Pullman Liverpool is the most practical upscale base on the waterfront, especially if you want river views and an easy walk to the Royal Albert Dock. Built new on Kings Dock as part of the Liverpool Waterfront events campus, it shares the site with the M&S Bank Arena and the Exhibition Centre Liverpool, so it is popular with concert-goers and conference guests as well as sightseers. The look is clean and contemporary, with big windows that make the most of the Mersey. The 216 en-suite rooms and suites are well thought out. Superior rooms come with king or twin beds, some with river views, and there are accessible kings. Deluxe and Premium Deluxe kings add space and choice of city or river views, while the Junior Suite and the Deluxe Suite, which has a king bed and a sofa bed and looks towards the historic side of the docks, suit longer stays and small families. The Pullman Restaurant serves breakfast, lunch, pre-show dinners and evening meals, and there is a bar for a drink after a show. A 24-hour Fitness Lounge has cardio and resistance machines. The hotel is entirely non-smoking, carries Green Key eco-accreditation and offers free Wi-Fi throughout.
Location and getting around: the hotel is on Kings Dock, L3 4FP, right on the waterfront. The Royal Albert Dock, The Beatles Story and the Magical Mystery Tour departure point are about five minutes away on foot, and Liverpool ONE is about fifteen minutes. The Pier Head, with Royal Liver Building 360, the Museum of Liverpool and the Mersey Ferry, is a pleasant fifteen to twenty-minute walk along the river. For Anfield or Liverpool Cathedral, a taxi is quickest.
Rooms: book a river view room, it is the reason to stay here, and the higher floors give the widest views of the Mersey and the Wirral. Deluxe rooms are worth the step up for extra space. The suites are a good option for families or for a special occasion.
Who it suits: first-time visitors who want the waterfront sights on foot, couples, and anyone attending a concert or event at the arena or exhibition centre. It is less suited to travellers who prefer historic character or a lively bar scene outside the door, as the area is quiet late at night when nothing is on.
Good to know: check-in is from 3pm and check-out is by noon. Breakfast is served in the Pullman Restaurant, and guests praise the buffet, but check whether it is included in your rate. Discounted parking is offered at the Kings Dock multi-storey car park next door. Pets are not allowed. On arena event nights the hotel and restaurant are busy, so book dinner ahead.
Why stay here
- ✓River view rooms
- ✓Pullman Restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓24-hour Fitness Lounge
- ✓Junior and Deluxe Suites
- ✓Accessible rooms
- ✓Discounted parking next door
- ✓Free Wi-Fi
Good questions
How far is Pullman Liverpool from the Royal Albert Dock?+
The Royal Albert Dock is about five minutes’ walk from the hotel. Liverpool ONE is around fifteen minutes on foot.
Does Pullman Liverpool have river view rooms?+
Yes, several room types are available with river views, including Superior and Deluxe kings. Higher floors give the widest views.
Is there parking at Pullman Liverpool?+
The hotel offers discounted parking at the Kings Dock multi-storey car park next door. Rates are charged per twenty-four hours and may change.
