Malmaison LiverpoolvsThe Shankly Hotel
Both hotels are rated highly by professional travelers. Overall, Malmaison Liverpool ranks significantly higher than The Shankly Hotel. Malmaison Liverpool comes in at 81 with positive reviews from 5 publications including Travel + Leisure, 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."
Best Liverpool hotels for style location and value for money
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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
The Shankly Hotel
Millenium House, 60 Victoria Street, Liverpool L1 6JD, England
From $179/night
- Bar/Lounge
- Hot Tub
- Free Internet
- Room Service
- Laundry Service
- Concierge
The Telegraph
8.0
"Quirky but stylish, The Shankly honours the memory of famous Liverpool FC manager Bill Shankly." Full review
Independent
"The Shankly Hotel in Liverpool has stylish rooms, jacuzzi baths and a central location in the heart of the city"