Forshaws Hotel - Blackpool

Hotels
6.8 (5028 reviews)
Talbot Square, The Promenade , Blackpool , gb

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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

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Location

Guest Reviews

6.8
Based on 5028 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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Rodney • couple • gb
8
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Banks • solo_traveller • gb
3
2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
4
Great location but expect much else
Pros:

The location is great

Cons:

There was a smell of bins all over the hotel that took your breathe away. Room wasn’t really clean the bare minimum had been done

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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ivy • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The hotel is at a convenient location.

Cons:

The bathroom is wall has mould, shower curtain has stains and there's dust on the floor. The windows hasn't been cleaned.

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Vivian • couple • gb
8
Average
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Run down

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
7
2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Janine • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

Location is perfect for what we want to do when we visit Blackpool....very central

Cons:

Lack of air conditioning when its hot outside

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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shippen • solo_traveller • gb
1
Would Not Recommend
Pros:

The location was the only good thing.

Cons:

Very disappointing stay. The hotel is run down, poorly maintained, and not very clean. The breakfast was poor quality, and the soy milk tasted off.

The worst part was being locked out of our room at 3:20am after our key cards stopped working. Even after they were supposedly fixed, they still didn't work, and we were left waiting around 40 minutes to get back into our room, which was unacceptable.

Alex on reception was friendly and helpful, but unfortunately that was the only positive part of our stay. Overall, we would not stay here again or recommend it.

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Nathan • couple • gb
10
2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
3
Would give it a miss unless you're just going for drinking.
Pros:

Location

Cons:

We have a large number of rooms, all of the windows were screwed down, none of the TVs or remotes worked, sealant in the showers had huge gaps from base, also discoloured showers and screens, carpets are ripped and as you come in to hotel it smelt very damp and carpets are filthy

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Ben • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Ann from Yorkshire • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Fab location

Cons:

Place needs a good clean.

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Smith • solo_traveller • gb
8
2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Jade • solo_traveller • gb
1
Terrible
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Everything down to the customer service

2026-07-01 • via Nuitee
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Smith • couple • gb
1
Didn’t stay walked out due to it being disgusting.
Pros:

Nothing it was terrible

Cons:

Disgusting property. Rooms don’t have openable windows and it smells of damp.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Lee Anthony • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Location, View, comfort, communication.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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William • family_with_children • gb
6
I definitely would not stay here again. The hotel is just to run down, it needs a full refurbishment, and working air co
Pros:

Location is good, near the sea. But was noisy in the evenings.

Cons:

Very run down. In desperate need of refurbishment. The entrance is disgusting. Smells fusty and is very dirty. A very bad first impression when you walk in. One of the lifts isn’t working. It was very hot whilst we were there but the air con wasn’t working. The first room we had, had a nasty smell and wasn’t particularly clean. The window opened up onto a very enclosed area, so we had no breeze at all, which with the air con not working would have been very uncomfortable, so I asked to move rooms. The second room was better, had 2 windows and less enclosed area outside the windows, so allowed more of a breeze to blow into the room. Although was very dated, but was clean.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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Emma • extended_group • gb
8
Cheap and cheerful
Pros:

Great location, clean comfortable and staff were nice.

Cons:

Maybe replace the ceiling panels in the corridors that were broken . Didn’t affect anything but just looks rubbish.

2026-06-29 • via Nuitee
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joy • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Aircon did not work and breakfast was poor.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Annmarie • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-06-28 • via Nuitee