If you need somewhere to stay in Liverpool but would rather avoid a traditional hotel, the city is home to several serviced apartments that combine hotel perks with plenty of home comforts.
(Photo: L1 Boutique by Happy Days / Courtesy Booking.com)
Serviced apartments combine the typical benefits of staying in a hotel such as housekeeping and communal amenities with in-room facilities that make it more like staying in someone’s private home. They are particularly popular with people staying in a city for protracted periods and would like to live as they do back home when it comes to doing their own washing and cooking their own food. Below are 5 of the best serviced apartments in Liverpool for short or long stays.
L1 Boutique by Happy Days
Located in the RopeWalks district in the city centre, this property is housed in a converted Grade 2 listed building and offers a choice of one or two-bedroom apartments. Each modern unit comes with free WiFi and Netflix, a kitchen, a living area and a private bathroom. There’s also free on-site parking, regular special packages and discounts for local attractions and venues. Some of the best bars and restaurants in the city can be found on bustling Bold Street, just around the corner. For guests arriving by rail, Liverpool Central Station is also just a few minutes away on foot. From £97 per night.
16 Queen Avenue City
(Photo: 16 Queen Avenue Apartments / Courtesy Booking.com)
Original features are prominent throughout these serviced apartments, which is housed within a Grade II listed building close to Liverpool’s historic business district. In both, communal areas and the individual suites, eye-catching hand-carved wood detail can be seen, lending the property character and charm. One and two-bedroom apartments are available, each coming with a fully-equipped kitchen, a flat-screen TV, a desk, a seating area with a sofa and a private bathroom. Elsewhere in the building, guests can make use of a range of a restaurant and free private parking. There’s also 24/7 security. The Liverpool Waterfront and Royal Albert Dock, as well as the city’s wealth of museums and galleries, are all an easy walk away. From £116 per night.
The Baltic Townhouses by Serviced Living
Recently refurbished, these apartments are popular with creatives and business travellers thanks to their close proximity to the city’s Baltic Triangle district, which is home to the region’s main digital business hub. All of the two-floor units have two bedrooms and feature a patio, a fully-equipped kitchen, a washing machine, a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. For guests arriving in their own cars, on-site parking is available for an extra charge. Popular points of interest near the apartments include Albert Dock and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral. From £93 per night.
Base Serviced Apartments – Duke Street
(Photo: Base Serviced Apartments – Duke Street / Courtesy Booking.com)
Situated in the heart of the city, Base Serviced Apartments’ Duke Street location offers 1, 2 and 3-bedroom apartments, each featuring stylish well-equipped kitchens with laundry facilities, along with widescreen TVs, living spaces and bespoke, contemporary interiors that are ideal for families, leisure and corporate guests alike. For an extra dash of luxury, guests can also opt for a penthouse with city views. Free WiFi is available and private parking can be arranged at an extra charge. The historic Chinese Arch is a short hop away and Albert Dock, Echo Arena and Convention Centre are also comfortably walkable. From £62 per night.
Staycity Aparthotels
Set within Liverpool’s bustling docklands, close to the waterfront, this aparthotel gives guests the choice of studios, 1 and 2-bedroom apartments. In-room facilities include a fully-equipped kitchenette with a dishwasher and kettle, a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Meanwhile available for the communal use of all guests are a fitness room, a café, a laundry room, luggage storage, a pantry and 24-hour reception. Breakfast is available each morning for a surcharge and there’s complimentary private parking. For performing arts fans, Royal Court Theatre is less than a 10-minute walk away. From £56 per night.