The Shankly Hotel is the football fan’s answer to Hard Days Night, and it is as close to the centre of things as you could wish. It is named after Bill Shankly, the manager who built modern Liverpool Football Club, and its football theme runs through the design without taking over. The hotel stands at 60 Victoria Street, in the heart of the city, so the Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE are about four minutes away on foot, St George’s Hall is three, and Lime Street station is four. What sets it apart is the variety of rooms. As well as Luxury and Deluxe doubles, it has studios, accessible rooms, a two-bedroom apartment and some very large group rooms that sleep up to nine people or more, which makes it a rare find for families, stag and hen parties and groups of friends. The Bastion restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, with a children’s menu, there is a bar, and a rooftop terrace and outdoor entertainment area give views over the city and a place to gather before a match or after a night out. Free Wi-Fi, air conditioning, a 24-hour front desk and a concierge who can arrange tours and tickets round out the offer.
Location and getting around
Victoria Street runs through the business and Cavern Quarter area, so almost everything is on foot. The Royal Court Theatre is two minutes away, the Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE four, and the Liverpool Empire Theatre six. Moorfields station is six minutes’ walk, and the Royal Albert Dock is within fifteen minutes, so The Beatles Story and the Magical Mystery Tour are easy to reach.
For Anfield, take the bus from Liverpool ONE or a taxi, and for Hill Dickinson Stadium take a taxi or walk north along the waterfront. John Lennon Airport is about a thirty-minute drive.
Rooms
Choose a Luxury or Deluxe double for a standard city stay, a studio if you want a little more space, and one of the larger rooms or apartments if you are travelling in a group or as a family. Some rooms are themed, and some have space for large parties, so tell the hotel how many are in your group and ask about the best option. The rooms vary in layout, so check descriptions and photographs when booking.
Who it suits
Football fans on a match weekend, groups of friends, families who need space and anyone who wants to be in the middle of the Cavern Quarter without paying boutique prices. It is less suited to light sleepers who want complete quiet, as the city centre can be lively at night, and to guests who need a spa or pool, which the hotel does not advertise.
Good to know
Check-in is from 3pm to midnight, and check-out is at 11am, with late check-out available for a fee when there is space. Self-parking is available for a nightly fee, so ask about it when you book if you are driving. Only service animals are allowed. The hotel hosts concerts and live shows from time to time, and match weekends are busy, so book early for home games at Anfield and Hill Dickinson Stadium and for big concerts in the city.
Why stay here
- ✓Football-themed design
- ✓Group rooms sleeping up to nine
- ✓The Bastion restaurant
- ✓Bar
- ✓Rooftop terrace
- ✓Concierge for tours and tickets
- ✓Air conditioning
- ✓Free fast Wi-Fi
Good questions
How close is The Shankly Hotel to the Cavern Club?+
The Cavern Club is about four minutes’ walk from the hotel. Liverpool ONE and Lime Street station are also around four minutes away on foot.
Does The Shankly Hotel have rooms for groups?+
Yes, it has rooms and apartments that sleep from two up to nine people, and some larger rooms for bigger parties. Contact the hotel with your group size before booking.
Does The Shankly Hotel have a restaurant and rooftop?+
Yes, The Bastion restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch and dinner, and there is a bar and a rooftop terrace. A children’s menu is available.
