Would you find this a little snobby in someone?

Just out of interest, have you ever been to either? I haven’t and have an image of them being a shithole but suddenly thought perhaps Blackpool is actually fabulous and everyone who goes there tells the rest of us it’s shit to keep it for themselves… 🤔

I think Premier Inns are amazingly good value, and would happily stay in one again if I needed an overnight stop somewhere, but if I was going somewhere for an enjoyable trip away, I'd prefer something with more character.

I've been to Blackpool twice and, unless it was because I had tickets for Strictly, I wouldn't go there again. Bleak and shabby imo, but then so are many UK seaside resorts. I live very close to the Sussex coast, and I'm struggling to think of any coastal towns here that are really attractive places to visit.

I would say that I’m a snob (I can’t help it, it’s just how I am). I grew up near Blackpool and worked there in my early 20s, it was awful. I now live 250 miles away and my DD was taken to Blackpool a few years ago and loved it so we’re going this week just the two of us (help! lol) we’re staying in the travelodge which is fine, I can deal with that but I’ll be honest I’m not looking forward to it - my 8 year old on the other hand can’t wait so I’m happy to suck it up for a couple of nights for her happiness during the school holidays. I think holidays are what you make them and I have loads of happy memories of British seaside trips so I’m happy to embrace it…..and we won’t be going to the Pleasure Beach or Piers…..

Yes I use premier inn but would absolutely not stay in Blackpool at all

Not wanting to go somewhere doesn't mean you're snobby about it. Wild horses couldn't drag me to stay at the Ritz (even if I had the budget). That's not snobbery, it just isn't my thing.

Blackpool doesn't appeal to me and I think life is too short to to spend money on things you don't want to do.

Vocalising that something is beneath you is snobby. Quietly declining to spend your own money on it is not.

Premier Inn I would be absolutely fine with but not one in Blackpool.

I spent many day trips to Blackpool when I was little. Loved it. And kids still love it now because they don’t go there with any preconceived ideas. It’s just somewhere with lots of fun’s things to do. I can guarantee if you gave a five year old the choice of a holiday to a round the pool holiday to Greece or one to Blackpool, they would pick Blackpool. But it’s changed so much over the years. A dumping ground for the misfits, and a hen and stag party weekend venue. Lots who run the seafront shops are not friendly and try to shortchange you at every turn. But as adults that’s what we see; children not so much.

Is Blackpool really that bad? Never been, but lots of English seaside towns are really run down now.

As for Premier inn, a millionaire stayed in one overnight for a family wedding as it was good value and clean.

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I drove through Blackpool a few years ago and thought it looked unattractive but know that lots of (otherwise sensible) people like it. I have enjoyed holidays in Great Yarmouth and Scarborough - picking the bits we wanted to do. Premier Inn are clean and comfortable, in my experience. Sometimes we judge things without any actual knowledge.

I’d stay in a Premier Inn (if it was a short break) but nothing would make me go to Blackpool again.😬I don’t think there’s anything snobby about turning your nose up at Blackpool, it’s bloody horrible!

I lived north of Blackpool for many years. The town centre was great; the nightlife was fantastic. There was loads to do.

I went back recently and was shocked. Really shocked. The area around Cedar Square was nice, but where the main shops are, it’s so run down.

What I noticed most though, was how unhealthy a lot of people looked.

My mum went to Blackpool on holiday as a child. She hated it. She's 84. She went back a couple of years ago. She wanted to see the illuminations and the ballroom. She achieved that. She said she would never,ever go again as it was an absolute dump. Premier inns are useful hotels for stop overs on the way to somewhere. No problem with them. My exhusband has just committed suicide in one so I won't be booking one for a little while.

Blackpool is an absolute shit hole. We like to have a drive through to remind ourselves how lovely it is where we live.

Well, it's not clear from the OP whether the person is simply not choosing to visit Blackpool or stay at Premier Inns him or herself, or whether s/he is pointing and laughing at the misguided who do...?

I've never been to Blackpool, and I hate hotels anyway, luxurious or not (former room cleaner, you never quite recover), but I'm not going to bustle about vocally criticising those who go to either.

Blackpool as a child is one thing. Blackpool now-not a chance.

Love a Premier Inn.

It depends whether you are going for
There is a lot of things to do in Blackpool. You don't have to sit round a grubby pub with crackheads and dogs if you don't want to.

Sea world etc.. Blackpool isn't that much different from any others

I took my kids to Blackpool for a weekend when they were younger, to see the illuminations. We stayed in a Premier Inn and had a great time. The kids loved it.

I don’t judge anyone for it. Just don’t want to go myself.

I think judging anyone purely on where they holiday and hotels they stay in is snobby.

We go to Blackpool for the weekend three times a year because of DS1s hobby not through choice. We now stay in an Air BnB but have stayed in one of the Premier Inns there before. We don't actually see much of Blackpool but I wouldn't expect anyone to judge me because we have gone to Blackpool for the weekend. I'll be there next weekend actually!

Blackpool has a reputation for being cheap and cheerful. It's certainly not for everyone. Though most seaside towns are similar. Either that or really quiet and full of old people!
As for hotels, I guess if you're rich and you're used to luxury then premier inn doesn't cut it. Some people love spending loads on accomodation. I'd happily sleep in a tent in a random farmers field!

My DD (10) loves Blackpool, if she's happy, I'm happy. Also love Butlins which has the same rep on here, hated Centre Parcs. But then we're a bit of an oddity as technically we're middle class but we're also common as muck 🤣

I love Blackpool. It's tacky and a bit dated. But I don't care.

So sad, how its gone downhil....

It’s not snobby to use your own money to do the things you enjoy.

As a child in the 80s I went to Blackpool for the long September weekends every year and I LOVED it. We did go abroad in the summer however Blackpool was an entire extended family affair.

I have fond memories of riding donkeys on the beach, going to the fun fair, visiting the tower, going to a huge soft play with my cousins (soft plays were not at all mainstream back then) and watching professionally put together family entertainment shows.

However, I was in the area a few years back and thought it would be fun to take my boys there. BIG mistake. It was awful. Dirty, run down, suspicious looking characters at every turn.... we couldn't leave quick enough.

Given my fond childhood memories I was genuinely disappointed.

I think its fine not to like Blackpool or Premier Inn and to use your money on something you do like instead. I still think its fine if the something you like better is much more expensive. What's not fine is to make a big hoo hah about it around people who do enjoy Blackpool or Premier Inn because that's extremely rude.