'I stayed at a hotel for £9 a night - one thing was unusual'

A TikToker who stayed in 'the UK's cheapest hotel' has shocked viewers by giving it five stars - claiming he had a 'lovely stay'.

George Redfern paid just £9 on a Friday night to stay at the White Moon Hotel in Blackpool, challenging himself to leave a positive review without lying.

The 21-year-old from Wirral, Merseyside, documented his trip on the popular social media platform, where his video has gathered over 10,000 likes and hundreds of comments.

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He pointed out several issues with the room - including an exposed plug socket and two broken bulbs - but overall found his stay to be clean, comfy, and good value for money.

Upon arrival, George said his check-in was 'quick', which earned the hotel a star, but he did notice a leak in the roof inside the lobby. Once inside his room, he found a cracked mirror and exposed plug socket, as well as two broken light bulbs.

He also claimed he didn't receive soap in the bathroom, adding he thought this was 'unusual', but said the bathroom was otherwise 'clean' - earning the hotel another star.

The TikToker also spotted a five-star food hygiene rating sticker in the window of the hotel - despite the fact it did not serve breakfast or dinner. However, focusing on getting a good night's sleep, George said his bed was 'clean and comfy', giving the hotel another star.

He also praised the hotel's view, describing it as 'lovely'. In a Google review following his stay, the 21-year-old wrote: "A lovely stay at the White Moon hotel, quick check-in process, my room and bathroom was clean, my bed was comfortable and had a lovely view from my hotel window!

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