Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
This is the only hotel in Blackpool that is situated between the sea and the promenade, offering uninterrupted views out across the Irish Sea. Originally built at the beginning of the 19th Century, the 209-room hotel was fully refurbished in 2007, returning it to its former glory. Facilities and services include live nightly entertainment shows featuring professional entertainers sporting some quite stunning costumes. There is also a 24-hour reception and check-in/check-out service, lift access, a cafÚ, bar, restaurant, conference facilities and a car park.
Location
Close to both the North Pier and Blackpool Tower, this hotel enjoys a perfect location for all of Blackpool's major attractions and entertainment venues. The hotel's immediate vicinity features restaurants, bars, pubs and nightlife spots, as well as shops and public transport links. Attractions such as the winter gardens (1 km), Blackpool Zoo (3 km) and Blackpool Pleasure Beach (6 km) are also nearby. Blackpool Airport is just 5 km from the beach hotel, Manchester Airport is some 94 km away, whilst John Lennon Airport is just over 100 km from the hotel.
Rooms
General
Located between the sea and the promenade, this hotel has a Victorian fa+gade and free parking. The rail station and town centre are close by. Some rooms at the Grand Metropole have picturesque sea views.