Booking an accessible hotel that is properly outfitted to accommodate travelers with disabilities cannot be under looked.
When planning a trip to Blackpool, it can be challenging to find wheelchair-friendly hotels that can accommodate various activities.
To make things easier, this guide rounds up some of the best wheelchair-accessible hotels in Blackpool.
It gives you an overview of the accessible rooms available, outlining the features and amenities provided.
1. Hotel Sheraton
This family-owned hotel is located on Blackpool’s Queen Promenade and offers breathtaking views of the Irish Sea.
The three-star hotel has rooms that are well-designed and furnished and provide one super king bed or a twin bed.
There are three accessible rooms with all facilities at a lowered height for guests with reduced mobility.
What to Expect? The bedrooms are spacious enough to move freely on either side of the bed in a wheelchair. The accessible bathroom features lever taps, a lower sink, a shower chair, and grab rails. It is also large enough with a circulation space to navigate a wheelchair.
Additionally, the hotel’s upper floors can be accessed via a lift and wheelchair ramps, allowing for greater independence.
Hotel Sheraton offers the following amenities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Free parking
- Family rooms
- Flat-screen TV
- Non-smoking rooms
2. Boulevard Hotel
The Boulevard Hotel is another wheelchair-friendly hotel on Ocean Boulevard, offering beautiful views of Blackpool Pleasure Beach.
Nevertheless, guests will have no problem exploring popular sights, including Central Pier Blackpool, Madame Tussauds Blackpool, Sea Life Blackpool, and Blackpool Tower.
The five-star hotel boasts over 120 stylish rooms, with a number of them purposely adapted and designed for those with mobility issues and wheelchair users.
They feature wide doorways and entryways, lowered light switches, and accessible bathrooms with grab bars, roll-in showers, and adjustable showerheads.
The hotel has an elevator with an accessible path to it, as well as wheelchair-accessible parking.
Guests with wheelchairs can also enjoy easy access to the business center, fitness center, lounge, and restaurant.
Boulevard Hotel offers the following amenities:
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Tea and coffee makers in all rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Fitness center
- Family rooms
3. Grand Hotel Blackpool
The Grand Hotel Blackpool is perfect for a family holiday or a couple’s weekend break.
It is set in the seaside city of Blackpool and stands on Blackpool’s promenade close to Blackpool Tower and offers views of the Irish Sea.
This grand Victorian hotel has been designed with comfort and accessibility in mind.
There are wheelchair ramps throughout the hotel as well as accessible parking spaces. In addition, the lobby has an elevator with a wide door to fit wheelchairs.
All modern rooms have wide doorways with plenty of space to move around. The bathrooms are fitted with a wheel in the shower, emergency cord, higher level toilet, and grab rails.
The on-site bar and restaurant have a lowered counter and easily accessible tables and chairs.
Grand Hotel Blackpool offers the following amenities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Indoor swimming pool
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Spa and wellness center
- Non-smoking rooms
4. The Big Blue Hotel
This comfortable and convenient hotel is next to Pleasure Beach, one of Blackpool’s popular tourist spots.
It is also within easy reach of all of Blackpool’s main attractions, including South Pier and the famous Blackpool Tower.
This modern, 4-star hotel has 157 guestrooms and suites with a touch of dark woods, clean lines, and sleek furnishings. The ground floor rooms are spacious, accessible, and fitted with the latest amenities that cater to wheelchair users.
All rooms feature a large en-suite bathroom equipped with:
- grab rails
- a wheel-in shower
- a lower sink
- a raised toilet
- and a shower chair
Other facilities include wheelchair ramps, an emergency cord, and wide doorways for wheelchair users.
The Big Blue Hotel offers the following amenities:
- Fitness center
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Restaurant
- Room service
5. The Lawton
Stay at The Lawton and be close to some of Blackpool’s best attractions, including The Promenade, The North Pier, and the Blackpool Tower.
You can choose between twin, family, double or single rooms from the 64 modern and nicely decorated bedrooms.
This hotel’s goal is to provide a safe and enjoyable stay for all guests, regardless of their physical needs. It is entirely wheelchair accessible to common public areas, with upper floors easily accessed by elevator.
Some bedrooms have wide doors specifically designed to give easy access to people in wheelchairs. The toilets are equipped with grab rails to provide additional safety and security.
The Lawton offers the following amenities:
- Bar
- Heating
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Non-smoking rooms
6. Langley House Hotel
Enjoy a tranquil stay at the Langley House Hotel, close range to attractions such as North Pier, Coral Island, and Blackpool Tower.
This boutique-style hotel is designed in compliance with The Disability Discrimination Act (DDA) United Kingdom.
The hotel has twelve deluxe double rooms and en-suites that are spaciously designed and fitted with facilities for disabled guests.
In addition, there is a Triple Room complete with disability access. The bathrooms feature accessible bathroom modifications, including an emergency cord and a lower bathroom sink.
The toilets are at a low height and are fitted with grab rails. However, note that the upper floors are only accessible by stairs.
Langley House Hotel offers the following amenities:
- Breakfast in the room
- Private parking
- Family rooms
- Free Wi-Fi
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Board games and puzzles
7. Imperial Hotel Blackpool
This four-star hotel has hosted politicians, stars, and statesmen for over a century. It is situated in the peaceful North Shore area of Blackpool.
You’ll be a short journey away from some of Blackpool’s top attractions, including Blackpool North Beach, The North Pier, and Blackpool Tower.
This iconic building is one of the most impressive accessible hotels providing facilities and services to guests regardless of their ability.
The hotel has a designated accessible entrance to the lobby and an elevator for disabled guests to access the upper areas of the hotel.
The hotel’s rooms feature wide doorways and accessible bathrooms fitted with toilet grab rails and step-in showers. Accessible parking is also available.
Imperial Hotel Blackpool offers the following amenities:
- Flat-screen TV
- Daily housekeeping
- Room service
- Concierge service
- Private parking
- Family room
8. The Winter Garden Suites
This hotel is one of the best options for an action-packed stay in Blackpool and offers an exclusive retreat for your accessible stay.
The property is set close to attractions such as:
- Blackpool Tower
- Winter Gardens Conference Centre
- and Blackpool Winter Gardens Theatre
The rooms are wheelchair accessible, with ramps and wide doorways to ensure full access to all suites.
Every handicap-friendly rooms have a range of facilities, including an emergency cord in the bathroom that can be pulled if assistance is needed. The suites also have a higher-level toilet with grab rails for safety and stability.
The Winter Garden Suites offers the following amenities:
- Pets are allowed
- Coffee house on site
- Daily housekeeping
- Free Wi-Fi
- Heating
- Flat-screen TV
9. The Danescourt
Stay close to Pleasure Beach and Sandcastle waterpark at the sophisticated Danescourt Hotel.
Pick from the 12 bedrooms, each designed with accessibility in mind. The facilities suit people in wheelchairs and families with pushchairs, making sure no one is left out.
The selected rooms have accessible bathrooms featuring a lower bathroom sink and toilet with grab rails. The hotel also offers wheelchair-accessible parking to ensure guests can access the hotel without any issues.
The flooring has smooth tiling, which makes it easy to push around. They also offer wheelchair access to the pools and built-in slopes next to the stairs.
You’ll also have access to the outdoor theater that has a slope to get in with no hassle. There is a shuttle bus provided by the hotel takes you around the resort.
The Danescourt offers the following amenities:
- Coffee house on site
- Satellite channels
- Flat-screen TV
- Grocery deliveries
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
10. The Burlington by STAMP SA
Plan a stay in The Burlington by STAMP SA, the perfect choice for a fun-filled weekend in Blackpool.
This holiday home is set next to Blackpool Promenade Beach, Blackpool South Beach, and Annes Beach.
The 4-bedroom home offers a unique and highly accessible property experience. The entire unit on the ground floor has been adapted to be wheelchair friendly.
Every room is equipped with a range of features, such as accessible showers and bathrooms, wide doorways, lowered beds, and wheel-in showers.
There is a French window in the dining room that’s provides guests with mobility issues level access to the building. There is also a lift and ramps that make it easy to navigate all areas of the hotel.
The Burlington by STAMP SA offers the following amenities:
- Free Wi-Fi
- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free parking
- Non-smoking rooms
- Parking on site
Final Thoughts
Access for persons with disabilities is a human right, and they must be able to travel and explore any part of the world freely.
Make a confident decision about your future travel plans to Blackpool by booking one of these accessible hotels where comfort isn’t compromised by inaccessibility.
