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Doric Hotel

Blackpool , 48-52 Queens Prom (Show on Map)

7.6

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Summary of reviewsThe Doric Hotel is a lovely establishment in a great location on the seafront with easy access to transportation and family entertainment. The hotel offers comfortable rooms, although some may be in need of updating and mixed reviews regarding the breakfast. The staff are a standout feature with many guests praising their friendliness and attentiveness. The spa facilities and outdoor pool are enjoyable, but the indoor pool received mixed reviews. While the parking situation can be hit or miss, families with children will enjoy the entertainment and facilities provided. The hotel is a great option for those on a budget, although some interiors may need updating.
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The Doric Hotel provides guests with a remarkable aquatic experience, featuring both indoor and outdoor heated swimming pools. The outdoor pool area, complete with a sunbathing patio, offers an ideal setting for basking in the sun and taking refreshing swims. Comfortable sun loungers and parasols furnish the patio, allowing guests to unwind and soak up the warm ambiance.

Open exclusively for hotel guests, the outdoor poolside bar is a welcoming haven, offering a variety of freshly prepared food and beverages to be enjoyed at a sun lounger or table. The bar's selection includes draught lager, spirits, soft drinks, tea, coffee, ice creams, slushes and a range of snacks. Besides the outdoor pool, guests can also take advantage of the indoor swimming pool that comes with a steam room and spa for the ultimate relaxation experience. Access to the leisure areas, including the outdoor pool, poolside bar and indoor pool, is limited to hotel residents only, ensuring a peaceful and delightful stay at the Doric Hotel.

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Room Types

Double Room Each room has a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer.

Twin Room Each room has a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer.

Single Room Each room has a TV, tea and coffee making facilities, and an en suite bathroom with a hairdryer.

Family Suite The suite has 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms with a bath and free toiletries. The suite features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Suite This suite features a fireplace. This suite features 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Double Suite Guests will have a special experience as the suite features a fireplace. This suite consists of 1 bedroom, a seating area and 1 bathroom with a bath and a shower. The suite provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 2 beds.

Superior Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating and a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 2 beds.

Family Room Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.

Single Room with Sea View Providing free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The single room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 1 bed.

Family Room with Sea View Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room offers a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as sea views. The unit has 2 beds.

Family Room Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit offers 3 beds.

Standard Twin Room with Sea View Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The twin room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 2 beds.

Double Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The double room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room features a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Family Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit has 3 beds.

Family Room with Sea View Providing free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room provides a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 4 beds.

Family Room Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room features a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV with satellite channels. The unit has 3 beds.

Family Room with Sea View Offering free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a bath and a shower. The family room offers a wardrobe, an electric kettle, a carpeted floor, a flat-screen TV with satellite channels, as well as sea views. The unit offers 3 beds.

Standard Double Room The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room with Pool View The unit has 1 bed.

Standard Quadruple Room The unit offers 3 beds.

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Guest Reviews

7.6

Good

Location

The Doric Hotel boasts a lovely location on the seafront with a tram stop right outside for easy access to all that Blackpool has to offer. Guests raved about the exceptional quality of everything at the hotel, from the food to the rooms to the entertainment. However, some guests noted that the limited street parking and rough neighborhood can be a downside. Despite this, there are convenient corner shops and local shops only a few minutes away. The seaview from the rooms is lovely and catching a tram right outside is a breeze. The hotel is out of the way of the hustle and bustle of the city center but still within walking distance. The hotel is great for nostalgia with a cute pool that guests loved. While some guests found the location far from the town center, others noted its great location on the quieter end of the promenade, near Gynn Square. Overall, the Doric Hotel location is convenient for those wanting easy access to transportation and the seafront attractions.

Breakfast

Guests have given mixed reviews regarding the breakfast at Doric Hotel. On one hand, some guests have highly praised the breakfast, saying it was excellent and the staff were attentive with a lot of choices available. Others have stated that while the breakfast was adequate, it wasn't value for money for vegetarians or vegans and lacked variety for children. Pricing has also been an issue for some guests who found the food too expensive. Despite the negative reviews, guests have still found some aspects of the breakfast enjoyable, including the great food and good choice available. Overall with mixed reviews, it seems that the breakfast at Doric Hotel depends on guests' individual preferences and expectations.

Rooms

The Doric Hotel offers clean and comfortable rooms, some of which have been recently refurbished to a modern and bright standard. Some guests have noted that the rooms can be small and outdated with some in need of a makeover. However, many guests have praised the cleanliness of the rooms and their comfortable beds. While some rooms offer sea views, others may have limited or disappointing views. Some guests have also experienced issues with room amenities such as small towels and limited tea/coffee facilities. Additionally, some rooms may have outdated or tired decor and some guests have reported issues with cleanliness or maintenance such as torn wallpaper or a wobbly toilet. Overall, the rooms at the Doric Hotel appear to have some mixed reviews, but offer enough amenities for a comfortable stay.

Beds

The beds at Doric Hotel received mixed reviews from guests. While some found the beds to be comfortable and nice to sleep in, others experienced discomfort due to lumpy and hard mattresses with springs sticking out. Some guests also complained about the small size of the double beds and the lack of professionalism in how they were made. Moreover, some travelers noted that the hotel wasn't very kid-friendly and was overpriced for what was offered. However, others found the bunk beds to be the better option. Overall, the pillow quality varied with some describing them as lumpy leading to discomfort during the night.

Cleanliness

If you're looking for a great and clean hotel, the Doric Hotel is definitely worth considering. The staff are pleasant, friendly and helpful, ensuring a modern, clean and comfortable stay. The communal areas are lovely and clean and the rooms spacious and bright. The spa facilities are also very clean and tidy. However, some guests did mention that the hotel is quite tired and needs a refurbishment. While most rooms were spotless and had everything necessary, a few guests found their room needed a quick hover or had stained bedding. Overall, though, the hotel is very clean with some guests even describing it as 5 star plus. Just be aware that some areas may need a bit of updating or extra attention in the cleaning process.

Staff

The staff at the Doric Hotel are a standout feature of this lovely establishment with many guests remarking on how friendly, helpful and attentive they were during their stay. Reviews consistently praise individual staff members for going above and beyond to make their stay special with mentions of waitresses, receptionists and even the entertainment staff singled out for particular praise. The hotel also offers a great location, excellent food, comfortable rooms and a wonderful swimming pool - making it clear why so many guests return to this hotel for their holidays. While a few guests noted some areas where staff could improve, these were very much in the minority with the overwhelming sentiment being that the Doric Hotel offers excellent service all round.

Spa

The spa at the Doric Hotel offers a small indoor pool, steam room and jacuzzi in the basement. While some guests noted a slight smell coming from the jacuzzi, overall the pool and spa area were seen as beautiful and enjoyable. Additionally, there is a games room available for guests to use. The pool was said to be lovely and warm and the spa facilities were described as being clean and tidy. While there were no specific mentions of other leisure facilities, the pool and spa are a great way to relax during your stay at the Doric Hotel.

Pool

Guest reviews of the Doric Hotel's pool vary widely, from some describing it as nice or great, to others calling it horrendous and cold. The pool room is in the cellar and some guests found it grubby or run down with basic facilities and outdated equipment like broken lockers. Some guests had trouble finding the changing rooms, which had no doors on tiny cubicles. There were complaints about the temperature of the pool being too cold or excessively warm and the bubbles in the jacuzzi hurting their skin. Some guests also noted issues like loose tiles or cracked chipped tiles in the sauna, or broken tiles resulting in closures. However, other guests enjoyed the pool and jacuzzi, finding them clean and well-maintained. Families with kids appreciated the swimming area and activities, while others liked the outdoor pool. Overall, the pool area and facilities seem to be in need of a little TLC, but the staff received praise for being friendly and helpful.

Parking

Guests of the Doric Hotel have mixed feelings about the parking facilities. Some guests report that there is limited parking on the street and in a rough-looking neighborhood. The on-site parking is down the side of the hotel and very tight. Other guests claim that there is a lack of parking altogether and that the facilities are poor. However, many guests also report that friendly staff offered them alternative parking nearby. The hotel advertises free parking, but this is only a narrow strip with limited space for cars. Some guests were forced to pay for parking elsewhere. In general, the parking situation seems to be hit or miss at the Doric Hotel. Guests are advised to check with the hotel before booking and to have a backup plan in case parking is not available.

Family

If you're looking for a family-friendly hotel for your next holiday, look no further than the Doric Hotel. This hotel is especially great for families with children with plenty of entertainment and facilities for kids. The staff are amazing with children, making sure everyone feels welcome and included - even putting up birthday decorations for special occasions. The family suite is large and comfortable, providing ample space for kids to play. There's a games room for children, as well as evening entertainment such as a kids disco. The pool is also a hit with kids with many guests mentioning that their children enjoyed swimming during their stay. While some family rooms were a bit small, overall the hotel is a great choice for families of up to four. The location is also great with easy access to the tram stop and family entertainment nearby. The Doric Hotel is a great place to make lasting memories with your small humans!

3 Star

The Doric Hotel is a great option for those looking for a budget-friendly stay. Although the hotel's facilities and services exceeded its 3-star rating, some of its interiors need updating. Unfortunately, the paintwork is shabby and it looks very dated. However, for the price paid in comparison to other hotels, it's considered good value for money. Some guests complained that the hotel felt boiling hot and uncomfortable, like an old people's home. Despite these issues, the hotel remains a decent option for those on a budget with no major complaints.

Indoor Pool

Unfortunately, the indoor pool at Doric Hotel seems to be a major disappointment according to guest reviews. Several guests have described it as being in the cellar and looking dingy, grubby and tired. The changing rooms are tiny with no doors on the cubicles and the lockers are mostly broken. Moreover, the worst part is that the pool is freezing with hardly any bubbles in the jacuzzi. The misleading photos of the hotel also add to guests' dissatisfaction. However, a few guests have found the pool to be great and even lovely and warm. Overall, while the hotel boasts of an indoor swimming pool, guests should not get their hopes up too high.

Yes, Doric Hotel has pool(s) that belong to one or more of the following categories: Heated Pool, Indoor Pool, Outdoor Pool.

Yes, a spa is available at Doric Hotel.

No, Doric Hotel doesn't allow dogs.

Yes, parking facilities are available at Doric Hotel.

No, Doric Hotel doesn't have a gym.

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