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Imperial Hotel Blackpool

On Blackpool's North Promenade, this classic seafront hotel pairs Victorian charm with modern comfort, sea-view rooms and a well-regarded breakfast.

  • Prime seafront position on Blackpool's North Promenade
  • On-site parking and 24-hour reception
  • Pet-friendly with dedicated pet amenities
7.7 Very good 10406 reviews Booking.com 7.7 · 10406 reviews

About

Imperial Hotel Blackpool

The Imperial Hotel Blackpool stands on North Promenade, putting guests minutes from the seafront, the tram line and the famous Illuminations. It's about a 5-minute drive from St Paul's Worship Centre Church, and a short walk from the shops, bars and restaurants that make up Blackpool's north shore.

Inside, the hotel keeps a traditional, friendly feel. Expect a buffet breakfast with waiter service, live entertainment in the evenings, and a range of rooms from singles to family suites and sea-view doubles. There's also a sun terrace, a game room with billiards, and a children’s play area – so it suits couples and families alike.

  • No smoking on site
  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • Pets allowed

In brief

What works, what to weigh

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Strengths

5 reasons to book
  • Seafront location on the North Promenade — Guests are right on Blackpool's seafront, close to the tram line, the Illuminations and the shops, bars and restaurants of the north shore.
  • Well-regarded breakfast — A buffet-style breakfast with waiter service earns consistent praise for both choice and quality.
  • Friendly, helpful staff — Reviewers repeatedly mention welcoming service, from taxi tips to looking after guests during a cold spell.
  • On-site parking and 24-hour reception — With its own parking and round-the-clock front desk, the hotel is practical for drivers and late arrivals.
  • Pet-friendly with dedicated amenities — Pets are welcome, and there are pet amenities available on site.

Worth weighing

4 to weigh
  • Rooms and cleanliness lag behind other categories — While dining and location score well, guests rate rooms and cleanliness at 5/10 – the lowest category.
  • Wi-Fi may cost extra — One guest mentioned paying £15 per night for in-room internet, suggesting it may not be free for all.
  • Pay attention to bed comfort — A reviewer noted that two separate mattresses in a double bed didn't connect, affecting comfort.
  • Breakfast can get busy — During peak times, service can become overwhelmed, with one guest having to ask for tea and coffee repeatedly.

01 — Rooms

Rooms & rates

High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.

Family Room Sea View

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Single Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Premium Family Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Single Room

  • 1 Single bed
  • Shower
  • Heating

Standard Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Double Room Sea View

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Deluxe Double Room Sea View

  • 1 King-size bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Twin Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Double Room a Sea View

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Family Room

  • 1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Premium Family Room

  • 2 Single beds
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Double Room a Sea View

  • 1 Double bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

Standard Family Room

  • 1 Single Bed or 1 Double Bed
  • Shower
  • Heating
  • Bathtub

02 — Amenities

Services & amenities

Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.

General

  • Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • Heating

Food & Drink

  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/Lounge area
  • Packed lunches
  • Special diet menus
  • Room service

Family & Leisure

  • Children's buffet
  • Children's play area
  • Game room
  • Billiard tables
  • Live entertainment
  • Golf course

Services

  • Laundry
  • Dry cleaning
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • Housekeeping

Accessibility

  • Rooms/Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • Toilet for disabled

Room Amenities

  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities
  • Free toiletries
  • Electric kettle
  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Pets

  • Pets allowed
  • Pet amenities available

03 — Reviews

What guests say

Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.

7.7
Very good 10406 reviews

Guest-rated 7.7/10 from 10,406 reviews

Booking.com · 7.7 · 10406 reviews
Rooms and cleanliness5.0
Location8.0
Dining9.0
Price and service7.0
7.7Verified guest

“Our room was central, next to the breakfast restaurant, and close to the beach and trams. The sea view was lovely. Our standard double was spacious, with a bottle of water, an iron and an extra bed as advertised.”

7.7Verified guest

“This place is perfect for my needs – free Wi-Fi, helpful 24-hour reception, and comfortable rooms with flat-screen TVs. On my first visit, the staff gave great taxi tips. I can't wait to come back for Christmas!”

7.7Verified guest

“The staff were incredibly friendly and gave us excellent suggestions. The location was great – next to the breakfast restaurant, with bars, shops and eateries nearby. Plus, it's right on the front in the nicer part of Blackpool – the north shore.”

7.7Verified guest

“I enjoyed my stay in a standard queen room with a porthole window. It was central, right on the sea front, and very close to the breakfast restaurant and the illuminations.”

7.7Verified guest

“Good service, a good choice of buffet-style breakfast, good leisure facilities, and a great position on the sea front.”

7.7Verified guest

“The service was welcoming, and there was on-site parking.”

04 — Location

Getting around Blackpool

The property sits in Blackpool.

Seafront & Illuminations: The hotel sits right on Blackpool's North Promenade, putting you steps from the beach, the tram line and, in season, the famous Illuminations.

North Shore: Reviewers note this is the nicer part of Blackpool – quieter, with a mix of bars, shops and restaurants close by.

North Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 2HB, United Kingdom

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05 — Good to know

Policies & conditions

Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.

Check-in
From 15:00-23:59
Check-out
By 11:00
Cancellation
Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
Payment
Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
Pets
Allowed
Property
447 rooms

06 — Questions

Frequently asked

What time are check-in and check-out?

Check-in runs from 15:00 to 23:59, and check-out is by 11:00.

Is parking available at the hotel?

Yes, the hotel has on-site parking, as confirmed by policies and guest reviews.

Are pets allowed?

Yes, pets are allowed, and the hotel provides pet amenities on site.

Does the hotel offer sea-view rooms?

Yes, there are several sea-view options, including Standard Double, Deluxe Double and Family rooms with sea views.

Is there free Wi-Fi?

Wi-Fi is listed as an amenity, but one guest mentioned paying £15 per night for in-room internet. It's best to confirm the cost at check-in.

The bottom line

Imperial Hotel Blackpool delivers on location, breakfast and service, but rooms and cleanliness have room to improve. If you're after a classic seafront stay in a lively town, it's a solid, well-priced choice – just manage expectations on the room details.

7.7Good value for a seaside stay, with a few niggles.

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