Famous Hotels in Liverpool
- Pay homage to your favourite Beatle at one of Liverpool's hotelsliverpool image by rhinokey82 from Fotolia.com
With a city as steeped in history as Liverpool, it's not surprising that many of its hotels are famous around the world. From the celebrity haunt of Hope Street Hotel to the Beatles homage that is Hard Days Night Hotel, there are plenty of curious places for visitors to stay. - This luxury boutique hotel is a favourite with national celebrities and international politicians (Condoleeza Rice stayed here in 2005). Paparazzi are known to gather here awaiting the arrival of football players and pop stars. The building itself is inspired by a 16th century Venetian palace, while the bedrooms feature underfloor heating, oak floors and Egyptian cotton bedsheets.
Hope Street Hotel
40 Hope street
Liverpool L1 9DA
0151-709-3000
hopestreethotel.co.uk - Unsurprisingly for a hotel named after one of the Beatles' songs, guests can stay in the Lennon or McCartney suites. The former has a white baby grand piano, similar to the one he plays in the video for 'Imagine', while the walls are covered in images of the late musician. The McCartney suite is also filled with images and artwork relating to the ex-Beatle.
Hard Days Night Hotel
Central Buildings
North John Street
Liverpool L2 6RR
0151-236-1964
harddaysnighthotel.com - Though only a three star hotel, the Adelphi was once considered to be one of the finest in the world. It was first opened in 1826 and would acquire a reputation for luxury, thanks to marble walls, an indoor swimming pool and a sauna. Author Jules Verne even mentions the Adelphi Hotel in his 1869 novel, 'Twenty Thousand Leagues Under the Sea'.
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
Ranelagh Place
Liverpool L3 5UL
0871 222 0029
adelphi-hotel.co.uk - This hotel was once the home of famous historian and writer William Roscoe. He lived here in the early 19th century, during which time he became known for his stance against slavery. The luxury building has been renovated, but its original Georgian features remain, such as fireplaces and period furniture.
Roscoe House
27 Rodney Street
Liverpool L1 9EH
0151-709-0286
hotelliverpool.net - As well as having themed rooms such as 'Urban Room', 'Ocean Room' and 'River Suite', the Radisson Blu has accommodated the England football team, tennis players attending the Liverpool International Tennis Tournament, and a host of stars from the film industry.
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool
107 Old Hall Street
Liverpool L3 9BD
0151-966-1500
radissonblu.co.uk/hotel-liverpool
Hope Street Hotel
Hard Days Night Hotel
Britannia Adelphi Hotel
Roscoe House Hotel
Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool
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