Following an annual review by online travel site TripAdvisor, 273 accommodation providers in Blackpool have received the prestigious Certificate of Excellence award.
Purely taking into account feedback from guests who have actually stayed with these providers, the TripAdvisor Certificate of Excellence is awarded to businesses that rank in the top 10% worldwide for traveller feedback.
TripAdvisor spokesman James Kay said: “TripAdvisor is delighted to celebrate the success of businesses which are consistently offering travellers a great customer experience.
“The Certificate of Excellence award provides top performing establishments around the world the recognition they deserve, based on feedback from those who matter most – their customers.
“Only around 10% of businesses listed on Trip Advisor have achieved this award, so the fact that over 250 hotels and B&Bs in Blackpool have earned one shows what a high standard of service many Blackpool establishments are providing to their customers.”
Included in the award winning list are The Carousel, The Strathdon Hotel, Number One South Beach, Queens Mansion Holiday Apartments, The Cliffs, Waverley House Apartments, Kings Court Hotel and The Big Blue Hotel
Luci O’Neil, Manager of The Carousel Blackpool, said: “We are so honoured to have been awarded with this certificate from TripAdvisor.
“We pride ourselves on offering a comfortable and enjoyable stay. Our staff really go that extra mile to ensure we offer excellent customer service, and we’re so pleased our efforts have been rewarded.”
Natalie Wyatt, Managing Director of Marketing Blackpool, said: “Blackpool is a resort packed with top quality accommodation and these awards prove that. As the UK’s most popular seaside resort our accommodation providers work incredibly hard to ensure our visitors have the best possible experience.
“Whether you are seeking budget accommodation or 5* boutique hotels and luxury self-catering apartments Blackpool will never fail to meet your needs.
“It is great to see recognition being given where it’s deserved and we are delighted for everyone who has achieved this accolade.”
