Liverpool's Best Hotels
Quality Accommodation in Europe's Capital of Culture 2008
Hotel rooms in Liverpool will be hard to come by during 2008 as the city enjoys twelve months in the spotlight as European Capital of Culture. Accommodation in the city can be hard to come by at weekends, particularly when either of its two Premier League football teams play at home. Nonetheless, recent years have seen some top of the range hotels opening in Liverpool, perfect for those willing to spend a little extra for a touch of luxury.
Print Hotel on Stanley Street is Liverpool’s newest boutique hotel, situated only a minutes walk from the world-famous Mathew Street and the Cavern Club. Print has everything under one roof for the discerning weekend visitor – loft suites, luxury apartments, fine food served in its first floor restaurant, a ground floor café bar and even a night club. A new sports bar and restaurant owned by Liverpool FC star Jamie Carragher is next door.
62 Castle Street in the city’s business district offers easy access to Liverpool’s Paradise Street shopping development and the new Echo Arena and Convention Centre. The hotel is a stunningly converted Victorian building – check out the wrought iron and mahogany staircase spiralling upwards from the lobby. 62 Castle Street is partnered by Room Restaurant next door that offers classic British food with a modern twist as well as snappy cocktails for the after-work crowd.
The Radisson SAS Hotel on Old Hall Street is situated close to Liverpool’s historic waterfront. With a stunning interior and cleverly designed rooms, the Radisson is an impeccably stylish hotel. Its White Bar is one of the places in Liverpool to be seen drinking and the hotel also hosts the award-winning Filini Italian Restaurant. The Radisson also has a fully equipped health fitness club with swimming pool, jacuzzi and sauna to help guests work off the excesses of the night before.
The Hope Street Hotel was Liverpool’s first boutique hotel and continues to maintain its initial high standards. Set in the Georgian quarter of the city, it is ideally placed for exploring Liverpool’s two cathedrals or visiting the university. The Hope Street Hotel provides music lover packages that include tickets for performances at the nearby Liverpool Philharmonic Hall. Some of Liverpool’s top restaurants are nearby as well, including the London Carriage Works and 60 Hope Street.
The Sir Thomas Hotel is a family run boutique hotel on Victoria Street, at the heart of Liverpool nightlife. Its St John restaurant and accompanying bar is a magnet for many of the city’s rich and famous at night while the hotel provides an excellent afternoon tea for those who enjoy life at a slower pace. Like other city centre hotels in Liverpool, The Sir Thomas is handily placed for visitors to Liverpool FC at nearby Anfield and the hotel offers LFC packages at weekends for many games.
