An intriguing mix of musical heritage, football obsession and quick-witted humour, Liverpool is a proud and welcoming city. And the welcoming very much continues in the city’s wide range of hotels.
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool (Photo: Booking.com)
With a globe-spanning reputation as the birthplace of the greatest rock ‘n’ roll band in the world, and a football team with a similar standing, it’s no wonder that the city on the Mersey River attracts hordes of tourists. In recent years the city has taken a dynamic approach to freshening up its originally dowdy façade into something impressive – namely the refurbishment of the Albert Dock area (now a hub of bars, restaurants and museums), and numerous civic buildings. Here, we’ve selected the best hotels based on style, location and facilities. Hotels are listed in order of proximity to the city centre.
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool
Overlooking the River Mersey, this award-winning 4-star hotel in Liverpool city centre is well positioned to take advantage of the city’s offerings. Rooms are bright and spacious and contemporary, and come with en-suite bathrooms. The on-site ARK Spa and Fitness Centre’s facilities include a sauna, steam room and personal training programmes. Eliciting wonderful views of the River Mersey, the Radisson’s restaurant, The Collage, serves a variety of dishes including traditional British cuisine. If it’s a more casual eating and drinking experience you’re after, The White Bar gets creative with the cocktails and serves light bar meals and tapas. The hotel is in close proximity to Liverpool Lime Street train station, Liverpool ferry terminal and the famous Royal Liver Building. Rooms from £76.
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Double Tree Hotel Liverpool
Double Tree Hotel, Liverpool (Photo: Booking.com)
Double Tree by Hilton Hotel speaks luxury at every turn. Fusing neo-classical design features with modern furnishings, the hotel has sweeping staircases, mahogany walls, ornate tiled ceilings and chandeliers offset by bright white walls. Rooms are all air-conditioned, fresh and clean, and have a simple yet sophisticated modern style. The hotel has a fitness centre and access to spa & wellness facilities for a surcharge. The hotel is 0.5km from Royal Court Theatre, an 8-minute walk from Lime Street train station and 750m from Pier Head. Rooms from £128.
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Print Works Hotel
Ideally located in Liverpool city centre, Print Works offers bright, chic and stylish rooms with colourful beds and high-quality wooden flooring. Some come with original brickwork too. En-suite bathrooms continue the stylish aesthetic with tiled floors and classy walk-in showers. All rooms are air-conditioned. Liverpool ONE shopping centre is just 10 minutes’ walk from the hotel, while Tate Liverpool and The Beatles Story Museum can be reached in 15 minutes on foot. Liverpool’s vibrant clubs and shops are a short walk away. Rooms from £59.
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The Z Hotel
The Z Hotel, Liverpool (Photo: Booking.com)
Right in the heart of central Liverpool, The Z Hotel offers cheap accommodation with easy access to all major Liverpool attractions. Rooms have city views, are compact and have a contemporary style. Continental breakfast is served in The Z Café daily, including fresh croissants, pastries, cereals, fresh fruit salad and bacon rolls. A selection of salads, sandwiches and hot savoury dishes are on offer throughout the day. Tate Liverpool Art Gallery and the Maritime Museum are a 15-minute walk from the hotel, and the Echo Arena is just under a kilometre away. Rooms from £45.
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The Resident Hotel
Evoking memories of Liverpool’s industrial past, The Resident is located in an ex-industrial building on the vibrant Rope Walks district. Rooms are spacious, have a modern design style and feature ample work-space and large en-suite bathrooms with a bath and shower. They also have the added benefit of a kitchenette with a filtered water tap, microwave, refrigerator and crockery. The hotel is affiliated with local restaurants which affords guests with discounted prices. Just steps away from Liverpool’s lively Chinatown – said to be the oldest in Europe – the hotel is a 10-minute stroll from Liverpool Lime Street Railway Station. Liverpool ONE shopping centre is 2 minutes away, and The Tate Gallery can be reached in 10 minutes. Rooms from £74.
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