The Hillcrest Hotel

Hotels
6.8 (1271 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

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 1271 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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Dave couple gb
7
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Mandy solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Staff were very friendly and helpful. The bar area was lovely and prices were reasonable

Cons:

The bedroom was absolutely stifling.
You had to hold the shower head to shower

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Nick solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Jimmy extended_group gb
6
Pros:

Staff were very helpful.

Cons:

Room was too hot,

2026-07-11 via Nuitee
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Zoe couple gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Jim couple gb
4
The Staff made the stay bearable but we will never go back.
Pros:

Staff were very nice.

Cons:

Rooms not serviced bins never emptied and room not very clean. Areas away from reception need better cleaning and maintenance we didn't have hot water to wash and shower in for one day.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Catherine solo_traveller gb
10
2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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Thomas solo_traveller gb
3
Cons:

The bathroom is held together with silicone. I paint peeling off the basin,. It’s looks old and broken. Toilets don’t fill. Shower was cold.. left it running 5 mins… no hot water. Breakfast totally budget. Watery eggs and sawdust cheap sausage.

2026-07-10 via Nuitee
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James solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

The price was exceptional for the room

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Lovelady solo_traveller gb
7
Thanks Good Stay
Pros:

The entrance and downstairs were fabulous. A lot of taste in décor. Room was furnished beautifully. The bathroom was very clean but unfortunately no hot water in morning. We are aware that bathrooms are being refurbished one by one.

Cons:

Mattress could do with a mattress topper or better mattress together with softer pillows. Very hot but we had a good fan which was super

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ryan solo_traveller ie
1
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Ronnie couple gb
6
2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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kevin solo_traveller gb
1
If you like Bed Bugs Stay Here!
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Awful service overrun with bed bugs then accuse you of lying sending evidence to environment health DO NOT STAY HERE!!!!

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Chelsey couple gb
10
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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kevin solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The outside is done really nice

Cons:

Repeatedly bit in a room that had not been cleaned going to the doctors tomorrow and reported to booking.com. had future bookings here but cancelled besides myself to have come away from there like this! I guess it's a lesson learned!

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Maureen solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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j solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Steven solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Natalie couple gb
6
Rooms were clean and other staff were great.
Pros:

It was clean and quiet location

Cons:

The manager and bar man was so rude to our family, we attended a family christening and he was absolutely vile to the children and to us as guests, he was unprofessional and I will be making a formal compliant.

2026-07-05 via Nuitee