The Hillcrest Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (1133 reviews)
Cronton Lane , Widnes , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Nightclub
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
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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.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 1133 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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MICHAEL solo_traveller gb
9
Good time. Good location. Friendly staff
Pros:

Location.
Value for money.
Cleanliness.
Staff friendly.

Cons:

All good

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
J
Jean-Loup extended_group fr
5
Peut mieux faire
Pros:

Rien

Cons:

L’état matériel des chambres
Ménage moyen

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
R
Rose-Marie couple gb
8
Pros:

Location was excellent for the ferry to IOM

2026-05-22 via Nuitee
T
Takudzwa couple gb
7
2026-05-21 via Nuitee
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Shaun couple gb
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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Farqan couple gb
10
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
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sharon couple gb
7
2026-05-19 via Nuitee
J
Joshua couple gb
3
Just a quick overnight day
Pros:

Very good

Cons:

Very good

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
D
Darren couple gb
1
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Weare couple gb
1
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Waring couple gb
10
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Martin O'Toole1 solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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GYPSYMOON solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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ALAN couple gb
8
All the staff we encountered were professional, polite, helpful and very friendly.
2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Joseph solo_traveller gb
10
Awsome
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

The electric radiator didn’t work

2026-05-13 via Nuitee
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Richard solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-12 via Nuitee
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Dave solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Area

Cons:

Sink cracked very small cupboard I was put in

2026-05-12 via Nuitee
F
Francesco couple gb
6
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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Tracey couple gb
8
Ideal for what we wanted
Pros:

We stayed for easy access to airport, staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

Room was a bit run down but not a problem as was not using for long due to leaving at 3am for airport

2026-05-11 via Nuitee