The Hotel was originally owned by Swallow Hotels, but they closed it and sold it to the Milton Hotels company many years ago. Milton Hotels initially said they'd refurbish it and re-open it but they only gave it a lick of paint, logos, added some new gym equipment to the gym and fixed the pool filter system. The hotel was mostly occupied by coach tours (hence the sign in another language). It was a shame they never gave it the big refurbishment they said they would, but I'm guessing they probably had a rough 1-2 years of trade (coach tours) due to COVID etc.
What annoys me SOOOO much about this "hotel", is that it has the potential to be a 2 or 3 star hotel! The rooms are decent size, and have on-suites. It just needs some maintenance and TLC, and cleaners in, plus a half-decent chef doing breakfasts, and they could charge £40 per night at least for the location! it is just like, the owners have given up, and you take what you see! SHAME! A hotel in Blackpool, in this location 15 years ago, would be raking the cash in! If they sell this place (and only charging £12 per night, they should do!) Anybody who buys this place, could easily turn it into a GOLDMINE!! EDIT: By the way, I'd love to see You staying in the RUSKIN hotel on Albert Road! I'm from Northern Ireland and have visited Blackpool on holiday at least 15 times, and stayed in many hotels, from real cheapies, to the top end like the Ruskin! Wish I had known of the Ruskin Hotel years ago! When it comes to cleanliness, staff, entertainment, location, all you can eat breakfast, etc, IT IS SOOOO WORTH paying the extra! Try it out!
Really nice rooms, great food with a choice of evening meal. In house entertainment so dont need to go out. Trap stop straight opposite the hotel so if you buy a week ticket your set up
Only thing I get funny about is it to be clean and no bed bugs otherwise I wouldnt stay . Those knobs probably had a curtain up on the wall to add abit of glamour but if it gone take the knobs down and fill the holes
In case anyone is considering this place, the food court closes 11 p m until 7 a m. Costa take out was 24 hours, last time I was there. Taxi to EMA is at least £15, if you can get one to come, as bumps driver to back of the rank for negligible fare. Passing Uber that's dropped off at the airport and is on way back to Nottingham or Derby best option. Not easily walkable here to terminal - grass verge and heavy vehicles or longer route through airport business park, no fun dragging cases - at least 25/30 minutes. 2 hour parking for services but hotel log you as a guest for overnight parking. Airport bus doesn't come into services, you would have a 10 minute walk to nearest stop. A previous commenter suggests a view of Donington Park race circuit which is amazing as 4.5 miles away and there's an airport and rolling hills in the way What you might get is M1/A42 rumble. Clean, modern, bright service area, never seen car park full as slightly off the motorway. Picnic tables at the rear with rural views.
No ,the linen is not changed . Mould on the sides of the mattress. Im not that easy going ..might be cheap but dose not mean the rules to health and safety go a miss 😅😅
Certainly not a worst rated Hotel 😮 people love to jump on the back of negativity and I think that Britannia is currently very trendy and popular to hate regardless of how you personally find the accomodation or if you have even visited.
I've stayed in worse hotels in Blackpool for a lot more money... Doesn't look too bad to me tbh 🤷 as long as the beds and bathroom are clean, it's good by me
