A tourist guide to Blackpool Accommodation – Hotels in Blackpool Reviews
The Blackpool Tower has been a landmark on the Lancashire coast for almost a 100 years and it is a symbol of the Victorian determination to keep the town abreast of the times. Paris had its Eiffel Tower and Blackpool did not want to be out done
The number of visitors to Blackpool has increased from three million at the beginning of the present century to more than eight million in the 1960’s.Today this figure is much higher. Easy to reach and fly to airports has meant that more southerners and people from abroad are now visiting Blackpool regularly.
Blackpool originally began as a small fishing village. In 1840 the seafront was only a single row of houses, but when the railway was introduced in 1846, the opening of the Central Station and the North pier in 1863 and the Winter Gardens in 1876 the face of Blackpool changed.
Modern Blackpool is probably best known for its Tower, a landmark which can be seen from Cumbria in the north to the hills of North Wales to the south west.
Blackpool has a lot to offer the visitor. The seaside full of buckets and spades, sticks of Blackpool rock, deckchairs in abundance to the Tower Circus which opened in 1894. Blackpool’s high wire artistes, stilt walkers, jugglers and acrobats still fill the circus everyday.
Each of the three piers has its own theatre, providing live entertainment during the season. The 40 acre Pleasure Beach amusement park offers rides such as the first 360 degree loop the loop roller coaster in Britain and tram services run the length of the 7 mile promenade and on into Fleetwood, turning inland to avoid breaks in the promenade.
It is possible to walk the whole length of the seafront between Fleetwood in the north and Squires Gate in the south. During the autumn evenings, from September to late October the whole of the front is ablaze with more than 375,000 bulbs, laser beams, animated displays and tableaux.
Since Blackpool is a very popular destination for those that are looking to have a nice vacation on the Irish Sea coast, its hotels are competing to offer the best and most diverse facilities in order to meet any requirements
Some Blackpool hotels have daily entertainment and special themes breaks that will keep your children busy, offering you the chance to have some relaxing time off.
More and more persons are having their weddings in Blackpool, as many hotels are equipped with ballrooms for large weddings or reception rooms for more intimate ceremonies. But keep in mind to book the facility in advance, as having your wedding in Blackpool is a very popular trend among youngsters!
As Blackpool has gradually turned into a very popular gay and lesbian destination, many hotels and guest-houses have specialized in offering services exclusively to these persons. But these accommodations tend to be situated inland, nearer to the North Station than the sea, perhaps for more privacy reasons.
The Big Blue Hotel Blackpool Pleasure Beach
This modern, 4-star hotel is perfectly located for a luxury break, business trip or family holiday, with modern accommodation at affordable prices. Each one of the hotel’s spacious rooms and suites provides maximum comfort and ease for our guests, with an elegant combination of neutral tones, clean lines of dark woods and sleek furnishings.
The Big Blue offers contemporary family accommodation right next to Pleasure Beach, Blackpool’s biggest tourist attraction, and is within easy reach of all of Blackpool’s main attractions so families are guaranteed to get the most out of their trip. A range of hotel conference facilities are available making the Big Blue an ideal venue for Blackpool conferences and business meetings. The hotel also has complimentary WiFi internet access in all bedrooms, public areas and meeting rooms.
Dining at the Big Blue hotel is an unforgettable experience whether it’s a lazy cappuccino in the cafe bar or a delicious gourmet meal in Blues Bar and Brasserie. Children can create their own fresh pizzas while parents can choose from an extensive menu designed with a European feel using only fresh, local produce. Sink into a soft leather armchair and enjoy a long cool drink after a day on the rides or sip a Big Blue cocktail at the bar and just simply people watch. It’s up to you.
The hotel is also fully licensed for weddings, and the contemporary Blues Bar & Brasserie offers a stylish setting for intimate ceremonies with a sophisticated touch. The venue is perfect for intimate weddings or civil ceremonies of up to 30 guests. Stay over in a Deluxe Suite and enjoy pure luxury with fresh flowers, champagne on ice and chocolates in your room just some of the special touches we offer.
