Blackpool Football Club Stadium hotel: A Room Without a View - A Study in Absurdity
For £X per night, you would expect a room with a view of the pitch at Blackpool's stadium hotel. However, it appears that this is not possible when Blackpool are playing at home. The reason? EFL rules require bedroom curtains to be kept drawn throughout a match to prevent supporters from consuming alcohol within view of the pitch. Failure to comply results in a hefty fine of £2,500.
In this peculiar setup, a guest reporter found themselves pulled away from the excitement of the game by an overzealous curtain. With a panoramic window blocking their view, they could only listen to the sounds of fans coming in and going out while trying to keep up with the match on radio updates. The hotel room, which would have provided a unique experience for sports enthusiasts, felt more like a sterile environment.
The rules surrounding alcohol consumption at football matches were introduced in the 1980s, a time when hooliganism was rampant in English football. However, some argue that these regulations are disproportionate, particularly for low-risk matches where fans might feel entitled to be treated as they would at other sports events or leisure activities. Until changes to the laws are made, or until Blackpool's hotel finds a way around the rules, guests will continue to miss out on the excitement of watching their team play live.
In an attempt to find some solace in this unusual situation, the reporter opted for a kettle and teabags, hoping that a warm cup would ease the disappointment. Instead, they were left with a sense of defeat and the knowledge that Blackpool's hotel had become an unlikely experiment on human endurance.
For £X per night, you would expect a room with a view of the pitch at Blackpool's stadium hotel. However, it appears that this is not possible when Blackpool are playing at home. The reason? EFL rules require bedroom curtains to be kept drawn throughout a match to prevent supporters from consuming alcohol within view of the pitch. Failure to comply results in a hefty fine of £2,500.
In this peculiar setup, a guest reporter found themselves pulled away from the excitement of the game by an overzealous curtain. With a panoramic window blocking their view, they could only listen to the sounds of fans coming in and going out while trying to keep up with the match on radio updates. The hotel room, which would have provided a unique experience for sports enthusiasts, felt more like a sterile environment.
The rules surrounding alcohol consumption at football matches were introduced in the 1980s, a time when hooliganism was rampant in English football. However, some argue that these regulations are disproportionate, particularly for low-risk matches where fans might feel entitled to be treated as they would at other sports events or leisure activities. Until changes to the laws are made, or until Blackpool's hotel finds a way around the rules, guests will continue to miss out on the excitement of watching their team play live.
In an attempt to find some solace in this unusual situation, the reporter opted for a kettle and teabags, hoping that a warm cup would ease the disappointment. Instead, they were left with a sense of defeat and the knowledge that Blackpool's hotel had become an unlikely experiment on human endurance.
Can't they just make an exception for the players and staff, or even just some paying customers who wanna watch the game in peace? And what about all those rooms that have windows facing other parts of the stadium? Do they get to enjoy the view too? It's just so...absurd! 
, who needs a view of the pitch at a football match anyway? I mean, it's not like you're gonna get a better view from your seat in the stadium! And £2,500 for drawing a curtain just because some posh people don't want to see fans having a pint?! Come on! 
, and I'm surprised they didn't think this one through before building the hotel 
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anyway hotel rooms r supposed 2 be all about the view not the curtains, lol. maybe blackpool fc should just put up a big screen in the lobby or somethin so fans can still feel the excitement 
. I get where they're coming from after the hooligan days, but times have changed and so should the laws. I'd rather pay a premium for a room with a view of the pitch if it means I can enjoy some decent sports action while sipping on a pint 
... but nope, not an option at Blackpool's hotel 
I can understand why the rules were put in place back in the 80s, but times have changed. Nowadays it's not all hooligans and violence anymore. People just wanna relax and enjoy the match with a pint or two.
. blackpool's hotel should just be open all day and let fans enjoy the game without all these silly rules 
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and now guests have to resort to listening to radio updates on their phones or, like, actually talking to the person next door lol what's next?! having to ask permission 2 turn on the tv? 
. It highlights the tension between maintaining safety protocols and providing a guest experience that would justify the premium prices they're charging. £2,500 is quite steep for a room without a view, especially considering there are plenty of other hotels in Blackpool with more... shall we say, 'accommodating' policies towards sports enthusiasts 
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. I'm all for safety and whatnot, but this feels like an overreaction.
. It's not like it's some kind of wild stadium event where people are going to get drunk and behave badly. Most fans just want to cheer on their team and have a good time 
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. On one hand, it's not fair to fans who just want to enjoy a drink while watching their team play, but on the other hand, shouldn't hotels be able to set their own policies? I guess that's just the contradiction in me talking - can't have it both ways, right? 
. I get where they're coming from with the hooliganism and all that, but £2,500 fine for not keeping your curtains closed? That's just steep 
. And can you imagine being stuck in a room while watching a game on radio updates? It's like they took the excitement of live sports and sucked it out through a straw 
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i would totally want to experience watching a match with my fave team cheering on from the stadium hotel but noooo the rules gotta come first 
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