Titanic Hotel Liverpool

Titanic Hotel Liverpool turns one of the great Victorian warehouses of Stanley Dock into a hotel with real character and remarkable space. Stanley Dock was designed by Jesse Hartley, the engineer behind the Royal Albert Dock, and it is part of what was once the largest and most complete historic dock system in the world. The hotel keeps the warehouse’s original architecture, with exposed brick, cast-iron columns and vaulted ceilings, and pairs it with a clean, modern industrial look. The 153 rooms are among the largest in the city, starting at 56 square metres, and come in three main types: Classic rooms, Superior Dockside rooms with views over the water, and Superior Corner rooms with extra light. Downstairs, Stanley’s Bar and Grill serves relaxed dining from breakfast to dinner, and the Rum Bar is a cosy spot for a drink. Beneath the hotel, the Maya Blue Wellness spa has a hydrotherapy pool, a steam room, a sauna, a sanarium, an experience shower and a relaxation area. The location, in the regenerated north docks, puts you a short walk from Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium on Bramley-Moore Dock. There is a secure car park on site.

Location and getting around: the hotel stands on Stanley Dock in the north docks, a few minutes by car or taxi from the city centre and about twenty-five to thirty minutes on foot from the Pier Head along the waterfront. Everton’s Hill Dickinson Stadium is next door on Bramley-Moore Dock, which makes this an obvious choice for football weekends, and Anfield is a short taxi ride inland. For the Beatles sights and the Royal Albert Dock, most guests take a taxi, which is quick and inexpensive.

Rooms: even the Classic rooms are far bigger than a typical city hotel room, with high ceilings, large beds and plenty of space for families or longer stays. Superior Dockside rooms add views over the dock, and the Superior Corner rooms are the brightest. Many rooms have original features such as exposed brick and iron columns.

Who it suits: football fans heading to Everton, families who need space, couples who want character and a spa, and drivers who value secure parking. It is less suited to visitors who want to walk out of the door straight onto the main shopping streets or Mathew Street.

Good to know: the area around Stanley Dock is still being regenerated, so it is quieter at night than the centre and taxis are the easy way back after dinner. Book spa time ahead at weekends, and check whether breakfast is included in your rate. On Everton match days the area is very busy, so plan travel and parking with that in mind.