Hope Street Hotel, The Residents' Lounge

A great characterful hotel in Liverpool, lots of old exposed brickwork and feels like a place where a lot of close attention to detail has been achieved to make this a unique, friendly and very comfortable place to stay in Liverpool. There is also a spa in the hotel and a good bar for evening drinks. The breakfast in the hotel restaurant offers a bit of everything and service is good as well, location is great for cathedral visit and a short walk down into the hustle and bustle of pubs and restaurants in central Liverpool. Uber cabs are plentiful so getting around from this hotel is really easy.

I had a wonderful stay at Hope Street Hotel and would gladly return. From the initial booking, the staff were incredibly professional, friendly, and helpful. The hotel itself is lovely, a perfect blend of old and new with plenty of quirky character. My king-size bed was exceptionally cozy and made for a great night's sleep. As someone with celiac disease, I was particularly impressed by the restaurants and bar; the food quality was excellent, and the team was fantastic at navigating gluten-free options, so much choice at breakfast and was so grateful for a selection of gluten free bread and gluten free cereal. I also tried the thermal experience at the spa. While the facilities are lovely, at £45 I felt the price point for hotel guests was a bit steep (if it had been £35 for hotel guests, that would have been more aligned with the offering). The serene atmosphere was unfortunately disrupted by a few loud groups in the spa taking photos and videos, drinking cocktails, and enjoying lively conversations. Not quite what I was hoping my quiet afternoon thermal experience would have been, it's not exactly a large space. Additionally, all the shower dispensers were empty of soap and shampoo, so there was nothing to wash up with at the end, and providing a fresh, separate towel for the post-spa shower would have been appreciated. Overall, I do highly recommend Hope Street and will absolutely be back when I’m next in Liverpool!