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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
Perched near Blackpool Illuminations, The Imperial Hotel offers a luxurious stay with ocean views from the Palm Court restaurant. Enjoy breakfast on-site, unwind at the coffee shop/cafe, or challenge yourself in the arcade/game room. With free WiFi and helpful staff nearby to assist with tour/ticket needs or dry cleaning/laundry services.

Reviews

8.4 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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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(34 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 Double Room, Sea View

Standard Double Room, Sea View

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 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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Premium Family room

Premium Family room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 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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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(152 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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Family Room

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(29 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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Standard Single Room

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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Standard Twin Room

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(53 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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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

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
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About the area

Map
North Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY1 2HB

What's nearby

  • North Pier - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Winter Gardens - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 3 min drive - 2.4 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Buttie Shop - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Gynn - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Woo Sang - ‬6 min walk
  • Pumpkin Cafe
  • ‪Peek-A-Booze - ‬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
  • Tour/ticket assistance, smoke-free premises, and concierge services
  • A porter/bellhop, a banquet hall, and meeting rooms
  • 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

Languages

English

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 does it cost to stay at The Imperial Hotel?

As of Aug 23, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Hotel on Sept 15, 2025 start from CA $69.56, excluding 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.

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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The Imperial Hotel Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 592 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 378 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 162 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 73 out of 1246 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1246 reviews

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

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

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very nice, the food was very good, staff were extremely friendly and efficient. Overall we had a good experience.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great historic hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Scott

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean and comfortable bed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
relaxing beds
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sue

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value and very friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Anthony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Bedroom poor, staff excellent, breakfast excellent and the service of the waiting staff
From our windows
Handles need looking at
No bedside table
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Richard

Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Cleanliness
Secure car parking the food was excellent tho prices wetent clear
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nuce relxing stay
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Damien

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I like the hotel and staff were but i felt abit crammed in at breakfast with being so busy and choas at times
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

janet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice entertainment. Good breakfast, and good parking. Comfy bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stewart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely upgraded room with a sea view. Food and drink were great. Handy for the tram which stops just outside the Hotel
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love this hotel, my favourite, we have a wonderful sea view, lots of space in our room, quiet hotel, nice bar area and good entertainment. Comfortable beds and a fantastic breakfast in a lovely dining room, brought my friends here and they loved the victorian feel and its grandeur. Good staff too. Keep up the good work imperial
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Valerie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always excellent, spotless, lovely place, breakfast above and beyond. Staff so professional, always brilliant. No complaints, always stay here
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Amenities
This hotel was fantastic to stay at and the service was excellent. I only have one comment to make the room needed a fridge otherwise then that it was perfect ⭐️
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have been going for years always excellent wonderful breakfasts can't fault a thing
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was very grand. Nice and comfortable furniture. Having to pay for a meal in the evening was a bit expensive and the same menu each night. The beds were comfortable and the staff were very friendly. The breakfast and evening meal were very nice and weren't too filling which is good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Comfy bed, good buffet breakfast. Good for transport links (on tram route). Friendly staff Building a bit dated in places.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

carol

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Pity the swimming pool was closed. Everything was fine, including the staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dennis

Good place to stay

A very good historic hotel ideally placed at the north end of town.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here many times and hope to again.Lovely breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
It was clean and the staff were very professional and courteous. Restaurant food and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025