I stayed at Blackpool's Norbreck Hotel, one of the worst rated in the UK, and I gave it 5 stars - this is why

A YouTuber who travels the UK reviewing the lowest rated hotels has awarded the Norbreck Castle in Blackpool a whopping five stars - but there’s catch...

He has to leave a positive review and can not lie. So what did YouTuber George Redfern make of the Norbreck Castle Hotel on Queen’s Promenade?

With over 5,000 negative reviews to its name - is it really that bad? George paid a visit to find out and gave it five stars. This is why...

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George Redfern's YouTube review of the Norbreck Castle Hotel in Blackpool | George Redfern

One star for facilities

“After checking in, I had a look around and found they had their own cinema, arcade, pub, swimming pool and gym - that’s a star!”

Room

“My room looked pretty average. The bed was clean, I had a lovely view and also leftover skids in the toilet. That’s a star!

“I also found a sign saying it’s a non-smoking room. But do they even have smoking rooms in hotels anymore?”

"The bed was clean, I had a lovely view and also leftover skids in the toilet. That’s a star!", said Georgeplaceholder image
"The bed was clean, I had a lovely view and also leftover skids in the toilet. That’s a star!", said George | George Redfern

Entertainment

“In the evening I went down to watch some entertainment and it didn’t disappoint. Just like the sunset that evening. That’s a star!

Building

“Some of the building was falling apart but they are in the middle of a refurbishment. So that’s five stars!”

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