The Hillcrest Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (1410 reviews)
Cronton Lane , Widnes , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Family rooms
Garden
Pets allowed
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality problems

Categories

Cleanliness
4.94
Multiple reviews highlight issues with cleanliness, including dirty bathrooms and hair in the bed.
Service
8.41
Staff were mentioned as friendly and helpful, although some organizational issues were noted.
Location
7.95
Location was generally positive, cited as good for commuting.
Room Quality
5.9
Several issues with room quality such as uncomfortable mattresses and worn furnishings.
Amenities
5.93
Limited mentions of amenities; some essential facilities were noted as missing.
Value for Money
7.39
Given the concerns raised, the value for money was seen as below average.
Food and Beverage
6.94
Breakfast was mentioned as decent but not exceptional.
Overall Experience
6.91
General experience was disappointing with multiple issues reported.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-28 03:09

Property Description

Convenient Location: Located near Chester, Manchester, and Liverpool, the Hillcrest Hotel offers easy access to major cities and airports via nearby motorways.

Dining Experience: Enjoy a drink and traditional British cuisine at Nelson's Bar & Kitchen, or savor breakfast at Cu restaurant, named after the element copper.

Versatile Event Spaces: With 3 meeting rooms and the ability to host weddings and conferences, the Hillcrest Hotel provides a friendly atmosphere for various functions.

Experience comfort and convenience at the Hillcrest Hotel - book now for a memorable stay!

Important information:

For group bookings of 9 people or more, different policies will apply. Please note that guests can only book a maximum of 9 rooms per booking.

All rooms are strictly nonsmoking. A fine will be charged for signs of smoking in the hotel.

The hotel often caters for weddings and functions at weekends. A late night disco (until 00:30) is in place on most Friday and Saturday nights during the wedding season. Please be aware of this when booking your accommodations.

Please note, during the Christmas period, food service will be restricted and limited.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: LPL

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 1410 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.94
Service: 8.41
Location: 7.95
Room Quality: 5.9
Amenities: 5.93
Value for Money: 7.39
Food and Beverage: 6.94
Overall Experience: 6.91
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Jones solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Micktomo solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Staff room location stayed in room 57 good TV link netflix etc too it good shower great nights sleep

Cons:

NA

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lauren couple gb
1
Horrendous
Pros:

Absolutely nothing

Cons:

Dirty sheets, room smelt, drinks that were served were off

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Convenient location

Cons:

Bed was very poor

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

The curtains were nice

Cons:

Felt like I needed to wash my hands after waking from the room to the foyer.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
1
Unable to stay it was that bad. Currently waiting on agreed refund
Pros:

Everything was fine apart from the room it was the worst I have ever experienced in my life

Cons:

The room was the worst I have ever experienced in my life we only stayed for less than 1 hour and had to walk away it was disgustingly bad

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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James couple gb
1
Horrible
Pros:

Leaving !

Cons:

Absolute shambles. Rooms not cleaned properly, staff was rude, receptionist needs to learn how to smile. Hotel dated and in desperate need of scrub

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Klodjan lohja solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Erica family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

The room was lovely, spacious, clean and very comfortable beds.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
5
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Tanya extended_group ie
7
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Julie solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Accomodated us with our dog on ground floor

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Adam couple gb
7
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Booth solo_traveller gb
1
Left after less than two hours - disgusting and unusable.
Pros:

The towels looked clean...... Unlike everything else

Cons:

The entire room was filthy. The ground on the bathroom floor was mould, the bathroom light was dingy and the taps/ shower were thick with limescale. The wooden toilet seat was dubiously stained.
The shower gave nothing more than a luke warm trickle, whereas the tap burst out dangerously hot.
The bathroom didn't have a solid door, it had dusty wooden slatted swing doors that didn't close properly and couldn't be opened from the inside.
The sockets were behind the bedside table so had to lean down to where the skirting boards hadn't been wiped in a long time.
Neither the internet for the TV or the WiFi worked, we were told that there was no internet in that part of the hotel but we couldn't be moved because they were full. The staff member tuned through TV through an aerial but it went off again after about 15 minutes.
If we could have avoided using the bathroom we may have just got through the night but having an event the following day we needed a functioning, clean space. So we found somewhere else online and left.
I told the staff member behind the desk we were leaving because the bathroom is unusable, the TV and WiFi still weren't working and it wasn't fit for purpose. He briefly looked up and said okay before going back to his mobile phone.
Unfortunately in our haste to leave the last thing on my mind was taking pictures.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Hannah solo_traveller au
10
Wonderful staff, will be back again just to see them 🥰
Pros:

Easy parking for my hire car, clean facilities, the PIN code for your door to your room made me feel very safe. The bar down stairs was super convenient and the staff were just incredible! Super friendly and always happy to help! Had some wonderful conversations with the staff (and even other guests) and they always greeted me with a warm welcome every time I was coming and going. Nothing was too much trouble for reception or the house keeping staff too. Would stay again just for the staff 🥰

Cons:

Bathrooms were a little older but still super clean and had everything you would need! Perfect for the price you pay!

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Ian solo_traveller gb
1
2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Micktomo solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Room staff bar very nice inside and out parking

Cons:

N/A

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Carole solo_traveller gb
3
Upgrade needed.
Pros:

Quiet room overlooking a football field.

Cons:

Seemed very understaffed by people who seemed to have been co-opted from anywhere ( eg. Odd job man told us where to find breakfast items while a chef walked through and ignored us.)The toilet in our room wouldn't flush and the furniture was shabby and had missing parts, drawers didn't open etc. Slight smell of drains in the bathroom, no hand towel.

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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ronald solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

everything
staff are amazing

Cons:

nothing not to like

2026-08-24 via Nuitee
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Shannon couple gb
1
2026-08-23 via Nuitee