ACCESS STATEMENT
Hotel Neon Ltd T/A Hotel Neon
Hotel Neon is situated just to the north of Blackpool town centre on the corner of Lord Street and Yates Street. 4 minutes’ walk to the Promenade and 6 minutes to the North Pier and a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Hotel Neon is over one hundred and twenty years old and whilst we aim to meet the needs of all of our guests there are some period features which might make access difficult for people with limited mobility. We have rooms on different levels; there are steps into the building, between floor levels and on each floor. We have no ground floor bedrooms therefore Hotel Neon is not suitable for wheelchair users.
Pre Arrival
Hotel Neon is situated on a corner with the main door on Yates street so is easily accessible by car/taxi.
We are a gay run adult only hotel for gay people and their friends. Including the whole LGBTQ+ community as well as straight people.
The nearest shop – a convenience store, is a two-minute walk away situated on the corner of Cocker Street and Dickson Road.
Blackpool town centre is about a 10-minute walk away from Hotel Neon.
There is also a Post Office located at the side of Bickerstaff House near Sainsburys and the train station – an 8-minute walk away.
Nearest bus stops are situated on the Promenade – a four-minute walk away and on Dixon Road – a two-minute walk away.
There are also a tram stops on the Promenade with trams taking you as far as Fleetwood to the north and Stargate to the south passing all of Blackpool’s main seafront attractions. The nearest stop is a three-minute walk away from Hotel Neon. Buses and Trams run daily until late.
The nearest Railway Station is Blackpool North approx. five-minute walk away. Taxis are available at the station.
The nearest coach station is on Bonny Street –a fifteen-minute walk away.
There are several local taxi companies.
We have no family rooms and are unable to accommodate children.
We are unable to cater for pets.
Our website provides pictures of our accommodation and further information on the services we provide.
You can contact us by e-mail, text, post, by telephone or in person. Please see “contact information” section of this document.
Arrival:
Please advise us of your anticipated arrival time so that we can be sure we are here to welcome you.
To ensure your accommodation is ready we ask that guests do not normally arrive before 2pm. Earlier arrival may be possible by arrangement. (check out on day of departure is 11.00am. Later checkout until 2pm may be possible by prior arrangement for an extra charge of £20)
We offer assistance with luggage.
Car parking: –. We have free limited on-site parking spaces (first come basis). There is also free unrestricted street parking available right outside, although it is limited and cannot be reserved. Alternatively, there are three spacious public car parks located nearby, offering reasonable prices for your stay:
Bank Street Car Park:
Distance: 4 min walk 0.2mi/0.3km
Open: 24 Hours
Postcode: FY1 2DT
Cocker Street Car Park
Distance: 2 min walk 0.14mi/0.1km
Open: 24 Hours
Postcode: FY1 2BY
Cocker Square Car Park
Distance: 2 min walk 0.14mi/0.1km
Open: 24 Hours
Postcode: FY1 1RX
Prices for all three car parks
Up to 24 hours £13
Up to 48 hours £17 £8.50/day
Up to 72 hours £22 £7.34/day
Up to 96 hours £25 £6.25/day
Up to 168 hours £40 £5.72/day
Our front door is kept locked at all times. Please ring the bell on arrival.
Guest Accommodation – Public Areas
Hotel Neon has central heating throughout, with thermostatic valves fitted to radiators allowing control of room temperatures. No outside heaters are allowed in the bedrooms.
Some rooms have cooling fans.
Hotel Neon is strictly non-smoking throughout. The smoking area is to the front of the building, a small wall mounted ashtray is provided
Free Wi-Fi is available throughout the building.
Main Entrance
Small step from the pavement (6cm)
3 steps to the main hallway area (12,14, 7cm) (assistance is available in request)
There is a toilet (non-accessible) through a door in the hallway.
There is no seating in the entrance hall.
A door from the hallway leads into the bar and dining room and another door into the lounge
Guests are required to complete our registration form on arrival and are then shown to their room and our facilities explained.
Dining Room and Bar & Lounge Area
Guests are welcome to use the lounge/bar area during opening times. (opening times vary depending on season)
The bar/dining room has dining chairs and bench seating and tables..
Local information is available in the hallway.
We have a licensed well stocked bar, teas and coffees are also available. (Opening soon)
We do not serve food.
The dining room seats 18 people and the lounge seats 16.
Iron and ironing board is available on request for use in rooms.
The Bar/dining room and lounge have karndean/wooden flooring.
We have no ground floor bedrooms.
If guests need any assistance the quickest way to contact is via WhatsApp 0n +441253441940 or to ring the bell marked private in the hallway.
The stairs and landings are all fitted with a short pile carpet.
All stairs have a handrail on the right hand side and measure 18cm each)
There are 7 stairs leading to a half landing then:-
To the Left a further 7 stairs leading to the first floor bedrooms (Rooms 1,2,3)
To the Right a further 7 steps leading to another half landing and Room 4.
There are 10 steps leading to the next landing then: -
To the Left 3 steps leading to the second floor bedrooms (Rooms 5,6,7)
To the Right 3 steps leading to a small landing and Room 8
All our bedrooms have fully fitted short pile carpets.
All bedrooms are fully en-suite comprising of: Shower, W.C. and a Wash Basin.
Freshly laundered towels, shower mat and complimentary toiletries are provided.
A welcome tray with tea/coffee and hot chocolate is provided.
Complimentary filtered tap water, biscuits are provided on arrival.
Fitted hairdryer and shaver socket
All beds are made up with duvets.
All duvets and pillows are synthetic.
All rooms have ample sockets for phone chargers, laptops
All rooms except Room 7 and 2 have large wardrobes, Rooms 7 and 2 have open wardrobes.
All rooms have clothes hanging areas and hooks.
All rooms have remote control flat screen Freeview T.V.
All rooms have storage space for luggage, clothes and toiletries etc.
Our rooms consist of,
5 double, 1 small double and 1 twin
Not all beds are accessible from both sides. Rooms 1 and 5 are only accessible one side, Rooms 2 and 6 have limited access to both sides.
Fire instruction notices and other useful information are located the back of all bedroom doors.
Bedrooms
Bedroom 1: Standard double room with two small chairs 8.3 sq./m
Bedroom 2: Small double room, 4ft bed 8 sq.
Bedroom 3: Premier double room with two small chairs and coffee table 14 sq./m
Bedroom 4: Premier double room with two small chairs and coffee table 18.5 sq./m
Bedroom 5: Standard double room 8.7 sq./m
Bedroom 6: Standard double room 8.7 sq./m
Bedroom 7: Standard twin room with two single beds 11.2 sq./m
Bedroom 8: Premier double room with two small chairs and coffee table 19 sq./m.
Additional Information
There are fire extinguishers in the main hallway and on each half landing.
There are fire call points located in the main hallway on each landing.
Should the fire alarm sound (a continuous siren) guests will be asked to vacate the building via the main entrance.
We ask guests to advise of any hearing impediment so we can make them aware of any emergency evacuation situation.
We are happy to keep medication refrigerated.
A selection of local information is located in our main hallway.
We do not offer a laundry service. However, there is a small launderette on Dixon road which is approximately 5 minutes’ walk from Hotel Neon.
NHS Walk-in-Centre 01253 953953
Blackpool Victoria Hospital 01253 300000
Emergency Dentist 0300 1234010
Blackpool Police 01772 614444 or 101
Updated October 2023
