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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Sandy fun near North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations

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Daily full breakfast for a fee
The Imperial Hotel near Blackpool's Illuminations offers ocean views from its Palm Court restaurant. Guests enjoy breakfast with water views, coffee shop refreshments, and arcade fun. Free WiFi is standard, and staff assist with tour bookings and laundry services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking available

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(164 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(59 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(24 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(30 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Family room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Family room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
Designer toiletries
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
North Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY1 2HB

What's nearby

  • North Pier - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 16 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles

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
  • ‪The Gynn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Funny Girls - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Promenade Cafè - ‬7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel near Winter Gardens
Near North Pier and Blackpool Illuminations, The Imperial Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe, and an arcade/game room. The on-site restaurant, Palm Court, offers breakfast, dinner, and ocean views. In addition to dry cleaning/laundry services and a bar, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and express check-out
  • Concierge services, meeting rooms, and wedding services
  • A porter/bellhop, a banquet hall, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 180 individually furnished rooms feature comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities like free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean, comfortable rooms at the property.
Extra amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and tubs or showers
  • Wardrobes/closets, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 10 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

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 center
  • 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
  • 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

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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

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

Property 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 10 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

Frequently asked questions

Is The Imperial Hotel pet-friendly?

Yes, cats and dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at The Imperial Hotel?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

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 is available for a fee of GBP 20 (subject to availability). Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Imperial Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Imperial Hotel located?

Located in North Shore, this beach hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of Funny Girls, Winter Gardens, and Blackpool Tower. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is 2.6 mi (4.2 km) away. Blackpool North Station is 11 minutes by foot and Layton Station is 29 minutes.

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Reviews

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

8.0

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.6

Eco-friendliness

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 589 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 172 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1264 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 47 out of 1264 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, stayed here twice now. An old hotel that is a bit dated but excellent service, clean rooms, a great breakfast and close to all the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, room was cosy,food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff so friendly and helpful breakfast Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

The room we had was really good as it was a four bed we had so much room as there was only two of us, breakfast really good, would stop again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was nice and quiet and all the staff was wonderful people
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ernest

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Liked everything can't fault the place great value
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Location very good for short walk into town. Good parking facilities. Great breakfast. Good bar and regular evening entertainment. Rooms good. Staff excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a great stay the room was clean, the breakfast was excellent and the staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Joy

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

8/10 Good

Lynn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Its a lovely old bulding with original fittings and decorated to match period. Warm welcome and very friendly and helpful staff. Tram stop to town right outside. Would be helpful to have information folder r in room with tram info, whats on for entertainment, contact details for reception, controling heating in the room etc. Enjoyed our stay and would return
Our room
Not the best view, but ok
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dominic

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

Mark

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

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Christine

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

10/10 Excellent

christian

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

6/10 Okay

donna

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was very tired. Everything felt rather grubby. Beds were comfortable. Staff at reception pleasant. We didn't have breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location nice and quiet, fantastic staff great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were nice. They had a boxing event in the hotel with 350 people wandering everywhere and we were never told about it to cancel
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not a lot to pick from on drinks
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deborah

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

10/10 Excellent

Joyce

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
L like this hotel very much. It has arelaxing atmosphere and great history.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good breakfast, good service.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lydia

Liked: Amenities
We had a leak in the bathroom we reported it they were there within 10 mins and fixed it with in 10 mins very good service
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room every day. Food excellent with choice of menu, entertainment every night, hotel right on sea front , excellent ,friendly staff and service. Good facilities for disabled people
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

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