Pet-friendly hotels in North West England

• Family rooms with bunk beds
• Close to North Pier and Blackpool Tower
• Spa and 24-hour gym

Family stays in Blackpool are easy and affordable with the Grand Hotel Blackpool. Formerly the Blackpool Hilton Hotel, this place has a prime spot on Blackpool’s popular seaside promenade. So you’re granted quick (20 minutes’ walk, to be precise) access to North Pier, Blackpool Tower and the famous Blackpool Illuminations.

There are room options for all sorts of travellers. You can book sea-view rooms, a suite with a separate living area, or family rooms. The latter comes with either sofa beds or bunk beds for the kids. Talking of kids, they’ve got their own menu in the restaurant, which lines up views out over the promenade. It deals in breakfast and dinner, but you can grab a snack in between from the Lounge Bar. Or a nightcap or two – depending on how you roll.

When you’re not out sightseeing, there’s a health club with a 24-hour gym and a spa. At the spa, you can relax in a heated indoor pool, sauna or steam room. For business trips, there’s a whole centre with 11 meeting rooms and free Wi-Fi.

With a stay at Palace Hotel & Spa Buxton in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Opera House. This spa hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Slopes and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Buxton Museum and Art Gallery.

With a stay at Mercure Haydock Hotel in St Helens (Haydock), you'll be a 3-minute drive from Haydock Park Racecourse and 8 minutes from Leigh Sports Village. This hotel is 6.6 mi (10.7 km) from Wigan Pier and 6.8 mi (10.9 km) from DW Stadium.

With a stay at Macdonald Kilhey Court in Wigan, you'll be within a 5-minute drive of Worthington Lakes Country Park and Yarrow Valley Country Park. This hotel is 21 mi (33.9 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.3 mi (3.8 km) from Haigh Hall Golf Club.

With a stay at Lancaster House Hotel in Lancaster, you'll be in the historical district, just steps from Lancaster University and a 2-minute drive from Nuffield Theatre. This hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from Forrest Hills and 2 mi (3.2 km) from Ingleton Open Air Heated Pool.

Located in Crewe, De Vere Cranage Estate is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Cranage Village Hall and 7 minutes from Delta Force Paintball Holmes Chapel. This hotel is 16.1 mi (26 km) from Peak District National Park and 3.8 mi (6.2 km) from Brereton Heath Country Park.

With a stay at Waterfront Southport Hotel in Southport, you'll be connected to the convention centre, just steps from Southport Pier and a 4-minute drive from RSPB Marshside. This hotel is 2.5 mi (4 km) from Royal Birkdale Golf Club and 3.7 mi (6 km) from Ainsdale Beach.

Located in Runcorn, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG is within a 15-minute drive of Walton Hall and Gardens and Delamere Forest. This hotel is 10.3 mi (16.5 km) from Manley Mere and 10.5 mi (16.9 km) from Blue Planet Aquarium.

Located in Preston, The Villa Wrea Green is in a rural location, within a 15-minute drive of Lytham Hall and Sandcastle Waterpark. This hotel is 7.7 mi (12.4 km) from Blackpool Zoo and 7.9 mi (12.7 km) from Blackpool Central Pier.

Located in Warrington, The Park Royal Hotel & Spa is in a rural location – a 1-minute drive from Apple Jacks Adventure Farm and 5 minutes from Grappenhall Heys Walled Garden. This spa hotel is 18.2 mi (29.4 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Walton Hall and Gardens.

With a stay at Crowne Plaza Liverpool - John Lennon Airport by IHG in Liverpool (Speke), you'll be a 2-minute drive from Speke Hall and 5 minutes from Calderstones Park. This hotel is 3.9 mi (6.3 km) from Otterspool Adventure Centre and 4.3 mi (6.9 km) from Sefton Park.

Located in Chester, Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel is a 4-minute drive from Grosvenor Park and 5 minutes from University of Chester. This spa hotel is 2.5 mi (3.9 km) from Chester City Walls and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from Chester Racecourse.

Located in Whitchurch, Macdonald Hill Valley Hotel, Golf and Spa is in a rural location, within a 5-minute drive of Hill Valley Golf Club and Victoria Jubilee Park. This golf hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Whitchurch Heritage Centre and 1.8 mi (2.8 km) from JB Joyce and Company.

A stay at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG places you in the heart of Chester, within a 10-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Cathedral. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester City Walls and 6.4 mi (10.4 km) from Crocky Trail.

Located in Crewe, The Vicarage Freehouse & Rooms is in the suburbs, within a 5-minute drive of Cranage Village Hall and Delta Force Paintball Holmes Chapel. This hotel is 15.9 mi (25.6 km) from Peak District National Park and 3.1 mi (5 km) from Brereton Heath Country Park.

A stay at ABode Chester places you in the heart of Chester, within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. This hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Chester Zoo and 7.2 mi (11.6 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet.

When you stay at AC Hotel by Marriott, Manchester Salford Quays in Salford, you'll be in the business district, just steps from Salford Quays and 14 minutes by foot from Old Trafford. This hotel is 3.7 mi (5.9 km) from Trafford Centre and 14.6 mi (23.6 km) from Peak District National Park.

When you stay at TRIBE Manchester Airport in Manchester, you'll be near the airport, within a 15-minute drive of Old Trafford and Trafford Centre. This hotel is 11 mi (17.6 km) from Peak District National Park and 8.1 mi (13.1 km) from University of Manchester.

Located in Crewe, Crewe Hall Hotel & Spa is in a rural location, within a 10-minute drive of Wychwood Park Conference Centre and Mornflake Stadium. This spa hotel is 3 mi (4.8 km) from Lyceum Theatre and 3.9 mi (6.2 km) from Queens Park.

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport T2 by IHG in Manchester offers family rooms with air-conditioning, private bathrooms, and modern amenities. Each room includes a work desk, free WiFi, and a flat-screen TV.

Guests can enjoy a fitness centre, restaurant, and bar. The family-friendly restaurant serves British and Mediterranean cuisines with vegetarian, vegan, and gluten-free options. Additional facilities include a terrace, balcony, and coffee shop.

Located a few steps from Manchester Airport, the hotel is near attractions such as Fletcher Moss Botanical Gardens (10 km) and Old Trafford Stadium (18 km). Paid on-site private parking is available. Highly rated for connectivity and shuttle service.