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Best Western Hotel 99

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21-23 Mincing Lane, Blackburn, BB2 2EB Grande Bretagne
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4.3 / 5
26 Reviews Tripadvisor
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Hotel advantages

Jacuzzi
24/7 reception
Free Wifi
Parking
Room service
Coffee maker
Hair dryer
The strong points

Description

In the heart of Blackburn on Mincing Lane, the Hotel 99 has given a historic building a fresh lease of life. Originally an eighteenth-century coaching inn known as The Wheatsheaf, and later the Stage Door pub, it reopened with smartly refurbished rooms while keeping the handsome brick frontage and the carvings that hint at its past. The result is a comfortable, characterful city centre base with free Wi-Fi, snug beds and a tasty breakfast to set you up. Everything is close at hand. King George's Hall, Blackburn's historic Edwardian theatre and concert venue, is just a short walk away, while Blackburn Cathedral, the town's shops and both railway stations are all within easy walking distance. Step a little further out and the landscape opens up. The 480 acres of woodland and parkland at Witton Country Park sit close by, and the Ribble Valley spreads beyond. Cyclists know the hotel as a handy stop on the Leeds and Liverpool Canal route. Walk out to Witton on a fine afternoon, picnic in hand, then let the old town's history close the day. Book your stay at the Best Western Hotel 99.

Customer reviews

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Tripadvisor
4.3
based on 26 guest reviews
Excellent
19
Very Good
2
Average
2
Poor
0
Terrible
3
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"Fantastic Place to Stay"
L1847YXjays, 28 Février 2026

Great stay, immaculate rooms, great service, and all a great price.

"The Worst Experience Ever"
Emily G, 25 Septembre 2025

Whoever is reading this, please don't stay here. You might get lucky and have an okay experience, but this place is like a ticking time bomb - you never know when it will go wrong. My family had one of the worst experiences ever a while ago. The staff showed no respect for their privacy, added hidden charges, and were extremely rude. They even demanded details about their personal itinerary and acted aggressively throughout the stay. It was a nightmare. Keep in mind: Best Western hotels are individually owned, so if something goes wrong, there's no real authority to hold them accountable. We tried escalating the issue to Best Western headquarters; while they apologised, they admitted they had no control over this branch (I attached their reply below). All you can do is complain to the so-called “management team,” but they are the same people sitting at the reception - utterly unprofessional. Be very careful before booking.

"Charged for extra guest"
tamara h, 29 Mai 2025

Bedroom and bathroom were absolutely stunning. Comfy mattress. Plenty of tea and coffee. The negative I have for this hotel leaving my review was a 3/5 was I booked through triple for 2 adults and they changed it to 1 adult (no fault of the hotel of course) but on departure I was asked to pay £25 for my partner. I of course paid this but I did query as to why. The gentleman on reception explained that they had single occupancy guests complaining about the fact they were paying £105 for a room so they lowered a single occupancy to £79. I work for a hotel myself and we charge by the room , it doesn't matter if there's 1 adult or 2 adults and 3 children. They use the same room. A single occupancy guest could use the same amount of amenities as a family of 5. I do not agree with this extra charge and believe all hotels should be on room rate not the amount of guests. The 2 gentleman I dealt with were absolutely fantastic. This isn't a complaint more of a criticism. Of course I understand staff are only following their policies and I completely respect that. I would have stayed with this hotel again but learning that it's £25 for my partner to come into the room and share a king sized bed with me and 1 tea bag each is a bit silly. If we had squeezed into a single bed I'd completely understand.

"Brilliant customer service"
Polly W, 23 Novembre 2024

Brilliant hotel, even better service. Very clean rooms, and they sorted out an error on the booking without any bother at all. Great location, with parking, and newly refurbished rooms. Very comfortable and a decent breakfast. Thank you!

"5 star"
dunkman_9, 25 Août 2024

I am trying to think of reasons why I cannot give the Best Western Hotel 99 a 5 star review. I cannot. Amazing hotel. Centrally located. Close to the railway station and shopping mall. Spotlessly clean, modern quality furnishings. Super breakfast.

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