Mary D's

[Stephen230]

I stayed in Monroe's when it was closed on Boxing Night a few years ago, my mate called Debbie when we were approaching Piccadilly and she came down and gave us the key to our room and the door to the stairs up to the rooms.
Had been to Everton away and were staying for the weekend game.

Did they put you in the famous “room with a shower in the middle”?

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

One of the funniest things I ever saw in there was an older fella who was trying to order a pinot grigio.

 

[Buckshaw Blue]

One of the funniest things I ever saw in there was an older fella who was trying to order a pinot grigio.

Brilliant. I love a Pinot Grigio but Mary’s ain’t the place!

 

[law74]

Did they put you in the famous “room with a shower in the middle”?

Lol, no, we had to use the shower at the end of the corridor, but stayed there a good few times as cheap and handy for the station

 

[Stephen230]

Lol, no, we had to use the shower at the end of the corridor, but stayed there a good few times as cheap and handy for the station

If ever you’re bored and want a bit of a laugh, check out the Trip Advisor reviews for Monroes. Some absolute classics.

A couple of my favourites included something like…

… After a long day’s travelling I tried to check in but the lady behind the bar said she doesn’t work here and I’d have to come back when the owner got back from the tip.

Another one went… I’m American and tried to book a room over the phone and offered to give my card details but the guy on the phone said.. We don’t take cards, send us $20 in the post as a deposit.

 

[Brightwell Bros.]

Brilliant. I love a Pinot Grigio but Mary’s ain’t the place!

The poor woman behind the bar had no idea what he was on about. I had to interpret and be like "he wants a white wine". Still don't know where he thought he was.

 

[give it to gordon]

The poor woman behind the bar had no idea what he was on about. I had to interpret and be like "he wants a white wine". Still don't know where he thought he was.

Proof our fan base is getting posh lol

 

[Jamshopbridge]

Monroe’s used to be. Michael ran it brilliantly, members only on match day.
He left just before lockdown and it was purchased by a gay couple who’ve turned it into a Gin specialist place and renamed it (Piccadilly Central I think) They won’t show any football and stopped the members thing. They also refused to open “early” for any of the 12:30pm ko.
Their prerogative as owners but a shame nonetheless as Monroe’s was perfect.

Me and some pals were members when Michael and Debbie ran it. It was indeed members only on matchday with door supervision and it was run really well, you were always made welcome. We carried on going in there after the new owners took over. We supported them for 2 seasons, going in there before every home game then after the Villa game when we won the league we went back there post match to celebrate and they refused us entry saying they were full. We've not been back in there since and never will go back there.
Their loss.

 

[johnnytapia]

Me and some pals were members when Michael and Debbie ran it. It was indeed members only on matchday with door supervision and it was run really well, you were always made welcome. We carried on going in there after the new owners took over. We supported them for 2 seasons, going in there before every home game then after the Villa game when we won the league we went back there post match to celebrate and they refused us entry saying they were full. We've not been back in there since and never will go back there.
Their loss.

I “treated” me and my dad to an overnight stay - they’d just taken it over - my dad then got poorly so I tried to cancel the room (about 5 days in advance) They refused and I got charged full amount. Never put a penny in their till since.
I also walked in before the Everton / Covid reduced attendance last game of season. Ordered a drink and sat down. Couple more came in but because they hadn’t booked a table he wouldn’t let them in. I said they could sit with me. Still refused to let them in.
I know it’s hard establishing any new business, especially a hotel in the city centre but I did question their customer service skills.
Each to their own and hope it does well. Won’t be with my money though .

 

[johnnytapia]

If ever you’re bored and want a bit of a laugh, check out the Trip Advisor reviews for Monroes. Some absolute classics.

A couple of my favourites included something like…

… After a long day’s travelling I tried to check in but the lady behind the bar said she doesn’t work here and I’d have to come back when the owner got back from the tip.

Another one went… I’m American and tried to book a room over the phone and offered to give my card details but the guy on the phone said.. We don’t take cards, send us $20 in the post as a deposit.

Ha ha ha that was Monroes and that’s what made it so special. Mike never kowtowed to anyone or anything- especially technology.