Hotel Babylon

Blackpool 53.82198100, -3.05454200 , 8 Banks Street (Show on Map)


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Summary of reviewsHotel Babylon in Blackpool garners positive feedback for its strategic location, quality breakfast, clean and comfortable rooms and excellent service from staff. Its prime spot offers easy access to major attractions like the North Pier and Blackpool Tower, the beach and transport links, making it an ideal choice for travelers wanting to explore the area. Visitors appreciate the quieter, cleaner part of town where the hotel is situated, ensuring a peaceful yet convenient stay.

The breakfast at Hotel Babylon is consistently praised, described as superb, fantastic and freshly cooked, featuring hearty options like a full English breakfast. The friendly and accommodating service during breakfast enhances the overall experience for guests.

The rooms are lauded for their cleanliness, comfort and decor. Many guests note the immaculate conditions, comfortable beds and the thoughtful furnishing of rooms. Though some rooms are on the smaller side, the general sentiment remains very positive with guests appreciating the well-kept and cozy accommodations.

Cleanliness is a standout feature at Hotel Babylon with consistently high praise for immaculate conditions throughout both private and shared spaces. The hotel maintains a tidy and safe environment with many guests exceeding their expectations in terms of cleanliness.

The staff at Hotel Babylon is repeatedly commended for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Individuals like Zain and Andy are specifically highlighted for their accommodating and attentive nature, fostering a welcoming atmosphere that makes guests feel at home. The entire team is noted for their professionalism and warm approach, ensuring a memorable stay for visitors.

While the beds are generally described as comfortable and clean, there are occasional concerns regarding the size and firmness of the mattresses. Nevertheless, the overall feedback remains positive, emphasizing the clean and comfy nature of the beds.

Regarding its five-star status, reviews are mixed. Some feel the hotel does not meet five-star standards, while others rate the breakfast and rooms highly, indicating satisfaction with their stay and a willingness to recommend the hotel.

In summary, Hotel Babylon is a well-situated, clean and comfortable hotel with friendly staff and a highly regarded breakfast, making it a solid choice for travelers visiting Blackpool.
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Listed as a 5-star hotel in one source, Hotel Babylon receives positive reviews for its cleanliness, location, and friendly staff. Guests appreciate the comfortable rooms and the quality of the breakfast.

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Room Types
Double Room with Two Double Beds Providing free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The twin room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single Room Featuring free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Comfort Triple Room with Shower Providing free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single Room Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Single Room Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Double Room Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room Providing free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Triple Room Offering free toiletries, this triple room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The triple room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 2 beds.

Single Room Offering free toiletries, this single room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The single room features carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit offers 1 bed.

Double Room with Sea View Featuring free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The double room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 1 bed.

Family Room Featuring free toiletries, this family room includes a private bathroom with a shower and a hairdryer. The family room has carpeted floors, a seating area with a flat-screen TV, a wardrobe, an electric kettle, as well as heating. The unit has 3 beds.

Guest Reviews
Location
Nestled in a prime spot, Hotel Babylon stands out for its remarkable location that provides guests with easy access to the best of Blackpool's attractions. Visitors consistently praise its proximity to key landmarks such as the North Pier and the iconic Blackpool Tower with both being just a short walk away. The hotel is ideally positioned close to the beach, offering convenient access to the seafront and piers.

Guests appreciate the hotel's central location, which places it near the vibrant town center, local amenities and transport links including the train station and tram stops. Its setting in a quieter, cleaner part of town ensures a peaceful stay while still being within reach of nightlife and entertainment venues. The convenience extends to practical aspects such as nearby parking facilities, enhancing the overall guest experience.

Overall, the hotel's strategic positioning near major attractions, the beach and transport links makes it an excellent choice for anyone looking to explore Blackpool. The positive feedback underscores Hotel Babylon as a well-situated, well-maintained option for travelers seeking a blend of accessibility and comfort.

Breakfast
Hotel Babylon’s breakfast offerings consistently receive rave reviews from guests. Descriptions of the meal highlight words like superb, excellent, fantastic and amazing. Many guests noted the high quality of ingredients and the care taken in preparation with several emphasizing that the breakfast was freshly cooked and included hearty items like a proper full English breakfast with quality mushrooms and hot options. The friendly and accommodating service added a personal touch, enhancing the overall experience of the morning meal. While there were a couple of mentions of less favorable aspects, such as a peculiar diced meat and a worst breakfast claim, the overwhelming majority of feedback suggests that Hotel Babylon serves a breakfast that regularly exceeds guest expectations, setting a pleasant tone for the rest of the day.

Rooms
Hotel Babylon receives consistently positive feedback for its rooms, praised for their cleanliness, comfort and decor. Guests frequently describe the rooms as immaculate, spotless and well-maintained. Many reviews highlight the clean and spacious nature of the accommodations with several noting the excellent ensuite facilities.

Comfort is a key theme with numerous mentions of comfortable beds and rooms equipped with everything needed for a pleasant stay. Guests found the rooms nicely decorated, cozy and very clean. The rooms on the top floor and room 14, in particular, stand out for their appealing decorations and comfort.

However, some rooms are noted to be on the smaller side with a few reviews mentioning compact bathrooms and shower cubicles. Despite these occasional size concerns, the overall sentiment remains very positive with guests appreciating the care taken to ensure the rooms are clean, well-furnished and inviting.

In summary, Hotel Babylon offers well-kept, comfortable accommodations that meet the needs of its guests, making it a recommendable choice for travelers seeking a pleasant stay.

Beds
Hotel Babylon's beds have generally received positive feedback from guests with many praising the comfort and cleanliness of the bedding. Phrases like "comfy beds" and "beds were very comfortable and very clean" highlight the positive experiences of many guests. Several reviews also describe the beds as "super comfy" and "extremely clean," suggesting a consistent standard of quality and hygiene.

However, some guests did face issues, particularly with the size and firmness of the mattresses. Descriptors such as "beds were small" and "thin mattress" indicate that, for some, the beds were not ideal in size and comfort. Additionally, there were a few mentions of back discomfort due to hard or thin mattresses.

Overall, while Hotel Babylon excels in providing clean and generally comfortable beds, potential guests who are very particular about mattress firmness or bed size might want to be aware of these occasional concerns.

Cleanliness
Hotel Babylon impresses with its outstanding commitment to cleanliness, consistently receiving high praise from guests for its immaculate conditions. The rooms, described as very clean, spotlessly clean and immaculately spotless, ensure a comfortable stay with many noting they exceeded cleanliness expectations. The hotel itself maintains a tidy and safe environment with well-presented, warm and inviting interiors.

Guests appreciate the spacious and clean rooms, frequently commenting on the comfort and tidiness that contribute to an enjoyable experience. The hotel's friendly and helpful staff further enhance the welcoming atmosphere, often mentioned alongside the excellent cleanliness.

Dining areas and other shared spaces maintain the hotel's high standards, providing not only a pristine environment but also prompt service. The combination of a conveniently located, clean hotel with friendly service and well-kept rooms makes Hotel Babylon a popular choice among travelers seeking a comfortable and hygienic stay.

Staff
At 'Hotel Babylon,' the staff consistently stand out for their exceptional friendliness and helpfulness. Guests frequently mention the welcoming atmosphere created by the team with particular praise for specific individuals like Zain and Andy. Zain is often highlighted as an accommodating and informative host who goes out of his way to ensure guests feel comfortable. Likewise, Andy is repeatedly commended for his friendliness and attentiveness, contributing significantly to guests' positive experiences.

Both the manager and the owner earn high marks for their cheerful, polite and helpful demeanor. The staff's friendliness is not limited to just a few individuals; it extends to the entire team, who are described as always smiling, willing to offer help and extremely attentive. Whether it's the personalized welcome from the manager or the consistent support from any team member, there is a clear emphasis on making guests feel at home.

In summary, the team at 'Hotel Babylon' impresses guests with their relentless commitment to excellent service, characterized by a high level of professionalism and a warm, welcoming approach. This dedication to service ensures that guests have a pleasant and memorable stay.

5 Star
Hotel Babylon has garnered mixed feedback regarding its five-star rating and overall classification. Some guests feel that the hotel falls short of its five-star claims, describing it as more akin to a two-star establishment with one even suggesting it might only warrant a single star if fortunate. However, there are positive aspects noted by other guests, particularly the breakfast and rooms, which were rated five stars. Additionally, some visitors expressed their satisfaction by indicating they would definitely stay again and recommend the hotel. The divergent reviews point towards a hotel that has some standout features but may not consistently meet the expectations associated with a five-star rating.


No, Hotel Babylon doesn't have any pool.

No, a spa isn't available at Hotel Babylon.

No, Hotel Babylon doesn't allow dogs.

No, parking facilities aren't available at Hotel Babylon.

No, Hotel Babylon doesn't have a gym.

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