[See all properties](http://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?regionId=&adults=2&children=&sort=RECOMMENDED&useRewards=false&semdtl=&userIntent=&vip=false) # Friends Hotel Travelers find themselves in the center of Blackpool's action, where they can enjoy local attractions before returning to a hotel with all the right connections. ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/064dce3a.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=598&ra=fit) ![Restaurant](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/e8cbe120.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/25926f94.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/215075f1.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) ![Free toiletries, hair dryer](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/40d522f6.jpg?impolicy=resizecrop&rw=297&ra=fit) - Overview - Rooms - Location - Policies Friends Hotel places visitors in the heart of Blackpool's charm. The English breakfast fuels days exploring nearby Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. Practical touches like laundry facilities, free in-room WiFi, and an on-site restaurant ensure a comfortable stay. 8.8 Excellent ## Popular amenities - - Laundry - Parking available - Free WiFi - Restaurant ## Room options ### Check availability for these dates Tonight [Oct. 2 - Oct. 3](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-02&endDate=2025-10-03&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Tomorrow [Oct. 3 - Oct. 4](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-04&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) This weekend [Oct. 3 - Oct. 5](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-03&endDate=2025-10-05&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) Next weekend [Oct. 10 - Oct. 12](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-10&endDate=2025-10-12&selected=103131609&PinnedHotelID=103131609&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) All rooms 1 bed 2 beds 3+ beds Showing 3 of 3 rooms ![Deluxe Single Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/96032187.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Single Room 8.0 Very good 2 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 1 - 1 Twin Bed ![Deluxe Double Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/796237e7.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Deluxe Double Room 8.8 Excellent 3 reviews ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 2 - 1 Double Bed ![Family Room](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/104000000/103140000/103131700/103131609/91028193.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=1200&h=800&quality=medium) ### Family Room 10.0 Exceptional 1 review ### Highlights Heating Flat-screen TV Private bathroom Hair dryer Electric kettle - Sleeps 4 - 2 Queen Beds OR 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds ![Mod logo](https://a.travel-assets.com/pricing-claim/sparkle_dark.svg) Sign in to view eligible discounts and perks. 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[Sign in](https://www.expedia.ca/login?ckoflag=0&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlackpool-Hotels-Friends-Hotel.h103131609.Hotel-Information)[Sign up, it's free](https://www.expedia.ca/signup?enable_registration=true&uurl=e3id%3Dredr%26rurl%3D%2FBlackpool-Hotels-Friends-Hotel.h103131609.Hotel-Information) ## About the area ![Map](https://maps.googleapis.com/maps/api/staticmap?&size=660x330&map_id=3b266eb50d2997c6&zoom=13&markers=icon:https%3A%2F%2Fa.travel-assets.com%2Ftravel-assets-manager%2Feg-maps%2Fproperty.png%7C53.81300%2C-3.04858&channel=expedia-HotelInformation&maptype=roadmap&scale=1&key=AIzaSyCYjQus5kCufOpSj932jFoR_AJiL9yiwOw&signature=85uaomsHyCg812dX9i4QPkVVLhw=) 32 Read's Ave, Blackpool, England, FY1 4BW #### What's nearby - Coral Island - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Winter Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km - Blackpool Central Pier - 7 min walk - 0.7 km - Blackpool Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km - Blackpool Illuminations - 9 min walk - 0.8 km #### Getting around - Blackpool North Station - 19 min walk #### Restaurants - ‪McDonald's - ‬6 min walk - ‪The Red Pepper - ‬3 min walk - ‪King Edward VII - ‬3 min walk - ‪The 103 Cafe - ‬2 min walk - ‪Ballers Blackpool - ‬4 min walk ## About this property ### Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast near Winter Gardens Close to Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Central Pier, Friends Hotel provides laundry facilities, a restaurant, and more. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi. You'll also find perks like: - English breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises Room features All guestrooms at Friends Hotel have amenities such as free WiFi. More amenities include: - Tubs or showers, free toiletries, and hair dryers - Electric kettles, heating, and housekeeping ## Similar properties ![Front of property](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/116000000/115130000/115121800/115121740/7a57db14.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### The Royal Alexandra Hotel by Compass Hospitality Blackpool Town Center - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Housekeeping - 24/7 front desk 6.2 117 reviews CA $48 CA $57 total includes taxes & fees Oct 6 - Oct 7 [](https://www.expedia.ca/Hotel-Search?startDate=2025-10-06&endDate=2025-10-07&selected=115121740&PinnedHotelID=115121740&HadPinnedHotel=true®ionId=-1&adults=2) ![Daily English breakfast (GBP 5 per person)](https://images.trvl-media.com/lodging/106000000/106000000/105992200/105992163/06549ad3.jpg?impolicy=fcrop&w=469&h=201&p=1&q=medium) ### Lanayr Hotel Blackpool Town Center - Free WiFi - Breakfast available - Parking available 7.4 Good 95 reviews CA $51 CA $61 total includes taxes & fees Oct 5 - 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Laundry facilities ### Conveniences - Laundry facilities - Virtual front desk ### Guest services - Change of bedsheets (on request) - Change of towels on request - Housekeeping (on request) ### Accessibility - No elevator ### More - Smoking not allowed ## Room amenities ### Bathroom - Bathtub or shower - Free toiletries - Hair dryer ### Entertainment - Flat-screen TV ### Food and drink - Electric kettle ### More - Heating ## Policies ### Check-in Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM Late check-in subject to availability Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:30 PM Minimum check-in age: 18 ### Check-out Check-out before 10:00 AM ### Special check-in instructions There is no front desk at this property The host will greet guests on arrival A virtual front desk provides assistance to guests ### Access methods Host will greet you ### Pets Pets not allowed ### Children and extra beds Children are welcome ### Property payment types ## Important information ### Optional extras - Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.50 per person - Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 10 per night - Late check-in fee: GBP 10.00 for check-in between 8:00 PM and 1:30 PM - Housekeeping fee: GBP 7 per night - Hosted evening meal: GBP 15 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, debit cards, and cash ### We should mention This property does not have elevators ### Property is also known as Friends Hotel Blackpool Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast Friends Hotel Bed & breakfast Blackpool ## Frequently asked questions ### Is Friends Hotel pet-friendly? > No, pets are not allowed at this property. ### How much does it cost to stay at Friends Hotel? > As of Oct 2, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Friends Hotel on Oct 7, 2025 start from CA $60.49, 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](https://www.expedia.ca/Blackpool-Hotels-Friends-Hotel.h103131609.Hotel-Information?rfrr=HOT.HIS.question.link.click) for more accurate prices. ### How much is parking at Friends Hotel? > Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night. ### What time is check-in at Friends Hotel? > Check-in start time: 4:00 PM; Check-in end time: 8:00 PM. Late check-in is available from 8:00 PM– 1:30 PM for a fee of GBP 10.00. ### What time is check-out at Friends Hotel? > Check-out is at 10:00 AM. ### Where is Friends Hotel located? > Located in Blackpool Town Center, this bed & breakfast is within a 10-minute walk of Houndshill Shopping Centre, Winter Gardens, and Blackpool Tower. Blackpool Central Pier and Blackpool Illuminations are also within 15 minutes. Blackpool North Station is 19 minutes by foot. ## Have a question? 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