Hotels in Preston, England

Hotels in Preston, England
Once a rundown mill town, Preston is now one of England's most vibrant cities. For outdoor enthusiasts, the city's parks are wonderful places to walk; or hike the Ribble Way, a 70-mile footpath near Preston that passes ancient abbeys and on Roman roads. Go birdwatching at the Brockholes Wetland and Woodland Nature Reserve or take a day trip to the Lake District. In the evening, eat at a typical British pub and then stay overnight at one of Preston's many hotels.

The Preston Swallow Hotel

The Preston Swallow Hotel is located in the Lancashire countryside, on the outskirts of the city. The hotel offers 78 single, twin and double guestrooms, all with en suite bath, tea and coffee making facilities, trouser press, hair dryer and iron. Breakfast is available in the hotel's Bistro, as well as dinner. The Preston Swallow Hotel has an indoor swimming pool, fitness center and sauna and steam room; perfect after a day out hiking in the Ribble Valley.

The Preston Swallow Hotel
Preston New Road
Preston, Lancashire, PR5 0UL
011 (+44) 0 1772 877351
swallow-hotels.com/hotels/swallow-preston.aspx

Claremont Hotel

Located just a few minutes from downtown Preston, the Claremont Hotel is a small, privately-owned hotel set in lovely gardens. Its 14 rooms boast en suite bath, TV and tea and coffee making facilities. Free Wi-Fi Internet is available in all rooms, as well as throughout the rest of the hotel. The on-site restaurant serves typical British cuisine, with a concentration on locally-produced ingredients and also offers vegetarian choices. Perfectly located for a trip to Blackpool, a neighboring seaside resort or to one of the many lakes in the Lake District.

The Claremont Hotel
516 Blackpool Road
Ashton
Preston, Lancashire, PR2 1HY
011 (+44) 0 1772 729738
claremonthotelpreston.co.uk

The Legacy Preston International Hotel

One of Preston's luxury hotels, the Legacy Preston International Hotel is a new hotel on the outskirts of the city. Its 75 rooms are decorated in contemporary style and boast en suite bath, flat-screen TV, iron and ironing board, in-room safe and free Wi-Fi Internet access. The hotel's Great Legacy Breakfast is also included in the room rate and offers hot and cold choices on its extensive breakfast buffet. There's also has a Cafe Bar, where you can get light snacks throughout the day. The Legacy Preston International Hotel is a wonderful base from which to explore the Lake District, Blackpool and Southport or the Ribble Valley.

The Legacy Preston International Hotel
Marsh Lane
Preston, PR1 2YF
011 (+44) 0 844 411 9028
legacy-hotels.co.uk/legacy-preston/index.php

Article Written By Rachel Reeves

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