Hope Street Hotel
40 Hope Street, Liverpool, England, L1 9DA
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Best for Food - Expert review of Hope Street Hotel
The big daddy of Liverpool's boutique hotels.
An extension and refurbishment has added more rooms to this highly-regarded hotel, which I always think of as made entirely of fragrant wood, sisal matting and smooth Egyptian cotton.
Location:
Liverpool has more Georgian buildings than Bath and the Hope Street Hotel is situated in the middle of them, near the University, cathedrals and Chinatown. It’s quite a way down to the shops and river, but an interesting walk.
Bedrooms:
Simple and stylish, but luxurious. Entry-level rooms have king size or twin beds, underfloor heating, gorgeous white bedding and eco-friendly REN toiletries, and it gets better from there. Some of the bathrooms are massive, and all share a touch-operated lighting system which I found infuriating. The higher up the building you go, the more striking the views get. There’s a thoughtfully-compiled brochure in each room, which relates some of the history of Hope Street.
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Public areas:
The residents’ lounge is in the brick-lined space next to the restaurant and serves snacks for when the thought of fine dining is too much. There’s also a smaller, quieter lounge off the reception, with squishy sofas.
Eating and drinking:
The hotel is appended to The London Carriage Works, regarded as one of the best restaurants in the city. Chef Paul Askew places a firm emphasis on using local produce and suppliers. Service can be very slightly wobbly.
Leisure facilities:
There’s a small gym, perfectly fine for a stop-gap workout.
Service:
Willing and professional. Staff are used to dealing with high-fliers and, charitably, they treat all their guests as if they might be.
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Who stays there:
Older football fans, couples enjoying a treat and people who relish simple luxuries.
Price advice:
There are sometimes “secret” day-of-arrival deals.
Pros:
Lovely location amid Georgian terraces
Attached to top restaurant
Cons:
Long walk to the waterfront
More information on Hope Street Hotel:
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- Type:
- Hotel
- Address:
- 40 Hope Street, Liverpool, England, L1 9DA
- Amenities:
- Business Centre, Fitness Centre, High-Speed Internet, Parking, Pets Allowed, Restaurant, Room Service
- Neighbourhood:
- University
