THREE Bolton hotels have been named as top hotels in a survey by a travel website.

The Bolton Whites Hotel, Travelodge in River Street and the Last Drop Village have all been given top rated status in the 'Simply the Guest Awards' held by LateRooms.com.

The top rated status means that hotels achieved a minimum review score of 80 per cent on the website last year, and recognise hotel standards and service.

Andrea Tarpey, from LateRooms.com, said: “Because all reviews on the LateRooms.com site come only from customers who have genuinely booked and stayed at the property, Top Rated status is now a trusted benchmark amongst those looking for a hotel where they know they can be confident of a truly outstanding stay."

Hotel bosses spoke of their delight at being recognised in the awards.

Jemma Last, manager of Travelodge in River Street, said: “We are thrilled to have won this award and would like to sincerely thank our customers for their support.

"My dedicated team are passionate about delivering a great quality service and their attention to detail and genuine care for people is why we have won this prestigious award.

"Our hotel has been modernised in the company's new brand look as part of a £100 million nationwide modernisation programme.

"This investment has completely transformed our 80-room hotel with a new contemporary look.

"All rooms have been upgraded and received a new luxurious king-size bed called the Travelodge Dreamer, and individual beds have been installed into all family rooms for children. Customer feedback following this investment has been phenomenal."

Suzanne Speak, general manager at Bolton Whites Hotel, added: "We are fiercely proud of the customer service and standards we offer our guests at Bolton Whites Hotel and to be rewarded with this accolade by Laterooms.com is testament to every member of our team.

"In such a competitive industry and with competition on our doorstep, we like to try and go that extra mile to give our guests an unrivalled experience that they talk about for all the right reasons.

"They certainly seem to have been doing so with Laterooms.com and that is a fantastic way to start the year and a benchmark we will certainly aim to replicate on behalf of Bolton again this year."