Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool

Property class: 3.5

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A beach with a pier extending into the water, a tall tower, and the text "Blackpool's Back!" etched on the sand.
The entrance to the Forshaws Hotel with a sign above the door, a large arched window, and a clear view of the street outside.
A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a chair, and a desk.
A dining area with a wooden table set for four, white chairs, and a coffee station with a coffee machine and a toaster.
A pier extending into the water with a building at the end.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available
  • 24/7 front desk

Explore the area

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Talbot Square, Blackpool, England, FY1 1ND
  • Place, North Pier
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Tower
    ‪5 min walk‬

Room options

Family Triple Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Bed

Standard Twin Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Classic Twin Room

  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Superior Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

7.2 out of 10
Good
(30 reviews)
  • City view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

Standard Double Room

  • Sea view
  • 237 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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About the neighborhood

Blackpool

With a stay at Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool in Blackpool (North Shore), you'll be a 5-minute walk from Blackpool Tower and 5 minutes by foot from Winter Gardens. .This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Blackpool Pleasure Beach and 0.1 mi (0.1 km) from North Pier.

What's nearby

  • North Pier - 1 min walk - 0.0 miles
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Winter Gardens - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blackpool Grand Theatre - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blackpool Tower - 5 min walk - 0.3 miles

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪The Layton Rakes - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Subway - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Soul Suite - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Hogarths Gin Palace - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Merrie England - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool

Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool offers 90 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. 28-inch flat-screen televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries.

This Blackpool hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and desk chairs. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Stay in one of 90 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and cable programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and irons/ironing boards, and housekeeping is provided on request.
This hotel offers designated smoking areas.
Continental breakfasts are available daily from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour front desk, luggage storage, and an elevator.
Continental breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 9:30 AM.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily continental breakfast available 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children

Family friendly

  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (on request)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Well-lit path to entrance
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Designated smoking areas (fines apply)

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Crib (surcharge)
  • Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 28-inch flat-screen TV with cable channels

More

  • Desk
  • Desk chair
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Renovations and closures

The property will be renovating from October 12 2026 to November 30 2027 (completion date subject to change). The following areas are affected:
  • Elevator
  • Exterior
  • Front desk
  • Hallway
  • Lobby
During renovations, the hotel will make every effort to minimize noise and disturbance.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 10.0 per night
Cribs (infant beds) are available for GBP 10.0 per night

Property payment types

  • American Express
  • Mastercard
  • Visa

Important information

Fees

You'll be asked to pay the following charges at the property. Fees may include applicable taxes:

  • Deposit: GBP 50 per accommodation, per stay (for guests under 30 years old)

We have included all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

  • Fee for continental breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 5 for children
  • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 10.0 per night
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 10.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher

We should mention

This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

Forshaws Hotel
Forshaws – Blackpool Blackpool
Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool Hotel
Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool Blackpool
Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool Hotel Blackpool
Forshaws Hotel Sure Hotel Collection by Best Western

Forshaws Hotel – Blackpool Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 292 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 271 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 193 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 125 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 119 out of 1000 reviews

6.8/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.4/10

Amenities

6.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and easy check in
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location nice staff clean room and comfy bed -great sea view room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good lovely location
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Location and Amenities
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Cheap and cheerful budget hotel in need of a face-lift. All I was looking for was a clean bed and bathroom.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room size was good compared to many other nearby hotels in this area. It was very close to Blackpool Towers and Winter Garden, so was excellent for our activities.
Stayed 4 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Ideal location, quiet rooms, everything you need for a good night's sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Terrible smelly entrance to a worn room not so clean room. Bed was comfortable and staff friendly. Wouldn’t stay again and bed & breakfast offer more value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness
Easy check in comfortable bed and good location
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We were very disappointed .. the communal areas were very dated and unclean .. we could smell sewage in out bedroom which was coming from the bathroom is was terrible . We ran the water in the shower and sink which did help to reduce the smell .. The staff were excellent friendly and very helpful ..
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms didn't look like the pictures on the booking site, they were very tired, other than that we just used it for one night to sleep in so was ok but if we were staying for more than this I wouldnt have liked it,not rooms you would want to sit in and chill
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The guy on check-in was great, really friendly and helpful. The room was clean, comfortable enough but basic, what you expect from a budget hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was spacious and clean. Staff were very helpful considering there was a big group of us. Maybe a more user friendly heating system.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

2/10 Terrible

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely disgusting from the entrance to the exit rooms stink.of sewage mold everywhere windows screwed shut wouldn't keep a dog in this pl
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely and friendly, the room was clean but dusty, which is absolutely fine. Id prefer a slightly dusty dmriom to a dirty one. The bed was comfy and two pillows per person were provided. No fan provided and if was a hot few nights. the air con wasn't working and the room had poor air circulation. It was Cheap and cheerful, suitably located near everything so overall it was lovely
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Basic. Water didnt get hot Tele didnt work Bed okay Getting in is through coffee shops rubbish dumping area which smelt a bit on entering
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Room very small,Not big enough to be classed as a disability room, Nice sea view but the windows were filthy so couldn't really see through them also need renewing, Very old and tatty Could also do with new carpet and a lock of paint, Overall good location
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was just about ok but not well cleaned .public area/ stair carpet and entrance smelt and dirty. Staff were friendly but I suspect struggling as place needs a serious refresher
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location and lovely staff but bed wasn’t very comfy but would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms fine , great location and friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It’s a reasonably clean room in decent location but that’s it..
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Last second booking after we arrived at our "booked" to find out they had mislaid our booking and had no space. Convenient location, slightly shabby but clean. Comfy beds. Friendly staff. Would stay again as perfect if you just want to change, clean up and sleep.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very clean comfortable room, staff very friendly and courteous
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Great Location!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025