North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 2HB, United Kingdom
#117 of 251 hotels in Blackpool
Guests' ChoiceBased on 9655 hotel reviews
8.1Cleanliness
8.4
Comfort
8.3
Location
8.7
Facilities
7.9
Staff
9.0
Value for money
8.1
Free WiFi
8.3
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 21 September 2024
Susan
United Kingdomfire doors banging all night main lift not working people using service lift main flood lights lighting the room up all night
Nice victoriana hotel clean room plenty of choice at breakfast
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 21 September 2024
Tom
United KingdomRoom window was frosted glass as you could not see out or see how weather was.Stagnated water on roof outside of room when you opened window you could see it
Meals were excellent
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Robert
United KingdomMain lift was out of action, had to use a service lift which was very busy and not always available.
Good location, food was excellent, bar was a bit pricey but good selection of drinks, entertainment ok. Room comfortable and well equipped.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Neal
United KingdomFloorboards outside the room were creaky
Great breakfast choice. All you can eat buffet. Bed was comfy. Room was clean
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
William
United Kingdomthe lift was broken but the second lift was available but very busy
everything was very good
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 20 September 2024
Stephen
United KingdomThe lifts could have been working
Breakfast was good. Friendly staff
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Proctor
United KingdomThere wasn't anything we dislik9
The breakfast was very good
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Phil
United KingdomGood old fashioned luxury, would be totally amazing with a makeover
Stayed in August 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
David
United KingdomAs above
Didn't think we would have to queue. Sausage were not good eggs very average all else ok
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 19 September 2024
Helen
United KingdomThink the pricing is excellent value, though wonder if that has negative effect in some regard. Had a couple of unpleasant experiences, I left my sunglasses in the ladies cloakroom and in a short period of time they were not handed in but taken, there are other places to stay too many to mention to behave this way, don't disrepute The Imperial. Checking out and customer speaking to Reception staff appallingly, again last comment applies.
Love being here, have been since childhood - my Dad would say going to Blackpool & staying at 'The Imp'- and here we are 60 years later always doing the same, this trip in memory of my dear Dad Dad who passed away last year - so many cherished memories it draws you back.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 18 September 2024
Michael
United KingdomCar parking charge.
Superb breakfast. Good menue Room was adequate. Handy for trams.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Karen
United KingdomDecor Very tired, bar too small for volume of people wishing to use.
Good location
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Richard
United KingdomWhen you check in if you have an evening meal the reception should make it clear you need to reserve a table otherwise you can get turned away if there is no table for you!! Being an old hotel and the British weather unpredictable the heating in the rooms should be put on when necessary ( Older Generations feel the cold more even with convector heaters supplied!!) Although this was later put on and we didnt have to wait for OCTOBER SO THANKYOU!!
The room was very good and the cleaners came in every day which is very good as other hotels only clean the rooms and change towels on request! The breakfast was excellent and evening meals where good !! The room was a good size and the sea view excellent!! The best part was the staff when you had a request about any thing it was acted on immediately excellent service!! there for overall rating is good!!
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Chris
United KingdomLong ques for breakfast. Lifts out of order. Only lift available was so slow it was quicker to walk up the stairs. Rooms were tired and in need of maintenance and decoration
Good size room and bed. Breakfast was good
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 17 September 2024
Jo
United KingdomThe lifts were not working, which made it extremely difficult to take luggage up or downstairs. The main lift was broken on the first day of our three day stay, and on the last day, the second lift broke too. Most people were very upset about it. I stay here fairly regularly, so I was very disappointed. The management promised 50% off our next stay... Hopefully, they will keep their word.
Near to tram stop. Good for those with poor mobility. Fantastic breakfast.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Stephen
United KingdomLeft over breakfast dishes.and empty beer bottles in the corridor ,(first time id seen this).building work in the lobby.
Location .room size , lovely staff .large car park. Tram stop outside . close to beach. Fast free wifi
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Gavin
United KingdomNothing
Grand historical hotel with fabulous features inside. What a joy to wander around. Much better than a characterless modern place. The staff were very friendly and helpful and the food was excellent.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Summer
United KingdomDecor is very dated, rooms and restaurant could do with a spruce up. One of the lifts was out of order which caused long waits for the one lift which was working. Could do with a new hairdryer as the one in the room look about 40 years old. Shower was intermittent with temperature.
Very clean, friendly staff, nice breakfast. The bed is very firm which I personally like. Nice to have an iron in the room and full length mirror.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 16 September 2024
Gavin
United KingdomI couldn't work the shower. Instructions needed.
Excellent.
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Eamonn
United KingdomBasic standard room not up to expectations and upgrade to suite very expensive
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
James
United KingdomThe reception is completely disjointed. I had pre booked meals, and they didn't have some registered. But the biggest mistake was trying to charge me for parking, had no car, and taking payment for meals I didn't have over £80 in total. Also only 1 lift in operation for the duration of my stay
The room especially the bathroom was faultless, the breakfast was exceptional
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Julie
United KingdomWindow was very draughty
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 15 September 2024
Margaret
United KingdomOur room was fine but the bathroom was so small. Toilet was jammed up against the bath. Although the bath water was really hit and the bath really deep, the space between toilet and bath was minimal making it not easy to move around
Breakfast was lovely. The location is brilliant. Tram just outside the hotel but you can easily walk to the Tower
Stayed in September 2024
Reviewed: 14 September 2024
Marylou
PhilippinesMattress was little too firm but still great stay
Very tidy place and staff vwry good. Excellent breakfast and really enjoyed our stay.
Stayed in September 2024
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