Ruskin Hotel – A Favorite for Families in Blackpool
About the Hotel
Rooms & Amenities
The Ruskin Hotel offers 130 en-suite rooms, including 60 standard, 47 premier, and 24 club rooms. All rooms feature flat-screen TVs, tea and coffee makers, telephones, and hairdryers. Premier rooms include bottled water, DAB radios, and coffee machines. Family rooms accommodate up to four guests with options for rollaway beds. Soundproof windows block street noise, and free high-speed Wi-Fi is available throughout the property.
Dining Options
Rubens Restaurant serves a full English breakfast and a three-course table d'hôte menu with choices like roast beef, salmon fillet, and vegetarian lasagna. Roly's Bar offers casual dining with dishes like the Roly's Tower Burger and fish and chips. Room service is available 24/7 with a limited overnight menu. A complimentary manager's reception includes drinks like Royal Lager and house wines.
Leisure & Entertainment
The hotel's Rembrandts Cabaret Lounge hosts live shows nightly, including tribute acts, comedy, and cabaret. Retreat Wellness & Spa offers massages, facials, and reflexology, though the sauna and steam room are temporarily closed. An on-site games room and fitness center with Technogym equipment are available. Seasonal events include themed weekends and holiday packages.
Location & Transport
The Ruskin Hotel is on Albert Road, a 10-minute walk from Blackpool North Train Station. Nearby attractions include Winter Gardens (0.5 km), Blackpool Tower (0.5 km), and Pleasure Beach (3.5 km). The tram stop for Bispham and Fleetwood is steps away. Private parking costs £20 per day, and taxis are available at the nearby rank.
Guest Services
The 24-hour front desk provides luggage storage and concierge services. Staff can assist with dietary needs, including gluten-free and vegetarian options. Scooter charging is available for £10 per stay. Fire evacuation procedures are clearly displayed, and guests requiring assistance must notify reception. Languages spoken include English, Polish, and Spanish.
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Facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Paid parking
- 24-hour reception
- VIP check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- 24-hour security
- Luggage storage
- Lift
- Barber shop
- Smoke detectors
- Fire extinguishers
- Key card access
Sports & Fitness
- Fitness centre
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Room service
- Housekeeping
- Tours/Ticket assistance
- Welcome drink
Dining
- Restaurant
- Snack bar
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Packed lunches
- Special diet menus
Business
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cots
- Board games
- Children's menu
Spa & Leisure
- Live entertainment
- Night club
- Sun terrace
- Leisure/ TV room
- Spa & wellness centre
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor