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Reviews of The Ascott

4 out of 5
The Ascott
6 Half Edge Lane, Ellesmere Park, Salford, Manchester, England

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 122 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 89 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 24 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 5 out of 249 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 249 reviews" "

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.4/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my third stay at the Ascott and I will keep coming back whenever I visit my family in Manchester. As an American I very much appreciate the things that make it different from the big hotel chains. It is quiet, it is personal, it is comfortable and to me “very British” which is a good thing. The rooms are all different in style and decor. They are comfortable tho and have all the features and amenities described. The overall feel of the hotel is that of a large comfortable home, not the cookie cutter institutional style of hotel chains. Breakfast is available and served in either a sunny breakfast nook or a larger sitting room. There are several menu choices but I always have the English Breakfast - which is tasty and a satisfying way to start the day. The inn keeper and his team are friendly and welcoming. A few things to keep in mind. Pay attention to the check in hours- it’s a small inn so make sure you check in during the hours noted. Once you have your keys you can come and go as you please. There is off street parking but don’t hog the space - be respectful of the guests who will need to squeeze in after you. If you do want breakfast, reserve it when you make your room reservation - they plan and purchase accordingly so have little flexibility for last minute changes. If you are planning to have a noisy gathering during your stay, you should look elsewhere - this is a place for a quiet rest to prepare for a busy day!
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Staff & service
Can't comment much as really only used it as a bed for the night. The check in is too late though at 4pm and check out very early at 10.30 even though it says 11.00 am on the booking. I think breakfast should be offered as standard, never been to this type of establishment before and no breakfast offered it is for all purposes a B&B, only offered at extra cost. Room was quite pricey anyway for what it was. Heating is centrally controlled and wasnt turned on until a while after I arrived. If you come in late at night room will be cold and turned off promptly in the morning, so make sure that you have had your shower. One night in the room I was in is enough, it did the job for what I required.
Response from paul on Dec 11, 2023
You say it was too expensive you paid 95.00 for a Budget room Breakfast not included ( you can purchase this for 10.00 )). The average room that Saturday night in Manchester was 350.00. without breakfast.I think you need to try and be a bit more realistic.The heating here is on when guests arrive not when they arrive early..Thank you.

8/10 Good

DEREK

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was comfortable and clean, good night's sleep. Excellent value
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Response from paul on Dec 8, 2023
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I found the place a nice oldy worldy feel character. The rooms are nicely decorative and presentable.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2023
Response from paul on Dec 8, 2023
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Linda

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a lovely quiet room which was what we wanted. The bed was big and comfy and we both slept well although the room was very warm. Check in and out was easy. Parking was safe and easy. We didn't have breakfasts as we had an early hospital appointment so can't comment on the food. Hopefully we will have time for breakfast next time.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2023
Response from paul on Oct 17, 2023
Thank you

2/10 Terrible

Alison

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023
Response from paul on Sep 18, 2023
We cannot really comment on departure you said everything was good.Thank you

6/10 Okay

Julia

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
The room we stayed in would benefit from curtains that block out the street lights and I found the duvet in our room (22) smelt a tad musty. Otherwise the staff were very pleasant, the room was serviceable, a nice breakfast with good coffee and our experience positive.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2023
Response from paul on Sep 18, 2023
We have checked the duvet; it smells of fabric conditioner, which is how it should be .The curtains are blackout curtains perhaps you did not close them properly Thank You

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would stay again
Our stay was for our daughter Graduation at Salford Uni.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from paul on Aug 4, 2023
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall - good value for money
Very welcoming hosts in a guest house that has a pleasant old charm to it. The room was adequate but getting slightly worn, a new mattress would certainly help. Breakfast was very nice.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2023
Response from paul on Jul 8, 2023
We have had no complaints about any mattresses we change them every 3 years.Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Ricky

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2023
Response from paul on Jul 8, 2023
Thank you

8/10 Good

Rita

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean, neat, convenient to where i needed to be.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2023
Response from paul on Jul 8, 2023
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Marc

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from paul on May 2, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Leslie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Not a bad word to say.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2023
Response from paul on Apr 30, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from paul on Apr 23, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Warm welcome as ever
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2023
Response from paul on Apr 19, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

JONATHAN

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from paul on Apr 19, 2023
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Somewhere to park for the night
Stay was ok. The premises was clean and comfortable. Parking was very tight and the proprieter, regarding the parking, could have been more helpful. As long as your requirements during your stay fit in with their idea of what is required, and within their comfort limits, then you are ok.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2023
Response from paul on Mar 10, 2023
You might think your anonymous but we know exactly who you are.We are not reserving a special place in the car park for you. there are other guests as well.Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Would Recommend
Excellent value quiet and cosy B&B in handy location with excellent breakfast. Will definitely stay again!
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2023
Response from paul on Mar 7, 2023
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly and very clean property!
Response from paul on Feb 14, 2023
Thank you.

8/10 Good

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice
Great condition room.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2022
Response from paul on Dec 20, 2022
Thank you

8/10 Good

Patrick

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2022
Response from paul on Oct 4, 2022
Thank you.

6/10 Okay

Adam

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Patti

Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2022
Response from paul on Sep 28, 2022
Thank You.

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I loved my stay at this small, cozy hotel. I picked this hotel for two reasons; I needed something close to my family; I was looking for something "English" and not a global cookie cutter room. I never regretted my choice. The room itself was comfortable, clean and well equipped with a full bath, WIFI and a nice TV. The rest of the hotel is also very nicely appointed. The breakfast room is bright and sunny (well, as bright and sunny as it gets in England) and also comfortable. My room choice included a full english breakfast - which I very much enjoyed. The innkeeper and his staff were welcoming and I looked forward to that breakfast moment to prepare myself for a day of energetic grandkids and touring the countryside. Parking is off-street so you dont have that to worry about. The Monton village center is short walk and on the one day I was on my own for dinner, I was spoiled for choice. So, on to the "English" part. This is a small, well run hotel - not the Hilton, so one cant expect 24/7 anything you want service. Check in during published hours but after that you will have your own key to come and go. I found the innkeeper and his staff to be very pleasant and helpful in all my interactions with them. There is an intimate feel to the hotel which sets it apart from the hotel chains - I felt like a guest and not a statistic.
Stayed 5 nights in Aug 2022
Response from paul on Sep 7, 2022
Thank you for such a lovely review.

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I got there on Friday afternoon and somewhat annoyingly they close check in between 1pm and 5pm so was left hanging around with my bags in a pub near the railway station. When I got here though it was worth the wait. The bloke who I took to be the proprietor was very helpful and friendly. The rooms are more than adequate for my one night stay and had free decent quality WiFi.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2022
Response from paul on Aug 13, 2022
At the time of booking, you are advised of the check-in time on a Friday and we also sent a separate email advising the same. Reminder Printed on all booking sites Re your booking with us you are due to arrive on a Friday please note *********** WE CLOSE 1PM TO 5PM 13.OO HOURS TO 1700 HOURS ************ YOU CAN ARRIVE BEFORE 1PM 13.00 HOURS( PLEASE ADVISE US) OR AFTER 5PM 17.00 HOURS ON THESE DAYS. Telephone 0161 950 2453 LAST CHECK IN / ARRIVALS 9 PM 21.00 HOURS once you have checked in you have 24 Hour access with key supplied at check-in. ******** ********** Regards Ascott. We cannot really do more than that. Thank you for your review.

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2022
Response from paul on Aug 16, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
High hopes
Clean,well decorated. Only problem was stairs to room at top of hotel with arthritis in knees .
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022
Response from paul on Jul 5, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Amazing
Quick, convenient, friendly!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from paul on Jul 5, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
I attended a wedding nearby. I will recommend the ascot.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2022
Response from paul on Jul 12, 2022
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful!
Absolutely wonderful. The host was so welcoming, the property was very traditional with gorgeous period features and beautiful. Wonderful decor and cleanliness was beyond reproach. 100% would stay again! Thank you very much.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2022
Response from paul on Apr 12, 2022
Thank You.

8/10 Good

neal

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2022

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Marie Trocko
Very clean throughout. Friendly staff,comfy bed and the breakfast was first class! Would definitely recommend and stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2021
Response from paul on Dec 13, 2021
Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly, welcoming staff. Great location & a fantastic breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2021
Response from paul on Nov 23, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Carmel

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and everything you need for a comfortable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from paul on Oct 22, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
A nice stay. I didn’t have to pay expensive city centre prices. The staff were very helpful and the room was clean and tidy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021
Response from paul on Oct 17, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming, very clean and would recommend, and fabulous breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2021
Response from paul on Oct 11, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Heather

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hidden gem
Lovely little hotel in a leafy suberb of Manchester. Friendly , helpful staff, lovely breakfast, clean and more than comfortable room. Would not hesitate to recommend this hidden gem
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from paul on Sep 20, 2021
Thank you.

10/10 Excellent

Ilemobade

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2021
Response from paul on Sep 17, 2021
Thank you .

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children, Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Towel is dirty, they seems like used by the previous customer. The staff service is terrible and unfriendly. They don’t follow the confirmation letter which booked by customer. Also the booking is included breakfast then the staff need you to pay extra £10. They don’t like to serve family and any children as they said.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2021
Response from paul on Aug 22, 2021
You booked a room for 1 person 3 of you arrived so we insisted you pay for that . Breakfast was not included in the booking so was an additional cost which you declined to pay . The room and towels were all clean, as you tried to book another 2 nights I think the facts speak for themselves, we declined your booking.

10/10 Excellent

Ivan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Wonderful stay, will definitely use the same hotel when back in the area.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2021
Response from paul on Jun 21, 2021
Thank you .

8/10 Good

lynne

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2020

10/10 Excellent

Ian, Leeds

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good hotel. Nice people . Rooms are all different but really nice. Was a little chilly there is no on and off in the room for heating. Would like a bit more milk for coffee. Over all enjoyed my stay . Will use again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2020
Response from paul on Sep 17, 2020
You had only to ask for more milk the radiators have valves on them. Thank you for your review.

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great B&B
Fabulous, quirky/quaint B&B. A little dated but in a very good way, it feels very homely. The guys who runs this place could not have made me feel more welcome. You are free to come and go as you please as you are given front doors keys. Don't believe other reviews about this. Breakfast was very good too. Free parking is a bonus, car park is a little tight. Within a 8-10 walk of a good range of bars and restaurants. I will definitely stay here again.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2020
Response from paul on Sep 2, 2020
Thank you

8/10 Good

Hugh

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2020

10/10 Excellent

philippa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Fantastic find
Very friendly welcome , clean rooms and bathroom . Super comfy beds with nice linen nice
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2020
Response from Paul on Jan 14, 2020
Thank You

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Ascott is a good, comfortable and homely hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Paul on Dec 13, 2019
Thank you

10/10 Excellent

Robin

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We find this b&b excellent for our needs. Staff are very friendly. Rooms are a good size. We have stayed here many times and will continue to do so.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2019
Response from Paul on Dec 11, 2019
Thank You

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Nice property in a decent location close to shops, bars and restaurants. Room was really nice and a good size and the cooked full-english breakfast was excellent as was the coffee. Staff were welcoming and friendly. My only issue was with the shower which was very weak and not high enough for a tall person. I did have a good night's sleep but could hear the person in the next room breathing through the single, locked door between the rooms, fortunately they were pretty quiet and I'm not sure this would apply to all rooms. Overall, I would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019
Response from Paul on Dec 10, 2019
The room you had has a connecting door with a double door on the other side which needs to closed we only assume that it was not closed. Thank You.