Hope Street Hotel

The building

The hotel occupies an 1860 palazzo built in the Venetian style for a business called the London Carriage Works. The name lives on in the hotel's restaurant, the London Carriage Works, so you can eat on site in a room with real history. The palazzo style, with its arched windows and stone detailing, makes the building stand out on a street full of grand Victorian frontages.

The street

Hope Street runs between the Anglican Liverpool Cathedral at one end and the Metropolitan Cathedral at the other, and is lined with theatres, bars and restaurants. Staying here puts you within a few minutes' walk of both cathedrals and of the Philharmonic Hall, which suits a short break built around concerts or shows. It is also within easy reach of the Everyman Theatre and the university quarter.

Who it suits

Couples and culture-focused visitors get the most from the location, with the Georgian Quarter's terraces on the doorstep. The bombed-out St Luke's Church, now a garden and events space, is a short walk downhill, and the city centre shops and waterfront are around 20 minutes on foot. Barnacle restaurant is almost next door for another dining option.

Highlights

• Independent boutique hotel
• 1860 Venetian-style palazzo
• London Carriage Works restaurant on site
• Between Liverpool's two cathedrals

Good to know

• Hope Street connects the Anglican and Metropolitan cathedrals, both within walking distance.

Frequently asked questions