711 NONE Chorley, Lancashire, England
10
Love a Premier Inn !
Pros:

Very comfy bed , nice clean room , spacious bathroom . Helpful friendly reception staff throughout our stay. Extra pillows readily available as was access to extra tea / coffee etc as we needed it

2025-07-14 via Tripadvisor
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U8195JHkerrym NONE
6
Not the best!
Pros:

Unfortunately we didn’t have the best experience while staying here. The hairdryer was intermittent which could be an electrical fault- which could be dangerous! The towels smelt unwashed/ damp, they had a sewerage type smell to them! Not nice leaving the shower unable to dry properly!
The breakfast staff were rude, they cut my children off while in line without a word. And even bumped into me with my plate again without an apology. The whole experience felt lacking for the cost!

2025-07-06 via Tripadvisor
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breetiff NONE Kendal, Lake District, Cumbria, England
10
Best Nights Sleep!
Pros:

Best nights sleep, comfy bed, great shower & fluffy towels. Easy parking. Great welcome at reception with all the information we needed. Loved the breakfast and great service with a smile. The room was spotlessly clean, nice coffee too. We tried a Premier Plus room, highly recommended! Ultimate wi-fi was very good too.

2025-07-02 via Tripadvisor
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jacksO2333JQ NONE
10
Comfortable and pleasant stay
Pros:

Friendly staff members, tasty breakfast, and a clean and spacious room: what more do you need? Will return in the future.

2025-07-01 via Tripadvisor
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DeborahEvans NONE County Donegal
10
Bolton Stadium Premier Inn
Pros:

Fan in the room was a very welcome addition! Room was very clean, spacious. Recently redecorated and very comfortable.

2025-06-26 via Tripadvisor