Liverpool has long attracted visitors keen to soak up the city's footballing and music culture, but it has come a long way since my student days in the 1990s, when boarded up houses were still a common sight.
In 2003 Liverpool won its bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008, and there has been significant regeneration including the Liverpool One development, which succeeded in linking the city centre with the historic docklands.
This in turn has led to the arrival of several international hotel brands, including the Hilton Liverpool in 2010, IHG's Hotel Indigo in 2011, and Accor's Pullman Liverpool in 2016.
All eyes were on the city last month when Liverpool Arena hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of the Ukraine, and we have taken the opportunity to round-up some of the more recent and upcoming properties.
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NEW HOTEL OPENINGS
Quest Liverpool City Centre
Australia-based brand Quest Apartment Hotels, part of The Ascott Limited, opened its first European property in Liverpool in September 2019. The serviced apartments are located on the city's Church Street, a two-minute walk from Liverpool Central train station. The 100-key Quest Liverpool City Centre features a mix of studios, one-bed and twobed apartments, all with smart TVs, kitchenettes and king-size beds. The property is wheelchair accessible, with several rooms that cater for various mobility needs available. Additional facilities include a fitness centre, conference room and barbecue area. The property is also pet friendly. questapartments.co.uk
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INNSIDE Liverpool
Melia's four-star lifestyle INNSIDE brand debuted in 2021 and occupies the site of the former Echo and Daily Post building on Old Hall Street in the city's commercial district.
The 207-room hotel features an open-plan lobby, a 24-hour gym, and the 360-degree Sky Bar and restaurant overseen by chef Gino D'Acampo on the 18th-floor, with views over Liverpool and the River Mersey. Room features include TVs with Chromecast, a free minibar with healthy drinks, and rain showers in the bathrooms. The property also has 11 meeting venues, including the Big Ideas Space designed for creative thinking with a Samsung Flip chart and sofas, and the Printing Press Cafe for small receptions.melia.com
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Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Accor's second Novotel property in Liverpool opened in June 2022, becoming the city's highest hotel at some 16 floors. Located in the Knowledge Quarter, the property is close to the university campuses and opposite the Royal Hospital. Accommodation includes 221 guest rooms, starting from 25 sqm, and 32 long-stay apartments at 38 sqm. All rooms feature a 55-inch Chromecast TV, complimentary wifi, tea and coffee facilities, safe, mini fridge, and luxury Rituals toiletries. Other facilities include a ground-floor coffee shop, Kensington Restaurant serving international cuisine, a fitness centre and four meeting spaces. all.accor.com
Radisson RED Liverpool
The 201-room Radisson RED Liverpool opened in December 2022, and is located within a 19th-century Grade II-listed building next to the city's Lime Street rail station, which formerly housed the North Western Hotel. Room sizes range from 21-42 sqm, and all come with Smart TVs, work desk, rain showers and large art works. Hotel features include the modern barbecue restaurant and bar, Stoke, as well as a fitness centre, five carbon-neutral meeting rooms with high ceilings and exposed brick detailing, plus a private dining room overlooking St George's Hall. radissonhotels.com
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The Municipal Liverpool
As the name suggests, this 179-room hotel has been developed within the city's Grade II-listed Municipal Building on Dale Street, which dates back to 1862 and was used by council staff up until 2016.
The property opened last month and operates under Accor's MGallery brand. Food and drink options include the Palm Court bar and lounge, The Botanic Tea Room, and Seaforth, a British brasserie with international influences.
The hotel also features a wellness area including a swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, fitness centre, laconicum, salon and spa. There are also seven meeting rooms available. all.accor.com
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In 2003 Liverpool won its bid to become European Capital of Culture in 2008, and there has been significant regeneration including the Liverpool One development, which succeeded in linking the city centre with the historic docklands.
This in turn has led to the arrival of several international hotel brands, including the Hilton Liverpool in 2010, IHG's Hotel Indigo in 2011, and Accor's Pullman Liverpool in 2016.
All eyes were on the city last month when Liverpool Arena hosted the Eurovision Song Contest 2023 on behalf of the Ukraine, and we have taken the opportunity to round-up some of the more recent and upcoming properties.
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NEW HOTEL OPENINGS
Quest Liverpool City Centre
Australia-based brand Quest Apartment Hotels, part of The Ascott Limited, opened its first European property in Liverpool in September 2019. The serviced apartments are located on the city's Church Street, a two-minute walk from Liverpool Central train station. The 100-key Quest Liverpool City Centre features a mix of studios, one-bed and twobed apartments, all with smart TVs, kitchenettes and king-size beds. The property is wheelchair accessible, with several rooms that cater for various mobility needs available. Additional facilities include a fitness centre, conference room and barbecue area. The property is also pet friendly. questapartments.co.uk
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INNSIDE Liverpool
Melia's four-star lifestyle INNSIDE brand debuted in 2021 and occupies the site of the former Echo and Daily Post building on Old Hall Street in the city's commercial district.
The 207-room hotel features an open-plan lobby, a 24-hour gym, and the 360-degree Sky Bar and restaurant overseen by chef Gino D'Acampo on the 18th-floor, with views over Liverpool and the River Mersey. Room features include TVs with Chromecast, a free minibar with healthy drinks, and rain showers in the bathrooms. The property also has 11 meeting venues, including the Big Ideas Space designed for creative thinking with a Samsung Flip chart and sofas, and the Printing Press Cafe for small receptions.melia.com
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Novotel Liverpool Paddington Village
Accor's second Novotel property in Liverpool opened in June 2022, becoming the city's highest hotel at some 16 floors. Located in the Knowledge Quarter, the property is close to the university campuses and opposite the Royal Hospital. Accommodation includes 221 guest rooms, starting from 25 sqm, and 32 long-stay apartments at 38 sqm. All rooms feature a 55-inch Chromecast TV, complimentary wifi, tea and coffee facilities, safe, mini fridge, and luxury Rituals toiletries. Other facilities include a ground-floor coffee shop, Kensington Restaurant serving international cuisine, a fitness centre and four meeting spaces. all.accor.com
Radisson RED Liverpool
The 201-room Radisson RED Liverpool opened in December 2022, and is located within a 19th-century Grade II-listed building next to the city's Lime Street rail station, which formerly housed the North Western Hotel. Room sizes range from 21-42 sqm, and all come with Smart TVs, work desk, rain showers and large art works. Hotel features include the modern barbecue restaurant and bar, Stoke, as well as a fitness centre, five carbon-neutral meeting rooms with high ceilings and exposed brick detailing, plus a private dining room overlooking St George's Hall. radissonhotels.com
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The Municipal Liverpool
As the name suggests, this 179-room hotel has been developed within the city's Grade II-listed Municipal Building on Dale Street, which dates back to 1862 and was used by council staff up until 2016.
The property opened last month and operates under Accor's MGallery brand. Food and drink options include the Palm Court bar and lounge, The Botanic Tea Room, and Seaforth, a British brasserie with international influences.
The hotel also features a wellness area including a swimming pool, sauna and steam rooms, fitness centre, laconicum, salon and spa. There are also seven meeting rooms available. all.accor.com
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