Blackpool’s new £34m Holiday Inn is set to be opened by Coronation Street star Jack P. Shepherd on Wednesday.
We took a look around prior to its official opening to see what guests can expect when staying at the hotel:
7. Look inside Blackpool's new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White's restaurant
The opening of Marco Pierre White’s new restaurant will coincide with the arrival of a new seasonal menu that is perfect for spring.
8. Look inside Blackpool's new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White's restaurant
Katherine Gonzales-Moore, Food & Beverage Operations Manager at the venue, said: “Very few restaurants bring out seasonal menus every quarter but that is what we’ll be doing so that Marco’s New York Italian becomes the destination for eating out in Blackpool.”
9. Look inside Blackpool's new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White's restaurant
The gleaming new hotel is fittingly located in one of the smartest areas of Blackpool, just across from Bickerstaffe Square and next to the new tram terminus. Photo: National World
10. Look inside Blackpool's new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White's restaurant
Five additional retail units have also been constructed underneath the hotel. Photo: National World
11. Look inside Blackpool's new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White's restaurant
There’s a touch of celebrity glam to Blackpool’s newest hotel. Photo: National World
12. Look inside Blackpool's new Holiday Inn and Marco Pierre White's restaurant
In the spacious and shiny new foyer, there are tasteful winged chairs in fashionable mustard, comfy oatmeal sofas and a well stocked bar. Photo: National World