Holiday Inn Blackpool by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you want a highly rated, central hotel opposite the train station and tram stop, about 8 minutes from Blackpool Tower. Think twice if price is your main concern, because the reference rate was higher than our Luxury pick in the city.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick for Blackpool. It suits rail travellers, short city breaks, families and anyone who wants to walk to the Tower and the town centre. Family rooms are listed, and pets appear in the property tags, though the pet policy and any fees need checking.
It is not the cheapest way to see Blackpool. If you want to keep costs down, our Budget pick costs about a third as much. If the Pleasure Beach is the main reason for your trip, a hotel closer to it may make more sense.
Location and getting around
The address is 85 Talbot Road, in the North Shore area. Guests say it sits opposite the train station and a tram stop, close to the town centre and the beach. The location score is 9.5.
Blackpool Tower is about 0.6 km away, roughly 8 minutes on foot. Blackpool Pleasure Beach is about 3.4 km, around 43 minutes, and Poulton-le-Fylde about 4.7 km, around 59 minutes. Both of those are far on foot, so plan on public transport or a taxi.
Beach appears in the provider facility list, but that does not confirm a beachfront position or a walking distance. Walking times here are straight-line estimates and have not been verified.
What guests say
The score is 9.2 out of 10 from 3,514 reviews, joint first among the 6 eligible properties in the sample. That is a large review base for a city this size.
Guests praise the location opposite the station and tram stop, and a friendly, helpful, professional team that gives a warm welcome.
Value is where opinions split. Some guests found the rates reasonable, while others thought room and bar prices were high.
Price and how it compares with our other Blackpool picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 November, 2 adults, one room) was €182.44 per night, nearly double the sample median of €92.62. These are reference prices, not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, The Beechfield Hotel, was €62.95 a night with a score of 8.2 and 3 stars. Our Luxury pick, Boulevard Hotel, was €128.23 a night with a score of 8.9 and 5 stars.
That makes this an unusual Best Value choice: on our reference dates it cost about €54 more per night than the Luxury pick. What you get for that is the highest score of the three, the largest number of reviews and the most central position for rail and tram. If those matter less to you, compare today's rates for all three before booking.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible hotels in Blackpool. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and reference price, so it is not necessarily the cheapest.
This hotel led on score and review count by a clear margin. Listed facilities include a gym, restaurant, family rooms, free Wi-Fi and air conditioning. Breakfast options listed are continental, full English or Irish, vegan, halal, gluten-free and buffet.
Before you book
Check whether breakfast is included and what the cancellation terms are, since neither has been assessed. Ask about bar prices if that matters to you.
Room size, noise and renovation condition have not been reviewed. Being opposite a station and tram stop is convenient, but if you sleep lightly, read recent reviews about noise.
If you are travelling with a pet, confirm the policy and any charges directly with the hotel.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Holiday Inn Blackpool close to the train station?
Guests say it is opposite the train station and a tram stop. That makes it one of the easiest bases in the city if you arrive by rail.
How far is Holiday Inn Blackpool from Blackpool Tower?
About 0.6 km, roughly 8 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate.
Can I walk to Blackpool Pleasure Beach?
It is about 3.4 km away, around 43 minutes on foot. That is far, so public transport or a taxi is the practical choice.
How much does Holiday Inn Blackpool cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €182.44 per night. Check today's price for your dates, as rates move a lot.
Is the hotel on the beach?
Not confirmed. Guests describe it as near the beach, and beach appears in the facility list, but that does not confirm a beachfront location.