Chequers Plaza Hotel - Blackpool

Now under new management and having recently undergone a major refurbishment, this 3-star hotel offers superb panoramic views of Queen’s Promenade and the Irish Sea. With its internationally recognised 3-star rating as your assurance of its superior quality, the Chequers Plaza Hotel is a luxurious option for a stay in Blackpool. The hotel is situated on one of the most attractive seafront locations in Blackpool, the Queen’s Promenade, away from the noise and the crowds and yet close to most of this vibrant seaside resort’s main attractions. The great sea views and comfortable well- equipped en suite accommodation fully justify the hotel’s 3-star rating. Conveniently located just a 5-minute drive from Blackpool town centre, the hotel offers excellent cuisine, a 24-hour bar, night security, a lift and a car park. Friendly, experienced staff will ensure your stay is a memorable one.

All of the quoted room rates include use of the impressive leisure facilities at the nearby Hilton Hotel, which include a gym, a jacuzzi and an indoor heated swimming pool. The hotel’s newly refurbished sun lounge is the ideal place to unwind and spend a relaxing afternoon. The superb panoramic views of Queen’s Promenade and the Irish Sea form a wonderful backdrop as you enjoy a drink from the bar or a cup of tea. Board games and cards are available for your use and complimentary magazines and newspapers are placed around for your perusal.

The hotel is situated in the more refined North Shore area of Blackpool, right on the Queen’s Promenade, which runs along the seafront. A peaceful, tranquil oasis away from the crowds, the hotel is nevertheless close to all of this seaside resort’s major attractions. Blackpool Tower, home of the Tower Ballroom and the Tower Circus, is just 1.5 miles (2.4 km) away and Louis Tussaud's Waxworks is just 1.8 miles (3 km) away. The town centre and all of its fantastic shops are only around 2 miles (3.2 km) from the hotel and the Winter Gardens, which regularly hosts major shows and concerts, is a similar distance away.

By Car: - Head towards Blackpool’s seafront promenade. - Head north at the town’s North Pier until you arrive at the Gynn Square roundabout. - Continue along the promenade and Chequers Plaza Hotel is approximately 200 metres further on, past the roundabout, on the corner of Empress Drive.

The well-stocked Chequers Plaza Bar is open 24 hours a day and offers a range of alcoholic and non-alcoholic drinks. Guests can relax in the newly refurbished bar and lounge whatever the time of day, enjoying a relaxed drink with friends or catching up on all the latest sporting fixtures or the soaps on the large flat-screen TV. The hotel’s sun lounge has one of the best views of the promenade in the whole of Blackpool, with the stunning panoramic views stretching out to the Irish Sea. Tastefully decorated, the sun lounge is the perfect place to sit and relax with friends, family and colleagues, whether you are enjoying a drink from the bar, a lunchtime snack, or afternoon tea. Bar snacks are served daily, with a selection of both hot and cold options available. Tea and fresh ground coffee are also available.

Due to maintenance work, there will be no evening restaurant service until May 2009. Breakfast, lounge menus and room service will continue as normal.