Blackpool

Built as halves of a brick-fronted house in the 1930s, these premises were merged by a previous owner into the free-standing guesthouse of today. — Frommer's

Boutique guesthouse close to the promenade and Pleasure Beach; run by a very charming owner. — Michelin Guide

Victorian-style hotel at the prom end of Albert Rd, near Blackpool Tower. — Lonely Planet

The Cliffs Hotel is a 163-room, lower-middle-range hotel set in a grand, though somewhat faded, 1920s landmark overlooking Blackpool's beach. — Oyster

Bedrooms have warm fabrics, modern facilities and extras such as robes, clothes brushes and small items travellers often forget. Bathrooms feature underfloor heating and one even has a TV! — Michelin Guide

The Blackpool FC Hotel and Conference Centre is a 70-room, soccer-themed hotel attached to Blackpool Footballs Club's Bloomfield Road stadium. — Oyster

A very stylish, intimate hotel close to the famous Pleasure Beach... Smartly furnished bedrooms with good mod cons. — Michelin Guide

Across the street from a lovely sandy beach, the 58-room Best Western Carlton Hotel offers mid-range accommodation near Blackpool's center. — Oyster

No, not Jamie Oliver, but a chef who knows what to do with good fresh ingredients, including Morecambe Bay shrimps. — Insight Guides

The Village Urban Resort Blackpool is an upscale, country retreat surrounded by extensive grounds and an 18-hole golf course, located 10 minutes' drive from Blackpool Pleasure Beach. — Oyster

Distinctive seafront hotel with 65 comfortable rooms. Also serves meals... in the fancy-ish Atlanta restaurant. — Lonely Planet

Modernised hotel close to the promenade: run with a passion and featuring bold, bright colour schemes... lnteresting menus are largely made up of free range, organic and fair trade produce. — Michelin Guide

The North Ocean Hotel is a 27-room mid-range hotel at the quieter north end of Blackpool’s seafront promenade. — Oyster

One of Blackpool’s best boutique hotels, a tastefully converted Victorian townhouse with airy rooms and original dark wood fittings... Staff are keen to help. — Rough Guide

A decided notch above the usual seaside offering, it offers a warm welcome along with bright and stylish rooms. — DK Eyewitness

Features an entertainment programme every night of the week, as well as several attractions for kids... Well-appointed bedrooms are exceptionally spacious, and the service standards are high. — DK Eyewitness

Part of the Barcelo Hotel Group, this opulent hotel is ideally located – it presents spectacular views over the beach and the sea, and is only minutes from the local attractions. — DK Eyewitness