There are several hundred hotels in Blackpool each with their own brand of uniqueness and many within easy reach of some of Blackpool's most famous attractions. In an article entitled 'A brief history of Blackpool' by Tim Lambert Blackpool was described as a hamlet by the sea that became fashionable for the well to do to travel to the seaside during the summer.

A far cry from the bustling, holiday resort that it has now become. Blackpool is a mecca for thousands of families from each of the four corners of the British Isles. With many coming back again and again sometimes several times a year.

Blackpool is famous for its tower and the illuminations. The Tower was build between 1891 and 1894 with the illuminations first making an appearance way back in 1879, a full year before Thomas Eddison first patented the electric light bulb.

Finding a Blackpool Hotel that meets you exact requirements can sometimes be a difficult business. Location, Facilities, and Price are all vital ingredients if your stay in Blackpool is going to fulfil all your expectations. There is little point I finding a Blackpool hotel within your price range, only to find that it's a £10 taxi fare to the town centre.

The directory is filled with vital information about local attractions, places to eat and things not to miss, as well as a comprehensive listing of hotels the length and breadth of the Blackpool promenade.