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Chaps Hotel: themed rooms and a weekly deal on Cocker Street

Chaps is an adults-only gay hotel near the sea end of Cocker Street, furnished with themed bedrooms, a bar of its own and a discount for week-long stays.

Chaps Hotel
Illustration, not a photo. 9-11 Cocker Street, Blackpool

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Who is Chaps Hotel best for?

Chaps rewards a longer trip. Pay for five nights and you stay seven, a deal that makes a Pride fortnight or an Illuminations week far cheaper.

Only adults are admitted, and the lounge bar serves home-style food, handy for a night in. You are a short walk from both Lord Street and Queen Street.

Rooms and facilities

The stay includes:

  • Themed bedrooms, all en suite
  • Breakfast included
  • A bar and lounge serving home-cooked food
  • A weekly deal: seven nights for the price of five

Is Chaps Hotel men-only?

It is described as an adults-only LGBTQ+ hotel, not men-only. Check the policy for your party when you book.

How far is Chaps Hotel from the station, Prom and bars?

Chaps Hotel is at 9-11 Cocker Street, FY1 1SF. Walking times below are in minutes and come from map coordinates, so allow extra with luggage.

DestinationWalk
Blackpool North station5 mins
Prom and North Pier8 mins
Blackpool Tower13 mins
Evanescent Bar and Rooms1 min
Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge1 min
Peek-a-Booze1 min
Antinous Lounge & Bistro2 mins

What's on the doorstep tonight?

Your nearest options from Chaps Hotel:

  • Evanescent Bar and Rooms, 1 min away: a laid-back little bar, popular as a pre-party stop.
  • Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, 1 min away: a cabaret bar with a quieter lounge next door.
  • Peek-a-Booze, 1 min away: a cabaret bar with bingo, karaoke and weekend drag.

Hours change, so see what is open tonight before you head out. For the full venue background, see the Rainbow Quarter directory.

Getting there and getting around

From Blackpool North it is about 5 mins on foot, a manageable walk with a bag, though a taxi may appeal late at night. The Prom at North Pier is 8 mins away and the Tower is 13 mins, so a sea-air stroll before dinner is easy to fit in. The safety guide has sensible tips for getting home after dark.

Is it the right fit?

Adults-only houses are generally calmer than a bar with rooms, which makes them a good choice if sleep matters as much as the nightlife. If Chaps Hotel is full or not quite right, the nearest alternatives by walking time are The Belvedere, Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge, Peek-a-Booze; the stays directory compares them all.

Booking tips

If you are staying a week, ask about the five-for-seven offer before you pay for a standard rate. For busy event weekends, book early and confirm any minimum-night rules directly.

Rooms go early for Blackpool Pride and the Illuminations, so book as soon as you know your dates. Prices and availability change, so always check the venue's own site or phone before you pay: https://www.chapshotel.co.uk/.

Good to know

  • Adults only
  • Ask about the weekly offer for longer stays
  • Bar and lounge on site, with home cooking
  • No accessibility details published, so ask in advance

Walking times from Chaps Hotel

PlaceOn foot
Blackpool North station5 min
North Pier and the Prom8 min
Blackpool Tower13 min
Peek-a-Booze1 min
Evanescent Bar and Rooms1 min
Lu-Lu's Cabaret Lounge1 min
Trades Hotel and Bar2 min
Neon Bar and Hotel Neon2 min
McGraths Bar and Hotel2 min

Walking times are estimates from map positions.

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