A last minute booking for the illuminations and a great disappointment for all of us in the party.We arrived and the foyer was not much to look at but would be ok for the night.Big mistake!We were told that we had to pay then and there in cash!Alarm bells should have rung cos although they had requested my card details... more

Stayed at the Melville for 3 nights as part of a coach trip to Blackpool Between our party we had 4 rooms, all of which were very dated and unclean. Then carpets were filthy in all rooms, and there was black dust along all edges of the room. The back of the TV's were so thick with dust that you... more

this hotel is shoddy not very clean. we found burns on the bed cover and the fittings old and broken.the meals were very plain and under cooked.we will not stay there again more

Checked in for a Saturday night stay, room fantastic, young receptionship was most helpfull. Excellent friendly staff, good food have already rebooked for weekend break later in the year. Can't wait to go back. Was astounded to read these reviews after my return!!! more

Stopped for 10 years on the trot,atmosphere great,, very vibrant,great mixture of ages then started to have bus trips staying which altered the reputation of the hotel. Instead of being very entertaining and friendly, it became very quiet and library like. I dont have any problems with older people, and can understand why in this economic climate why you do... more

very dissapointed with room beds were the most uncomfortable we have ever slept in room small and needed a makeover staff were in our view unfriendly WONT be staying again more

Stayed here for the rebellion festival. On arrival they told us they had let our rooms out so we had to stay at their sister hotel directly behind (The Georgian). Then had to wait until half past 4 as rooms were not ready. Rooms were filthy and small. The breakfast you wouldnt feed to a pet rat. But the best... more

this is one hotel that i would not recommend to anyone.The rooms were very basic,tea and coffee provided no milk or spoon to stir it. The noise from the lounge was absolutly outrageous and when i complained it was turned down slightly but still vibrated into the room. We only stayed the one night as we couldnt face another disturbed... more

Stayed on a saturday night, didnt manage to get any sleep at all because of the noise. We were in room number 2 which is next to 3 access doors on the ground floor and close to the bar. It was 5.30 am before the noise of revellers who were obviously on hen and stag nights subsided,dooors continually opening, closing... more