Accomodation

We are pleased to offer a range of hotels at varying prices to suit all pockets.  Please note that the price of accommodation at each hotel does not necessarily reflect the standard of that accommodation.  All reservations for accommodation, including any amendments/additions/cancellations, must be made through the Conference Organisers in order to obtain the rates shown.

Please note: Accommodation at certain hotels may be limited therefore you should book as early as possible to get your preferred choice and rates quoted.

 

A.  BRITANNIA ADELPHI HOTEL – CONFERENCE

For nearly 200 years the Adelphi Hotel has been at the centre of the life of the city of Liverpool. The Adelphi Hotel that you see today is a much more modern building than the two 18th Century town houses which were converted by William and Joseph Ewart, to form the first Adelphi Hotel in 1827. The following year it was bought by experienced hotelier James Radley who then acquired the two adjoining houses to enlarge the hotel. He made such a success of the venture that both his and the Adelphi’s fame spread throughout Britain and Europe.

The second Adelphi Hotel, built in 1876, bore no resemblance to its predecessor. It was a magnificent structure with nearly 300 bedrooms and 50 parlours, on a par with the best American Hotels of the day. Liverpool dominated the transatlantic liner trade and a constant flow of steamship passengers, including foreign princes and overseas ambassadors, passed through the Adelphi. Also it was famed as the Royal Families favourite hotel when traveling through Liverpool. By the 1880’s the beautiful marble works in the corridors of the hotel were lit by that most brilliant invention – the electric light bulb, the hotel was now seen in all its glory. 

The hotels forte was their world-famous turtle soup, which was enjoyed by Charles Dickens on his many stays at the hotel. Built into the design of the hotel were subterranean turtle tanks whose steam-heated water held upto 250 live turtles that were shipped over from the West Indies and the Gulf of Mexico. The production of this soup was virtually a separate business; the hotel supplied upwards of 60 litres a day to all parts of the UK, the Continent and even the USA.

In 1892, Midland Railway Hotels, under the direction of another great hotelier, William Towle, acquired the hotel and re-named it the ‘Midland Adelphi’. However, some 18 years later the company decided that it was necessary to demolish the ‘confused, rambling dear old Adelphi’ and construct a completely new hotel.

The third Adelphi Hotel opened its doors in 1914 on the eve of the outbreak of World War 1. The commemorative guidebook issued to coincide with the opening of the new Midland Adelphi described it as “All the modern innovations of New York hotels of the highest grade here combine with solid British comfort, and that subtle air of refinement characteristics of a Parisian salon.” That new-fangled invention, the telephone, could be found in each of its bedrooms along with a private bathroom, which was a great luxury. Money was no object; the hotel was designed with one thing in mind – the comfort of its guest.

During the time that Midland Railway Hotels owned the building, the top two floors were closed off and eventually ended up virtually derelict. By the time they came to dispose of all their hotels, the Adelphi was in a sorry state and faced the prospect of closure. However, rescue came in the form of Britannia Hotels who bought the building in 1982. They virtually re-built the top two floors, added extra bedrooms at the rear and now offer over 400 en-suite bedrooms. Britannia Hotels have spent many millions of pounds on refurbishment works over the past 25 years. In 2007 they embarked on a £7 million renovation programme to refurbish the hotel to a very high standard, it now contains all of the modern facilities and amenities that today's traveller requires yet still retains its historical beauty and significance and most of the original features of the century-old Adelphi have survived.

All of the 402 stunningly decorated and furnished guest bedrooms, all of which are en-suite contains, as standard, a direct dial telephone, tea & coffee making facilities, a hairdryer, a trouser press and satellite television. In addition, the larger bedrooms and the public lounge areas within the hotel offer high speed broadband internet access. This elegant Liverpool hotel also features 2 great restaurants, 2 lively bars and a pizzeria.

For those guests who wish to keep up with their fitness routines there is also a state of the art gymnasium featuring all of the equipment needed for the perfect work-out. For those who wish to take time out from the hustle and bustle of city life there is also a Jacuzzi, steam room, sauna and solarium in addition to the beautiful heated marble swimming pool.

 

B. RADISSON SAS LIVERPOOL

 

With its striking interior and elegantly designed rooms, the Radisson SAS Hotel is the ideal base from which to visit the exciting city of Liverpool. Ideal for business and leisure travellers, our hotel is located in the business district close to the city’s major attractions.

This fantastically modern 9-story hotel offers guests 194 stylish bedrooms in Ocean and Urban themes, 4 junior suites and the Luxurious River Suite including lounge and meeting/dining areas. All rooms are equipped with mini bar, LCD TV screen, International plug, Modem connection, iron and board, tea and coffee facilities and in room safe, Filini, the Italian themed restaurant seating up to 100 guests with views over the River Mersey, serves the Famous Radisson SAS super buffet breakfast and A’la Carte lunch and dinner of the highest standard.

 

C. MALMAISON LIVERPOOL

 

This hotel offers breathtaking Manhattan style with a twist of Malmaison chic. Situated on Princes Dock, you’ll find a divine brassiere serving locally sourced, ethically produced ingredients with a genuine passion and flair. You’ll also find the Plum Bar, a place you absolutely need to be spotted in and of course
our trademark slinky.

Next generation Mal bedrooms feature queen size beds, a chaise lounge area, LCD TV with DVD player and a CD player. All rooms are fitted with
air conditioning, and boast slate wet room showers with separate round bath tub and of course the famous Mal touches.

 

D. HOPE STREET HOTEL LIVERPOOL

 

Hope Street Hotel is Liverpool's first boutique hotel.  It is a luxury hotel in Liverpool city centre situated in the beautiful Georgian Quarter. Set between the city's two cathedrals, its universities, concert hall and surrounded by theatres and restaurants, Hope Street is the ideal base location from which to explore the Capital of Culture 2008.
 
It was built in 1860 in the style of a Venetian palazzo and is a delightful privately owned Hotel and is passionately run with thoughtful service and comfortable contemporary interiors.

Hope Street Hotel has 48 individually designed hotel rooms, real wood floors warmed by under floor heating and king sized beds draped in Egyptian cotton. Each rooms boasts state of the art wall mounted LCD wide screen TV's, DVD players and CD players, along with un-metered broadband access. The bathrooms consist of rain-dance showerheads the size of dinner plates, huge soft towels and mist free mirrors which compliment the timeless interior design.

Views from these fabulous bedrooms include the river, a world heritage skyline, cathedrals, traditional Hope Place and Hope Street. Picture windows and skylights capture some of the stunning architecture that fills this part of the city and surrounds the hotel.

 

HOTEL TARIFFS

All accommodation rates are based on a per person per night basis and are inclusive of Full English Breakfast, Service Charge and VAT.

Please Note To obtain the below rates all accommodation bookings are to be made direct with Sovereign Conference.  Payments for all hotel accounts and any extra’s must be settled direct with your hotel on departure. 

	Hotels	Double/Twin Room Twin Occupancy	Double/Twin Room Single Occupancy	Distance from Britannia Adelphi Hotel
A	Britannia Adelphi Hotel	£62.50	£105.00	Conference Venue
B	Radisson SAS Liverpool	£65.00	£120.00	15 minute walk
C	Malmaison Liverpool	£77.50	£135.00	20 minute walk
D	Hope Street Hotel	N/A	£150.00	10 minute walk