Heywood House Hotel 11 Fenwick Street, Liverpool, United Kingdom | (888) 635-3814
Housed in
elegantly modernized 18th-century bank
Located within
walking distance of most city attractions
In-room tech
includes free Wi-Fi, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, and and iPod docks
Nicely finished
bathrooms with high-end bath products
Some rooms
have furnished balconies and roll-top baths
Free grab-and-go breakfast
during the week
No restaurant or
breakfast room
No room service
Next to noisy pub
The Heywood House
Hotel is in many ways a fine, upscale property; it has elegantly converted
interiors and luxurious extras, such as high-end
toiletries and roll-top baths. The location of this 35-room, 18th-century building is also prime -- just minutes' walk
from city center shopping and the Cavern District. Wi-Fi is free throughout. Lack of facilities, however,
is a major shortcoming, as the property doesn't even have a breakfast room or room service. Given this, rooms can be a tad expensive, though deals seem to be frequent so it's worth checking
for knock-down rates.
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Scene
Occupying one of Liverpool's first banks with elegantly modernized interiors
Opened in 2009,
the Heywood House Hotel occupies what was one of Liverpool's first banks, in a building dating
back as far as 1799. There's little evidence of the original interiors upon
first stepping into the small lobby area -- a purple-glowing reception desk,
crisp clean lines, and warm wooden flooring feel far more 21st century.
Continuing through, however, stately pillars and elegant arches hark back to
the building's late 18th-century origins, sympathetically blended with smart,
contemporary styling and a traditional, yet unstuffy ambience. Wide, carpeted
staircases have beautifully spiraled balustrades which access the property's
three floors. The hotel attracts largely business guests during the week, and
vacationing couples on weekends. It's also a big hit with overseas
Liverpool Football Club fans.
Location
Next door to lively pub in the heart of Liverpool and a short walk from most attractions
The hotel is
located on a small but busy street next door to a lively pub and just around
the corner from Liverpool city center's shops, restaurants, and bars. The
famous Cavern Club where the Beatles first honed their craft is under five
minutes' walk away, while the huge retail and leisure center Liverpool One is about the same distance. The city's rejuvenated docks district -- featuring the Tate
Liverpool Gallery and the Echo Arena -- is also just a 10-minute walk
away. The James Street train station is just a minute walk down the road, while for those
flying in John Lennon Airport is a 20- to 30-minute drive from the hotel.
Rooms
Some rooms with furnished balconies and roll-top bathtubs
The hotel's 35
rooms are smart and modern, with a traditional flavor and
clean-lined furnishings. Orange velour armchairs and bed throws combine nicely with simple white and wood laminate headboards. All rooms come with tea kettles and up-to-date tech including free
Wi-Fi, Bose iPod docks, and 32-inch flat-screen TVs with Freeview (though not
satellite) channels. Bathrooms are
nicely finished, topped with black granite and with high-end Pascal Morabito
toiletries; most have stall showers while some have roll-top baths. Many room retain and feature period
architectural elements, while some upper-floors rooms also open to furnished
balconies. Some lower-level rooms, however, can suffer from noise from the pub
next door.
Features
Scant facilities and practically no public spaces
For a hotel that
advertises as a four-star property, facilities are certainly lacking. There is no restaurant or even a breakfast room on-site, and the grab-and-go style
breakfast of tea or coffee and a muffin is only available on weekdays. Free
Wi-Fi is available throughout, though there are no public spaces beyond the small
lobby and hallways.
