The New Athena Hotel

Hotels
7 (820 reviews)
94 Hornby Road , Blackpool , gb

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Non-smoking throughout
Private parking

Review Highlights

Pros:
Close to main attractions
Good value for money
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Noise from neighboring rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
5.25
Reported issues with mould and a dirty bathroom; cleanliness needs improvement.
Service
8.25
Responsive to calls regarding door issues; generally considered adequate.
Location
8.75
Conveniently located near main attractions and amenities.
Room Quality
6.25
Complaints about comfort and amenities, including a cold room.
Amenities
6.25
Limited amenities; no cups for tea and inconsistent heating.
Value for Money
8.75
Considered good value for the price; affordable options nearby.
Food and Beverage
5.25
No food service mentioned; limited beverage options available.
Overall Experience
7.25
Mixed experiences; some guests enjoyed the stay while others had significant issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-10 12:28

Property Description

Central Location:
Nestled in the heart of Blackpool, The New Athena Hotel offers easy access to the city's popular beaches and attractions.

Modern Amenities:
Each room at The New Athena Hotel is furnished with a flat-screen TV, private bathroom, and complimentary WiFi, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Nearby Attractions:
With Blackpool Tower, Winter Gardens Conference Centre, and North Pier in close proximity, guests can explore the best of Blackpool from the convenience of the hotel.

To indulge in a delightful stay in vibrant Blackpool, book your room at The New Athena Hotel today.

Important information:

This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

7
Based on 820 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.25
Service: 8.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 6.25
Amenities: 6.25
Value for Money: 8.75
Food and Beverage: 5.25
Overall Experience: 7.25
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Nicole solo_traveller gb
10
staff are nothing but kind and helpful. I will most definitely be coming back here
Pros:

Decorations are beautiful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Fitton solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Bed was clean and comfy

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-18 via Nuitee
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Cosnett solo_traveller gb
9
2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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Faith extended_group gb
8
It was good would stay again
Pros:

It was clean and well kept

Cons:

Some of the other people staying weren’t very friendly

2026-07-17 via Nuitee
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luke couple gb
3
place was dirty, mouldy, and the air was thick. but, its cheap(ish)
Pros:

it’s close enough to the central pier and strips of bars (5-10 ish minute walk) where you wouldn’t have to get a bus or drive everywhere

Cons:

wallpaper was peeling, obvious signs of damp in the room, shower and bathroom were mouldy, shower tap didn’t go cold, air felt THICK and the room was super hot to the point it was more bearable to be outside than in there, i’d put this down to lack of airflow and with it being an older building obviously it’s gonna have a bit of wear and tear i guess but it gets to a point… we had to go and buy a fan to try and cool the place down, hallway smelt of cigarettes and weed most of the time, i personally wasn’t too fussed about it amongst everything else, but they claim to have a no smoking policy where you’d be kicked out if you were.

bed smelt funky, and upon stripping the bedding when i left, i saw what looked like pee (in the best case scenario) stains on the quilt, obviously, some stains will stick even if washed, so, could be that, but it still smelt funky.

upon arriving we found some water bottles behind a cabinet, and under the bed was a bunch of sweet wrappers, nicotine pouch tins and other things, all around just felt a bit musty in there. still, could be worse i suppose…

the entire check in is completely unstaffed, feels convenient at first i won’t lie, however, was up for the majority of the night because i felt like anybody with a code could get into the room, generally felt a bit unsafe with that.

HOWEVER, we did get a free soap, some tea bags, and 2 biscuits, very sweet of them to do that, although the kettle didn’t quite reach so maybe put it on the chair or something, really not that much of an issue if you don’t make one out of it. we also got 2 towels, however one had a stain of some sort on it (again, it’s a white towel, maybe it was a bit of a stubborn stain, i tried to not let it bother me)


to conclude, if you’re after a cheap hotel that’s in relatively close distance and don’t much care about anything else, it’s fine, i suppose. although i personally wouldn’t stay here again, some people might, it’s about perspective i guess

2026-07-15 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

The bed was comfy

Cons:

Everything no shower mat no bathroom mirror wardrobe rail fell down carpet not hoovered no smoke detector

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Sarah solo_traveller gb
4
Pros:

The only good thing was the comfy bed

Cons:

Everything else no bathroom mirror carpet not hoovered hanging wardrobe shelf fell down from just hanging a tshirt no shower mat slip hazzered mouldy floor by shower loo brush needed bin

2026-07-14 via Nuitee
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Shane solo_traveller gb
10
Cheap , clean and great location
Pros:

Great location and digits lock on door so don’t need to worry about losing key

2026-07-13 via Nuitee
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Phillip solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Bed was comfy and it was more like a double than a single

Cons:

No fan or hair dryer as advertised. Lots of hairs from previous guests in the shower. Water pressure low because the shower head was leaking where it connected to the lead. Not clean by the toilet.

2026-07-12 via Nuitee
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Turner solo_traveller gb
8
2026-07-09 via Nuitee
M
Martin solo_traveller gb
10
Fantastic
Pros:

The bed comfy

Cons:

Just the full experience

2026-07-09 via Nuitee
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Nathan couple gb
10
Was really nice hotel for the price the people who work there was amazing really friendly too highly recommend staying h
Pros:

It was close to where we needed to go like the town / arcades and the beach. Loads of places to eat that was close to it too

Cons:

Nothing to not like Eveything was good

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Rob solo_traveller gb
3
Pros:

Bed clean and comfy

Cons:

Dirty carpet and worn
No air conditioning
Had to ask for extra towels
Had clean shower and door
Hairs in shower and walls
Electric went
Hole in bedside table and loose glass on tables
No Netflix's
No slip matt had to use my pants
No hand towel

2026-07-08 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Complete and utter peace from the owner who was different from some hotels in Blackpool where u feel like Ur staying in someone's spare room..

Highly recommend as spacious and had privacy like I rented a apartment.

Comfortable quality mattresses on the bed and a clean room.

Thanks for Ur hospitality Tony.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
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Branley solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Clean, friendly staff, good value for money beds are so comfortable.

Cons:

Everything was good no complaints

2026-07-07 via Nuitee
M
Mustafa solo_traveller gb
1
Pros:

Non

Cons:

Everything

2026-07-06 via Nuitee
A
andrew couple gb
9
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
M
Michelle solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-06 via Nuitee
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Joanne solo_traveller gb
1
2026-07-05 via Nuitee
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Maggie couple gb
10
Bin going for years and will keep going
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-05 via Nuitee