A Stay In A Hotel That Hides A BIG Secret! - The Imperial Hotel Blackpool

[@WalkWithMeTim]

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[@mcfcguvnors]

wow a promo i think is cool ,NEVER seen that b4 thats a nifty bit of kit

[@margarethill5811]

Lovely hotel but don't like the bed room not for me Tim

[@debrajessen7975]

I think probably what has damaged that chest of draws is that it has been standing in direct sunlight at some point 😊 That matress though was disgusting 😒

[@mytube236]

@@WalkWithMeTim That adaptor advert you made, covers 200 countries?? There are only 195 countries in the entire world 😂

[@zipzap2018]

The trouble with the adaptor is that the cables go in the bottom. A lot of the time sockets are low to the desk or floor and you can't fit anything in!

[@derek763]

The Hotel has alot of History but the mattress has even more 🤣

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@DawnFThis]

@@derek763 gross

[@DonnaPearce1965]

😂

[@ShellyS2060]

I want so much to like 👍 this comment, but, as of right now it had 69 likes. I'm not wreaking that😂

[@SeyoDeline]

😂😂

[@tomthomas2268]

Ahh the good old days where Tim goes to an interesting hotel with character and not just another chain hotel. Loved this - very enjoyable

[@Francis-o8d]

I was thinking the same thing. Would live to see some reviews of Country House Hotels.

[@Decameron-pj]

I have stayed there many times. It’s somewhat tired but it provides everything you need and the staff have ALWAYS been incredibly professional and helpful.

[@marmoset3]

Glad you're back exploring these old UK hotels.

[@sophierobinson6041]

I absolutely love seeing all the regulars in the comments excited to see Tim back in an old British Hotel. 😀⛵️🐚 Thank you Tim

[@edbrown84]

That hotel is amazing. Such rich history, and it was great of the manager to show you where the secret tunnel could have been.

[@benbradshaw1054]

Great video, many thanks. I much prefer vlogs like this at places I could realistically visit, rather than hotels I would never go to. Thanks again.

[@Hellnagel82]

Sleeping on an mattress with the sweat of Winston Churchill must be quite the experience.😄

[@julez3161]

😂😂

[@peterbarnett-jones4544]

...yes, "sweat".

[@dr.albantross1686]

@@amiegee3134you must’ve also missed the memo that not every comment has to be dead serious.

[@franrowe8696]

Love that you pick up on the atmosphere or "spookiness" on your hotel stays. Especially the hotels I've stayed in and felt the same, makes me stop doubting myself.

[@rickeeeddleman5614]

OH! Tim - the magic you bring to soooo many people who will not ever be able to see these wonderful things (old mattresses and all)!!!! Thank You So Much!

[@andygrice2024]

Great to see you Tim and you were more than welcome to the showground... The new mattress is on order as we speak.... Hope yo see you again soon.... Andy

[@donnaneeley9920]

I'm from the US and your Hotel looks amazing!!

[@paulturner17]

I actually miss you doing these videos. Walkwithmetim taking the time to do videos for the og fans. Love it

[@mamacindyrogofsky495]

What does og mean?

[@Rosadeacx]

@@mamacindyrogofsky495 original

[@ExtremeBogom]

@@mamacindyrogofsky495 Original.

[@CharlesDeVere-m7o]

I have visited The Blackpool Imperial for over 50 years. Every single visit has always been a pleasure, indeed we were there last week and your film just made it even better. I salute you. Charles and Charlotte DeVere. Ribble Valley.

[@Gerblar1098]

It’s very refreshing seeing a hotel like this looked after in the UK. Quite a rare sight these days

[@nelliemelba4967]

Love that you're back on home turf at these glorious old hotels again! Despite the mattress (it actually looked as though it was water stained which is why it probably smelt) it looked a fascinating stay! Cheers Tim!

[@brendacowling4219]

In the 1980's, when this was always the conference hotel for the political conventions, the legend was that the hotel was held together by the wallpaper and the carpet and if either was cleaned, the Imperial would fall down.

[@vivellasmum]

🤣

[@Marcsharp82]

Nice to see you doing something like this again.

[@christinagreaves7932]

Old school tim , i loved this !!! Blimey , under £ 200 for that room in august , take it anyday over abroad , ive stayed along the front in dec and the wind was out of this world !!!!!

[@I_am_enigma53]

These are my favorite types of tours. The old history is just amazing. Thanks Tim for another great video.

[@GoddessofWisdom]

I'm American and have never been to the UK beyond 8 hours in London. I've always wanted to go to Blackpool, Brighton, etc. but the English people I follow always say they're not worth the hype... I think whether they're up to their former glory or not, they're worth visiting just for the vibes and the history as seen here!! Great video Tim!!

[@irenedavo3768]

Come and see!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thank you

[@kevinanderson5658]

Go to north Yorkshire Whitby Scarborough redcar and Saltburn better food lol Spa hotel Saltburn by the sea and gisborough hall in guisborough

[@nanabear85]

North Yorkshire has some beautiful places, with loads of history real history, Brighton pavilion is worth a visit, Cromer in Norfolk,the Cotswold's etc are all worth visiting come visit England see for yourself it's amazing as are Whitby fish n chips.Not a massive Blackpool fan but each to their own and I live in Manchester so it's my local resort.

[@stephenwood9104]

What a lovely comment, I really appreciate your kind words and hope you get to see much more of our country next time you are on vacation my friend ❤️👍

[@espurious]

I liked your 'Walk down the hall then cut to first perspective' shot. I really appreciate that you put all these little things into the video. They really add a lot.

[@CarolStJohn-ev9ry]

I love how you give dignity to the grand old hotels like this one.

[@samcassidy4474]

So happy to see a video going back to where Walk with me Tim started! Tbh I'm pretty over the super luxe most expensive ones you've been doing lately...that market is saturated. Great video!

[@JadeCC92]

I look forward to watching this soon once the baby has fallen asleep. I stayed here with my husband 14 years ago for my 21st birthday. It was luxury to us back then because we had only stayed in Travelodges before that 😅

[@kersfieldhousertmcoltd5425]

I am still on B&B's and I am 70 😒 Travelodge would be luxury 😁

[@johnleitch9032]

I was involved in booking and setting up the entertainment for the Northern Night charity bash at the Labour Party Conference, which was based at the Imperial Hotel in 2002 . We ended up with international million selling rock band Bad Company, a Tony Blair favourite, they played an hour or so set in the Washington Suite . I've never met so many famous people in one go. The Blairs, Bill Clinton, Kevin Spacey, and lots of prominent politicians and media types. It was an unforgettable 48 hours and just a bit surreal.

[@gurpajsingh7455]

As a northerner really enjoyed this video. Ive spent many year as a child in blackpool, not been there for years bit this this was very nostalgic. ❤

[@susanm9824]

I must admit that I gasped when I saw that mattress. Ever since watching your videos, I’m paranoid over hotel beds!😅

[@oldjake4233]

As a Lancashire boy born and bred I spent a good few summers in Blackpool with my parents and siblings. I've never stayed at the Imperial, but I have friends who have and thoroughly enjoyed their time there.

[@alwaysfair4991]

Do you support Blackpool FC?

[@oldjake4233]

​@@alwaysfair4991I was born in Stockport, but brought up in Manchester... Man Utd fan.

[@hip62]

😂

[@selinaCC1]

Great video Tim , so much prefer these types of vlogs compared to the overseas luxury ❤

[@MiamisburgJay]

Thanks for the nice look around your local Imperial Hotel. The price is very refreshing from the more lavish hotels you have stayed at :) The mixture of different types of hotels is enjoyable to me. Keep up the great work

[@Charliewesterby1297]

I was honestly in Blackpool a few days ago and stayed in the grand hotel apsolutely gutted we couldn’t see you because I’ve been watching all your videos for a long time 😥😥

[@edwalter4425]

love these old hotels, good job Tim, love when you do the walk throughs.looks like you could walk for hours through them.

[@OxfordPatriot]

I'm an American with a BA in history and I can tell you that the British Empire during the Victorian era is probably my favorite subject. There will probably never be another nation so advanced and on top of everything relative to its time, from science and philosophy, to economy and military, as Britain was in this period, except possibly the U.S. in the 1990s. The point I'm trying to make is that all of this pride is instilled in this beautifully constructed Victorian architecture. Modern architecture has lost its artistic value. In my opinion, buildings, which represent a community's development, doesn't just serve a utility purpose but a psychological purpose. I think the happiness index would increase if this artistic style was more prominent in modern architecture. Even with its modern overtones and slight run-down appearance, this hotel is still beautiful, but the photographs really show its peak grandeur. Remarkable.

[@danpanther]

Wasn’t there a huge economic crash in the US in the 90’s?

[@rageagainstthedyingoftheli3861]

I agree about the psychological aspect of architecture which is why everything built now is mostly ugly

[@benmc919]

Despite it's obvious faults it's a really grand and beautiful hotel with plenty of character and history from back in the day. I was also very pleasantly surprised about the price but in a good way, a suite including Breakfast and in August I must say that is definitely good value and reasonable too. Well done on the new sponsorship, definitely a useful travel plug adaptor which I might consider getting for my trip to the USA in October. Thanks for showing us around the Imperial Hotel in Blackpool, throughly enjoyed as always 😊

[@richardbowness1595]

Probably one of the most amazing seaside hotels you have reviewed. I really enjoyed that, Thank you!!

[@judybee]

Ahhh, you can't beat the British Seaside Hotel reviews Tim! My favourites. What history...although it looks like they haven't changed that mattress since Winston Churchill slept on it!! (Bet they do now though when they see your review of it!) Nevertheless, a great video showing the grandeur of how it used to be & still is in the main. Reasonable price too for a night in such an historic place. x J x😄

[@geniushisfriends1260]

Wow the history is amazing. The woodwork in the corridor so stunning. The ceiling in The Washington Suite ballroom so beautiful. Incredible history of the tunnel and baths. I would stay there but only after they changed the mattresses. Thanks Tim. Not a bad price.

[@raq21azuaje]

This video is very interesting. For any archaeologist, historian or restaurateur, the hotel is a true gem. When you see the images you are transported to the past at times and that feeling of being immersed in a moment in the history of the United Kingdom is undoubtedly exciting. Hopefully it will be preserved for many more years. Wonderful video Mr. Tim.👍

[@DavidSutton-lf5ys]

I have stayed at the Imperial Hotel many times since the 70’s. You should have stayed in one of the suites on the second floor, the Elizabethan or Churchill Suite, they have fantastic views from those rooms. For the quality of hotel it is very reasonably priced. I am pleased it is still privately owned and not been taken over by Britannia hotels who have ruined most of Englands fine hotels. David from Coventry

[@donnaneeley9920]

More people need to stay at those Hotels so they will not be bought out!!!😃

[@Casey-zp9kv]

This was probably my favorite little seaside Hotel you've staying in Tim, yes there were some negatives but very few considering the price. I loved this hotels history & style.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

smae here

[@East_Anglian]

"little" .... 🤣

[@Casey-zp9kv]

@@East_Anglian Yeah when I'm comparing it to giant Hotels in major cities like Dubai, Las Vegas or London its little.

[@Francis-o8d]

The Corby trouser press, and other makes, was still a thing in the late seventies. My MIL bought my husband one for Christmas in 1978. Needing to wear a suit each day it was used nightly for several years. I also used it occasionally for my own clothing. . Very effective actually, depends I suppose on what clothes you needed to wear professionally. Most of the larger hotels installed them, I remember the Scarisbrick in Southport still had theirs in 2004. Please would you think about visiting some of the Country House Hotels throughout the UK. I would like to thank you for not using the bad language that some other reviewers think we want to hear. I am surprised that it has been allowed to slip through. tbh I don’t think those reviewers would fit in venues such as the CountryHouse Hotels.

[@lesleycoward3078]

What a fantastic video! So interesting and brought back many happy memories of my childhood holidays here when they had 'bell boys'! I'm also amazed at how much of the old hotel is still recognisable. And you added so much fascinating detail - loved it - well done Tim!

[@barrycoppock]

Er, yes, I have had a Corby trouser press for some years and would not be without it! As you know, these period hotels are very much my style and this one, despite its adverse aspects (and as you mentioned, the upkeep of these establishments must be horrendous) is really great. I was shocked(!) at the price, but in a good way. For that suite (including breakfast) in August seemed very reasonable. Well done on the sponsorship, a very useful plug adaptor.

[@danielkarmy4893]

Does your voice sound similar to that of James May, by any chance? 😉

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes it's brilliant I use it in the uk too because you can charge multiple devices

[@maureen14]

Cool hotel but loft beds have no privacy. 😔

[@Helen-us1ly]

Fun stay. Breakfast makes the day. The spa looks absolutely amazing and there's no reason why there wouldn't be a warm salt bath.

[@bobbiec6074]

Love a bit of old school Walk With Me on our blighty beach fronts. Great video, thanks Tim 🇬🇧🙂🌊

[@petek5523]

Beautiful old hotel with great history, but that mattress 😮😅🤮. I could overlook all the other blemishes, but not that. Great video as always 🎉

[@dennisb9638]

Such a nice hotel! A classic seaside hotel done well. Loved the tour! Hope you can find more of these gems Tim!

[@lifeofdazz]

Have a great Sunday Tim a nice 25 degrees here in Ireland 😊

[@WendyBaker-c9o]

Always look forward to your vidoes Tim.

[@patriciachirgwin3238]

I love the look of the hotel! Thanks for showing it to us - I think I’d like to stay there! The history is fantastic - and the grandeur is never replicated in the same way in new hotels. Fabulous! Thanks for sharing!❤

[@melissaburris7606]

My favorite videos are of you exploring old hotels, thank you! And that price- I was shocked!

[@VikkiG1970]

Love these walks through history. Can imagine people walking around in all their finery and the rooms so well kept. Makes seeing people walk around in jeans and hoodie so out of character - a sign of the times. Thank you, love your videos.

[@debbiejones3911]

I love the staircase in your room but yes it is a bit dirty. Really enjoyed seeing the bath areas where the salt water came in. So much history to this building and the architecture is beautiful. Thanks for sharing.

[@rustysroamings]

We had afternoon tea there last Saturday, it was first class

[@shigemorif1066]

Beautiful hotel! It’s always lovely to walk on creaky stairs and floorboards.

[@kimghoss6021]

OMG THE BED !!!!!😮😮😮😮😮😮

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Tim. Just for the history and the grand decor of the place it's worth the price. The room looked lovely but that mattress no way I would sleep on it.

[@mousecharger]

Absolutely love these brittania hotels. You just feel like you're going back in time andcreally feel it. Good vlog Tim, I can see how much effort you've put into this . Thank you👍x

[@gc7820]

The imperial ain’t a Britannia even if that mattress and furniture are auditioning to be in one 😮

[@mousecharger]

@@gc7820 🤣🤣🤣

[@danielalexander8588]

Another fantastic video Tim! Such a beautiful hotel. I've been to Blackpool so many times and I've never noticed it! I'll definitely be looking out for this hotel now.

[@bigalanthewasp]

Great video Tim. Love these old Victorian hotels 👍

[@dianeprice5798]

Evening Tim, really nice hotel with a lot of history.did like the tour around the hotel. So grand in places and amazing detail. The room really nice until the mattress wow that was bad. Thanks for the tour around the hotel.👍

[@lindavis224]

Absolutely loved it !! My kind of place! Huge!!! Thank you ❤

[@rewind1980]

I WAS SHOCKED!

[@traceys8065]

I usually enjoy watching you Tim while eating my Sunday roast but it's not ready yet 😂 I'll watch now and eat later.

[@ckitch1391]

Love the grandeur of these old hotels Tim, from a different era. I know it's costly but I wish they wld keep them more well maintained 🙂

[@stephenwood9104]

Very grand indeed Tim- thanks for sharing the elegance of this historic hotel, much appreciated for yet another superb video ❤️👍

[@leonciohernandez]

The best part is the Turkish baths they are as fancy as Titanics Turkish baths,. Amazing video as usual .

[@DogKata]

Great, Tim. Such a beautiful historic hotel and affordable.

[@sheajane7669]

I would be changing my room. Thank you for your review Tim. Have a great day!

[@foreverautumn2625]

I was thinking the same thing. I think the room is very claustrophobic and a bit scruffy.

[@Andymann63]

My wife and I had a great stay here and a fab breakfast 👍

[@channysmith83]

Such a great hotel with amazing history. It was very nice of the manager to show you around. Tim you should buy some lysol to spray in your hotel room and on mattress.

[@mileshigh1321]

Room needs a total refresh! Also make it so the curtains can open all the way for the view!

[@ssoozee]

I just found your channel - it’s so interesting! Can’t wait for more!

[@annecaunce]

I've walked past this hotel so many times, but this is my first peek inside. Absolutely stunning and a real gem of victoriana. I'd love to have afternoon tea in there.

[@keetykeetymeowmeow]

The price was surprisingly low, so in spite of some of the issues (which certainly weren't the worst we've seen from you), and especially if you are a history buff, this is a great value. What a beautiful hotel! I could wander the halls for hours!

[@JeansDolls]

What a lovely place.. we stayed in a pub in July and was pleased to see a mattress encasement on our bed.

[@RuthPettit-vy7pq]

Thanks for showing us around . While I appreciate the history of the hotel and the beautiful bars , I can’t say I’d be tempted to stay .

[@M15Guys]

In early 1978, I stayed in this hotel when I was a roadie for a band. The morning after the gig, I had breakfast and returned to my room. On my way up the stairs, a most beautiful woman, in a silk house coat, was walking down to the restaurant. She was singing to herself "When I wish upon a star" for some reason, and as a 17 year old youth, I was dazzled when she glanced at me as we passed by on the staircase. They were filming a period drama in the area, and (I think) using the restaurant for part of the production. She was a famous actress in the 70's but I have forgotten her name ......

[@irenedavo3768]

Wow!

[@Meljassy]

This was anticlimatic 🤣

[@M15Guys]

@@MeljassyI know - I’m so sorry - I was already aware that I had gone off at a tangent from the posters fantastic review …. I guess I was thinking aloud ! Will get the name if only for authenticity 😊. For what it’s worth Your comment made me smile 🤣

[@Apetetrek]

the hotel is as old hat as blackpool

[@M15Guys]

Update - it was Lesley-Ann Down (film could have been Hanover Street though Blackpool is not credited as a location) 🙂

[@ClaireThompson-t6r]

This hotel is amazing! We love watching your videos. Have you ever thought of stopping at St Pancras hotel? Every time we go to London we wonder what it would be like to stay there.

[@DavidStephens-pr3ox]

Norman Wisdom when 'playing' Blackpool stayed at the Imperial his favourite dish was fish and chips; not from the first class chefs at the Imperial but the fish and chip shop behind it out of the paper.

[@wolfman6941]

I'm currently holidaying in Marrakesh. That plug adapter seems a mighty little tool. Of the three I brought with me from the UK only one is working smoothly. Enjoyable video on the charms of the Blackpool Imperial, shame about the bed.

[@shanehall98]

That mattress was grim however i dont mind scuffs and the odd mark because that is what happens in all buildings. People bashing things and wear and tear are hard to control.

[@williamevans9426]

I agree - a few scuffs are OK; a dirty mattress, never!

[@shanehall98]

@williamevans9426 Of course that Mattress shouldn't be in that state it is vile. Scruffs are fine nothing is perfect even posh houses have marks in places.

[@williamevans9426]

@@shanehall98 'Vile' is, indeed, the word.

[@RebeccaLouiseDoyle]

Yay back to the north!! I love all your videos but being from Lancashire myself it's lovely to see some more "realistic" options again! Great video.

[@Fireball7740]

Looks beautiful! I can’t wait for another great video, Tim, and I can’t wait to find out the secret(s)! Suspense ~ love it!!!

[@jenniferjones188]

Lovely hotel. I stayed at the Imperial a few years ago now. We went for the illuminations would love to go back to the hotel. Thank you Tim excellent video as usual😊

[@michellescott1211]

No way! That mattress! Yes it is covered but you don't know what seeps in! As always, great video!

[@traciewinn8919]

Fantastic review, thank you, I love historic buildings that still have their original features, I can vision Miss Marple sitting in the corner somewhere, lol

[@PhattGreg]

I still use the Corby trouser press, but rarely, I pressed my suit trousers a few months aback with it. Really nice gadget. I must do a renovation on it.

[@grant1133]

I can almost smell the room 🤢 the old bar in the function room was pretty cool though.

[@loullabelle80]

I'm a local and worked at the Tower in 1999. The basements still had the old animal cages from the circus and there's also supposed to be a tunnel between there and the Winter Gardens too.

[@devilblueduke]

That would be cool to see

[@gemma6907]

I love these really old hotels with a history. They are my favourite on your channel. Love the tour of the old Turkish bath room and the potential winter gardens tunnel. That mattress though 🤢.

[@nonnayoubuzinnes1669]

Great tour Tim👍 The mattress aside looks like an interesting hotel, so much history.

[@Barbarellacapsule]

I stayed in this Hotel for 2 nights,my Room was so big & I had a bathtub too,a bit dated,but I loved the Vibe & Slept very Well😘

[@cthymnn2010]

As much as it needs some maintenance I love the vibe of this place. Wonderful video.

[@traceypalangio9615]

Oh the mattress! Run Tim!

[@Scottinuk]

I love the reference at 3:15 I was shocked!! 😅

[@sharynkhan1104]

Omg that mattress is absolutely disgusting I wouldn't allow my cat to sleep on that. I have thrown better mattresses away than that. Great video as always Tim 😀

[@Cherry_Fizz]

Have stayed twice in last 5 years for events and both bedrooms needed refurb - thankfully I didn’t check the mattresses - that one looked like it’s been in a skip! Lovely building though.

[@jeanettehodges5158]

All those lights high up and i didn't see any of the light bulbs out ! Thats amazing

[@denisemiller1081]

If you ever come to Melbourne Australia, there is a hotel there called The Hotel Windsor. Very old hotel with great history, it's had many famous guests as well, including Royalty. Dame Nellie Melba is meant to haunt the hallways.