Premier Inn Liverpool

Liverpool is in the North West of England, in the county of Lancashire, about 180 miles north-west of London and 30 miles west of Manchester.

Liverpool is celebrated as a cultural hotspot, with a flourishing music, arts and comedy scene, while music fans will recognise it as the birthplace of The Beatles. The city is also famous for its two Premier League football clubs, boasts a huge variety of listed buildings, and draws visitors for its exciting nightlife and attractions.

The name Liverpool is thought to originate from the city’s beginnings as a tidal pool of the River Mersey – this led to the name Lifer Pool, meaning ‘muddy pool’.

A Scouser is a friendly nickname for anyone born or growing up in Liverpool – their distinctive accent is usually referred to as Scouse. The term derives from lobscouse, a Baltic stew that was popular with the sailors who worked in the Liverpool docks.

The current metropolitan population of Liverpool is estimated to be around 900,000 people.

The city of Liverpool itself is around 43 square miles, while the urban area is closer to 77 square miles.

Liverpool is a friendly, vibrant city with plenty to offer couples, families, friends and business travellers alike. The centre is chock full of shops, museums and restaurants, all based around the River Mersey, and football fans can enjoy a visit to Anfield, home to Liverpool Football Club. We also have plenty of budget hotels for you to enjoy.

As people in Liverpool speak English, a simple ‘hello’ or ‘hi’ should usually suffice, but you may hear people use variations of ‘hiya’ (usually pronounced ‘iya’) or ‘alright’ (pronounced ‘arite’) as a greeting.

Probably the most famous traditional dish in Liverpool is scouse, a hearty red meat stew with potatoes, carrots and onions. This originated from lobscouse – a dish brought to the city by sailors travelling from around the Baltics. You’ll be able to find and try this at a variety of pubs around the city. Other famous dishes from Liverpool include Wet Nelly dessert, which is similar to bread and butter pudding, and Bubble n Squeak, which is a regular favourite for locals.

Liverpool is, for the most part, a safe city to visit. As with any city, you just need to be aware of yourself and your belongings, particularly at night, but in general, visitors are unlikely to encounter issues.

The Royal Liver Building is one of Liverpool’s most iconic landmarks, which houses two Liver Bird statues on its roof. Opened in 1911, this Grade I listed structure is around 110 years old. Visitors can enjoy 360° views of the city from the top of the building.

Bold Street is one of the best shopping streets in Liverpool (and some say, the country) with a bustling mix of independent shops offering an exciting mix of products. Or, for a wide range of high-street options, head to Liverpool ONE, an open air shopping centre in the middle of the city. Find out more about shopping in Liverpool with our guide.

There are more sights and attractions in Liverpool than you could squeeze into 48 hours, but the city is still well set up for a weekend break. Unmissable activities include a Magical Mystery Tour, which shows you some of the top locations from the history of The Beatles – this will also help you get an idea of the layout of the city. The Museum of Liverpool is another excellent option, and we recommend visiting landmarks like Liverpool Cathedral. Don’t forget to try some of the city’s fantastic cafes and restaurants, and head to Albert Dock in the evening to enjoy Liverpool’s legendary nightlife.

Depending on how you travel, you can expect a journey to take from two hours by train, or around three and a half hours to drive. It’s about an hour’s flight from London Heathrow to Manchester, and then an hour and a quarter from there to Liverpool by train.

Yes, it’s possible to head straight from London to Liverpool without having to change trains. The journey from Euston station to Liverpool take around two hours.

Flex – Pay now or on arrival, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Our most flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 1pm on the day of arrival. You can also amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Semi-Flex – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to three full days before arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to three full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Advance – Pay now, fully refundable with free cancellation up to 28 full days before arrival, free to amend thereafter until the day of arrival. Fairly flexible rate – you can cancel and get a full refund up to 28 full days before arrival. No refunds after that date. You can also amend your booking date at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Standard – Pay now, non-refundable. Free to amend booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival. Slightly flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel and get a full refund, but you can amend your booking at the same hotel up to 1pm on the day of arrival (additional room rate charges may apply depending on your new stay date).

Non-Flex – Pay now. No amends or refunds. Our least flexible rate – you won’t be able to cancel or amend your stay after booking.

Our standard check-in time is 3pm. For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

Checkout is by 12 noon on your departure date. If luggage storage is available, our teams will be happy to store any bags for you if you’d like to check out before 12pm.

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

For an additional fee*, you can start your stay sooner with early check-in from 11am. Add early check-in to your stay while making your booking, or afterwards by managing your stay in your Premier Inn account. Early check-in is subject to availability and not available at all Premier Inn hotels. 

*Prices and times will vary depending on date and location. 

In 2020 we launched Premier Inn CleanProtect™, our rigorous, daily cleaning method that’s used throughout our UK & Ireland hotels. Developed in partnership with Diversey, a global leader in cleaning and hygiene products for the healthcare and hospitality industries, our promise seeks to give you extra peace of mind so you can always book and stay with confidence.

Check-in - minimising contact at reception and providing hand sanitiser in most public areas for peace of mind. 

Bed linen and towels - laundering all our linen and towels at over 60°C to thermally disinfect them, so you can enjoy a great night’s sleep. We’ve also placed spare pillows in a zip-up bag, for extra peace of mind.

Equipping our teams - providing our team members with all the equipment and sanitisers they need, as well as always operating in the safest way possible for our teams and guests.

A generous serving of safety - you can relax knowing that enhanced cleaning measures are in place throughout our restaurants. Tables are cleaned between visits and contactless payment is in place too, so you can dine safely and comfortably with us every time.

Clean on request - if you'd like your room cleaned during your stay with us, just let us know at reception and use the handy door hanger on the back of your door by 12pm each day.

Most Premier Inns have specially-adapted rooms allowing easier access for customers with disabilities. If there is no specially-adapted room available at the hotel of your choice, we will be happy to offer you alternative accommodation at a nearby Premier Inn. If you have difficulty walking, but do not need a specially-adapted room, please feel free to request a room near reception on the ground floor for easy access. 

If you'd like get in touch, you can reach out to our specialist team via email at pi.accessible@whitbread.com or call us on 0333 0919 817 between 9am and 5pm Monday-Friday (calls charged at local rate).

Unfortunately, with the exception of trained assistance dogs, we don't allow pets to stay at our hotels.