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The Imperial Hotel

4.0 star property
Travelers enjoy breakfast with ocean views at The Imperial Hotel's Palm Court restaurant, then return at night to see the famous Blackpool Illuminations

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The Imperial Hotel near Blackpool's Illuminations offers ocean views from its Palm Court restaurant. Guests enjoy breakfast with water views, coffee shop refreshments, and arcade fun. Free WiFi is standard, and staff assist with tour bookings and laundry services.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is AED 186
AED 224 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(172 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Twin Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

7.8 out of 10
Good
(66 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Double Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(25 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Beach view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Family Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Family Room

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(33 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Premium Family room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Premium Family room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

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Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Double Room, 1 Double Bed, Sea View

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(47 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Designer toiletries
Hair dryer
Bathrobes
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Single Room | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Single Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View | 1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Deluxe Quadruple Room, Sea View

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Individually furnished
Individually decorated
Heating
TV
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Designer toiletries
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Located in North Shore, a neighborhood in Blackpool, The Imperial Hotel is near a train station and by the ocean. Winter Gardens and Funny Girls are cultural highlights, and some of the area's attractions include Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Coral Island. Ready for a night out? Consider Blackpool Tower Ballroom and Pleasure Beach Arena. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Blackpool travel guide
Map
North Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY1 2HB

What's nearby

  • North Pier featuring a sunset, general coastal views and a sandy beach
    North Pier
    13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Winter Gardens featuring interior views and heritage elements
    Winter Gardens
    14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Blackpool Tower as well as a small group of people
    Blackpool Tower
    18 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Gynn Square
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Funny Girls
    9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Peek-A-Booze
    8 min walk
  • Funny Girls
    10 min walk
  • The Buttie Shop
    5 min walk
  • Pumpkin Cafe
    10 min walk
  • The Derby Supper Bar
    7 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

Upscale hotel near Winter Gardens
Close to Blackpool Tower, 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
  • Luggage storage, a porter/bellhop, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, tour/ticket assistance, 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

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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 14 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
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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 14 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 is parking?

Self parking is available for GBP 14 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. Gynn Square and Blackpool Central Library are also within 15 minutes. Blackpool North Station is 11 minutes by foot and Layton Station is 28 minutes.

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Reviews

The Imperial Hotel Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Amenities

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 613 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 385 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 84 out of 1323 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 48 out of 1323 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Annette

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were friendly, rooms spacious, food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

6/10 Okay

Evelyn

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
There was a good choice of food and drink the staff were very good
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Craig

Staff very welcoming helpful friendly clean rooms, second time stay there will definitely be back again.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely large room and friendly staff. Breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Tanya

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms where spacious and homely. Staff where all friendly and happy to be in their work.
Stayed 4 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless staff very helpfull
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always a warm welcome here. Great hotel and lovely location
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Vernon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not bad for meals palm court at night good value
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very pleasant food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
A very good stay in a grand old hotel. It uplifted our spirits with its old school quality. Wanted to give 4.5 stars.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were extremely helpful. The hotel very grand being built in 1867 and you can still imagine the guest's including many famous people walking the hallways
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernadette

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was clean, warm and the shower was hot.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff super friendly,room spotless although the window rattled in the high winds. Good choice of cereals, cooked breakfast,croisants, mini cakes ,fruit juices tea, coffee ,brown or white toast and even a pancake machine. The hotel is pet friendly but you cannot take them into the entertainment room which didnt help me ,my dog is an assistant dog and i need him with me at all times.would i stay here again,most definitely.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Maxwell

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We had a three night stay to see the Blackpool Illuminations and it couldn't be better. A lovely old world hotel, beautiful public rooms and spacious bedroom and en=suite bathroom. The restaurant offers attractive well presented meals while the bar has smaller plates. Thoroughly recommend
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
the breakfast was very good and the bar staff excellent could not fault anything
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff. Great breakfast. Spacious room and clean. We had a great stay 🙂
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel, stayed here twice now. An old hotel that is a bit dated but excellent service, clean rooms, a great breakfast and close to all the attractions.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was great over looking the sea, with chairs so we could sit with a drink and look out. Breakfast was good.
Stayed 4 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were amazing, room was cosy,food was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Allan

Liked: Cleanliness
The room was spotless and the staff could not be faulted
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Very clean and friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Phillip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Enjoyed our stay at The Imperial, as always. Friendly, helpful staff and good food in the restaurant. We will be returning.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff so friendly and helpful breakfast Beautiful
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Love it here.

Lovely spacios room and prime location, we love it at the imperial.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Sheila

The room we had was really good as it was a four bed we had so much room as there was only two of us, breakfast really good, would stop again thank you
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025