Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton

Hotels
Premier Inn
8 (22 reviews)
New Chester Road,Childer Thornton,Ellesmere Port,Cheshire , Ellesmere Port , GB

Facilities

Parking
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Great staff
Clean rooms
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Poor customer service

Categories

Cleanliness
6.08
Some reviews mentioned dirty rooms and mould.
Service
9.05
Several reviews praised the service, especially highlighting Matt's friendliness and helpfulness.
Location
8.59
Multiple reviews noted the hotel’s great location close to local amenities.
Room Quality
7.54
Generally clean rooms were noted, although some had issues.
Amenities
8.07
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
8.03
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Food and Beverage
8.58
Food quality positively mentioned in several reviews.
Overall Experience
8.05
Mixed experiences but generally positive with great staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 07:53

Property Description

Welcome to our splendid hotel in the heart of Wirral, where history meets modern comfort!

Unrivaled Comfort
Step into our new generation bedrooms, featuring luxurious king-size Hypnos beds and massive 40" flat-screen TVs, ensuring a restful stay after a day of adventure.

Prime Location
Nestled in the vibrant village of Childer Thornton, enjoy effortless access to the stunning attractions of Wirral, from designer shopping at Cheshire Oaks to the historic charm of Chester.

Family-Friendly Fun
Unleash your adventurous spirit with family trips to Chester Zoo or explore the ancient walls of Chester city centre for a delightful mix of culture and entertainment.

Book your stay today and let your journey begin!

Important information:

100 spaces, 4 disabled bays. No height restriction. Space for 10 coaches/lorries.
Please validate your vehicle registration via the tablet in reception upon arrival. This car park is managed by Horizon Parking.
Situated on A41, near M53(J5), heading to Chester. Hotel is on the right, same entrance as Burleydam Garden Centre. Next to the Burleydam Brewers Fayre.

Check-in and check-out hours:

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 22 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.08
Service: 9.05
Location: 8.59
Room Quality: 7.54
Amenities: 8.07
Value for Money: 8.03
Food and Beverage: 8.58
Overall Experience: 8.05
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raisethel Couples
10
Amazing stay at premier inn
Pros:

The hotel room was absolutely amazing very clean and matt the manager was absolutely amazing youll never meet anyone like him so kind and helpful got us everything we needed 100% recommend

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
F
Freedom628372 Couples
10
Lovely evening in the bar at Premier Inn
Pros:

We spent an evening here after visiting the Winchester Christmas Market. We had a lovely evening in the restaurant, looked after by Shanon/Raj and Bushra - thank you very much for the detail of your service, and for laughing at our conversations (sorry Shanon) you guys are a great team, we thoroughly enjoyed our time with you. We were planning to head into the town later in the evening, but we were so relaxed, we stayed in the bar! Lovely day/night away.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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M4744UVjana NONE Mountain View, California
8
Cold room
Pros:

Only really bad part was a cold room. Very uncomfortable. Food was good and room was clean. Staff were polite and friendly

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
C
clairegK5441AJ Couples Nottingham, Nottinghamshire, England
2
Worst premier inn I’ve stayed in.
Pros:

Our room was dirty, there were crumbs in the bed. Mould around the bath. There was a horrible damp smell in the corridor outside the rooms. Check in took ages as only one person on and long queues. Disabled space out of use due to a hedge needing cutting back.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Cwtsch Couples Carmarthenshire, Wales
8
Acceptable Premier Inn
Pros:

Stayed here following a disappointing stay in Salisbury.
No issues here- room was clean and as expected for a Premier Inn.
Service in the restaurant was satisfactory and the food was ok. This is why it's a 4 and not a 5.
Should be able to pay parking in reception- the car park was dark upon arrival a we could not find the machine. Needed to go back to the car park after check in to register the car. A minor issue but nonetheless worth mentioning.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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nigelrB2628JK Couples
8
Nice place
Pros:

Great location, close to local shopping parks and short walk from wonderful Indian restaurant and local pubs. Rooms were clean and tidy, very slow bar service and good choice of foods for breakfast

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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nicolahS6383SJ Friends getaway
10
Socialising with Friends
Pros:

Great food and drink. Matt was a lovely guy and was very friendly. Bubbly personality and went above and beyond
Would definitely recommend

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
M
megangG629WF Family
10
Matt the manager
Pros:

Matt was brilliant on the bar!
He is an asset to your company.
Really funny and had a genuine approach to our needs .
He’s ace

2025-11-27 via Tripadvisor
M
martinsN3299DJ Couples
10
Great welcome, great food - perfect ☺
Pros:

Great welcome, great food - perfect ☺

Room was very clean, and located around the back of the hotel, so even quieter than expected! (Thanks Marie!)

Atmosphere in the restaurant was great, and the staff at both the restaurant and hotel were very friendly and welcoming, as usual ☺

Excellent food and drink! 🍻 🥂

2025-11-26 via Tripadvisor
N
N3052XXchrisb NONE Manchester, Greater Manchester, England
4
Same old Premier Inn
Pros:

Yet again Premier Inn continues to get worse and worse. I always spare a thought for the team. They are always rushed off their feet and there are never enough of them. My stay at PI Winchester was no exception. Most of the team were nice but they were ran ragged. Over the last decade every Premier Inn I’ve stayed at has had less staff and it’s so clear how far away they’ve moved from caring about the guest and providing great service.

2025-11-25 via Tripadvisor
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philiphT2543VE Solo travel
6
"Free" parking - ensure your vehicle is registered at reception.
Pros:

Advertised as "free" parking but requires registration at reception - and yet reception failed to ask or register my car for this "free" car parking i- cost me a £67.00 fine.

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
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A3661DXtinat Friends getaway
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant 👏 service excellent staff and breakfast and evening meal was lovely, good quality would definitely return thankyou for making our visit welcoming

2025-11-23 via Tripadvisor
8
837nihadg Business
2
Absolutely horrendous, I hope I never have to go through it again!
Pros:

Stayed there with the group of 8, there was just one disappointment after the other but in short, they tell you on the phone parking is free for guests - it isn't. I asked the lady at the reception if the breakfast was included in the rate, she said it was - it wasn't. And here I am now, three weeks after, still chasing for the invoices they were meant to go to my e-mail but, you guessed it, they haven't.

2025-11-21 via Tripadvisor
J
Jake2019abc Solo travel
10
Matt - review
Pros:

I recently stayed at the Premier Inn and had an excellent experience from start to finish. The room was spotless, comfortable, and surprisingly quiet, making it easy to get a great night’s sleep. The location was convenient, and everything I needed was just a short walk away.

I especially want to highlight Matt, who went above and beyond during my stay. He was friendly, professional, and incredibly helpful—whether it was answering questions, offering recommendations, or just greeting guests with genuine warmth. It’s rare to find staff who make you feel truly looked after, and Matt absolutely did.

Thanks to Matt and the rest of the team for making my stay memorable. I’ll definitely be choosing Premier Inn again!

2025-11-19 via Tripadvisor
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michellejS3677RY NONE
10
Great hotel
Pros:

Lovely clean hotel, plenty of car parking and the evening meal was lovely and good value. Efficient check in and check out service too.

2025-11-18 via Tripadvisor
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K2510YBjoanneh Business
8
Brilliant
Pros:

Once again brilliant Anne checked us in . In error I hadn't booked a walk in shower room but Anne was so helpful changing our room to suit our needs . The room had been cleaned to the highest standard by Lola , thankyou Lola . Once again we found the customer service delivered by Anne wonderful, she is an asset for Premier Inn

2025-11-16 via Tripadvisor
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Dream296828 Family
10
Excellent.
Pros:

Ordered sea bass it was cooked to perfection like it was being served in a 5 star restaurant in central London. Waiter was Chris his service was excellent. Would recommend a stay and eat dinner.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
S
sazza148 Business Newcastle upon Tyne, Tyne and Wear, England
10
Good location, great staff
Pros:

Stayed here for 11 nights whilst in the area for work. The hotel overall is a little dated, but the room was clean, bed comfy and shower hot. The real stand out was the staff, Matt in particular. At times he seemed to be running the place single handedly, often covering reception, kitchen, restaurant and bar at the same. However nothing was too much trouble, he always had a smile and time for a chat which made the difference after a hard day at work. The food was delicious, plenty of choice and good value. Would stay here again.

2025-11-15 via Tripadvisor
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M4611UKnataliee Friends getaway
10
MATT WILL MAKE YOUR STAY!!!
Pros:

Matt! What can I say, he's incredible. Wonderful welcoming host, really went the extra mile. From the moment we checked in, his presence was delightful. So friendly, funny yet professional. Full of helpful information for the local area - from shopping outlets to best fast food places in the area!! I think he's the manager - if not he should be!!!

2025-11-14 via Tripadvisor
9
907vanp Business
2
Using only if every other hotel in the area is fully booked
Pros:

Terrible customer service. I have to book hotels for some team members in my company and I always try to avoid Premier Inn, because I know their customer service is some of the worst I even encounter. I book on their hotels only when nothing else is available. One day, they didn't have hot breakfast although we paid for it. They apologised, they promised a refund, a free breakfast and a meal on the next stay... they gave us nothing. They don't answer the phone, they don't answer emails, the Business Account with 'preferencial service' is a joke.

2025-11-13 via Tripadvisor