Forshaws Hotel - Blackpool

Hotels
6.8 (5203 reviews)
Talbot Square, The Promenade , Blackpool , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
Golf course
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Cons:
Rooms need refurbishment
Cleanliness issues

Categories

Cleanliness
5.26
Many complaints about the cleanliness of the hotel and condition of rooms.
Service
8.23
Staff were generally helpful and friendly according to multiple reviews.
Location
8.77
Consistently mentioned as a strong point being close to attractions.
Room Quality
5.72
Various comments highlight the rooms being in need of care and attention.
Amenities
6.75
Basic amenities were present, but several were lacking or inadequate.
Value for Money
6.71
Some reviews felt it was good value, but others saw it as overpriced for the condition.
Food and Beverage
6.26
Breakfast was mentioned but had areas for improvement.
Overall Experience
6.73
Mixed feelings, with location praised but significant room for improvement in multiple areas.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-09 15:23

Property Description

Historic Grade II Listed Building
Forshaws Hotel - Blackpool is a splendid Grade II listed building located opposite North Pier on the popular seafront, offering a charming and historic stay.

Modern Amenities
Each room at the hotel is equipped with modern conveniences such as a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, and an en-suite shower room, ensuring a comfortable and enjoyable stay for guests.

Convenient Location
Conveniently located near the M55 and less than a mile from Blackpool North Rail Station, Forshaws Hotel provides easy access to major attractions like Blackpool Tower, the Grand Theatre, and Pleasure Beach. With discounted parking available in the local area, exploring the city is hassle-free.

Book your stay at Forshaws Hotel - Blackpool now for a delightful blend of history, comfort, and convenience.

Important information:

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Third person named by parents must present their written authorization (certified signature).

Please note that the credit card used to book must be presented on arrival.

Please note the exterior of the property is currently undergoing renovations. No facilities are affected by the works.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 AM
Airport code: BLK

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 5203 reviews
Cleanliness: 5.26
Service: 8.23
Location: 8.77
Room Quality: 5.72
Amenities: 6.75
Value for Money: 6.71
Food and Beverage: 6.26
Overall Experience: 6.73
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towers solo_traveller gb
2
Never again would I stay here
Pros:

How close it was to the tower

Cons:

The smell when walking in and through corridors smells like damp.
Carpets when walking in are filthy.
Room wasnt cleaned properly, either blood or feaces smeared on walls, mould in the shower, air con didnt work. Room was dusty on shelf.
I stayed here a few years ago and was lovely, I dont understand what's happened but the place is now unkept, smells in corridors and I would never stay here again.

2026-09-03 via Nuitee
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Payal couple gb
3
Pros:

Just a location

Cons:

They said seaside view window was very dirty and broken we can’t open it and we can’t See anything from windows

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Jeanette solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Im a regular at the hotel

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Dean Heaps solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

I like how closely it was to we're we was going for the night

Cons:

I didn't like that the room shower was not clean also in one of the room the carpet had a hole in it

2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Marie extended_group gb
8
Excellent location. Nice comfy beds. Good hotel.
2026-09-02 via Nuitee
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Deanna family_with_children gb
4
Very disappointed
Pros:

The location, it was right at the end of the main strip so could walk do all the attractions with ease

Cons:

Bathroom had mould on the ceiling there was big cobwebs in the corner of the room as well as damage from a leak, the walls were dusty, there was no hand soap and the shampoo dispenser was dirty and was empty

2026-09-01 via Nuitee
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Danny solo_traveller gb
1
STAY AWAY, Very dirty, not worth the money, will never stay again,
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Room was very dirty, nothing like advertised, stains all over the bathroom, holes in walls and doors in the room, carpets throughout the hotel very dirty, aircon in rooms not working, fusty damp smell throughout the hotel

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Edge couple gb
1
I wouldn’t let them use your website it would make you look bad
Pros:

Needs to be shut down immediately it’s not fit for purpose

Cons:

Nothing terrible

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Pipes couple gb
6
It was somewhere too sleep
Pros:

It’s in a brilliant location close to so many things for all ages, the accessibility for disabled people was brilliant our low floor room had ample room for my mums mobility scooter with a well adapted wet room

Cons:

The hotel is very run down some of which can’t be helped because of the buildings age, but the cleanliness of our room and the main entrance needs some attention, we stayed the weekend but didn’t shower as the drain in the bathroom had a really bad mold smell so we covered it and didn’t use it the overall cleanliness of the room was questionable the bedding was spotless but no one had hoovered m, there was chewing gum on the head board there were wrappers under the bed and the bathroom floor was ground in with mould all in the shower area including the shower chair but other than that the staff were lovely, the food was ok and the cafe area was kept clean

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Kieron solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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philip couple gb
8
Great value for money
Pros:

Excellent location.

Cons:

Asked for a disabled room for my partner but didnt seem to be one available

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Blakemore solo_traveller gb
5
Very dirty
Pros:

Location was ideal

Cons:

No plug sockets near bedside windows windows very dirty holes in roof everywhere only one lift working had to wait ages for lift

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Tracey solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

location

Cons:

parking

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Patricia family_with_children gb
10
Pros:

Everything' and staff

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Pauline extended_group za
8
We enjoyed staying at the hotel and the pricing was fare and it was nice option to have breakfast
Pros:

The room was spacious, beds comfortable and the hotel was nice and central close to restaurants etc.

Cons:

We would have enjoyed more hanging space and hangers for our clothing

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Clark couple gb
2
Pros:

Location was very good, staff where polite and couldn't fault, beds where clean and couldnt fault, the hotel from outside look like really nice historic building go inside and its a shit hole, need a revamp carpets are rotten, walls are marked up, one of the door had a padlock to keep it closed to a bedroom, our toilet seat keep moving so when i had a shit it moved and pinched the skin on back of my legs lol, just tell its been left back in time, but love blackpool but the whole place need a big spend from the council and bring up to date and revive the area.

2026-08-31 via Nuitee
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Chelsea solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Peter solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Susan Bliss extended_group gb
3
Elvis
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Lots of Little Dead Flies in Room and some live ones Definitely needs an upgrade doing wouldn't stay there again.......

2026-08-30 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
7
2026-08-30 via Nuitee