The cast, crew, presenters and judges of Strictly Come Dancing are no strangers to loud cheers, occasional screeches and heaps of fun. However, waking up to the sight of a rollercoaster zooming past their windows might be a new experience for them. This could have been the case when Strictly made its grand return to Blackpool in 2022 after a three-year hiatus.
Most of the production team, including the celebrities and their professional partners, lodged at the Big Blue Hotel, situated right next to Blackpool Pleasure Beach. Some rooms are just a stone's throw away from roller-coaster tracks, including the Big One and the Big Dipper. The hotel boasts a prime location, just a short stroll from the seafront and operates throughout the year.
Owned by the same company that runs the neighbouring £12m luxurious Boulevard Hotel, where former Prime Minister Boris Johnson stayed earlier this year, the Big Blue Hotel gets its name from its blue exterior and some interior features, reports Lancs Live . However, don't anticipate an overwhelming nautical theme (aside from the massive fish tank at reception and the potholes in the corridors), as much of the interior also sports a retro 70s' brown colour. Here's everything you need to know about the four-star Big Blue Hotel, from its rates to what's on the breakfast menu.
For those looking to enjoy a midweek getaway, the standard double room at Big Blue will cost you £80, including a hike to £99 if you opt for breakfast. However, weekend .