Malmaison LiverpoolvsHoliday Inn Express Liverpool - Royal Albert Dock, an IHG Hotel
Both Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock and Malmaison Liverpool are endorsed by writers. On balance, Malmaison Liverpool is preferred by most writers compared to Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock. Malmaison Liverpool scores 81 with recommendations from 5 publications including DK Eyewitness, The Telegraph and Lonely Planet.
Malmaison Liverpool
William Jessop Way, Princes Dock, Liverpool L3 1QZ
From $75/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
- Restaurant
Fodor's
"The only purpose-built hotel in this chic chain—most are in renovated older buildings— the Malmaison combines glamourous funishings with sleek industrial design and a great sense of space."
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A five-minute walk north of the Liver Building, the hotel sits on the waterfront, so request a room with a view.
Travel + Leisure
"A shiny industrial metal stairway spirals upward at the front desk to the champagne bar; architectural photographs of the city help set the urbane mood." Full review
DK Eyewitness
"This stylishly dark Malmaison offers sleek design with distinctive charcoal hues and modern, roomy accommodation."
The Telegraph
8.0
"The Malmaison chain’s only purpose-built property offers a prime dockside location, a glamorous interior décor and river views as well as a cool restaurant and bar that attracts plenty of non-guests to the hotel." Full review
Michelin Guide
0 Stars
"Sleek and seductive, Malmaison offers a daringly fashionable setting for sampling sumptuous flavours" Full review
Independent
"Images of Liverpool icons and a smattering of Scouse charm with service in the Chez Mal Brasserie complement the prevailing boudoir-chic vibe of Malmaison."
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If you’re a football fan, try a signature suite, which has a corridor leading to your own “playroom” with a foosball table, Technogym, and armchairs with views onto Liver Buildings and the river.
Lonely Planet
"The Malmaison's preferred colour scheme of plum and black is everywhere in this purpose-built hotel, which gives it an air of contemporary sophistication." Full review
Independent
"Whatever the weather, this 130-room hotel has the big, comfy beds and on-trend look to ensure you’ll have a good stay."
Michelin Guide
"All rich woods and deep, masculine colors, from the soaring lobby lounge all the way on up to the sumptuous black-and-violet bedrooms...you can expect a well-equipped gym, a rather good brasserie" Full review
Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Royal Albert Dock, an IHG Hotel
Britannia Pavilion, Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD
From $46/night
- Pet Friendly
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Internet
- Free Breakfast
- Laundry Service
- Restaurant
Frommer's
"The bedrooms are handsomely though modestly decorated, each spacious and well maintained... There are several Holiday Inns in Liverpool, but this one is the best." Full review
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Ask for one of the accommodations opening onto a view of the historic dock area.
Oyster
Mid-Range
"This 135-room Holiday Inn
Express is a mid-range, chain hotel with two notable stand-out features: its 19th
century warehouse setting and Albert Docks location." Full review
The Telegraph
7.0
"This budget chain hotel stands out for its location within one of the former warehouses of the Albert Dock, part of Liverpool’s Unesco World Heritage listed waterfront." Full review