The Canasta has a licensed bar which is open from 11:00 to 23:30 on weekdays and until midnight at weekends. On busier weekends, if there is sufficient demand, there is karaoke on Friday nights from 21:00 to 00:00 (and occasionally on Saturdays).
Please note that from 01 July 2007 smoking is not allowed in any area of the hotel (including bedrooms).
From the M55 motorway:
- Continue for the Promenade (clearly signposted), past the Tower and North Pier (with the sea on your left).
- We are 3/4 of a mile north of North Pier. From North Pier you'll pass the Metropole Hotel on your left, the Revills, Royal York, Tiffanys (big pink one) and Claremont hotels on your right.
- You will then see the Best Western Carlton Hotel on the right. We are the white hotel next door on the far side.
- Pull into the car park and give us a wave to help you with your bags.
By Train:
A taxi ride from the train station takes a few minutes and costs 3 GBP.
Walking:
- As you leave the platform turn right and exit the train station via the smaller exit by the parcels office.
- This brings you onto Dickson Road. Turn right and walk about a mile until you come to the Carlton Hotel. We are next door to it.
By coach:
National Express Coach Services operate to and from Blackpool throughout the year.
From Lonsdale Road Coach Park (South Shore):
- Make your way to the promenade and catch a tram north.
- Exit the tram at the Claremont Hotel.
- Alternatively, a taxi should only cost about 5 GBP.
Talbot Road Bus Station is next to the train station. Follow directions above.
Blackpool Airport is about 6 miles away. A taxi will cost about 7 GBP.
