Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre

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Premier Inn
10 (1633 reviews)
3 Cathedral Square, Blackburn, England, BB1 1FB , Blackburn , GB

Facilities

Elevator
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Express check-out
Smoke-free property
Wheelchair accessible parking
Parking (limited spaces)
Free self parking
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central, convenient location
Friendly and helpful staff
Very good breakfast with variety (including vegan options)
Comfortable beds and generally clean, modern rooms
Spacious rooms in many instances
Good value for money
Cons:
No minibar in rooms (mentioned multiple times)
Air conditioning/ventilation problems; some rooms were very stuffy and windows could not be opened
Noisy rooftop AC affecting sleep in top-floor rooms
Broken/dirty hairdryer reported
Small bathrooms or high bathtub entry; tight space between bed and desk in some rooms
Occasional waiting times for breakfast seating

Categories

Cleanliness
8.6
Mostly praised as very clean and modern rooms; isolated negative report about a very dirty, broken hairdryer and a few missing small items.
Service
9.2
Multiple mentions of friendly, helpful reception staff and good guest service (friendly greetings, staff arranging breakfast seating).
Location
9.4
Consistently described as central and ideal for sightseeing and shopping; very good proximity to main train station and city center.
Room Quality
8
Rooms noted as comfortable, spacious and well designed (boutique style) with comfortable beds; some drawbacks: small bathrooms for taller guests, high bathtub entry and occasional loud rooftop AC/noise.
Amenities
5.6
Several negative points: missing minibar, broken/dirty hairdryer, limited ability to open windows and poor AC in one review, a few missing bathroom utensils; parking access mentioned positively but overall amenities were inconsistent.
Value for Money
8.8
Explicit positive comments on price/performance and overall good value for the price.
Food and Beverage
9
Breakfast repeatedly praised (good selection, fresh, vegan options available); occasional wait times for seating when busy.
Overall Experience
8.6
Generally very positive stays with repeat-booking intent and comfortable stays noted; a few annoyances (noise, AC, small bathroom) tempered perfect scores.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-08-25 06:38

Property Description

Discover the perfect blend of comfort and convenience at Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre, where modern amenities meet a prime location in the heart of Blackburn.

Unwind in Style
Choose from our 60 smoke-free, spacious guestrooms designed with your utmost comfort in mind. Each room features contemporary furnishings that guarantee a peaceful night’s rest.

Delicious Breakfast Options
Start your day off right with our delectable buffet breakfasts available for a fee. Indulge in a variety of mouth-watering options to satisfy every palate before venturing out to explore.

Prime Location
Situated just a short stroll from Blackburn Cathedral and Vue Cinema, our hotel offers easy access to local attractions, including Blackburn Arena and Waves Water Fun Centre. Enjoy the vibrant atmosphere of the area at your leisure.

Experience comfort, convenience, and great hospitality—book your stay at Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre today!

Important information:

  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • General

    Professional property host/manager

Location

Guest Reviews

10
Based on 1633 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.6
Service: 9.2
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 5.6
Value for Money: 8.8
Food and Beverage: 9
Overall Experience: 8.6
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PeterandSandraTravel • NONE • Whitehaven, Cumbria, England
10
Another lovely stay
Pros:

Excellent stay, really helpful and friendly staff, rooms very clean. We had early check in as we had flown in to UK overnight, the staff pulled out all the stops to get a room sorted for us to have a rest

2025-11-26 • via Tripadvisor
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ianhealey • Business • Weston super Mare, Somerset, England
10
Very Convenient and Great Service. Position ideal for getting around Blackburn and friendly staff.
Pros:

Nice and easy to get to from the train station and centrally located for easy onward travel. Katy was really helpful and nothing was too much trouble. Recommended.

2025-11-10 • via Tripadvisor
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peterdN8931TW • Business
10
Fantastic
Pros:

Very clean rooms,
Staff always on hand and helpful.
Good sturdy mattress, And a decent breakfast.
Loved my stay

Thanks team

2025-11-09 • via Tripadvisor
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vincevincee • NONE • London, England
4
Dirty
Pros:

The rooms were run down and filthy, dirty/stained sheets. The car park is not clearly signed and it is not "directly opposite the hotel". Honestly didn't think Premier Inns existed like this.

2025-11-08 • via Tripadvisor
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niklas
10
Pros:

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2025-11-06 • via Nuitee
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gracetP1377EZ • Business • United Kingdom
10
Excellent stay, great value for money - lovely view from window
Pros:

Excellent location. Very friendly staff. Comfortable room with all facilities needed, and great view from the window.

2025-11-02 • via Tripadvisor
5
55Dizzy32 • Family • Spalding, Lincolnshire, England
8
Great location, very comfortable rooms, lovely view of the cathedral
Pros:

Location was perfect, very central to all amenities. Hotel and room were up to the usual Premier Inn high standards, very clean, quiet and comfortable. Only disappointment was the breakfast. Definitely not up to their usual standard. It was semi-warm, with bacon being hard and cold, and the black pudding, which I usually love, tasted awful. Otherwise our stay would’ve been a 5.

2025-10-22 • via Tripadvisor
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david_bilsland • NONE • Glasgow, Scotland
4
Poor service overall
Pros:

3 nights stay. Room was never cleaned or towels replaced. Breakfast was fully cancelled for one morning and I have yet to receive a refund

2025-10-07 • via Tripadvisor
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FarAway27903048582 • Couples • Isle of Man
10
Really relaxing, enjoyable stay.
Pros:

We’ve stayed at the Blackburn Town Centre Prem a few times now and have never been disappointed.
Staff, especially Leanne & Kate were excellent.
Room was well presented and clean.
The meals we had were very good (breakfast could have been a little hotter)
All in all… another good experience and we’ll definitely be back.

2025-09-28 • via Tripadvisor
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lesleytW611HI • Solo travel
10
Perfec5
Pros:

Hey I stayed here for 2 nights on the 17th of September I am a solo traveller the people that worked there went above and beyond for me i had evening meal which was delicious and the girls let me leave my luggage while I collected my tickets at the train station a big thumbs up for all there hard work thanks for making my stay bearable

2025-09-24 • via Tripadvisor
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suehY2994CY • NONE
10
Definitely stay again
Pros:

Excellent value, exceptionally comfortable bed, brilliant shower, very clean, staff great , food gorgeous and an excellent view of Blackburn Cathedral

2025-09-07 • via Tripadvisor
6
647shaheenp • NONE
6
Decent stay with some improvements.
Pros:

Our stay at Premier Inn Blackburn Town Centre was decent. Service from checking in to checking out was good. The bath and bed was clean. Good view of Blackburn Town Centre alongside the cathedral. Although, the WIFI was very slow which is expected at a standard Premier Inn unless you purchase their Premium WIFI for a couple of £ more. There was mould on the bathroom ceiling which wasn't appeasing. The bed was comfortable enough for 1 night. Overall, a decent stay in Blackburn with some improvements needed for their rooms. We didn't have breakfast there so can't give feedback on that.

2025-08-27 • via Tripadvisor
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C1332UBfrankiem • Friends getaway
10
5* review
Pros:

Very nice staff they wear super kind and helpful we came to check in and there was a little wait but because of the wait they gave us a room with a view which was greatly appreciated. We then asked if we could get book another night and they helped get us in the same room and did that and gave us towels and pillows etc. we then left later that morning to get food and we left our keycard as we left at different times and came back but left the keycard and they instantly gave us a new one now we’re in the room which was great that there was no wait for the key. The names that were on the badge was Filip and jeely was the housekeeps and made our 2 night stay great. Thank you so much.

2025-08-26 • via Tripadvisor
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FarAway46804224935 • Family
10
Excellent 👌
Pros:

Good base location for Liverpool Blackpool and Lake District
day trips . We enjoyed our stay very much the food was great and good restaurants nearby for dinner choices

2025-08-26 • via Tripadvisor
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Magnus
10
Flott sted
Pros:

Premier inn i Blackburn Town center er av høy standard sammenliknet med andre engelske hotell og overnattingssteder. Hotellet hadde også vært av god standard i Norge. Ligger midt i byen rett over veien for togstasjonen, med shopping og det byen har å by på 5 minutter gange fra hotellet. Skal du se fotball ligger busstopp rett utenfor hotellet og man bruker drøye 5 min opp til Ewood park. Hotellet serverer frokost til en overkommelig pris og personalet er svært serviceinnstilte. Gratis internett var ved mitt forrige besøk svært dårlig. Bodd her svært mange ganger og har aldri opplevd det så dårlig.

2025-08-25 • via Nuitee
4
495kevinr • NONE • Durham, County Durham, England
2
Grubby rooms
Pros:

You normally know what you're going to get with Premier Inn, but this one was particularly grubby. Walls had something splashed up them (coffee/cola - I hope!) crumbs on chairs, carpets appeared not to have been vacuumed. Bed was OK and we'd arrived late after an early morning and a delayed flight so we just wanted to sleep.

2025-08-18 • via Tripadvisor
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K8675MPmichellet • Couples
6
night guy rude
Pros:

Forgotten towels no spare pillow and not been hoovered under the bed this happens i know as a Whitbread employee myself .
came back from being out to get a drink from the bar to find the night guy asleep on the chairs and we had to wake him up said we had a bad day we all get them hence the reason i was in Blackburn anyway i found him very rude waited 10 mins to get a drink i could understand it if it was busy but we were the only ones there so gave up in the end and went back to our room

2025-07-30 • via Tripadvisor
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terrye982 • NONE • Greater London, England
10
A awesome experience.
Pros:

Very warm welome made the visit great fro mthe start. Had dinner on the first night and food was excellant. Room was big and comefortable and bed was lovely. Given the weather the air con was a god-send and worked briliantly.

Breakfast was excellant and the entire experience was first rate.

2025-07-20 • via Tripadvisor
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hurdn99 • Couples • Torquay, English Riviera, Devon, England
6
Average stay with a few areas of concern
Pros:

Average stay with a few areas of concern. Sounds like nit-picking, but it's the little things that matter.
Firstly, the room had an odd smell about it. We wedged the door open for an hour and that helped a bit. The carpet had a hole in it around the bed leg. The soap dispensers in the bathroom had dried soap around the necks and just looked a bit dirty. Worst of all was that the bath didn't drain very well owing to clumps of hair that we had to pull out of the plug hole. A bit grim, that one.
Also some of the bowls at breakfast had dried-on bits obviously from a dirty dishwasher.
On a more positive note the staff were friendly and helpful, it just felt that someone had taken their eye off the ball.
Oh, and the car park is across the road and not well signposted (obscured by trees and bushes). We went round the block several times before finding it.
Overall didn't feel like the experience the adverts on tv promise and didn't think it was particularly good value for money.

2025-07-15 • via Tripadvisor
2
262rachelleb • NONE
10
Lovely welcome
Pros:

Lovely warm welcome, the room was comfortable and quiet. The staff were helpful . Breakfast was good too, with good options.

2025-07-14 • via Tripadvisor