Worst Rated Hotel - Could Tripadvisor be WRONG?

I stay in Savoy Hotel in Blackpool owned by a company that's just been voted for the ninth consecutive year bottom of the pile in the annual survey by consumer group Which?
It's received some very bad reviews on Tripadvisor over the last 12 months, BUT is it as bad as some people say? Let's find out!
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[@WalkWithMeTim]

Where should i go next?

[@Jackpot77777]

Birmingham best inn but that’s finished now !!! Very haunted. It was only £25 a room 😂

[@thescoreboard8930]

The Britannia at Newcastle Airport is of a worse or same standard as this. Rule Britannia lol.

[@julieandres8246]

Britannia Birmingham .Read my post for details

[@mrlister2000]

Pick any Britannia hotel in the UK, they'll all be as bad as each other!

[@amaraamara2712]

Brittania Picadilly Manchester 👀👃🤮🤢

[@WarthogMist08]

It's criminal that Britannia Hotels have acquired so many amazing and historic buildings only to run them into the ground by selling the rooms dirt cheap and letting them go to ruin. If a proper hotel chain or even independents bought half of them and were prepared to invest in renovation work they could be incredible places to stay.

[@FjRennard]

Agreed.

[@barnabydinosaurroadsafetyp3457]

Crowdfund a hotel - not as daft as it seems -

[@WalkWithMeTim]

@@barnabydinosaurroadsafetyp3457 great idea ..

[@WalkWithMeTim]

of course!

[@rbejva]

I suspect the struggle is how to fill them. Probably end up with cut-price deals that starve the hotels of profit.

[@jonjon7311]

“Worst hotel I’ve stayed in….. and I’ve been to Pontins “. What a great quote !! 😂😂😂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@sdfilmproductions4193]

Everyone mentions "The Shining"...but when I stayed there I had no problems....Except for the dead woman in the bathtub....And getting locked in the freezer....And the boiler exploding....And the axe attack...Other than that it was alright.

[@user-qx3eb2jx1p]

WOW . Trying wayyyyyy too hard to get ''likes'' from faceless strangers online . I pity you.

[@sdfilmproductions4193]

@@user-qx3eb2jx1p I couldn't give a damn about likes. I wrote it to entertain myself.🖕😜

[@deebee.14]

@user. And what was your goal? You got a dislike from me, if that was what you were aiming for.

[@user-qx3eb2jx1p]

@@deebee.14 lmaoooo ''you got a dislike from me '' haha utter geeeek . Nothing online matters ya wee geek

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

😂

[@rocket3254]

My mum and dad love these old crappy hotels. They go knowing what to expect but love the cheap rates, good locations and vintage architecture

[@Alex-cw3rz]

As soon as I saw that table I knew it was Britannia, but when it's rated worst when is it not a Britannia Hotel. The top brass at Britannia should be put away for life, for crimes against hospitality

[@WalkWithMeTim]

ha ha ha good one Alex

[@timjarvis9078]

I always say don’t be fooled by hotels with names like Royal, Palace or king & Queen in the title, most hotels spend a fortune on up keeping the lobby but once you enter the elevator it’s like going back in time to 1987 and the room looks like somewhere you’d stay if you were on the run from the law or contemplating suicide.

[@jamara3330]

Yes, some o the hotels in my town were called Royal because Queen Victoria had tea there but they are now run down. She did not even stay, as she slept on her yacht. The other names you mentioned are meaningless.

[@Vodaph0ne]

It's a sad reflection because you know that 80 years or more ago these hotels were some of the best to stay in

[@amaraamara2712]

I just appreciate how nosey you are, the fact you open any unlocked door is brilliant, it satisfies my also curious nature🤣

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol mine too!

[@carolinefoster8675]

Me too, I am just like this too 🤣

[@kkrispy2009P]

He's an Explorer

[@adeleredfern2606]

I helped out as a beauty therapist about 6 years ago there; it was awful. We were in what I think was a ballroom and the entrance and the rooms we used reeked of stale urine and it gave off 'nursing home' vibes. Everything was dirty, dusty and even getting clean water for our treatments was difficult - we had to get jugs of water and empty them into buckets.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow!

[@barrieainge4937]

It was obviously a splendid hotel in its day - such gorgeous glasswork - and a great pity that it appears to be slowly deteriorating with the wrong people in charge. Perhaps Wetherspoons ought to take it on, they do at least save old buildings. By the way Tim, that isn't black filler in the bath, it is simply what is underneath when the enamel is damaged, I remember from my youth! Great review.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

oh is it!!

[@stepheng8779]

They save the shell of old buildings

[@Thats_him_with_the_daft_hat]

I thought it was going to be worst. I am relieved and disappointed, at the same time. I love the period design, decor and the character. They're a relic of a bygone age. Nowadays, these buildings are somewhat redundant as hotels. I am disappointed by the lack of real investment in these national gems. Britannia have the most cynical business model in the industry.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol well if you look at reviews i expected the worse but i don't always slate them i say what i see

[@davidc2d]

Attempted to stay here a fee years back. The first room we were allocated was next to a room housing the extraction units for the kitchen. This caused the wall behind the bed to constantly vibrate and hum. Was given a 2nd room, however that one had a bag of syringes and needles under the mattress! The only compensation for that was a free bottle of wine with dinner or to leave and find somewhere else.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

OMG

[@matthewlovell5376]

The problem with a lot of these large, grand old hotels is they cater for a market that no longer exists (in the quantity they need anyway). Im surprised Brittania keep buying them. I imagine a lot of the other chains wouldn’t touch them. They’re a no win proposition. Spend millions to refurb them to their former gory and have to charge rates that won’t bring in enough people. Cut your room rate and cut back on maintenance (which is likely to be astronomical) and you end up with a reputation like this. Let’s be honest, most people don’t care how grand a hotel is anymore as long as it’s clean and comfortable - and for the same room rate, would you choose this or a non-descript premier inn?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Interesting points

[@wilfulsprite555]

Exactly. British seaside has been in decline for so long with the advent of foreign holidays, I would be amazed if they can make enough money to renovate these lovely buildings. Old films show the huge numbers of people who used to visit these resorts, compared to today. Having said that I see Haven charging £2500 per week for a caravan in Great Yarmouth and people are paying it...

[@romz1]

True, younger people still go to blackpool for a weekend get away or stag/hen parties, including the lgbtq scene. They are missing out on big potential.

[@josephberrie9550]

love the post and I quote from it............second line........spend millions to refurb them to their former GORY......comedy gold

[@Bevvi1]

I worked at the savoy as a chamber maid for a few years and left in 2006 ish . (we had to hoover the hallways every day then lol) it's sad that britannia neglect their hotels as its a beautiful building. BTW Its definitely haunted, there's a creepy upper floor on 3rd that's got seriously bad vibes 😳. Thanks for the video, was nice to see it again.

[@rocksoliddude1]

They won't spend the money, they just want to profit

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow!

[@samroberts5131]

Bevvie, I worked there too. I stayed in the top rooms. Never again!

[@kkrispy2009P]

Yes I agree many ppl I talked to that stopped heard ghost sounds and strange noises at night just just from the guests

[@samroberts5131]

It was said one of the staff hung himself in the bedroom due to failed romance when she went off with someone else. In that room the heating never worked, wallpaper would peel off the wall amongst other stuff. Me n 2 other lads stayed thru Xmas n new year in 3 rooms up there, the guys were freaked out worse than me. creepy as chuff and I'm in to haunted stuff normally.

[@lordwuldor]

The door to the room that Tim was in was a big red flag for me and he should of complained about it or made them aware that it was difficult to open and closed as it is a big risk if their was ever a fire in that place and there was someone elderly or a child that was in their and they couldn't open the door due to how stuff it was to open.

[@HattieJane15]

I stayed there in 2017. it was awful and continues to be a running joke between my mum and I! It was grim, and has had a bit of a facelift since our stay looking at this video. I was sad to see the carpeted walls of the lift have gone!! the carpet in the restaurant was sticky, and the food looked so grim I had cereal for breakfast only. the beds were just the same as yours, painful backs ensued. they were also itchy as heck, felt like things were crawling on you during the night. our wardrobe couldn't be opened without a tonne of force, and the bathroom was grim. as for haunted, our kettle would randomly turn on in the night, so we unplugged it....and it did it again. make of that what you will! what's hilarious is we stayed there, and attended a convention at the Norbreck...so the best of the awful hotels in one trip!

[@traceyyelland2353]

I stayed in a premier Inn and had the same experience with the kettle among other things!!

[@neilsmith8340]

We have just come back from the Rock and Roll weekend I mentioned 5 months ago. I saw the window with the gap at the top, but no complaints about anything. The food was fine, the bed was comfortable, the bathroom was clean. The hotel was fully booked but there was no problem with only the one lift, never saw a queue. The rooms on the 4th floor I heard were small and should be avoided as the lift only goes to the 3rd, but that's hardly the fault of the current owners. Separately, the event was well organised too with an excellent programme of bands and other music and dance classes

[@ashotofmercury]

Glad to read this - thinking of doing the weekender in November this year. 👍🏻😎

[@neilsmith8340]

We have only stayed in Blackpool for Rock and Roll weekends, and are booked in the Savoy in November. However having stayed at The Norbreck twice, nothing can be worse than that.

[@allanallen1835]

Is that rock week d worth the price, I found out you can get a room per night for £25 but they are charging £260 for 3 day event. Just wondering if you think it's worth it as I was thinking about going in the March/April one at the savoy.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol have you seen my video

[@neilsmith8340]

@@allanallen1835 I think my first reply may been deleted, maybe it had too much detail, I don't know where your £25 a night came from, more like £40 to £50 when I looked, and the rest is made up of the cost of 7 bands (in November) dance instruction and DJ plus the profit of the organisers who set the cost.

[@socialghost4400]

So a Britannia Hotel that has ACTUALLY had some form of maintenance and remodelling done to it? .......Wow, what a time to be alive!!!! Seriously why do they all have to have those tacky looking gambling machines.....I mean for such a beautiful hotel they look and feel completely out of place

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes I know . I know why they do it but it's not great

[@MLBFCollection]

Angel of retribution Awesome album:)

[@momtrips6783]

Don't know about the UK, but in the U.S. hotels make revenue off of the gambling machines, so however tacky they look they bring in money.

[@partypete007]

I like the fact that Britannia make these old hotels accessible and affordable… Hotels generally are very expensive these days.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

very true

[@mattwilkin9491]

My wife and I booked 2 nights at this hotel last October (2021), we booked a double deluxe room and were given what I can only describe as a broom cupboard with a double bed in it, when we went to the front desk to complain we were screamed at and told to get out as we were not welcome there. I asked to speak to the Duty Manager the screaming guy said he was in fact the General Manager. I could not recommend this hotel to anybody.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Omg I got lucky then

[@jmarshal]

@@WalkWithMeTim maybe interacting more with the staff is something you should investigate? You don’t need to film it but you can explain what happened. Bring up problems with them, or just make a problem that they need to solve, and see how they handle it? Because how the staff act is a huge part of what can ruin someone’s stay and make them leave a bad review.

[@minecachair]

Britannia hotels make their money from the government who give them millions to accommodate asylum seekers awaiting clearance.The company have no need to spend money maintaining the buildings properly.I regularly visit Britannia hotels as part of my job (not staying as a guest)and the Savoy appears to be one of the few with a holiday clientele.

[@Plattipus89]

Stayed here with my gf post lockdown 2020 and we paid £85 for the night and it was awful, I had to shoulder barge the bedroom door open, we had a very clinical bathroom which we had to climb into with a huge step; the windows were nailed shut, there was no ventilation during a heatwave and the TV had a corner missing. Also there was what seems like small blood stains on the mattress. £85 for the night there was a total rip off. Tried to speak to someone regarding it but no one was ever around at reception

[@WalkWithMeTim]

i did notice that actually

[@jontalbot1]

This isn’t really about a hotel. It’s about a town that has largely lost its main source of employment and is struggling to find a new role in the twenty first century. It is very difficult to see what can be done. There is a kind of fascination in watching things slowly fall apart but it is a tragedy.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow

[@johnmc3862]

Deep.

[@Truthseeker1515]

Same elsewhere on the South Coast with Blackpool never been able to find a role after the cheap 1970s boom in overseas package holidays....why would you visit Blackpool when you can travel to Spain or Florida?

[@davitto01]

I appreciate you putting up the video whether its good or bad. Gives a nice honest view into the hotel. Also means, if they start to hear about you, they're less likely to blacklist you, thinking you're just there to complain and make them look bad. Lol

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol i say how i see it if i think it looks ok i will say but confused as to why the reviews are so bad was expecting worse

[@davitto01]

@@WalkWithMeTim well the bathroom looks refurbished and there's work going on. So maybe you were in one of the newer rooms. The white stains on the floor could have been from painting the skirting boards. Maybe the rooms with the terrible view of the courtyard have rotten single glazing, mold and other kinds of nasties. Lol Did you ever find a way to the room in the tower?

[@simonbradshaw3708]

Thanks for another interesting hotel visit, I'm glad you have included it as it's important to give an impartial view of your visits. Maybe if Britannia does spend some money at Pontins or their hotels they should invite you back to review?

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree simon .. i wasn't going to put it up because it's not bad bit wanted to show you cant always rely on trip

[@petehefferon8192]

Loving your channel Tim. You’ve got the production on it just right which makes it perfect to sit back and relax to. It’d be great if each episode was a little bit longer but can’t complain if it’s a freebie 👍🏻. Again great work fella, keep it going 👌🏻👏🏻

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Pete, means alot .. yes most are about 25mins normally but didn't want to pad it our for sake of lol

[@craigchurchill2296]

Good to see you becoming more confident and going into rooms you clearly shouldn't be in. Keep it up!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol i have always done that if the door is open .. just having a nose :-)

[@tudorroberts7843]

Brilliant review so well done

[@nelliemelba4967]

Thanks for your impartial review, Tim. What a beautiful building! My first thought was that it had a Titanic (and a Shining) vibe to it, not surprising as it was built in 1915. Just a huge shame that the small issues, and there are a few it seems, have let it down, but I would still consider staying after seeing your vid.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Glad you enjoyed it! yes you should im not always slatting these great hotels i say what i see it

[@chrisrobson5187]

i have watched lots of these with you Tim and it makes me so sad that these beautiful buildings are not properly cared for. The public areas make it easy to imagine how grand this is would have been in its day. Interestingly, all these hotels are now owned by Britannia.

[@julieandres8246]

Have ever reviewed the Britannia Hotel in New Street Birmingham . Stood on a bag of Cannabis in the doorway . Rats scurrying around outside the entrance and disabled access in the evening was interesting .

[@WalkWithMeTim]

omg no i haven't

[@julieandres8246]

@@WalkWithMeTim The only way to get into the hotel with my wheelchair using son was via a service lift .Think rubbish, laundry and lots of junk .Plus the rats .!!

[@carolinefoster8675]

I stayed here. Horrible. Poo and blood smeared on the wall behind the toilet, and random drunk men wanting to come in our room to party in the early hours. Crazy!

[@julieandres8246]

@@carolinefoster8675 Grim isn't it .

[@heidipalmer2618]

Stayed back in 2015, horrendous, we were ‘upgraded’ as first room windows were jammed with newspaper but the worst thing was poop on the bathroom wall. Wished we of stayed in that room, second room which felt like top floor of east wing, horrendous plaster falling of the walls, poop on the sheets! And couple somewhere near clearly having a good time all night 😬. Apparently the manager told us when we complained it would of been the staff. Later read that Lancashire council use some rooms for homeless and immigrants. It was filthy an absolute hell hole.

[@TheAdamwalters]

I stayed here in 2020 paid £89 for a family room for 1 night. It was very dated and I imagine it would cost a lot to bring such a big hotel up to spec but it wasn’t really that bad. Remember the view was terrible but I didn’t hate it

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes they are doing it up like I say I found it ok

[@wot4922]

Stunning interior...the ceilings, stained glass, carpeting and so much more. Hope they do this hotel justice when renovating. The outside though looks like an old hospital.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes i have to agree it does a bit

[@f0rth3l0v30fchr15t]

It's 1910's, I think, so it's pretty well of it's time. The canopy over the entrance does have a proper "government work" vibe to it, since - from what I could see - it's not flush with the front of the building.

[@deborahaindow7205]

Those old stained glass windows cost thousands to repair.Our church in Gt Yarmouth has just had one done!!😳😩

[@WalkWithMeTim]

i bet

[@hazelmanship7516]

Just caught up and enjoyed this vlog thanks Tim. Hope all family are well.😊

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Hazel

[@debbiebarwick7693]

Stunning interiors as most of the hotels of this era have, neglected and left to rot. Disagree with a previous comment as UK holidays are now having a revival due to so many problems getting abroad and back with kids in tow .Affordable clean rooms would be snapped up especially in these days of very limited family finance.

[@bensel1547]

this could be such a nice hotel after renovating, keeping the old details like the ceilings and staircases. it just needs a good investment to bring it up to date and some love

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree

[@JetLuckhurstMusic]

Great vid, Tim. It’d be good to see how the food/menus fare on your various hotel travels!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes I was going to but restaurant had closed

[@mr.chrisfloyd]

Love your vids mate. Always scrolling through. Coming across old vids but still like watching bro. Keep it up mate x

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Much appreciated

[@mrlister2000]

You should take a Dyson V6 cordless (not a sponsor) or similar and put it in your suitcase. When you get there whip it out and vacuum the floor to see how bad it is! Like I've said before on your other videos, if they would just spend a few quid on each room like buying a new mattress every 2-3 years and giving them a lick of paint once in a while, they would make for a much better experience.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

LOL

[@JacketOsu]

these 'worst rated' videos of yours are really good! i found your channel from a pontins video that randomly popped up in my recommended and i've got to say i enjoy these! i hope to see more!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks jack, hope you watch some of my other videos too :-)

[@JacketOsu]

@@WalkWithMeTim ill be sure to check them out!

[@kkrispy2009P]

Cheers welcome you the family

[@charlottedevere4876]

I used to work there in 2020. Loved the place, Needed some work but was very happy to be there. Nice customers and staff. Well done Tim , its a good film and very professional. xx

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Charlotte

[@scottmcculloch6480]

If they brought the rooms up to date and get the window frames sorted it would be a stunning hotel. The bee gees were in the charts when that furniture was new.

[@snowcraft40]

I've just subscribed to your channel as I stayed at the Savoy in Blackpool around two month ago. Yes I saw the reviews too but I ignored them and I'm glad I did. I'm in my early 40's and found it to be ok. Yes I saw the window frame in your video and the missing celling tile. But the room was clean, the double bed was firm, not springy at all. Yeah I was impressed with it. I think you were right to ignore the reviews. I think people make these up sometimes. The Norbreck castle hotel on the other hand I agree. Not good at all. I would like to share my experiences If I can with you sometime. It was bad. Keep up the good work Tim. Thank.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow thanks for subbing! I wanted to show that sometimes they can be wrong

[@darkvader7231]

Blimey, that was probably the cleanest room you ever had in your reviews and the best hotel thus far!! Better than Pontins!!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes it was!

[@jonathang8263]

Whenever Tim or other (inferior, naturally) vloggers post a video titled "worst hotel in he UK" or "worst hotel in XYZ town in England", I immediately know it will be a Britannia Hotel.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol

[@Chumpz]

Only recently starting watching your channel a couple months ago but i'm crying out for you to speak to the staff regarding what you find. Not to cause confrontation, but just to see how well they handle it. I believe It would make for fantastic and compelling viewing! Also the videos seem too short in my opinion. I wonder how your nights sleep was with the cold water pipe? the evening entertainment downstairs, the room service, what the breakfast was like etc? Thankyou for the video and I am looking forward to the next one regardless!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks for feedback

[@Mellbergfan]

I've stayed there! We were there for two nights in 2020. My girlfriend hated it, though I didn't think it was too bad if memory serves... Great video as always!

[@xIHEXx]

Love the channel my man. Keep up the good work. These worse reviews are so interesting to watch

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Much appreciated! hope you give the other video a watch too, helps me out :-)

[@xIHEXx]

@@WalkWithMeTim trying to get though them all 😂. Only just found your channel

[@johngaskins4700]

I stayed in this hotel 12 years ago with a big group that had been booked in before Britannia had just taken the hotel over and it was awfull. When everyone went to get ready for the Saturday night the hot water supply was pumping out cold water.

[@99redballoons90]

I’ve watched other people do these videos but I like the format of yours better. I think it’s partly because you film alone so it give more of a pov of the places you go to. Excellent content.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yay! Thank you! yes thats the whole point of the channel thank hope you subbed too:-)

[@colin.d]

A comfortable bed is kind of basic for any hotel. If it fails on that score then I think the reviews may well be justified.

[@TedJM]

I think with a bit of modernizing and re painting it could be really nice. The ceilings in the lobby and dining room are so cool.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

agree

[@JimboF84]

Those are mattress protectors not toppers. They aren't designed to add comfort but just to try and prevent sweat and other fluid staining the mattress

[@WalkWithMeTim]

oh

[@JimboF84]

@@WalkWithMeTim I'd be grossed out to see a mattress in a hotel without one of those on! Alex Polizzi always goes mad at hotel owners for that on her show

[@elliotoliver8679]

The size and complexity of these old grand dames must make them incredibly expensive to maintain. Without a consistently high numbers of guests I expect it is inevitably a downward spiral. No idea how UK seaside venues can compete with cheap overseas holidays

[@Nathaliejcr]

I've worked in the Britannia hotel in Brighton and it is awful, screws coming lose in the bed, hair both on bed and in bath, cracks in the bath as well so it often leaked down to the room below, curtains and windows dirty, leaks happened several times a week. They cleaned the mugs by just taking a cloth and wiping it out, you had to pay extra for WiFi, we had a smoking floor(they got around the law by saying the room is your own when you rent it or something) and we had over 20 rooms in the basement with no windows so if you booked a single room you most likely ended up there, at least on the weekends. And because it's a great location they still charged you crazy prices on the weekends. It was also bad for the staff, we were paid really poorly but had to deal with so much and didn't have breaks, you only had 15 min to gulp down the food quickly, if you were on your own you had to stop to help guests in-between. Because the pipes were so old, the water tasted awful so you had to always put so much ice in it to be able to drink it. It was just awful. It think you just got lucky with the room you got

[@WalkWithMeTim]

wow!

[@DadsGreatEscape]

Another top video pal 👍 Personally, didn't see too much wrong other than the issues you yourself pointed out. Have you ever stayed in a place called Green Gables in Scarborough? Now that's a place I'd love to see you cover 👀 The architecture is fantastic, but as for the rooms and amenities - that would be fun to see you review 😃

[@WalkWithMeTim]

thanks for the tip

[@duncandawdry8370]

That's just a mattress protector, not a topper, presumably there to prevent incontinence stains getting through to the matress!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

shame they are not used everywhere lol

[@mcvitty1070]

Love your videos Tim great work and keep it up mate 👍🏻

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks 👍

[@maxpom68]

Hi Tim, me and my guy stayed in this hotel in Dec 2023 on the same floor as yourself but in opposite direction. Thinking back now it was a ok stay over especially the breakfast. Downsides was the springy/hard double mattress, frosted glass so we had zero view, very hot room, no bedside table's/no plug sockets near the bed. I did love the stained glass and decor of the ceilings and windows. I also liked the sound of the creaking floorboards. It was free to park too.

[@dew1911]

There's a real pattern with Britannia Hotels - own some amazing old buildings and then seem to run them on an absolute shoestring. Not enough staff or maintenance to keep on top of them

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I know shame

[@MrGreatplum]

I think it’s the best Britannia hotel you’ve stayed at! The function rooms looked incredible! I’m guessing these big old places must have some big suites - be interesting to try a Britannia presidential suite!

[@vorwaerts_nie_zurueck]

Really enjoying your videos. Honest account and great quality for a one man show

[@WalkWithMeTim]

That means alot , thanks

[@jollymirage4390]

Love your content, so cool and down to earth cant wait for next review

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks Jolly

[@marieryan2541]

Hi Tim. Compared with the other worst rated hotels you have been the Savoy seems to be quiet good admitely there is a few links which need to be ironed out but overall it looks brillant.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

i thought so too

[@tilrox]

I wonder if the hotel staff are starting to pick up on who you are, and gives you the better rooms

[@xoxoxoxoxo7997]

Ikr he never gets the room he ordered

[@bbnn7632]

I just found this channel love it !!

[@Potbellypigg]

Imagine if it really was marble and the hotel put all their budget into the bathroom wall

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@wendycopcutt4891]

Interesting. Looks almost luxurious compared to some of the other dumps you've reviewed!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol i know!

[@chrisw9643]

Great videos. Cheers Tim

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks chris

[@leightongoss6147]

I was one of those that suggested you look at this one Tim. My reason was the Trip Adviser reviews and the state of the place at the side overlooking Gynn Square. I stay in the Moorings Hotel in Seafield Road and I walk past the Savoy every time I head for the tram stop. It looks in a right state, Having said that the public areas look very nice, I was very surprised. I seem to recall one time hearing it had the longest bar in Blackpool. Open to correction on that one though. Think I will stick with my hotel regardless :-) Many thanks.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Longest bar ... was that in ball room

[@leightongoss6147]

@@WalkWithMeTim Not sure Tim. It was either the Savoy or the Cliffs. I just threw it out there in case anyone could remember. !978 was my first visit yearly visit to BP so the memory gets a bit hazy. :-)

[@FintanMoloney]

I can imagine some of these hotels were top shelf back in the day - its a shame they get let to go like this as they are very historic.

[@christophergoff36]

Just looked up the cost of a room, people can hardly expect The Ritz at that price. Some bits look OK but the old windows would need £1000's to restore. Probably a rule of thumb, cheap accommodation in huge hotel then hotel has seen better days.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes but are you saying that don't need to hover

[@christophergoff36]

@@WalkWithMeTim I was thinking more cosmetic finish, chipped paint etc or like the hole in the wall by your door that had got left, should be clean definitely so clean carpets, clean bathroom etc. I saw the cost per night is £30, used to pay that back in the 90's for D.B&B in Bournemouth. Some of your holiday camp accommodation has looked worse. Not stayed in Blackpool for years, last time was the 80's with parents and the whole hotel came down with something not good, probably the illest I'd been.

[@rossbatchelor4634]

Great Vid Tim really interesting I think a lot of people tend to overreact sometimes

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Agree ross , I wasn't going to put up but thought I should

[@jackodriscoll2303]

Please do more of these! Absolutely love them

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks jack

[@derek763]

I think it's in very good condition , maybe they are short on staff which is why some parts are not perfectly clean . Also the building so old they are prob limited by conservation rules on what way they can repair or replace windows /floors . I wouldnt have a problem staying there 🙂

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Maybe

[@wilfulsprite555]

That is a very good point. We have a lovely old Victorian hotel which has been allowed to fall into ruin in my town....the owner got into big trouble for replacing old rotting wooden sash windows with plastic ones. It must cost a fortune to renovate these buildings within the law.

[@John-oy8nj]

Stained glass and ceiling’s looked amazing overall didn’t look to bad I have stayed in a lot worse.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

me too :-)

[@Hammertime054]

Brilliant Tim, i loved the shining bit, made me laugh, absolutely fantastic video as usual, thanks for sharing 👍👍👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Thanks h man

[@joannefrost6635]

To be honest I stayed her last Friday and I had no complaints yes it's a old hotel with creaky floor boards but it was clean and my room was fine

[@WalkWithMeTim]

I thought it was fine too

[@johnorchin8567]

I think the relevant thing is how much does the room cost. Some people seem to expect tip-top cleanliness and decoration, good food and characterful surroundings for less than £50.00 a night for a single room, in a town or city with all nearby facilities. This is just not realistic. If you could get all that for £50.00 a night how could any hotel survive charging more.

[@etf7450]

Great video. Has the media in England ever gone after the owner of Britannia Hotels.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

yes bbc loads of times

[@Potbellypigg]

Have you tried brightons hilton? I went with my boyfriend and didn’t like it, luckily we got it on deal but I would never pay full price! I found a hair on the bed and a stain on a towel, there was a bit of grime around the sink, we got a lovely view of the car park as well lmao

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Sounds delightful

[@bigjonnyjones]

Great video did you actually spend the night ? Me and the wife did wander . Keep them coming!

[@WalkWithMeTim]

sometimes here I did

[@grizzer30]

I've stayed here maybe 3 times and every time the room has be tidy, if not a little dated. Breakfast was nice. I suppose it depends what you looking for and how picky you are, because you could slate many hotels. My only negative is the bar was way overpriced. But apart from that. Happy days 😀

[@AutoUnder]

Nice one! Could you possibly do a review of the Grand Hotel in Blackpool? (ironically the hotel in shot at 1:23) It is also owned by Britannia but was owned by Hilton up until fairly recently so it would be interesting to see if the luxury feel of the Hilton has held up or whether it is now just the same as every other Britannia

[@WalkWithMeTim]

tbh the reviews don't look bad i was surprised that Hilton gave it up .. why altho awful looking building

[@AutoUnder]

@@WalkWithMeTim I've noticed that Britannia haven't been cleaning the front of it; it looks terrible now, was never that bad under Hilton

[@carolinefoster8675]

I’ve stayed there, that one is terrible too

[@andrewproudfoot4213]

I had an interview in the Grand in 2015 and it was a lovely hotel, I also got the job, it’s a shame it’s gone downhill.

[@ve2vfd]

Honestly it looks like what I would expect from an older "grand" hotel. I would likely stay there if the price was right.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

its 59 a night at the min

[@colleen4062]

I enjoy these Thank you so much. 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

you are welcome hope you give my other vids a shoot too :-)

[@colleen4062]

@@WalkWithMeTim Oh Tim I watch all your videos but those are good. Lol👍😊

[@spartansdeciever]

Lol just before you mentioned about The Shining that's exactly what I was thinking! Did you bring your trike Tim?! 😆

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Lol

[@flamezodiac5736]

All we need now is a kid on a tricycle 😂

[@theabandonedhunter3604]

Great video Tim, I’m in agreement it wasn’t nowhere near as bad as what I expected. I think we should take a spin on this and do best value for money stay in Blackpool. Only because I want to take my daughters up next month! 😉

[@WalkWithMeTim]

lol where are you going to say

[@peterwilliamson7543]

I stayed at this hotel a few years back omg it is poor over all. The room .bed ect all need re fitting .the worst bit is the restrant and food so basic it has to been seen to belive but the price shoild tell you some thing about what you are go to get. I am surprised Tim thinks over all its ok as his bed room was very poor and he do not eat or drink there. But it is cheep if you wamt first class service .food ect go to the Imperial it an old building but run well .you will pay more.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Compared to what I was expecting from the reviews

[@Scooot1972]

I think a lot of people visit the hotels like this and Royal Bath in Bournemouth out of nostalgia. However saying that they are fantastic architecture from the victorian era that just need a lot of investment and TLC. If the owners modernise to get younger customers the buildings loose their appeal & the Savoy in Blackpool is in Blackpool. Under the current financial status people don't want to go there. I personally have stayed in a lot worse. Once I just stood by the window in my room a kept an eye on the Mrs sleeping it was so bad. She laid on the bed but I couldn't. When we left (early the next day) we found rat traps under the bed. It was in Finsbury Park London. If I can find the name out from the Mrs ill send it to you and Dare you to spend the night there. Love your videos 👍😊

[@stevenjones1972]

Hello Tim, another great video,it may need some work or upgrading but it is not that bad,I do like the old features in a hotel.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Yes I agree

[@verylittlefish09]

Just watched Tim! we were going to stay there but changed our minds as heard bad reviews. But tbh it doesn't look too bad. Because it's an old hotel obviously it's going to need updating at some point 👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Totally agree! cant always relay on reviews then

[@jackwatsonepic626]

Them slip mats in the bathroom " Do slip" I was in the shower once and the whole lot slipped and I fell out the bath (in the same hotel) so it's nice to see that they did something about my complaint and that was 2 years ago But lucky " I fell that way and not forward because I could have easily hit the taps with my head so ever since then I have never use the sucker Matt I put a towel down instead that way you definitely don't slip in fact I have the same shower set up at home so I do that aswell (with the towel)

[@WalkWithMeTim]

oh yikes jack

[@Vodaph0ne]

I always used to use the glass glasses in hotels but then it occurred to me (or maybe I saw someone else mention it), that how can they be cleaned sufficiently by the hotel staff? Well what you should do is fill the kettle up to the maximum safe level as marked on the kettle (so that then that way you run the least risk of scum and scale coming out when you pour the water out), then pour the water into one of the cups ((all the way to the top), then do the same for the other cup (although if you'd have to pour the kettle more then 45 degrees you should refill it then boil it again and pour the water up to the top of the second cup and then leave both cups for a few hours). Better still if you have something that's heatproof and that can cover the entire opening of at least one of the cups then put that on top after pouring the boiling water in in order to keep the heat in for as long as possible :D

[@TheBorzoilover]

Yes that's what i always do you cannot trust the staff to wash and dry the cups properly.

[@davidnm21]

Sorry only just got round to watching this on replay as I had a busy weekend house clearing a probate property. Anyway, I thought this was gonna be another Norbreck but I was pleasantly surprised. With one or two big renovations this could’ve be a real nice hotel. The draughty old windows need sorting but otherwise the bedrooms look ok. Hopefully I should be back soon with any lives or premieres, it’s just that I have been busy the last week or so. Enjoy the rest of your holidays.👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

No worries David, I thought I'd show sometimes trip advisor can be wrong lol. Ps LIVE Wednesday eve

[@Urbanplann]

You just got lucky with your room. The top floor ones tend to get renovated now as they were the most neglected ones. Same with every Britannia including the adelphi.

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Oh really..

[@aaronwalsh7678]

Love these Hotel vlogs, Going Blackpool next month aswel, Luckily not this hotel haha 👍👍

[@WalkWithMeTim]

Have fun!

[@beanbag8315]

I love watching these, all these hotels are just up the road from me so it’s interesting to see what’s lurking behind the grand doors 👀

[@WalkWithMeTim]

And what do you think

[@beanbag8315]

@@WalkWithMeTim Well, living here you hear about how run down these places are, it is incredibly sad to see these gorgeous buildings not getting the TLC they need! I don’t think you’ve been to the metropole yet have you? That one has a bad reputation 🫣

[@Springamatul]

It reminds me of when I stayed in a hotel with my husband and family in Manchester for a wedding in 2009 called the Britannia Hotel too and it wasnt up to standard either. Our room had very worn out carpet and the bathroom was very shabby and its units were half broken. And some of the rooms didnt have windows which was odd. We had a room with windows though the whole hotel needed updating.

[@Spike-ck5tj]

He has reviewed the Britannia in Manchester too. Have a look in his other videos.

[@Springamatul]

@@Spike-ck5tj Yes I have its not good.