{"id":3472,"date":"2024-09-02T00:28:57","date_gmt":"2024-09-02T00:28:57","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history\/?p=3472"},"modified":"2025-02-04T16:32:05","modified_gmt":"2025-02-04T16:32:05","slug":"elgin-hotel","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/dev.wearedeeperblue.co.uk\/history-clone\/elgin-hotel\/","title":{"rendered":"Elgin Hotel"},"content":{"rendered":"<p>The Elgin Hotel in Blackpool, originally built in 1937, began as a modest boarding house before evolving into one of the town\u2019s well-loved seafront hotels. Over the decades, its management has expanded and modernized the property, transforming it into a distinctive accommodation that merges four adjoining Promenade hotels from the 1930s. This unique history gives the hotel\u2019s 89 en-suite rooms individual character, with each varying in size and layout. Known for its warm, family-run atmosphere, the Elgin combines traditional charm with high standards of service, offering a memorable stay for guests whether they\u2019re visiting for leisure, business, or a festive break.<\/p>\n<p>The hotel boasts an engaging entertainment lineup, with hand-picked acts that cater to a wide range of tastes. Guests can enjoy energetic performances, including tributes to iconic figures like Elvis and Rod Stewart, and themed acts inspired by shows like <em>The Greatest Showman<\/em>. Alongside this, lively Bingo nights and other interactive events ensure evenings are filled with fun and laughter. 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