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The Hillcrest Hotel

3.0 star property
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Widnes hotel

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Reception
Terrace/patio
Reception
Terrace/patio

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services
  • Bar

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75 Cronton Lane, 0, Widnes, England, WA8 9AR
  • Place, Pex Hill Country Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Royal Albert Dock
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Place, Anfield Stadium
    ‪30 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪20 min drive‬

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Double Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)
  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Single Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Family Suite

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

7.2 out of 10
Good
(9 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Widnes

Close to airport.Within 6 miles (10 km) of this hotel, you'll find Dream and Manchester Ship Canal. Anfield Stadium and Royal Albert Dock are also within 12 miles (20 km).

What's nearby

  • Pex Hill Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knowsley Safari Park - 12 min drive - 8.7 miles
  • Royal Albert Dock - 30 min drive - 14.8 miles
  • Anfield Stadium - 30 min drive - 13.9 miles
  • Trafford Centre - 40 min drive - 25.5 miles

Getting around

  • Widnes Station - 3 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Church View Inn - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Observatory, Hungry Horse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Four Topped Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Premier (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min drive

About this property

The Hillcrest Hotel

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star Widnes hotel
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. There are 3 meeting rooms available. The business-friendly The Hillcrest Hotel also features a terrace, laundry facilities, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 3-star Widnes hotel is smoke free.

  • 49 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Built in 1969
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Hillcrest Hotel offers 49 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations.

This Widnes hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

We should mention

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.

Property is also known as

Hillcrest Hotel
Hillcrest Hotel Widnes
Hillcrest Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Widnes UK - Cheshire
The Hillcrest Hotel Hotel
The Hillcrest Hotel Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Hotel Widnes
The Hillcrest Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Hillcrest Hotel to the airport?

The Hillcrest Hotel is 8.2 mi (24-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Hillcrest Hotel?

As of May 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hillcrest Hotel on May 17, 2026 start from $60, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Hillcrest Hotel.

How close is The Hillcrest Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 14.2 mi (38-min drive) from Tranmere Beach.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Hillcrest Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 5.00 for children. It's available every day from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Hillcrest Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Grosvenor Casino Liverpool (18-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Hillcrest Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM.

Is there free parking at The Hillcrest Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a pool?

The Hillcrest Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a restaurant?

The Hillcrest Hotel is home to Cu Restaurant, which features local cuisine.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Hillcrest Hotel to downtown Widnes?

The Hillcrest Hotel is 2 mi away from Widnes.

The Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 680 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 255 out of 680 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 129 out of 680 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 54 out of 680 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 680 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Dave

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Staff courteous Room very clean Only concern,No Bath Math available. I slipped un bath whilst taking shower Bruised my back. Reported to Cleaner%Reception, apparently its not deemed necessary to have one in bath at this time.
Stayed 7 nights in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

sophie

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026

10/10 Excellent

PAULA

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless and brilliant customer service
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Lovely decor in hotel, really friendly staff, nice breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

Dryden

Business traveler
Disliked: Amenities
WiFi not useable, the water pressure in the shower (room 52) is shocking. Better off taking your shower gel out in the rain. Can hear every single thing that happens in the other rooms.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Mike

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ok , dated & mouldy bathroom
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

4/10 Poor

John

Business traveler
Walking in the Hillcrest it seemed quite posh. The reception and bar area was nice. Unfortunately the rest of the hotel wasnt. Firstly getting to room was a task. Signage is awful and you seem to just wonder around hoping for the best. The corridors smell of tabacco or canabis which made you doubt the fire system As a contractor i dont expect the Ritz. The shower trickled, the fan didnt work at all. The twin beds together advertised as a double was uncomfy and i was awoken in the middle of the night by the room next door that sounded like he was going to murder someone. Overall a crap stay. The Tavern pub round the corner was bang on though !!! his was quickly
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Ken

Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Victoria

Great
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Patricia

Staff v welcoming room was clean
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Barry

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
We walked away from the hotel after changing rooms twice so didn't stay at all. Luckily for us we live 15 miles away so got an UBER home. The first room had a terrible smell of stale smoke, the second room, well the bed had a large dip in the middle. Just not up to standard. The hotel itself is rather rundown and scruffy. The lobby ;looks ok but as you move about the hotel you realise the condition of the hotel is terrible. The porter on reception was a nice enough chap and tried to help but this hotel needs a lot more than a nice chap at front desk. Probably the worst hotel I have been to in the UK.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Sanjit

Need
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Everything was excellent except for the bed it had a massive dip in the mattress I even took pictures of it,
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. As soon as you walk through the revolving lobby doors it just hits you like wow, amazing.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities
The hotel appears to need a lot of tlc. bathroom door could not be closed due to the panel coming off and forcing the hinges to strain, dripping toilet system, taps difficult to use. matress was just a collection of springs. having stated that it was generally quiet and clean.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Jeff

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Easy parking and location. My room wasn't totally clean but the staff were quick to help and put me in a clean room. Breakfast pretty standard, overall decent stay nothing special but also nothing wrong at all. Wifi only appears to work in the restaurant not in rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Susan

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities
Rooms dirty cold no water beds very uncomfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nice hotel, pleasant staff, clean and guests are well provided for. A little tired in places but appearances suggest the owners try to keep up with repairs and decoration. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

Suzanne

Traveled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was bad. No lighting and not enough spaces. Big potholes. Felt unsafe due to lack of lighting. Room was terrible, the decor was dated, paint marks all over, wallpaper upside down in parts. Shower was a slight trickle which is useless. Only 1 tap working in basin. Other one comes off in your hand. Really noisy and complained and nothing happened. Smoking and vaping smells all through the night. Chewing gum stick behind head board. No sockets near the bed, they are all blanked off. Juliet balcony door unlocked and not lockable - dangerous if you have children. Door knob on main door hanging off and reported but nothing happened. So had to sleep with chain on. Front of hotel covered in cigarette ends. The reception is definitely not a representation of the hotel rooms. Worst hotel stay I’ve ever had. I would stay clear of this hotel at all costs.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Noisy first night who puts a function room on first floor with rooms crazy. Shower was not working reported to reception at 8am no one came so reported again at 10 am and ask for room to be serviced and have a bin as no bin in room. Get back at 9.30 pm room had not been touched in any way still no bin and no working show and no service. First morning we get told no eggs for breakfast only frozen scrambled egg ???? Its eggs ffs. First morning greeted with police in reception area, receptionist crying felt very uneasy. This hotel is a sh?t show A park bench would be better and probably safer
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Olivia

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025