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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 Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
The current price is £49
includes taxes & fees
25 Jun - 26 Jun

Room options

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(177 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Twin Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(71 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Family Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(36 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Banquet hall

Standard Double Room with Sea View

  • Sleeps 2
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Twin Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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1 bedroom, individually decorated, individually furnished, desk

Standard Double Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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
(50 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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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)
  • Sea view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in North Shore, a neighbourhood in Blackpool, The Imperial Hotel is near a train station and near the beach. Blackpool Tower and Blackpool Central Pier are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Winter Gardens. Travelling with kids? Consider Sandcastle Waterpark and Coral Island. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Visit our Blackpool travel guide
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North Promenade, Blackpool, England, FY1 2HB

What's nearby

  • North Pier
    North Pier
    13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Winter Gardens
    Winter Gardens
    14 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Blackpool Tower
    Blackpool Tower
    18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Gynn Square
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Funny Girls
    9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • The Duke Of York
    9 min walk
  • The Gynn
    9 min walk
  • The Buttie Shop
    5 min walk
  • Rendezvous
    10 min walk
  • Peek-A-Booze
    8 min walk

About this property

The Imperial Hotel

  • Upscale family-friendly hotel near Winter Gardens
  • Near Blackpool North Shore Beach and North Pier, The Imperial Hotel provides a terrace, a coffee shop/cafe and an arcade/games 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
    • A 24-hour front desk, a billiards/pool table and a porter/bellboy
    • A banquet hall, meeting rooms and luggage storage
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff and location
  • Room features
  • All 180 individually furnished rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service, in addition to amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the cleanliness, overall comfort rooms at the property.
  • More amenities include:
    • Bathrooms with designer toiletries and baths or showers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, coffee/tea makers and heating

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 14 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 7 AM to 10 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
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Bingo
  • Foosball table
  • 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 centre
  • 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
  • Grab bar near toilet
  • Handrails in stairways
  • Lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessibility
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1867
  • Smoke-free property
  • Victorian architecture

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Designer toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • 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
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 are 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
Food and water bowls are available

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.
Cots (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per day

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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 fire extinguisher, 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.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 19 Jun 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Imperial Hotel on 25 Jun 2026 start from £49, including 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 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM. Late checkout is available for GBP 20 (subject to availability).

Where is The Imperial Hotel located?

This family-friendly Blackpool hotel is located by the ocean, within 1 mi (2 km) of Funny Girls, Winter Gardens and Blackpool Illuminations. Blackpool Beach and North Pier are also within 1 mile (2 km). 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

7.2

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 596 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 396 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 194 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 94 out of 1332 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 52 out of 1332 reviews

Reviews

Verified

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A bit dated and basic, but great off-peak price for location.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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8/10 Good

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Grand hotel with a good position for amenities and theatres in the North area of town
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All of the staff were extremely helpful and the hotel itself is a historic gem. Remember to try the breakfast, it was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly staff lovely room
Sat outside the hotel watching the sun going down
View from my window
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Beautiful Victorian building -well maintained -spacious room with sea view
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Julie-Ann

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean and quiet room on the first floor. Entertainment in the evening
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness
Lovely staff, good food, fabulous location.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Annette

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

8/10 Good

Warren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice room , clean, if a little dated,very warm, nice sea view and peaceful sleep,
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Iain

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great value for money Louis on the reception went the extra mile friendly and helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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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
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location with easy transport nice breakfast clean and friendly
Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Beverley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
First time staying in the hotel with girl friends, had a fab time from start to finish . The rooms were spotless , breakfast was excellent everything you could want , staff were very friendly and nothing was too much trouble . Would definately stay here again . Thanks to Sacha and team
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Grand hotel, staff were lovely. Breakfast was great. Wide selection and plenty to choose. Car parking was a bonus. Have stayed 6 times and will look to book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Room was good for the Money, the staff were fine.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Prof S J

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Opulent decor and very friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Stuart

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Decent room, fantastic breakfast the best in Blackpool, hotel needs the pool opened as it would be fantastic
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very pleasant food was good
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room polite staff good breakfast
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025
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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
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10/10 Excellent

Paul

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

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