Hotel Earlsway (Blackpool, United Kingdom)

The owner, Mo, and his staff are consistently given high marks for their genuine friendliness and efficiency. Mo tends to greet guests by name and is described as the perfect host.

While there were certainly no shortage of complaints, even those who did have issues mentioned that the Earlsway has a great position right on the promenade. They liked that so many of Blackpool's attractions were such a short walk away, and the fact that the promenade and beach were right in front of the hotel.

Breakfast has been described as a highpoint of the hotel. Guests seem quite satisfied that it sets them up for the day. A couple also mentioned that the owner is more than happy to try to meet guests' individual dietary requirements.

While not a universal problem, there are many very negative comments made by guests regarding the cleanliness of their rooms. Some complain of mould and dirt in the showers, and also not being able to see out the windows because they are so dirty. Others have no problem at all, so it seems that cleaning may be a bit inconsistent.

There is no parking at the hotel itself, and because of its location on the promenade it's difficult to find open parking nearby.

Several guests mention either an odd or foul smell when entering the hotel. They describe it as perhaps being rising damp/mould, or even sewage. Like with the cleaning issues, this isn't universal, so there may be a problem which can be masked, but is not always done so successfully.