Hotel Allandale (Blackpool, United Kingdom)

Some of the best nightclubs, bars, boat tours, and amusement attractions are located along the Central Pier strip, and this property is well within walking distance of the excitement. The cabs in the area are cheap and make travel a breeze, but navigating on foot is more than viable.

The optional breakfast service is well worth considering, thanks to its array of traditional English and Irish favourites. Sausages, toast, pastries, and more are included with the meal, and it's a hearty, delicious way to begin your day on the seaside.

Most rooms gaze out at the water with phenomenal clarity. This feature is surprisingly rare among Blackpool's accommodations, and underscores the ease of reaching the waterfront. There's nothing better than waking up, coffee in hand, and looking out at the day's first light on the sea.

Most guests described their bedroom and bathroom areas as being decrepit, dotted with mould, or stained in some manner. This is concerning for a property with daily maid services, especially when the rooms are small enough to justify thorough cleaning in a timely manner.

The budget angle of this property's accommodations comes through most clearly in its room dimensions, which provide barely enough room to move around and store your luggage. The bathrooms provide almost no free space for showering or morning preparation.

The property itself has aged significantly without any substantial repairs or renovation, and it's evident in everything from the wallpaper to the furniture. The beds constantly creak, the doors are loose on their frames, and the floor is warped in some places.