The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property

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Exterior
Daily full breakfast for a fee
Reception
Indoor wedding
Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Pet-friendly

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

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(168 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(65 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(31 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Premium Family room

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

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

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

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(7 reviews)
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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About the area

Blackpool

With a stay at The Imperial Hotel in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Blackpool Illuminations and Blackpool Tower. .This beach hotel is 1.1 mi (1.8 km) from Blackpool Central Pier and 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from Winter Gardens.

What's nearby

  • Funny Girls - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Mecca Bingo - 11 min walk - 0.9 km
  • North Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Winter Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 11 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 62 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buttie Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Peek-A-Booze - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Funny Girls - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Derby Supper Bar - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Promenade Cafè - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Sandy fun near Blackpool Illuminations and Winter Gardens
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.

Make yourself at home in one of the 180 individually decorated guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature bathtubs or showers, designer toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as desks and coffee/tea makers.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and concierge services. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include an arcade/game room, wedding services, and a television in a common area.
Grab a bite to eat at the Palm Court, a restaurant where you can take in the ocean view, or stay in and take advantage of 24-hour room service. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full breakfasts are available daily from 7 AM to 10 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 7 AM and 10 AM.
Palm Court - Overlooking the ocean, this restaurant serves breakfast and dinner. A children's menu is available. Reservations are required.
No. 10 Bar - Onsite restaurant.
24-hour room service is available.

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

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

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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

Restaurants on site

  • No. 10 Bar
  • Palm Court

Things to do

  • Arcade/game room
  • Bingo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop
  • Tour and ticket assistance
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 24-hour business centre
  • Conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • TV

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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs and cats only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Children up to the age of 2 years can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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 20 per pet, per night
  • 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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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 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
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.

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

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 607 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 380 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 185 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 80 out of 1298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 46 out of 1298 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Judith

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice hotel old worldly but very well maintained and spotless. Everyone could not do enough for you and the food is lovely and good portions. Breakfast plenty of choice and eat what you fancy .
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Nice friendly hotel

Took my elderly mother for her 70th birthday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff especially in the palm restaurant. Love the buildings history. My only mild complaint is the time it takes to check in and check out but overall a very enjoyable stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Sharon

Travelled with group
Liked: Staff & service
Sadly hotel looking tired and surrounding areas of Blackpool need attention. Also there was no entertainment in the hotel later in the evening.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The interior architecture of this building is fantastic. The colurs and materials complement thevage of the building
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Very pleasant stay - thank you Team Imperial Blackpool
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Joy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place for the whole family....
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Overall the place is looking very tired , however it served our purpose. No information given about what is available in the hotel Reception staff very helpful. No decaffeinated coffee sachets available for the room , even when requested. Singers were ok , however Paul Stewart came across as arrogant .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nigel

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

christian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and comfortable. Good breakfast. Will stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Oliwia

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Wouldn’t recommend

The hotel is dirty, it smells, has holes in the carpet and generally dirty, at breakfast the cutlery was dirty every single fork and doesn’t even have a coffee machine. I also messaged the hotel twice as my daughter has left her cuddly toy in the room and have been ignored
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew, Barnsley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful grand hotel, wonderful reception welcome. Loved my sea view room. Will definitely go again.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Grand hotel and great location

We have stayed at the imperial 3 times now, love the grandeur of the hotel and can imagine it was the best hotel in Blackpool when it was built. It still has a special feel about it, it is opposite the tram stop or easy ten minute stroll into the town centre, nice size rooms and bathrooms, pleasant bar area and with drinks packages that make it very competitive, first time we stayed there was no evening entertainment but last couple of times there has been a singer and bingo if you want it, plenty of parking which is chargeable but it’s handy and safe with cctv we really enjoy the breakfast menu, never tried the evening restaurant but have had a bar meal which has been good and excellent value, normally use the imperial if we are seeing a show at the winter gardens etc because it’s a good standard and competitive priced, always found hotel staff very pleasant and obliging as well, it’s now our go too hotel when we stay in Blackpool
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Wendy

I know the swimming pool isn’t listed on your website but it is on the hotel website even to the point of saying that you can use the pool if you arrive early and your room isn’t ready. The staircase was not hoovered during our stay of three nights as there were items of rubbish just left on stairs. The sides and corners were just thick with dirt/dust. The paintwork around windows etc was just ground in dirt. The room was so hot when we entered and we could not turn off the towel rail as there was no control. We had to open window, all of three inches and plug in a fan that was left in the wardrobe. To plug the fan in the television had to be moved, the fan had to be switched off whilst using kettle or hairdryer as only one plug near all facilities. The bed had a topper on it which rolled up in the night which was lumpy and uncomfortable. The person making the bed did not even straighten the under sheet or topper. We paid £20 per night extra because the hotel was supposedly dog friendly, there was not even a bowl for him in the room. Obviously we know there is normally a place set aside for patrons with dogs which was fine eating dinner in the bar area but for breakfast we were expected to sit in the lobby at low coffee tables with easy chairs, after complaining to a manager we were seated in the Derby room. This did not create a pleasant experience at all. The staff were generally unhelpful and miserable, no smiles hardly at all. We asked for a bowl of water for th
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A good value hotel with Character and excellent staff who are keen to help even if they are new to their job.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pet friendly now and child friendly. Nightly entertainment is good.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great hotel in local location good public transport to get around Blackpool had a great time will go back.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
To me one the best hotels to stay at in Blackpool! Excellent food. Entertainment, satff are very helpful and the building itself is stunning
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Ok stay

Comfortable room, clean sheets and good shower which was over a bath. The hotel could do with some TLC. Breakfast was very good.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This was my second stay and the hotel is neat the tower and there are plenty of car parking areas. The food is excellent with excellent service. Staff are very friendly too.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Lynne

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children, Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The most wonderful buffet breakfast you could imagine. Great staff and wonderful entertainment.On the disappointing side you have to pay £10 for parking now. In late July and early August when I last stayed the parking was free for me and my son’s cars. A lovely room but at night with some wind the windows kept clattering. At 3.00am the guests on floor 4 woke us up and continued being noisey for ages.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Ok but gone down hill

Room’s dated breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Claire

Travelled with family
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025