Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa, Rochdale ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2024

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About the Hotel

Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 2XZ

The Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa is a 4-star hotel set in tranquil countryside, surrounded by beautifully landscaped gardens. Located on the outskirts of Rochdale, it is conveniently situated just off the M62, providing easy access between Manchester and Leeds. The hotel occupies a historic building with a turret, offering scenic views over the Pennine hills and the Manchester Golf Club.

Location

The hotel is located just 13 km from the center of Manchester, providing guests easy access to city services and attractions. It is a short 15-minute walk to Castleton Station, facilitating rail travel. Additionally, the hotel is positioned on the number 17 bus route, ensuring convenient transportation into the city center.

Rooms

The hotel features 81 contemporary guest rooms spread over three floors, including doubles, twins, family rooms for up to four, and connecting rooms. Each room is designed with tasteful interiors in neutral colors and offers amenities like free WiFi, air conditioning, 24-hour room service, and laptop-friendly workspaces. Privilege rooms provide added luxury with upgraded toiletries and dedicated coffee machines.

Eat & Drink

Guests can enjoy a range of dining experiences at the hotel, from the elegant Grange Restaurant offering exceptional service and locally sourced produce to the more relaxed atmosphere of the Pickwick Bistro. Breakfast includes a hot and cold buffet with a variety of options, including a full English breakfast and daily offerings of locally produced preserves. The hotel also has a bar that serves snacks, steaks, and light meals.

Leisure & Business

The Mercure Manchester Norton Grange features a comprehensive spa facility with an indoor heated 18m pool, thermal suite, and fitness room. The leisure club is available for guests to unwind or maintain fitness goals. For business needs, the hotel offers nine event rooms capable of accommodating up to 220 guests, equipped with audio-visual facilities and high-speed internet access.

“The hotel is perfectly situated on the outskirts of Manchester, making it a peaceful retreat while still easily accessible to the excitement of the city.”view full review

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“A charming retreat with lovely amenities and views.” view full review

Top location:Highly rated by recent guests(8.3)

Check-in/Check-out

from 14:00-23:59

until 12 pm

Amenities

Private parking is possible on site for free.

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.

Other information

You can start your day with a full breakfast, which costs GBP12 per person per day.

There are no extra beds provided in a room.

Pets are not allowed.

English, German, Spanish, Italian, Polish, Greek, Arabic, Hindi

Number of rooms:81

Former name

Macdonald Norton Grange Hotel

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Privilege King Room

Max:

2 persons

17 m²

Bed options:

1 King-size bed

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Heating

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Standard Double Room

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Triple Family Room

Max:

2 persons

14 m²

Bed options:

1 Double bed

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Getting around

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City Centre

Rochdale 4.2 km

Airports

Manchester (MAN) 36.4 km

Leeds Bradford (LBA) 60.2 km

Bus

Bus stop 4.5 km

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

Relaxing Spa Experience

The spa facilities were a haven of tranquility. I especially enjoyed the bamboo treatment, which left me feeling completely relaxed and rejuvenated.view full review

Spacious and Clean Rooms

Our upgraded room was spacious and exactly as depicted in the photos. The bed was incredibly comfortable, guaranteeing a great night's sleep!view full review

Delicious Breakfast

Breakfast was well worth the extra cost, offering a delightful selection of fresh fruits, cereals, and a cooked breakfast that set a great tone for the day.view full review

Accessible Spa Facilities

The spa and pool areas were perfectly accessible and well-maintained, making them enjoyable for everyone, regardless of any mobility concerns.view full review

General

No smoking on site
Wi-Fi
Parking
24-hour reception
No pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Security
Luggage storage
Locker room
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre
Golf course
Sports trainer

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Room service
Housekeeping
Laundry
Dry cleaning
Welcome drink

Dining

In-room breakfast
Restaurant
Snack bar
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Business centre
Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Cots
Children's menu

Spa & Leisure

Sun loungers
Garden area
Spa & wellness centre
Sauna
Steam room
Pedicure
Manicure
Waxing
Body scrub
Facial
Treatment room
Body wraps
Massage

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Direct dial telephone
AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 2XZ

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Manchester Road, Castleton, Rochdale, United Kingdom, OL11 2XZ

City landmarks

Farm

Lancaster Park & Animal Farm

3.2 km

Chadderton Hall Rd

Chadderton Hall Park

3.1 km

Tandle Hill Road

Tandle Hill Country Park

2.3 km

Church of St John

680 m

Golf Course

Castle Hawk Golf Club

1.7 km

Church of Saint Martin

930 m

Middleton

Hopwood Woods

2.0 km

Heywood Branch Canal

1.4 km

War Memorial

1.7 km

St John the Evangelist

2.3 km

Church of Saint Aidan

2.4 km

Church

Middleton Parish Church

3.2 km

Kirkholt Community Church

2.3 km

Tabore Marthoma Church

2.5 km

St James

2.8 km

Church

Church of Saint Mary

3.0 km

Town Hall The Esplanade

Rochdale Town Hall

4.1 km

Rochdale Canal

3.2 km

Queensway Snooker Club

3.0 km

Church

St Matthews Church

3.0 km

Saint Luke's Church

3.2 km

Samuel Bamford's House

3.0 km

Church

Church of St Leonard

3.2 km

St Luke

3.3 km

Petting Zoo

3.1 km

111 Long Street

Edgar Wood Centre

3.2 km

Manchester Paintball Arena

3.5 km

1 The Esplanade The Esplanade

Touchstones

4.0 km

Lance Corporal Joel Halliwell V C Way Middleton

Middleton Arena

3.7 km

Church

Middleton Spiritualist Church

3.3 km

Restaurants

Castleton Hotel

140 m

Manchester Road Castleton

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback from previous guests about their experience.

70%

liked the hotel and would stay again

7.0/10

Very good

Rooms

6.3

Location

8.3

Service

8.3

Dining

5.0

4/5 based on 1470 reviews

#3 of 6 hotels in Rochdale based on Tripadvisor

William

United Kingdom, April 2024

7.8/10

The hotel is a bit out of the way but of a great standard, very friendly place with bottled water and cakes included. We felt it was a bit overpriced for what we got; we could have found a hotel with a hot tub in the room for the same amount.

Rooms

7.0

The rooms are of a great standard and very friendly. They come with bottled water and cakes included.

Service

9.0

The staff are exceptional, especially Dean who has been leading the improvements. They are very friendly and helpful.

Location

8.0

The hotel is located between Manchester and Rochdale in a surprisingly rural location. It's a lovely setting, and especially attractive with silver trees in the evening.

Dining

7.0

The dining experience in the restaurant was nice, but the timing for food service could have been better. Pastries were a highlight.

Facilities

8.0

The hotel has several relaxing rooms and an open-plan jacuzzi that overlooks a beautiful park with deer and wildlife. It is a great feature.

Paul

United Kingdom, February 2024

7.2/10

The hotel offers stunning newly decorated rooms, complimentary water and soft drinks, and a great breakfast, though it requires updating. The service was mainly friendly and helpful, with a few lapses in responsiveness. The location is ideal for hydrotherapy and exploring nearby attractions. The dining experience was subpar and somewhat overpriced. Overall, a mixed but decent stay.

Rooms

8.0

The rooms are well equipped and spotlessly clean.

Service

7.0

The service was good overall but had some lapses in responsiveness.

Location

9.0

The hotel is located in a good spot ideal for hydrotherapy and exploring attractions.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was below expectations and overpriced.

Facilities

7.0

The facilities are decent but could be improved.

Theodore

United Kingdom, September 2023

6.0/10

The hotel had a mix of positives and negatives. The rooms were not ideal due to issues like low water pressure and noise disturbances, but the location was picturesque and the service impeccable. Dining was a bit of a letdown, but the facilities were satisfactory.

Rooms

5.0

The rooms had various issues like low water pressure and noise disturbances. The bed was not stable, and the noise from neighboring rooms was disruptive.

Service

9.0

The service was impeccable and the staff was accommodating despite the challenging circumstances. They quickly resolved issues and ensured a pleasant stay.

Location

8.0

The location was picturesque, overlooking greenery and not far from scenic hills for walking. However, ground floor room noise and smoking outside were drawbacks.

Dining

5.0

The dining experience was disappointing with cold and limited breakfast options. Improvements are needed in the dining service.

Facilities

6.0

The facilities were basic but satisfactory for a short stay.