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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
4-star beach hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach

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A historic building with the sign "THE IMPERIAL" and a visible entrance labeled "HOTEL".
A buffet with various baked goods, including bread and pastries, arranged on a table.
A bar area with a long counter, bar stools, and a round table with chairs.
A hotel room with three beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window offering a view.
A grand hall with ornate ceiling and chandeliers, a central aisle with rows of chairs, and a floral arrangement at the front.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Business services

Explore the area

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North Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY1 2HB
  • Place, Funny Girls
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, North Pier
    ‪13 min walk‬
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪14 min walk‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Double Room

A neatly arranged hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a small table, and a red chair.

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(187 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(73 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a television, and a lamp.

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free WiFi

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Premium Family room | 1 bedroom, desk, iron/ironing board (on request), WiFi (free)

Premium Family room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Twin Room

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

A hotel room with a bed, bedside table, lamp, chair, desk, and a mirror.

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(52 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Single Room

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a mirror.

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A hotel room with three beds, a sofa, a desk, and a large window offering a view.

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Blackpool

Oceanside stay.Within a 15-minute walk of this North Shore hotel, you'll find Funny Girls and Gynn Square. Also, Blackpool Central Library is within half a mile (1 km) and Mecca Bingo is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Funny Girls - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Mecca Bingo - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • North Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 11 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 85 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Duke Of York - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Pumpkin Cafe - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Gynn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Flying Handbag - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪Trades Bar - ‬8 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

4-star beach hotel near Blackpool Pleasure Beach
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a coffee shop/cafe and a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a 24-hour business center and meeting rooms.

WiFi is free in public spaces. A terrace, an arcade/game room, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the family-friendly The Imperial Hotel. For a fee, parking is available.

This Victorian Blackpool hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 180 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • Built in 1867
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Coffee in lobby
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Game room or arcade
  • Pool or billiards table
  • Terrace
  • Television in lobby
  • Bellhop
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Imperial Hotel offers 180 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and designer toiletries. Each accommodation is individually furnished and decorated. This Blackpool hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access.

Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers and hair dryers. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is offered daily and irons/ironing boards can be requested.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Arcade/game room
  • Children's games
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 14 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 17.95 to 17.95 for adults and GBP 8.95 to 17.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A coffee shop/cafe
  • A restaurant
  • Coffee and tea in common areas
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Foosball table
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Individual decor
  • Individual furnishings
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 20
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 35 per pet, per stay
  • Only dogs and cats are allowed
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Kids stay free! Children 2 years old and younger stay free when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 17.95 to 17.95 for adults, and GBP 8.95 to 17.95 for children
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 14 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 35 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per day
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and window guards in each accommodation.

Guests booking a stay in this property’s Family Room type may be accommodated with a rollaway/extra bed rather than the stated single bed, based on availability.

We should mention

  • Children 2 years old and younger stay free in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Imperial Blackpool
Imperial Hotel Blackpool
Barcelo Blackpool
Barcelo Blackpool
The Imperial Hotel Hotel
The Imperial Hotel Blackpool
The Imperial Hotel Hotel Blackpool

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Imperial Hotel to the airport?

The Imperial Hotel is 59.4 mi (85-min drive) away from the Manchester Airport (MAN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Imperial Hotel?

As of Aug 3, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Hotel on Aug 25, 2026 start from $59, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Imperial Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Imperial Hotel.

How close is The Imperial Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 0.6 mi (3-min drive) from Blackpool Beach.

Does The Imperial Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t offered at The Imperial Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 17.95 and 17.95 for adults, GBP 8.95 and 17.95 for children. It's available every day from 7 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Imperial Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo (13-min walk) and Genting Casino Blackpool (2-min drive) are nearby.

What time is check-in at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 5:30 AM. Early check-in costs GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Is there free parking at The Imperial Hotel?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 14 per night.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a pool?

The Imperial Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a restaurant?

The Imperial Hotel is home to Palm Court, which features ocean views.

Does The Imperial Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Imperial Hotel to downtown Blackpool?

The Imperial Hotel is 0.6 mi away from Blackpool.

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 417 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 201 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 98 out of 1359 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 54 out of 1359 reviews

8.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.8/10

Amenities

7.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room clean staff helpful good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel love staying here Good location and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Derek

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Like it getting a wee bit tired now but great location decent breakfast choice
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely selection for breakfast everything we wanted thank you
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good transport links or close for walking to town. Slightly out of the busy part really nice hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fantastic room looking out over the Irish Sea. Great breakfast. Overall first class stay. Best hotel in Blackpool.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel staff were very friendly and efficient.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ann

Liked: Cleanliness
Great stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit dated and basic, but great off-peak price for location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly receptionist on arrival, easy check-in, room spacious, clean and had everything you could want, breakfast was delicious! Great choice and piping hot! Would definitely recommend the Imperial and will be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room, polite staff and wonderful hot buffet breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand hotel with a good position for amenities and theatres in the North area of town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were extremely helpful and the hotel itself is a historic gem. Remember to try the breakfast, it was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff lovely room
Sat outside the hotel watching the sun going down
View from my window
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff, good food, fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly, rooms spacious, food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian building -well maintained -spacious room with sea view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Staff very welcoming helpful friendly clean rooms, second time stay there will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room on the first floor. Entertainment in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Gorgeous excellent hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Patricia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel reception area was stunning and the staff very helpful. Our room was lovely clean and tidy. The only thing there was a smell from the toilet which we told reception about and this was sorted out promptly. The entertainment however finished at 10pm which thought very early. The breakfast 10 stars amazing food . Well worth a visit
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms are slightly dated but clean and spacious, could do with more plug points and USB points
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for money Louis on the reception went the extra mile friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room , clean, if a little dated,very warm, nice sea view and peaceful sleep,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026