I would never have guessed these were the hotels closing. The Lyndene surely is one of the most popular hotels in Blackpool. I feel for all the staff . Sad times!

This is so so sad for Blackpool, I really really hope things pick up for this iconic seaside town. Kind regards from Scotland 🏴󠁧󠁢󠁳󠁣󠁴󠁿

The Lyndene was owned by a retired birmingham bus driver back in the day,(he used to drive one of my regular bus routes,)he in turn sold it on,he actually was the one who turned all the little buildings into one big hotel...ive never stayed at the lyndene,but we've been holidaying in blackpool every september for over 30 yrs,in fact we got engaged at the top of blackpool tower.I absolutly loooove blackpool.💖👍🍹

As a coach driver, I dropped and picked up passengers and stayed in both hotels often. The Lyndene usually put the drivers into the St Chads, but the rooms in the Lyndene were nicer. I remember the Rolls Royce parked at the Lyndene. It's the staff I feel sorry for, they were always friendly and helpful and now they are out of a job.

That lightning picture is AMAZING.

It is heartbreaking for the town, the people and those now out of work.

Stayed there a few times with my wife, kids & mum & dad who were regulars. Food & entertainment were always spot on. My parents went from when Barry & family (the owners @ the time) were buying all the adjacent buildings as & when they came available. Guy was sound & would sometimes have a drink @ the bar with my dad late on. After many years, he gave my mum & dad a loaded card for the bar, for all the drinks my dad had bought for Barry. Staff were always so nice & accomodating. Just before my dad passed away, he rang to book, only to be told that it'd changed hands. Some of their happiest memories are in that hotel. Lets hope it can soon return to its former glory !!

Sad news! Stayed in St Chad's about 40yrs ago in my teens was nice. Thanks for the vlog and chat. 😊🤗

This is so so sad. I really feel for all the staff and families which depend on this hotel.

This is happening up and down our great country, you can forget so called Ghost towns, instead we have a Ghost Country!!!!!

Blackpool - everyone should go at least once in their life. You will either love it or hate it. I love it.

The rooms in these Hotels will be full again soon , but they'll not be tourists ?

We have stayed at the Lyndene Hotel on a few occasions when Barry Young owed it. Great memories, many many friends at the Lynden Hotel.

For a company like Bespoke,who run over 81 hotels in the town, to say they cannot pay staff owed wages,and to seek redundency payment of the government I.E the taxpayers,whilst they sit on generated profits is a bloody disgrace.They should be made to pay the staff out of their own company.

I stayed at the Lyndene in June 2019, it provided wonderful evening entertainment, and comfortable surroundings. I'm sure it'll be very much missed by everyone who knew it. Very sad to see it close its doors.

Another great vlog. Let's hope the hospitality sector gets some much needed support otherwise there will be nowhere to go if everywhere eventually opens! Hope you're well Stephen xx

Its heartbreaking to see so many places closing and others that may never recover properly if we ever get to some sort of new normal. Just heart breaking for all the staff who are out of work now.

Wow, that lightening shot, its says everything, dramatic, stunning, atmospheric, just beautiful Stephen, sad about the hotels, its happening everywhere, I can relate, tfs, take care fella xx

Top man. We moved from Birmingham to Blackpool a few weeks back and we love it here. Keep the good videos going

Oh Wow. Absolutely gobsmacked. Had some fantastic times there on many occasions. In time gone by if The Lyndean had no more rooms they would transfer u to St. Chads. Was a brill hotel ( both). Thank-u Stephen for update. Shocked. X

That's so sad to see those hotels closing, people losing their livelihoods and jobs etc. Love your videos mate always interesting and a very relaxing watch. Thank you.

Big boots to fill - let's hope that someone invests in them asap - thanks for the news update Stephen & that photograph from 2015 is absolutely amazing - top man.

As alwaysStephen, you have done your resarch and kept us all updated on what's happening in dear old Blackpool. Sometimes it's not good news but we must all remember, the tide continues to come in and out and I'm sure Blackpool will survive this and come out glorious once again!

Sad times! Again for Blackpool. Lets hope that we all come through it. !!. To happier times!!. Stay safe Blackpool love from stoke on trent. Thanks for video.

Very sad news but not totally unexpected the way things are, fingers crossed other hotels survive. Stayed at 'The Belgrave' years ago which is now the right hand side of the 'Lyndene', great Blackpool memories, hopefully there will be more soon. Thanks for the vlogs Stephen, much appreciated

Sad there closing down. Wow what a picture that you took of the lightning over the tower Stephen ✊👊✊

Amazing picture of the lighting, sad to hear about two hotels closed. Another great video

Thanks Stephen. Hope they are not left empty for any long period of time. Especially on the front . Will be bad news for a lot of people I'm sure , both working and booking for holiday. Cheers

That’s a blow to Blackpool the Lyndene was always popular it makes me wonder who actually owns these bigger hotels

Just had a good cry. I have been to both hotels in happier times.

Surely a consortium will see the potential. Perfect location and views of Blackpool available.

Stunning picture Steven brilliant.

How does the government expect any business to survive for a year when they are not allowed to trade? I really feel for all those in tourism and travel/leisure as their lives have been wiped out through no fault of their own. How are we going to recover from this awful extended lockdown?

I stayed in the lyndene many years ago and it was a fantastic experience, lovely helpful and friendly staff, clean and fresh, great food as well, saddened very much by the news it's closed

What an incredible photo! That's awesome. Well done!

Hi thank you for letting us know about lyndene and st Chads we always stay in both of them. My elderly father his sister and a friend have actually booked to stay in st chads in the summer so I need to let them know there holiday will be cancelled again oh dear there in there 80s and have been looking forward to it for such a long time. Keep safe and thank you

very sad when hotels closes great video x

I think when Blackpool starts to pick up I hope theses Hotels will reopen love the channel all the best Paul

Very sad for Blackpool but hopefully someone will take either or both of the hotels on because I think once the virus is tamed and the lockdowns end there will be big demand for staycations and Blackpool will be more popular than ever, I hope so anyways.

They are two of the busiest hotels in Blackpool. They're usually one of the few that's full during winter.

I'm totally shocked, we tried several times to stay there for our holiday and it was always fully booked. Thank you so much for answering the question my fella said about ownership,the said it's family owned, but as you say they sold it in 2017. Love your videos, very informative, thank you sooo much. X😃

There unfortunately be many more unless places are allowed to open soon

Woah! So sad! My dear late husband, Tony and i, stood outside this hotel, selling illumination trinkets, back in 1997, when we first came to live in Blackpool. I remember one night, when a dishy young man, on a stag do, bought one of our flashing horns and he said to me, " you should be a model, not a street hawker"!!! I still smile about that lovely compliment, all these years later! ....... Thank you, Stephen, for bringing back more happy memories for me! xxxx

An good production with solid content - good icon by the way - conveys the walking you do !

So sad to hear in these difficult times ahead stay safe pal great vlog 👍

How upsetting to see places you have always been so used to being there , closing down, this virus has had such an impact on so many levels. On a brighter note brilliant photography Steven, also your signature is very stylish 😉😊

Not that award wining photo again Stephen, great video again pal, keep up the great work ,,,,,,, well done

Just randomly came across your channel. So sad to see blackpool like this. Your videos are great 👍

We stayed many times and thoroughly enjoyed it good value great food

I live near Benidorm and the story is much the same.. Everything is shut and many hotels may never reopen again.. Its just desperate :(

Stayed here about 23 years ago, brilliant staff and great entertainment.

Omg had my husbands 50th birthday in there 2yrs ago we will defo miss this hotel we have had brilliant times in the lyndene hotel over the years x

HI Stephen absolutely fab video your viewers are going through the roof ,great show ,your getting more veiws than the macmaster ,all the best ,keith and Jayne Liverpool 😀😃😀👍👍👍

I will have to find out about that Hotel I rebooked to come and stop there in May so we will have to see what happens, another brilliant Videos Steven.

How very sad to hear, 2 more old beautiful hotels what will happen as they are such big hotels, my sister has stayed at the Lyndene a couple of times and loved it, but that was before 2017 I just hope they are not pulled down and replaced with plain modern looking no character type new hotels 😢 sad new for Blackpool let’s hope we can get back to normal and get back to Blackpool soon to enjoy and boost the economy 👍 Thank you for another great video 👍 stay safe & until next time Pauline from Blackpool living in Canada 🍁

So sad that these 2 hotels are forced to close. I was only in Blackpool 2 years ago & had to meet up with a friend from Fleetwood. The Lyndene really stood out from the rest, due to the light blue facade. Hope someone else purchases it & keeps it looking the same.

I'm so sorry to hear about this and it's another stark reminder how hotels and businesses are being affected. I was concerned that St Chad's did not seem to look as if it was about to reopen after the first lockdown, yet The Lyndene was one of the first to open its doors and looked to be reestablishing itself with guests. It always looked reasonably busy all year round and did give the impression that it was the main one of the traditional hotels on the South Prom.

Was on websites recently and must be hundreds blkpool hotels on these sites up for sale sad times indeed

Love your work, keep it coming

So incredibly sad, I lived in Blackpool for many years, mostly the years when it was a thriving town; Still have family there and visit from time to time (not now obviously) but it's heartbreaking to see what is becoming of a once thriving, joyous seaside resort x

Great video, thank you.

Hi Stephen thank you for another great video as always that's a shame I was thinking of staying there when this is over so guess I wont be after all so many companies suffering such a shame take care xx

Very sad to hear this Stephen big hotels again this is bad news great view of the sea thanks for the update

Stayed at st chads lovely Hotel sea view room very comphy plus family members have stayed there and loved it both popular Hotels its upsetting thanks for the video stephen stay safe mate

We haven’t stayed at this hotel but have passed it many times. What a shame. Hope that someone comes along and buys it. Blackpool is really up and coming as a place to live and holiday and has so much going for it. Can’t wait to get there again.

Loving the sound of the sea 🥰

There are many hotels/guest houses listed for sell,over 100 when I last checked in Blackpool... And MFA Bowl is still for sell.

Hi I'm Simon from Chesterfield , and I'm deeply shocked about the St Chad's hotel. As I was s frequent guest there for well over 24years with the Whittaker family . And one year in 2019 with the new owners , but I wasn't impressed with the new owners at all . And I miss the old gang at St Chad's hotel , which includes Maureen , Ellen , Kate and other staff that I met over the years . It was like home to me , and who ever has it they must do a good job as the Whittaker family . All the best . Simon

My in laws used to stay here at least twice a year between 2008 and 2018, they used to love the place , always looked after very well. They're were both 97 when they stopped going and really missed the place. So sad, it was always full, you had to book well in advance especially if you wanted your favourite room.

Was supposed to be stopping there for a change in July for the worldmatch darts at the winter Gardens all being well looks like back to the ruskin hotel love Blackpool my second home can't wait to get back keep up the great video's love your chanel 👍

Norbreck castle hotel is one that needs closing down

My husband and I wouldn't stay anywhere else. We didn't come for Blackpool we came because of the hotel. Where else could you get 3 Brilliant artistes every night of the year.The food was very good and a nice choice of meals.the rooms were very nice and clean. The staff couldn't do enough for you, they were all very helpful and pleasant. Even the tram drivers said they had never seen so many cars at an Hotel all year round. Lyndene will be greatly missed.So let's hope it gets bought and they employ all the same staff and run it just as it was.

Stayed there myself nearly two years ago and found it a lovely place to stay . Such a shame it’s closed down , hopefully someone will be able to finance this hotel and it will open its doors again in the future .

I remember staying at the Lyndene Hotel quite a few times when they had their gala weekends in the 90's it was a family run hotel then .There was just one hotel until they aquired all the block

Sad news about Lyndene and St Chad's 🙁 Stayed at St Chad's many times since the late nineties up to 2019, happy memories of a brilliant hotel 👍

Omg, stayed at the Lyndene about 15 yrs ago as a kid, I remember spending most of the night watching the old trams out the windows 😳

That is such a shame. I used to stay at the St Chads, always had the same room until it was taken over buy the folk in the Lyndene. I don't know the lady's name that owned it but she was known as Mrs St Chads. It was such a shame when she died and it was sold not long after.

I went there a couple of years ago in January , it was a great wee break.

Love the music...

More hotels closing......it is very sad . .......I've been to Blackpool over a hundred times but never stayed at either of these hotels .....Love your video's Srephen ❤

What a fabulous photo.

I remember your stunning photo being featured on the BBC Breakfast News at the time.

I spent my honeymoon there in 2019 plus I have been visiting the hotel for over 20 years with my family absolutely devastated about its closure

I've got friends that work at both those hotels,I feel so sorry for them and all the other staff that are affected by them closing.

Then add the 6000 pubs ,bars that won't reopen as well.

Absolutely gutted!...😢 stayed here many times,and as recent as August 2020...❤

My mum and dad used to stay at the Lyndene Hotel all the time they loved it!!! So sad its gone into liquidation .

I live near there and that hotel was always packed! Buses loads every weekend. It's a great shame..let's hope some one will snap it soon before the holiday seasons starts.

Will miss the lyndene spent some wonderful holidays there hope it will open again bridlington fan

Very interesting video, pity about the Hotel situation , too early I guess to know what the future holds?

NO WAY ...Such sadness my childhood memories right there ...happy days

That picture was truly magnificent 👌

Good info Steve

We Always went as kids four of us,,, mam and dad. We loved it, happy memories neaver stayed it was expensive for us.. Love Blackpool.. 😁

Hi Stephen let's hope someone comes in and buys these hotels. Don't want them to end up like The Kimberley Hotel. Take care xx

Absolutely devastating news about both hotels, but I never thought the Lyndene would have been one just proves how hard this virus has hit the leisure industry, my thoughts are with the staff !! Great photo of the lightning well worthy of an award well done 👏 👍

Your vids are very real & true 👍 excellent I must say

I used to work on the blackpool circuit and sang in the lindens weekly. The owner at the time Barry Young was fantastic and very hands on. His family and staff made the Lyndene Hotel a great hotel for blackpool. Sad sad times for blackpool.

I am so sorry to hear this sad news. I have visited the Lyndene maybe a dozen times. Although not since it had new management. It was a family-run business I believe when I visited with friends from Manchester for Tinsel & Turkey. In November Wonderful staff food. It was always a full house. Many happy memories. Wishing all the staff the very best of luck for the future.

Always looks busy the lyndene great shame thanks for the updates