The Hillcrest Hotel

3.0 star property
Hotel in Widnes with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Reception
Reception
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Terrace/patio
Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Reviews

7.6 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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75 Cronton Lane, 0, Widnes, England, WA8 9AR
  • Place, Pex Hill Country Park
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Anfield Stadium
    ‪24 min drive‬
  • Place, Old Trafford
    ‪33 min drive‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪16 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Double Room

  • 189 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Single Room

  • 135 sq ft
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Twin Room

  • 161 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Family Suite

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

Comfort Double Room, 1 King Bed

  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Double Room

  • 205 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Widnes

The Hillcrest Hotel is located within a 15-minute drive of Dream and Halton Castle. This 49-room, 3-star hotel welcomes guests with a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and free self parking.

What's nearby

  • Pex Hill Country Park - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Knowsley Safari Park - 10 min drive - 6.2 miles
  • Anfield Stadium - 24 min drive - 12.2 miles
  • Royal Albert Dock - 26 min drive - 12.5 miles
  • Old Trafford - 33 min drive - 27.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Four Topped Oak - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Observatory, Hungry Horse - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪The Tavern - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Mill Brow Snooker & Social Club - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Parklands - ‬3 min drive

About this property

The Hillcrest Hotel

Hotel in Widnes with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant
The Hillcrest Hotel features free WiFi in public areas, a terrace, and laundry facilities. Free parking is included with your stay. The 24-hour front desk has staff standing by to help with dry cleaning/laundry, securing valuables, and luggage storage. Additional amenities include a banquet hall and wedding services.
Guests can expect free WiFi and flat-screen TVs with digital channels. Coffee makers, hair dryers, and phones are other standard amenities.

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Property amenities

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
  • Limited onsite self parking
  • 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

Restaurants on site

  • Cu Restaurant
  • Nelson's

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 3 meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1969
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

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

  • Service animals exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • One child 5 years old or younger stays free when using existing bedding

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 2 PM—-3:00 AM
  • Check-out: 11:00 AM
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day. Driving? This property offers free parking.

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • No cribs or infant beds are available.

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

Are free cancellation options available at The Hillcrest Hotel?

The Hillcrest Hotel offers free cancellation on some room rates. For specific requirements, review the cancellation policy on our site.

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

As of Dec 26, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Hillcrest Hotel on Jan 4, 2026 start from $51.49, excluding 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.

What is there to do close to The Hillcrest Hotel?

This hotel is located in Widnes, close to Knowsley Safari Park, Gulliver's World - Warrington, and Golden Square Shopping Center. Dream is also within a driving distance of 4.2 mi.

Will I be able to park at The Hillcrest Hotel?

Yes, self parking is offered for free at the hotel. Accessible parking is also available for guests.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel feature a casino on the premises?

No, The Hillcrest Hotel doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Hillcrest Hotel?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is The Hillcrest Hotel good for couples?

Couples will appreciate amenities like a bar, a restaurant, and wedding services at this hotel.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Hillcrest Hotel serves a full breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Cu Restaurant.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel allow pets to stay free of charge?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Hillcrest Hotel though service animals are welcome.

Are there connecting rooms at The Hillcrest Hotel?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

What is the closest airport to The Hillcrest Hotel?

The closest major airport to The Hillcrest Hotel is John Lennon Airport (LPL), which is 8.2 mi away (24 minutes by car). Another top airport is Chester (CEG-Hawarden), which is located 29.7 mi away (47-minute drive).

Can I book a room with a balcony at The Hillcrest Hotel?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at The Hillcrest Hotel.

Does The Hillcrest Hotel have a wedding venue?

There are wedding services available at The Hillcrest Hotel if that's in your vacation plans.

The Hillcrest Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.6

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 189 out of 651 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 250 out of 651 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 122 out of 651 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 48 out of 651 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 651 reviews

7.8/10

Cleanliness

8.2/10

Staff & service

7.2/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

pavan

Liked: Staff & service
Good value for money. You get what you pay for and there is therefore no reason to complain
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Andy

Typical low cost hotel, beds were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Jennifer

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 5 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Helen

Traveled with group, Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff but condition of the hotel needs improvement. Both the interior and exterior of the hotel are tired and dated. Overall room was of an ok standard however there were numerous stains that should have been cleaned.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Dr

Traveled with family and small children
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Good customer service, some minor cleaniliness issues like dirty kettle etc... but staff was helpful in trying to rectify. Would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Henry

Business traveler
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Functional - but not nice

Bed had collapsed mattress - hotel had overwhelming smell of smoke on upper floors - sofa in room had foam internals showing - sofa in room had cigarette burns on arms - bathroom floor grout had been painted… poorly because it’s dirty - bathroom has unacceptable amount of human hair.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent hotel, always stay here as close to family.Staff always helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

FLORENCE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacious and neat. Shower pressure was low. Aside that, it was a nice place to stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Business traveler
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Stay

Check in was quick and friendly. Ample parking and a good location. The room was adequate and what I expected.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Craig

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely hotel and staff

Staff friendly and very helpful. Room was a bit warm as it was a humid day. Reception got us a fan for the room. Was very clean and comfortable room and very quiet and peaceful sleep. In the morning we had breakfast the lady we spoke to was amazingly helpfully and hospitable. Made sure we had everything we needed and even had a lovely chat with us after we finished. Great service and breakfast. Will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Liam

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Rajathurai

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paula

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was perfect, just the shower was very kow pressure, could do with walk in shower
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Alan

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service
Staff were polite but no TV channels
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Fergus

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Party time

Good stay, great room. Breakfast wasn't the greatest but ok.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort

Was okay

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Aileen

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The Bar & Restaurant had been closed since January 2025, so couldn't have a meal or a drink . Had to walk to another hotel down the road. Won't be staying at this hotel again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Squirrel

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Stephen

Business traveler
Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Awful room noisy all night, bar and restaurant closed. Not recommended
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025