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AA Central Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with a bar, 8-minute walk to Winter Gardens

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Sports facility
Iron/ironing board
Living area
Sports facility
Property entrance

Reviews

5.4 out of 10

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

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64A Reads Avenue, Blackpool, England, FY1 4DE
  • Place, Winter Gardens
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Tower
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Blackpool Central Pier
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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Iron/ironing board

Double Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Iron/ironing board

Twin Room

  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board

Triple Room

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed OR 3 Single Beds

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Iron/ironing board

Family Room

  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 2 Single Beds

About the area

Blackpool

At AA Central Hotel you'll be within just a 10-minute stroll of popular attractions like Winter Gardens and Blackpool Tower. .At the hotel's own lounge bar, you can stop for a drink. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a 24-hour front desk. English breakfast is available daily between 8:00 AM and 9:30 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Attractions within a 10-minute drive of this Blackpool Town Center hotel include Blackpool Pleasure Beach and Blackpool Central Pier.

What's nearby

  • Winter Gardens - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
  • Blackpool Tower - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackpool Grand Theatre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Blackpool Central Pier - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Blackpool Illuminations - 9 min walk - 0.8 km

Getting around

  • Blackpool North Station - 14 min walk
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 79 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Backlot Cinema & Diner - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪Ballers Blackpool - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Erdington Rd - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪King Edward VII - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Wainwright Club - ‬6 min walk

About this property

AA Central Hotel

Hotel with a bar, 8-minute walk to Winter Gardens
WiFi is free in public spaces. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. For a fee, parking is available.

This Blackpool hotel is smoke free.

  • 44 guestrooms or units
  • Conference rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
AA Central Hotel offers 44 accommodations. Bathrooms include a combined bath/shower unit. Housekeeping is offered on a limited basis and an iron/ironing board can be requested.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 6 for adults and GBP 6 for children
  • A bar/lounge

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (limited availability)

Business services

  • Meeting rooms

More

  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

More

  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; check-in end time: 8 PM
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 6 for adults and from GBP 6 for children
  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10.00 per day

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Property is also known as

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AA Central Hotel Blackpool
New Central Hotel Blackpool
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Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at AA Central Hotel?

AA Central Hotel offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

Is parking available at AA Central Hotel?

Yep, AA Central Hotel has a self car park for GBP 10.00 per day. A self car park is also available, for a fee.

Are there any beaches close to AA Central Hotel?

Yep, AA Central Hotel is a short 13-minute walk from Blackpool Beach.

Does AA Central Hotel serve breakfast?

Yep, English brekkie is served daily from 8:00 AM to 9:30 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at AA Central Hotel?

No, AA Central Hotel does not offer an airport shuttle service.

What time are check-in & check-out at AA Central Hotel?

Check-in begins at 3 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at AA Central Hotel?

No, pets are not allowed.

Is there a golf course on site at AA Central Hotel?

There isn't one on site, but Blackpool Park Golf Club is a short 17-minute walk away.

AA Central Hotel Reviews

Reviews

5.4
Rating 10 - Excellent. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 8 out of 48 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 7 out of 48 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 9 out of 48 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 48 reviews

6.0/10

Cleanliness

6.6/10

Staff & service

5.0/10

Amenities

4.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Well the fact was when we arrived at the hotel was told i no longer had a booking and they no longer dealt with expedia this was after id payed expedia
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2019

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and room ok, shower a bit small, near everything.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2019

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Travelled with family and small children
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Horrendous Hotel, never again would I step foot in the place. Had nothing but hassle since stepping foot in the door on Monday, no help from the staff rooms are a disgrace and everyone in there was complaining. I have to ring Expedia twice in the space of 4 days because of the way the manager spoke to me and because apparently we wasn't down for a booking because they don't use expedia. Only cash no cards allowed you get no recipt. Woke up to rain pouring on one of the broken beds on Wednesday, got no bin or kettle when we eventually got a room. Looks ok from outside and downstairs but the rooms are disgusting. AVOID! Luckily Expedia has helped us out in this stressful time which should have been a fun little get away.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2019

4/10 Poor

Richard, nottinghamshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Hotel staff are lovely

The staff are great. Helpful, friendly, professional, couldn't do enough for use. The hotel was clean and tidy downstairs the rooms where clean, but in need of decoration. The end suite is no larger than a broom cupboard with shower toilet and sink. There was no TV in the room, the single bed was broken and had be repaired by laying a board over the divan bed Base that didn't really do the job. The breakfast was great the staff very friendly but the rooms could use some work and updating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2017

2/10 Terrible

J, K

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

What a joke

I booked for 16 people and booked 4 family rooms which sleep 4. After 2 phone calls from the manager saying we had booked for only 7 and hadn't booked at all we finally arrived at this dump at 1000 02/07/2017. We were told at the reception that we could not check in yet but could leave our bags and go out for the day. We did this and I paid in full before we went out. I arrive back on my own at 1700 to sort the rooms to be told we have all double rooms and no family room which is not what was booked. I was then informed I needed to pay £20 deposit per room which was never mentioned before. After saying I can't do this now as everyone was still out I literally had the money thrown at me by a scruffy looking man in an oversized suit and told to find somewhere else and he will re sell the rooms, I was later to find this is the manager. After arguing and finally be given keys we put our bags in got changed and went out. On returning one of our party returned to his room to find a homeless man and a dog sleeping in his room who seemed to have access to all rooms and thought nobody was in that room although our bags were already in there. The place is a joke and needs to be seen to be believed
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2017

2/10 Terrible

Lorraine , Bridlington

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Disgusting

When we arrived after booking months ago we were told we had no room even though we had a booking reference, but think we had a lucky escape due to filthy reception area and obnoxious manager. I would not let my worse enemy stay here DO NOT BOOK THIS HOTEL

2/10 Terrible

harry, derby

Liked: Room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities

Good location is the only positive

Dont go here. I emailed the hotel to see when check in was they said 2pm. Got there just after 2pm and they said it was 3pm. The locks on the doors dont lock (we had 5 rooms and only 1 locked properly). One staff member just walked into my room unannounced. 1 roll of toilet roll was in the room. No towels. No cup for a cup of tea but kettle, sugar etc. were there. Nobody about to check out the hotel with - ended up giving the key to the cleaner. They dont take card so make sure you have cash upon arrival. Only positive is the location is decent - about a 5 minute walk from the beech front.

2/10 Terrible

Clair

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Horrible

It's was horrible mouldy cold no doors on bedroom the floorboards could move the bed the door to the room was not secured they was a hole an a draft was coming threw there was a crack in the window I didn't stay here we left 20 mins of arriving it was like a prison cell

6/10 Okay

Christopher

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities

You get what you pay for

The hotel is old unkempt and in need of serious tlc and basic repair. There was no rail in the wardrobe yet hangers the curtains were the wrong size for the window. No tea krone coffee making facilities as for tolitries not even soap to wash your hands with. Someone had been sick in the night and it was still there in the morning when we found it as I could smell it, it reeked. Breakfast was yummy but it was in a small bar area there were no teaspoons. The staff were great but the owner wrote needs to see this a d either close the hotel to get it ready for the summer or sell it on to someone who cares

4/10 Poor

Mr Peter W

Disliked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was ok for price done what it said on booking. Staff friendly.

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Hotel is OK, breakfast ok, only had peanut butter or chocolate spread for toast, and margarine. I wouldn't recommend hotel to friends.

10/10 Excellent

maggie, C

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Enjoyed our long weekend there hotel was what we expected for our money staff were brilliant especially John

10/10 Excellent

deseree&lauren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Nice hotel , very friendly, standard hotel

Nice hotel u get what you pay for , would recommend and will be back soon

4/10 Poor

Bryan

Liked: Cleanliness, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

bed comfortable.

Credit card machine on arrival broke,reception said imust go out to cash machine in pouring rain.lock on bedroom door fell off when i reported it, they gave me a screwdriverand said he could not do it has he was on his own.leak on wash basin, they gave me a mop and bucket.had a glass of orange juice in morning the next day same glass on table unwashed from pre vious day.

2/10 Terrible

Chris

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Absolute hole

I understand its blackpool and alot of places are simply for groups of drinkers....BUT.. this place wasn't the cheapest and it said it catered for families. I took my family including my toddler and they put us up in the most god awful rooms that smelt of sewage, hadnt been cleaned prior to check in and certainly hadnt seen a hoover for a good couple of month. Simply had nothing in the room or bathroom except for a couple of grubby cups to attempt a brew at our own peril! Worst place ive had to step foot in. Decor is awful looks dilapidated, meant to have no smoking in where we stopped but could smell it throughout the building. Lift was outdated and barely functional so if your on the 3rd floor make sure you take your hiking boots! Only seen 3 workers who unfortunately were of a misfortunate calibre. 'Manager' apparently, was asked to sort it. She admitted the rooms werent clean and gave a lame excuse that she'd been awake for 36hrs and was either tired or whatever she banged on about i didnt pay much attention. Sorry but if your taking £90 off a customer than the least you expect is the very basics! Had to wait 2hrs in the first crummy rooms till she 'cleaned' another 2 for us. We tried to leave but our car was blocked in so had no choice but to stay and wait it out till morning. Didnt even bother attempting the breakfast. Absolute disaster and i cant believe its allowed to be open for custom. Stay well clear people!!!!

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

8/10 Good

Paige

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Was a comfy bed nice and warm. Didn't get to try breakfast as had to rush back home for An appointment.

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities

Dont book if you like sleep!

Whilst the hotel staff were very friendly and helpful, they should have advertised that they accepted parties of males.... all night (literally from 1am - 7.30am) was a complete and utter nuisance.Lads basically partying in each others rooms and screaming, shouting, knocking doors, fighting,, beds in the corridor? (what was all that about) slamming the fire exit doors... we'd have been better off sleeping in the car! not the hotels fault (though they should would have been thrown out anywhere else) and the manageress was heard several times during the night but you cant have families and other guests in the same hotel as stag parties. Its either one or the other - I appreciate they need the business but need to choose really!

4/10 Poor

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
This hotel is suitable for stag and hen dos , we were kept awake by drunken idiots that think it ok to kick hotel door and scream and shout for 3 hours ,

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

8/10 Good

Gordon &Jeannie, Derbyshire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Kids Half Term holiday break at the Illuminations

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

not worth a penny

absolute nightmare. no toilet paper no soap no towels no conditioning and i'm not talking about food .

2/10 Terrible

Mike, East Yorkshire

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

TRULY DEPRESSING..........

2/10 Terrible

Verified traveller

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Worse hotel I've been in

6/10 Okay

Chloe

Liked: Room comfort

Great few days

Fab few days away hotel is what you pay for if you want 5* then this is not the place. Staff are great very friendly and helpful beds are comfortable rooms are bog standard fine just to get ya head down. Very close to all attractions. We all had a great time and will book again