Standard Twin Room
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
Hotel · Blackpool · Lancashire
The Metropole Hotel
A traditional seafront hotel on Blackpool Promenade with an on-site restaurant and private parking.
- On-site private parking
- À la carte restaurant
- Sea view rooms available
8.3
Great
1311 reviews
Booking.com 8.3 · 1311 reviews
About
The Metropole Hotel
The Metropole Hotel sits on Blackpool's Promenade, about a 25-minute walk from the restored Victorian North Pier. The hotel offers an à la carte restaurant on site and private car parking, a practical choice for those exploring the seaside town by car.
Rooms range from standard singles and twins to family rooms, with options featuring sea views. Each room includes a shower, heating, and a bathtub. The hotel provides 24-hour reception, luggage storage, and facilities for disabled guests.
- Non-smoking property
- Free internet access
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
In brief
What works, what to weigh
+
Strengths
5 reasons to book- Central seafront location — Guests consistently praise the hotel's position on the Promenade, close to the Tower, piers, and local restaurants. It serves as a convenient base for exploring Blackpool.
- On-site private parking — Private car parking is provided on site – a practical convenience in a busy seaside resort where parking is often limited.
- Friendly and helpful staff — Multiple reviews highlight the friendly and helpful nature of the staff, from restaurant service to going out of their way to fix room issues.
- Sea view rooms — Choose a sea view room to enjoy views of the Irish Sea from your window, a feature several guests appreciated.
- Evening entertainment — The hotel offers nightly bingo and shows, plus a dance floor, adding a traditional seaside entertainment option without leaving the building.
–
Worth weighing
4 to weigh- Some rooms showing wear — A few guests noted that rooms, while clean, felt a bit tired or dated, with issues like non-functional baths or scaffolding outside windows.
- Unhygienic central area — One review raised concerns about a central area near kitchen exhaust pipes that was infested with pigeons, describing it as extremely unhygienic.
- Check-in window ends at 23:30 — If you're arriving late, note that check-in is only available from 15:00 to 23:30, so plan your arrival accordingly.
- No pets allowed — The hotel does not permit pets, so you'll need to make other arrangements if travelling with a dog or cat.
01 — Rooms
Rooms & rates
High season: summer dates usually book out a few weeks ahead.
Twin Room Sea View
- Sea view
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
Standard Double Room
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
Standard Single Room
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
Double Room Sea View
- Sea view
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
Family Room
- Shower
- Heating
- Bathtub
02 — Amenities
Services & amenities
Everything included at this stay — the facilities and essentials, at a glance.
Parking & Accessibility
- Parking
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- Wheelchair access
- Lift
Food & Drink
- Restaurant buffet
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Coffee/Tea in lobby
- Tea and coffee facilities
Room Amenities
- In-room safe
- Hair dryer
- Free toiletries
- Direct dial telephone
- Carpeted floor
Services
- 24-hour reception
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Room service
- Safe deposit box
- Meeting room
Safety & Cleanliness
- Non-smoking property
- Smoke detectors
Photos
Gallery
03 — Reviews
What guests say
Recent verified reviews from guests who stayed here.
Guest-rated 8.3/10 from 1,311 reviews
Booking.com · 8.3 · 1311 reviews
8.3Verified guest“Great location close to the centre. The restaurant staff were very friendly. It has a typical English hotel atmosphere.”
8.3Verified guest“The hotel was amazing and spotless, with particularly good sea views. The staff were fantastic and gave us great tips. We had a room with a Jacuzzi and enjoyed drinks in the main bar in the evening.”
8.3Verified guest“Stunning, very central location, so close to restaurants, the Tower, the dungeons, and both North and Central Piers.”
8.3Verified guest“Brilliant and awesome location, only a short distance to everywhere we needed. Breakfast was pretty decent with fish or meat and toast. Service was exceptional with a speedy check-in.”
8.3Verified guest“The rooms were impeccably clean, though the windows were blocked by scaffolding and the bath didn't work.”
8.3Verified guest“The location was great.”
04 — Location
Getting around Blackpool
The property sits in Blackpool.
North Pier: A restored Victorian pier, about a 25-minute walk from the hotel, offering entertainment and sea views.
Blackpool Tower: An iconic landmark within easy reach, featured in several guest reviews as a nearby attraction.
Central Pier: One of Blackpool's three piers, mentioned by guests as a short distance from the hotel.
Blackpool Pleasure Beach: A major amusement park, noted by a guest as a good starting point for visits.
146 Promenade, Blackpool, Lancashire, FY1 1RQ, United Kingdom
05 — Good to know
Policies & conditions
Hotel details are shown for reference. Final rate terms are confirmed on the partner’s site at booking.
- Check-in
- From 15:00-23:30
- Check-out
- By 10:00
- Cancellation
- Free cancellation on many rates — terms on booking page
- Payment
- Pay-at-hotel available on many rates; final terms at booking
- Pets
- Not allowed
- Property
- 223 rooms
06 — Questions
Frequently asked
Is parking available at The Metropole Hotel?
Yes, private car parking is provided on site.
What are the check-in and check-out times?
Check-in is from 15:00 to 23:30, and check-out is by 10:00.
Are pets allowed at the hotel?
No, pets are not allowed at The Metropole Hotel.
Do rooms have sea views?
Yes, some room types, such as the Twin Room Sea View and Double Room Sea View, offer sea views.
Is breakfast served at the hotel?
Yes, the hotel has an à la carte restaurant on site, and guests have mentioned breakfast buffets with typical English options.
Does the hotel have facilities for disabled guests?
Yes, the hotel lists rooms/facilities for disabled guests and wheelchair access among its amenities.
The bottom line
A solid, traditional seafront hotel that earns its reputation through location, friendly service, and practical parking. While some rooms show their age and a few maintenance issues have been reported, the overall guest experience remains positive, especially for those prioritising a central Blackpool base.
8.3Best for travellers who value location and service over modern decor.
Ready to book The Metropole Hotel?
Tap through and we’ll open our booking partner’s site, with live prices and availability for your exact dates.
No payment on this site — you complete the booking on our partner’s site.