21 Keel Wharf, Liverpool, United Kingdom | (888) 399-9863
Set on Kings
Waterfront next to Echo Arena and Albert Dock
10-minute walk
from Liverpool city center
Cozy apartments
with well-equipped kitchens and lounge areas
Free morning
breakfast service and refreshments throughout the day
Clean, modern
bathrooms with thick towels
24-hour shop
selling ready meals and drinks
Special rates for long-term
stays
Free Wi-Fi
No bar or
restaurant on-site
Studio apartments
can feel a little small for two
The Staybridge Suites is an upscale apartment hotel with a prime location on Liverpool's Kings Waterway. It's geared towards longer-stay guests, and each apartment-style suite has a fully equipped kitchen for self-catering, and lounge area with satellite TV for nights in. Smartly decorated with wood floors, stainless steel appliances, and simple furnishings in warm wood and earth tones, the apartments feel modern yet cozy. There's a real emphasis on creating a warm, welcoming feel, even extending to social evenings for guests to meet. There are cheaper options -- Holiday Inn and Campanile hotels are nearby -- but for excellent value, especially for long-term stays, this is a solid choice.
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Scene
Clean-lined, contemporary facade with welcoming, homey atmosphere
The "home away from home" cliché is one that many hotels band about but often don't really deliver on -- that can't be said of the Staybridge Suites. Despite its contemporary glass and modern redbrick facade, once guests climb the steps to its first-floor lobby it's clear much effort has been made to bring a homey ambience to the place. Plaid carpets alternate with wooden floorboards, and clusters of comfy armchairs and couches sit beside a log-fired fireplace built from reclaimed bricks. A cozy lounge also provides a snug space to relax with a small library and TV, while a downstairs kitchen provides free coffee and snacks throughout the day. Thanks to the all this homeyness and the self-catering accommodations, the property tends to attract attract both business and leisure guests who are planning on staying more than a couple days -- rates also favor long-term stays.
Location
Set in Kings Waterfront dock district 10 minutes' walk from Liverpool city center
The hotel is located on Liverpool's renowned and rejuvenated Kings Waterfront, opposite the Echo Arena and Albert Docks. Albert Docks is the top tourist attraction in Liverpool, and is home to The Beatles Story museum and Tate Liverpool art gallery. The city center is around 10 minutes away on foot, including the Liverpool One shopping and leisure center. The Cavern Quarter and The Pier Head (the latter is part of the UNESCO protected Liverpool Maritime Mercantile City, along with Alberts Docks and other sites) are each about a 15- to 20-minute walk. It's just under a mile to Liverpool Central train station, while the John Lennon Airport is 20 to 30 minutes away by car.
Rooms
Cozy apartments come with well-equipped kitchens and lounges
The complex has 132 studio and one-bedroom apartments, all tastefully decorated in modern, neutral tones with splashes of color and a homey feel. Fully fitted kitchens come as standard and are well-equipped with stainless steel appliances and all the requisite dishes and cutlery. Lounge areas include sound systems and flat-screen TVs with satellite channels and pay-movies. Bathrooms are simple, but modern and clean with free toiletries and fluffy towels; each has beige tile, a white basin sink, and either a stall shower or shower/tub combo.
Features
Free daily breakfast and drinks and snacks throughout the day
The hotel's Hub Kitchen serves guests a continental breakfast with hot options each morning free of charge, as well as free coffee and snacks throughout the day. The 24-hour Pantry also sells ready meals and a range of drinks, including beer and wine, for those planning a night in. A small fitness room is available to guests, as well as laundry facilities and nearby parking. The hotel organizes social nights three times a week allowing longer-term guests to get to know one another.
