A hotel opening in the seaside resort of Blackpool has confirmed when its doors will open.
Developers are now putting the final touches to the new Hampton by Hilton hotel which will open for business at the end of May following a £12m investment by owners Create Group.
The hotel, which will be on New South Promenade, is a redevelopment of the once derelict Palm Beach and Bourne Hotel site. The hotel will have 130 rooms along with a fitness centre and work-zone complete with views of the characterful Blackpool seafront.
Unique interiors will run throughout the hotel which will celebrate the culture of Blackpool using feature walls and historic pictures.
Gill Mathison, director of Create Developments Blackpool Ltd, which owns the hotel and is responsible for renovating the site, said: “We’re delighted to be able to confirm our opening at the end of this month, with an official launch party in June. The new hotel will play a pivotal role in bringing additional revenue and tourism to the resort over a busy summer ahead.
“In particular we are expecting a lot of bookings from families, as the hotel has been designed to offer a perfect option for family breaks, due to our fantastic location near Blackpool Pleasure Beach and The Sandcastle Waterpark. All of our standard rooms come with a sofa bed, making them an affordable and ideal option for small families and we have also invested in 52 larger double-double rooms which will sleep up to four guests, as well as interconnecting rooms for larger families.
“This is the first time the renowned Hampton by Hilton brand will open in the resort and we look forward to showcasing the new venue. After all the work which has gone into the development, I’m really excited to be opening our doors for business; from what I understand it is the first hotel to open in the resort in over six years.”
The hotel joins the global value brand known for providing travellers with its signature Hamptonality service.