Frequently
Asked Questions

Art B&B Blackpool is a unique boutique hotel and guesthouse on the North Shore Promenade where every room has been designed as an original “sleep-in art installation” by a different contemporary artist. Guests stay inside one-of-a-kind artworks rather than just looking at them, making it one of the most distinctive places to stay in Blackpool.

Art B&B is located at 180–182 North Promenade, Blackpool, FY1 1RJ. It sits directly on the seafront between Banks Street and Springfield Road, just a short walk from North Pier, Blackpool North Beach, the Winter Gardens, and central attractions. Guests regularly rate the location as excellent (around 9.3/10).

Unlike standard Blackpool hotels and guest houses, every one of the approximately 19 rooms at Art B&B was created by a different artist as a fully immersive art installation. From bold patterned rooms and performance-inspired suites to sea-view installations with projectors or cocktail bars, each room tells its own story. This makes Art B&B a true destination stay for art lovers and anyone seeking something memorable.

Yes. Several rooms and suites offer sea views and panoramic windows overlooking the beach and Irish Sea. Popular options include the Ocean Suites and other front-facing rooms that capture sunsets and the classic Blackpool promenade atmosphere.

Guests can expect private en-suite bathrooms (many with walk-in or rainfall showers), free high-speed Wi-Fi, comfortable beds with quality linen, family rooms, luggage storage, and daily housekeeping. Some rooms feature extra creative elements such as projectors, lounge areas, or cocktail bars. Paid private parking is available on or near the property.

You can book directly through the official website (art-bnb.co.uk), via Booking.com, or other major platforms. Direct bookings sometimes offer the best rates or flexibility. Availability varies by room type and season, so it’s best to check current dates.

Yes. Private parking is available at the hotel for an additional fee, and there are also nearby council car parks. Guests often mention the convenience of secure on-site or adjacent parking options.

Yes. The hotel offers a range of room types including king rooms, twin rooms, family rooms, and more compact options. Couples particularly enjoy the unique artistic suites and sea views, while families appreciate the larger rooms and central location close to Blackpool’s attractions.

If you want more than a standard stay, Art B&B offers an immersive artistic experience. You’ll sleep in a room designed by a real artist, enjoy a prime seafront location, and support a property with a creative heritage — all while remaining close to Blackpool’s classic attractions, nightlife, and beaches.

Blackpool North Beach is only a 3-minute walk away. North Pier is a short stroll, and popular spots such as Blackpool Tower, the Winter Gardens Theatre, Coral Island, and the wider Promenade entertainment are all within easy reach on foot.

Yes, children are welcome. Children under the age of 5 can stay free of charge when sharing a suitable room with a paying adult. Availability of suitable rooms is limited, and the hotel decides which rooms qualify for this offer.

We have a limited number of larger and family rooms that can accommodate children. Cots and extra beds may be available on request, subject to room size and availability. Please tell us the ages of your children when booking so we can allocate the most suitable artist-designed room.

Art B&B endeavours to offer high-quality facilities for less able-bodied guests. Disabled toilets are available in public areas, and we have some rooms with more accessible space and wet rooms featuring emergency call pull cords. Some rooms still require a small number of stairs on the landings. Please contact us when booking (or check the individual room details on our website) so we can advise which rooms best suit your needs.

Pets are not permitted in any part of the hotel except the ground floor bar, with the exception of guide dogs or exceptionally well-behaved stick insects.

We have a handful of private car parking spaces at the rear of the hotel, available for £10 per day and subject to availability. Please enquire and book directly with the hotel in advance to reserve a space.There are also several nearby public car parks. The closest is Filey Place on Bank Street (FY1 1RN), only 25 metres north of Art B&B, with 35 spaces (height restriction 1.9 m) and four Blue Badge spaces free for up to 3 hours. For current charges and availability, contact the hotel or Blackpool Council Parking.

Very easy. Blackpool North train station is only 0.3 miles away (around a 6-minute walk). Tram stops on the Promenade are just a 1-minute walk in either direction, making Art B&B one of the most convenient seafront hotels in Blackpool for guests arriving by train or tram.

Check-in is from 2:00 pm. We do our best to have rooms ready at this time, and if you arrive early we will let you know if a clean room is available. Check-out is at 10:00 am to allow our small team to maintain high standards on a quick turnaround.

All our rooms are unique artist-designed installations, so we will always try our best to give you the specific room you booked. In rare circumstances beyond our control we will offer an alternative of equal or higher standard.Your room will be held until 11:00 am the morning after your first night. In the event of a non-arrival we reserve the right to re-sell the room.

Every room at Art B&B is unique. They vary in size, location, view, number of beds and artwork, as each has been created as an individual artist-designed installation. Most rooms feature kingsize beds. We also offer twin rooms (which can be configured as kingsize), family rooms sleeping up to 5, and smaller bunk rooms with 2 or 4 beds.

We recommend taking time to select your preferred room on our website or booking engine, as each offers a different experience. If the room is not to your liking and we have another available in the same price range, we will happily change it for you (ideally before you unpack). Please ensure your booking accurately reflects your requirements.

We always do our best to fulfil special requests (such as a particular room, early check-in, or extra facilities), but we cannot guarantee that every request will be met. Failure to meet a request does not constitute a breach of contract.

In the unlikely event that we need to change or cancel your booking, you can:
- Accept the new arrangements we offer
- Choose alternative dates or a different room type with us
- Cancel the reservation and receive a full refund of any money paid to us
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Please note we are not liable for any payments you have made to third parties.

We take our guest satisfaction very seriously. Any complaint or comment regarding a stay at ART B&B should be made in the first instance to the hotel’s duty manager at the time of your stay so that we can attempt to resolve it immediately.

Problems which cannot be resolved there and then should be notified by email to manager@artbb.org

The terms and conditions set out below apply to all bookings made through the website for the ART B&B Hotel. ART B&B CIC is a company registered in England and Wales (No 10226856) whose registered office is 180 Promenade Blackpool FY1 1RJ. Our VAT registration number is 281 9681 63. The parties to any hotel booking / contract are the hotel (“us”) and the customer (“you”).

A credit or debit card pre-authorisation is required for every reservation and will be requested at reception on check in (cash deposits are NOT accepted). No money is taken from your credit card but it will show as a ‘Pending Transaction’.

The date the pre-authorisation gets released varies, depending on your individual credit/debit card.Upon your check out any room charges, damages or extras will be charged to your card, this will appear on your credit card statement within 3 working days. However if you choose to pay the balance with another credit card or method of payment we will cancel the pre-authorisation and this could take up to 10 working days to clear in your account.

We may retain your credit or debit card details temporarily after your stay has ended and you consent to us debiting such amounts for which you are responsible as a result of any damage caused to your ART B&B room by you during your stay, or anything missing once you have left (except any items you are invited to keep). These amounts may be debited from your card without prior notification.

Please don’t throw the TV into our non-existent swimming pool or add your own ‘artworks’ to the walls.

All prices shown online are per room per night (unless otherwise stated). They will be the lowest out of any of the channels online. Prices are subject to Value Added Tax at the current prevailing rate, and are already included in the shown rate.
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Prices are subject to change without notice. However, your price is guaranteed once you receive a booking confirmation. For the avoidance of doubt, prices do not include any incidental charges, which you may incur during your stay (including, for example, any beverages consumed at the hotel).

The prices shown online are not valid in conjunction with any other offer and until you have received your confirmation number.

Availability of rooms at the rates shown online may be limited and/or restricted to certain periods.

Please note that ALL ART B&B Hotel rooms and public areas are NON-SMOKING (£200 fine applies, which we reserve the right to deduct from any credit card pre-authorisation without prior approval, if we deem to be necessary).

You can smoke outside at the back of the hotel and we have thoughtfully provided a push button heater on the wall to aid your smoking enjoyment. There is no smoking at the front of the hotel but only a few metres away across the road is the promenade and beach where you can really enjoy a cigarette and watch the waves and sunset. Ask for a take-out coffee to complete the joy.

Sorry guys, it’s a no from us. Use of drugs on the premises will result in you being asked to leave the hotel immediately and permanently blacklisted without refund. Harsh – but we don’t make da law.

Full pre-payments are required for all of the rates featured online. Payment is taken from your credit or debit card at the time of booking (or shortly thereafter). See ‘Cancellations and amendments’ below for details on cancellations.

After your booking has been confirmed, we will send you an email containing your booking reference number and details. Please bring a copy of this (or save it down on your smartphone) and present this along with the credit / debit card used when checking in. We may also pre-authorise your card for incidentals during the stay. If the room has been booked on your card, but for another lovely person, please do let us know so our receptionists are aware of who the mystery guest is that is due to be arriving.

All amendments must be made in accordance with our terms. Room cancellations are unfortunately not permitted for some booking rates. Some allow cancellation up to 1 week before your arrival but this will be clearly stated when you book so just double check which option you are going for.
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After check-in, the remaining part of all guest reservations are non-transferable and non-refundable. Where an amendment is not made in accordance with our amendment terms, the payment taken as your deposit is forfeited and is not refundable.

We are responsible for losses you suffer as a result of ART B&B breaching the Terms & Conditions if the losses are a foreseeable consequence of ART B&B’s breach and no more than three times the fee payable in respect of your stay. Losses are foreseeable where you and/or ART B&B could contemplate them at the time our agreement was formed. ART B&B is not responsible for indirect losses that are not foreseeable by you or ART B&B (such as loss of profits or loss of opportunity).

Whilst we make every effort to ensure that the material contained on the ART B&B website is accurate, we do not warrant or represent its accuracy and disclaim to the maximum extent permitted by law all warranties expressed or implied by statute, custom or usage relating to the information contained in the website.

We shall have no responsibility for any property left in or damaged as a result of being in your ART B&B hotel room during your stay. The laws of England and Wales shall apply to the ART B&B website and the Terms and Conditions and court proceedings relating thereto may only be commenced in England and Wales.

We will retain all personal information which you provide. We may in some circumstances need to pass this information to other persons and it may also be provided to security and/or credit checking companies, credit and debit card companies, government and enforcement agencies and public authorities if so required, or as required by law. This may involve sending your personal information between different countries, including countries outside the European Economic Area where controls on data protection may not be as strong as the legal requirements in the UK.
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We will not pass on your contact or personal details to any third party, other company or marketing organisation without your permission.

The material on the ART B&B website is the copyright of ART B&B CIC. You may not download or use the material on the website for your own commercial or non-commercial, private use or on social media platforms. The material may not be reproduced, published, distributed, amended, downloaded or otherwise used unless you have obtained ART B&B’s express permission.

For Group Bookings please contact reception direct on 01253 708061 email crew@artbb.org