Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Liverpool One)

For travellers who would rather spend their money on stadium tours and Beatles tickets than on a room, Premier Inn Liverpool City Centre (Liverpool One) is the sensible pick. It is part of Britain’s biggest budget hotel chain, so you know what you are getting: a large, comfortable bed, blackout curtains, a powerful shower, a desk, tea and coffee facilities and free Wi-Fi. What sets this branch apart is the location, right beside the Liverpool ONE shopping and leisure district, so the waterfront, Mathew Street and the main sights are all within an easy walk. Rooms come as doubles, twins, family rooms and accessible rooms, including some with a lowered bathroom. If you want a little more comfort, book a Premier Plus Double, which adds air conditioning, a coffee machine, a mini-fridge, bedside USB sockets, an iron and an upgraded workspace, plus faster Wi-Fi. The hotel has its own restaurant, which serves breakfast and evening meals, and the restaurants and bars of Liverpool ONE and the Ropewalks are on the doorstep. It is a popular, well-rated branch, holding a Tripadvisor Travellers’ Choice award, so it books up early on match weekends and concert nights.

Location and getting around: the hotel sits beside Liverpool ONE, off Hanover Street. The Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story and the Magical Mystery Tour departure point are about ten minutes away on foot, the Pier Head is around fifteen minutes, and the Cavern Club and Mathew Street are a similar stroll north. Liverpool Central station and the Liverpool ONE bus station, where the 26 bus leaves for Anfield, are close by, and Liverpool Cathedral is about fifteen minutes uphill.

Rooms: the standard doubles are simple but comfortable, with good beds and blackout curtains for a solid night’s sleep. Premier Plus rooms are worth the small extra cost in warm weather for the air conditioning and in-room coffee machine. Family rooms sleep two adults and children, which keeps costs down for families.

Who it suits: budget travellers, families, football fans and anyone who plans to spend most of the day out sightseeing. It is less suited to travellers looking for character, a spa or a memorable bar, and recent guest reviews mention occasional maintenance issues, so report any problems promptly to reception.

Good to know: there is no on-site parking, but chargeable parking is available next door at the Q-Park on Hanover Street, which should be prebooked online, and the hotel has offered parking discount codes. Breakfast is served in the hotel restaurant and can be added to your rate. Book early for match days and big concerts, when prices rise sharply.