The Angel Hotel

This is a fabulous place to stay at, right in the centre of Bury and opposite the Abbey Gardens! The service was absolutely excellent, especially upon our arrival, when our luggage was carried into the house and to the room, and the car was parked for us at the rear of the building. Staff were friendly and helpful throughout. Our room was at the opposite end of the building and required quite a long trip up and down some steps and through long corridors, but I guess this comes with such old buildings. The room itself was cosy, spacious and skilfully decorated, and we slept very well in our beds. I would have preferred a walk-in shower, rather than a bathtub with a shower curtain, which I feel is always a bit of a health hazard, as one needs to step over the rim of the bathtub. Not sure whether all rooms offer the same configuration, or whether other options are available. Breakfast was very nice, with tables that can be freely chosen by the guests, rather than being assigned. The only thing I didn't like so much was the toast, which I felt was too thick and not toasted to a crisp as I would like it. Staff in the breakfast room were friendly, though could have been a bit more attentive. Once they had tended to a table, it seemed difficult to get their attention (some being engaged in conversation with each other and oblivious to the guests at some point). Overall a very nice hotel with superb service, and in an ideal location to explore the city, or to go for walks or runs in the Abbey Gardens opposite the street. Loved it!

We stayed here almost exactly a year ago and I'm just getting around to a review. We absolutely adored this hotel. The building was amazing and brimful of delicious history. Staff were kind and accommodating when we requested to move rooms to an air conditioned space. The room (Can't remember the number now) was gorgeous and we both swear it was haunted. We were lying in our bed having a nap when we both heard someone walk through the room. Awesome experience!! The location is perfect for the ruins and surrounding places of interest. Very happy here 😀

Can’t fault the staff or the bar, lounge and restaurant area but our classic room was very disappointing. For a 4 star hotel and the price expected to be paid the room was shabby, tired, mouldy grout and peeling paint. The shower was ancient and a flimsy material shower curtain was a real surprise. We were moved after our complaint to a more expensive room (copper room) but even this room was rather underwhelming especially at the price point expected. The bed was tired and uncomfortable and again the place needed a refresh. Window jammed open so couldn’t be shut! No air conditioning either. Plastic fittings was also a bit of a surprise. It could be a lovely hotel with a little investment. The staff were very good and the downstairs setting was lovely. Our friends had a much nicer more modern room in the annexe section of the hotel.