The North Ocean Hotel is a 27-room mid-range hotel at the quieter north end of Blackpool’s seafront promenade. This is a popular locale for tourists that's just a 10-minute tram ride from Blackpool’s lively town center. Compact rooms are basic and homey, with a subtle beach-cottage theme and sea views in some. Breakfast is free and features both hot and continental options, and there’s a contemporary restaurant that attracts both guests and locals. Most guests are couples, and kids under age 14 aren't allowed. For a more family friendly option at a comparable rate, the Cliffs Hotel offers a kids’ club and an equivalent promenade position.
The North Ocean Hotel is a 27-room mid-range hotel at the quieter north end of Blackpool’s seafront promenade. This is a popular locale for tourists that's just a 10-minute tram ride from Blackpool’s lively town center. Compact rooms are basic and homey, with a subtle beach-cottage theme and sea views in some. Breakfast is free and features both hot and continental options, and there’s a contemporary restaurant that attracts both guests and locals. Most guests are couples, and kids under age 14 aren't allowed. For a more family friendly option at a comparable rate, the Cliffs Hotel offers a kids’ club and an equivalent promenade position.
The Blackpool FC Hotel and Conference Centre is a 70-room, soccer-themed hotel attached to Blackpool Footballs Club's Bloomfield Road stadium. This is certainly its main selling point, offering views over the pitch from its bar and restaurant, and many of the rooms. Beware, however, guests can't watch any games from inside the hotel, and even have to vacate their room when games are happening. Rooms are clean and modern, if not quite up to advertised four-star standards. The hotel charges a little more for its setting rather than its facilities, so it's probably not worth the extra for guests who aren't soccer fans.
The Blackpool FC Hotel and Conference Centre is a 70-room, soccer-themed hotel attached to Blackpool Footballs Club's Bloomfield Road stadium. This is certainly its main selling point, offering views over the pitch from its bar and restaurant, and many of the rooms. Beware, however, guests can't watch any games from inside the hotel, and even have to vacate their room when games are happening. Rooms are clean and modern, if not quite up to advertised four-star standards. The hotel charges a little more for its setting rather than its facilities, so it's probably not worth the extra for guests who aren't soccer fans.
Across the street from a lovely sandy beach, the 58-room Best Western Carlton Hotel offers mid-range accommodation near Blackpool's center. Its Northern Promenade location is quieter than buzzing attractions downtown, but a tram outside reaches them quickly. All renovated in 2016, bright rooms have serene, contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and kettles. It's worth the upgrade for gorgeous sea views, but unfortunately, rooms aren't air-conditioned. Shore-facing windows at the bar and restaurant offer uninterrupted water vistas, and food and drink here are well-reviewed. Free Wi-Fi is welcome, but no fitness center and charges for parking are downsides. If being right downtown is a priority, check out The Melville Hotel.
Across the street from a lovely sandy beach, the 58-room Best Western Carlton Hotel offers mid-range accommodation near Blackpool's center. Its Northern Promenade location is quieter than buzzing attractions downtown, but a tram outside reaches them quickly. All renovated in 2016, bright rooms have serene, contemporary decor, flat-screen TVs, and kettles. It's worth the upgrade for gorgeous sea views, but unfortunately, rooms aren't air-conditioned. Shore-facing windows at the bar and restaurant offer uninterrupted water vistas, and food and drink here are well-reviewed. Free Wi-Fi is welcome, but no fitness center and charges for parking are downsides. If being right downtown is a priority, check out The Melville Hotel.
The Ruskin is a small hotel located on the outskirts of East London with basic but clean rooms. The area is a little on the rough side, and the journey into central London takes about 30 minutes by metro or bus. However, the hotel's low rates, intriguing history, and modern decor help tip the balance in its favor. While not as plush as other Stratford City hotels such as the Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, The Ruskin is less expensive and lacks any corporate stiffness.** **
The Ruskin is a small hotel located on the outskirts of East London with basic but clean rooms. The area is a little on the rough side, and the journey into central London takes about 30 minutes by metro or bus. However, the hotel's low rates, intriguing history, and modern decor help tip the balance in its favor. While not as plush as other Stratford City hotels such as the Holiday Inn and Staybridge Suites, The Ruskin is less expensive and lacks any corporate stiffness.** **
The Cliffs Hotel is a 163-room, lower-middle-range hotel set in a grand, though somewhat faded, 1920s landmark overlooking Blackpool's beach. Some nice Art Deco touches and a 2013 renovation of its restaurant aside, much of the property feels like it's seen better days. Rooms are fine (and colorful, thanks to pink bed skirts and striped wallpaper) and many offer sea views, though some are cramped and musty. Spa facilities are good, and there's also enough to keep the kids entertained. All in all, guests get a lot for their money, though some of it will be a bit rough round the edges.
The Cliffs Hotel is a 163-room, lower-middle-range hotel set in a grand, though somewhat faded, 1920s landmark overlooking Blackpool's beach. Some nice Art Deco touches and a 2013 renovation of its restaurant aside, much of the property feels like it's seen better days. Rooms are fine (and colorful, thanks to pink bed skirts and striped wallpaper) and many offer sea views, though some are cramped and musty. Spa facilities are good, and there's also enough to keep the kids entertained. All in all, guests get a lot for their money, though some of it will be a bit rough round the edges.
The Village Urban Resort Blackpool is an upscale, country retreat surrounded by extensive grounds and an 18-hole golf course, located 10 minutes' drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach. A huge 2011 renovation modernized all areas of the hotel, including its 172 rooms -- all of which are cozy, but can lack natural light and feel stuffy (there's no air-conditioning). The range of facilities is very impressive, especially for the sports lover, and the two pools are a good size. Rates aren't cheap, but guests get a lot of bang for their buck, and there's nothing comparable in the area.
The Village Urban Resort Blackpool is an upscale, country retreat surrounded by extensive grounds and an 18-hole golf course, located 10 minutes' drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach. A huge 2011 renovation modernized all areas of the hotel, including its 172 rooms -- all of which are cozy, but can lack natural light and feel stuffy (there's no air-conditioning). The range of facilities is very impressive, especially for the sports lover, and the two pools are a good size. Rates aren't cheap, but guests get a lot of bang for their buck, and there's nothing comparable in the area.
