Premier Inn Blackpool Airport Hotel Blackpool
I get it—staying at an airport hotel sounds like a last resort for stranded travelers. But the Premier Inn Blackpool Airport is a different animal. It’s actually a solid base for exploring Blackpool itself, especially if you’re driving or catching an early train—the tram stop’s a five-minute walk. Think about it: you get the cheap parking (free for guests, by the way), and you’re only 10 minutes from the Pleasure Beach or the Tower. No airport traffic jams, no shuttles. You just park, sleep, and roll out.
Plus, there’s the whole fascination factor of watching planes take off from the lobby. I spent a solid half hour just sitting in the breakfast area, sipping tea and pretending I was in a Wes Anderson film. The windows are huge, and the runway views are surprisingly calming—especially at dusk when the runway lights turn on. It’s almost better than the actual flight.
The Rooms: Basic, But in a Good Way
Let’s be real: you’re not coming here for Instagram-worthy decor. The rooms are classic Premier Inn—clean, white, and functional, with those hypoallergenic pillows that feel like sleeping on a cloud. The beds are firm enough that your back won’t hate you, but soft enough to sink into after a long day of dodging seagulls. What really stood out? The blackout curtains. They’re so heavy that I slept until 10 AM, which never happens in a hotel I don’t own.
Bathrooms are the usual compact affair, but the water pressure is a glorious surprise. No trickle shower head here—I’m talking a proper jet that could power a small boat. And yes, they have those little shampoo bottles you can pocket for the beach. No judgment if you grab three.
Premier Inn Blackpool Airport Hotel - [2018 Reviews], Photos & Price