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The Imperial Hotel Blackpool

locationBlackpool, Blackpool

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About The Imperial Hotel BlackpoolAbout The Imperial Hotel Blackpool

Location

This pleasant city hotel is located directly beside Blackpool's famous North Promenade. Guests will find many sightseeing attractions within a few minutes' walk of the hotel, while the nearest beach is 50 m away. Blackpool Airport is approximately 6 km away, Manchester Airport is around 95 km away and Liverpool John Lennon Airport is located around 102 km away. Leeds Bradford International Airport is around 119 km away and Robin Hood Airport Doncaster Sheffield is around 203 km, while East Midlands Airport is approximately 209 km away. Birmingham International Airport is around 221 km from the hotel.

Facility

The hotel was built in 1863. The hotel has 181 rooms, including 9 suites, 21 single rooms and 86 double rooms, which are located on 4 storeys and are reachable by lift. English-speaking staff at the reception are happy to assist guests at the reception desk round the clock. Check-in and check-out are available 24 hours a day. Amenities include a cloakroom, baggage storage service, safe and currency exchange service. Wireless internet access allows guests to stay connected while on holiday. The tour desk offers assistance with booking excursions. The hotel has a range of facilities for guests with disabilities. Wheelchair-accessible facilities are available. Children can enjoy the playground. Additional amenities include a TV room and a playroom. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the garage (for a fee) or in the car park (for a fee). Further services and facilities include a babysitting service, room service, a laundry service and a coin-operated laundry. Travellers with bicycles can make use of the on-site bicycle storage area. A business centre with fax machine and projector is available.

Rooms

Rooms feature a kitchen and a bathroom. Central heating ensures comfortable temperatures. Many units feature a sea view, which creates a particularly lovely ambience. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a queen-size bed. Extra beds can be requested. A safe provides secure storage for guests' personal property. Guests will also find a tea/coffee station included among the standard features. Other amenities available include an ironing set and a trouser press. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms include a hairdryer and are equipped with a shower and a bathtub. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has family rooms and non-smoking rooms.

Sport

The pleasantly heated water of the indoor and outdoor pools guarantees comfortable swimming. A sun terrace is a great place to while away the hours. The hot tub in the pool area promises pure relaxation. For those who wish to stay active while on holiday, the hotel offers golf. Sport and leisure facilities at the hotel include a gym, table tennis and aerobics. Various wellness options are available at the hotel, including a spa, a sauna, a steam bath and massage treatments. Activity coordinators organise an entertainment programme for adults and children.

Meals

Various dining options are available, including a dining room, a café and a bar. The non-smoking restaurant provides high chairs for children. Half board is offered as a catering option. A wide variety of dishes are served at all three main mealtimes. Guests can enjoy lunch and dinner as a set menu. Diet meals and children's meals can be prepared on request. The hotel also offers special catering options.

Payment

The following credit cards are accepted: American Express, VISA, Diners Club, JCB and MasterCard.

Amenities at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool Amenities at The Imperial Hotel Blackpool

  • Facilities

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      24-hour check-in

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      24-hour reception

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      Bar(s)

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      Bicycle Cellar

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      Café

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      Car Park

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      Cloakroom

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      Conference Room

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      Currency Exchange

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      Disability-friendly

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      Games room

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      Garage

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      Hotel Safe

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      Laundry Facilities

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      Laundry Service

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      Lifts

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      Pets

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      Playground

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      Restaurant(s)

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      Restaurant(s) with high-chairs

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      Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area

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      Room Service

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      TV Room

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      Wifi

  • Hygiene

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      Contactless check-in/-out

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      Contactless payment

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      Enhanced cleaning programme

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      Hand sanitiser

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      Housekeeping only upon request

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      Hygiene training for staff

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      No high-touch furnishings

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      No high-touch furnishings in public areas

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      Packaged meals

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      Protective equipment for employees

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      Protective hygiene screens

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      Protective masks for guests

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      Sanitiser dispenser

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      Social distancing regulations

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      Use of commercially available disinfectants

  • Meals

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      Half Board

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      Set menu dinner

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      Set menu lunch

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      Special Diet

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      Special Offers

  • Sport/Entertainment

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      Aerobics

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      Golf

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      Gym

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      Heated Pool(s)

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      Indoor Pool

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      Jacuzzi

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      Massage

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      Number of Pools

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      Outdoor Pool(s)

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      Sauna

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      Steam bath

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      Sun terrace

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      Table Tennis

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Beach

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User Rating & ReviewsUser Rating & Reviews

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Excellent

2056

Very Good

1526

Average

875

Poor

485

Terrible

345

Recent Reviews: 5287

  • User:Claude010203

    Trip type: Solo travel

    The Grand Dame has Passed

    rating06 Jun 2026

    It does little for the hotel industry when overseas investors buy portfolios of hotels and then sit and watch them rot. The Imperial, once the grand Dame of the Blackpool Hotel scene is one such example.Now a shadow of its former self with the ground floor more like a cross between Weatherspoons & McDonald’s. The Gents toilet stinks and everything looks oh so tatty, worn and dated.The bedrooms: beds hanging on for dear life - A test of what keeps you awake most the creaking floor boards or the rattling windows. Housekeeping is basically surface cleaning and if you move an item of furniture it will be at your peril. That said the shower is good and towels white, clean & fluffy. Lighting apart from the centre light abysmal. The dining room which is vast had just 6 diners on a Saturday night - myself being the 7th. The main course of gammon steak was abysmal and the hand - cooked chips rancid and probably as old as the yellow watercress! Breakfast was better - a self service buffet offering all the usual items and apart from the scrambled eggs which resembled curdled milk and the cheap toasting bread it was not bad at all. Breakfast staff were pleasant but not very smartly attired or indeed shaved.Would I return? No, not even for £10 a night. I would advise to beware of the curates egg. And to the overseas investor I would say this. You have a good manageress, but she is not a miracle worker - open your wallet and invest. Quickly before it’s too late !.

  • User:Kimberly112

    Trip type: Couples

    A little dated, but adds to the character.

    rating31 May 2026

    This hotel is a very nice, staff friendly. Rooms clean and nice size, with sea view. Little run down, but this adds to the character. Bar staff miserable, but Ive been served by worse. Overall good value for money. S C, at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review Thank you so much for the nice review. We value your feedback and will address the points raised with the team.

  • User:Datamonkey

    Trip type: Couples

    Overreliance on past glory.

    rating31 May 2026

    It is clear that this was once a fabulous hotel. It is still nice but it is clearly dated, The travel and hospitality businesses have seen a vast change in recent years. Hotel competition has always been high in Blackpool, but the whole town leans on its former heyday. So many boarded up shops, pubs and other businesses (as all towns have) but Blackpool has a huge quantity of hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, Yes, even some of those in the North Shore area are boarded up as it seems supply may exceed demand. The net effect is that, while once the hotel may have catered to heads of state and Hollywood glamour figures, it seems these days it attracts mainly pensioner coach parties and conferences. With so much competition in those marketplaces, it is surprisingly inexpensive, at least for the accommodation alone, but the downside of that is the impression is there is not enough money coming in for upkeep and maintenance. This is a catch 22 as it is marketed heavily on what it used to be while it is declining all around it. The grandeur is fading rapidly, with very visible wear on carpets, decor and furniture. It is definitely a big place, with a nice bar and reasonable food, with entertainment provided, but its glory days are far behind it. The rooms are nothing special unless you opt for an expensive suite. It is also a fair walk into town and to North station, although there is a tram stop right opposite. For the price, very good value indeed, but there is good value all over town. Just don't fall for the hype. S C, at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review Thank you for your candid review of your recent stay at the Imperial and Blackpool. We take all comments on board as we navigate into the future.

  • User:sandraelainey

    Trip type: Family

    Lovely hotel and staff

    rating30 May 2026

    At booking the customer service was wonderful. Had premier family suite sea view. Washington suite 1st floor. . 2 bedrooms . Twin and 5ft king size . Large living room with settee table and room for fold ups. Beautiful and clean. Was quite expensive because booked last year but it was lovely. Windows safety openers apart from twin that didnt open. 3 tvs Very clean bathroom shower passable. Bath passable. big suite and great view. Rooms have dark furniture to match the hotel. Breakfast ok but pancake machine not working. Toasters need adjusting burning toast and catching fire. Waiter appeared straight away and dealt with it. Trams and buses outside. Roads dont have a crossing but we managed. Nice entertainmen with welcoming singers.Food available at bar with great Room service . Housekeepers are amazing. The hotel is clean beautuful and the reception staff looked after us so well. Thank you to everyone at the Imperial for your fantastic customer service. S C, at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review Thank you so much for your comprehensive review. The team will be delighted to hear your wonderful comments about their customer service and we hope we will have the opportunity to welcome you back again to the Imperial soon.

  • User:Evelyn K

    Trip type: Friends getaway

    Good stay

    rating29 May 2026

    Good value for money, food good S CW, General Manager at The Imperial Hotel, responded to this review Thank you. We are pleased you had a nice stay and enjoyed the food. We hope to see you again soon.

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