Location
This hotel is located on Southport Old Road just off the A565, a 10-minute drive from stylish Southport and 20 minutes from Liverpool, the European Capital of Culture 2008. It lies just 500 m from the nearest links to the public transport network and guests will find nightspots 800 m away and restaurants, bars and shops roughly 2 km away in Formby. It is around 3 km to the sea and the beach, around 10 km to Hesketh Park, around 13 km to Aintree Racecourse, around 50 km to Preston and around 65 km to Chester and Blackpool. Liverpool John Lennon and Manchester International airports are approximately 40 to 60 minutes away.
Facilities
Guests have a choice of 62 rooms located in two 2-storey buildings with lifts. The friendly staff at the reception desk are happy to answer any questions. The hotel provides a cloakroom, a baggage storage service, a currency exchange service, room service, a laundry service, a hairdresser and 4 conference rooms. Wireless internet access is provided in public areas. The hotel has wheelchair-accessible facilities. A garden provides extra space for rest and relaxation in the open air. Guests arriving by car can park their vehicles in the car park. Guests can also use the bicycle storage facilities.
Rooms
Rooms are equipped with air conditioning. A balcony or terrace is among the standard features of some rooms. All rooms are carpeted and include a double bed or a king-size bed. Valuables can be securely stored in a safe. Additional features include a refrigerator and a tea/coffee station. An ironing set is provided for guests' convenience. A direct dial telephone, a television with satellite/cable channels, a radio and WiFi are provided as well. Bathrooms are equipped with a shower and a bathtub, as well as a hairdryer. Guests can also book wheelchair-friendly rooms with wheelchair-accessible bathrooms. The hotel has non-smoking rooms.
Sports/Entertainment
Excellent swimming awaits guests at the indoor pool. Fine weather can be enjoyed on the terrace. Sports options available to guests include a gym or, for a fee, aerobics. There is a wellness area with a spa and a steam bath and, for an additional fee, a sauna and massage treatments.
Meals
Dining facilities include a dining room, a breakfast room, a café and a bar. Guests can enjoy the culinary delights of the non-smoking, air-conditioned restaurant, which provides high chairs for children. Catering options include bed and breakfast, half board and full board. A generous breakfast buffet guarantees a great start to the day. At lunch and dinner, guests can choose between à la carte and a set menu. Special meals, including diet meals, are also available. The hotel also offers special catering options.
Payment
The hotel accepts the following credit cards: American Express, VISA, Diners Club and MasterCard.
Bar(s)
Restaurant(s)
Restaurant(s) with air conditioning
Restaurant(s) with non-smoking area
Restaurant(s) with high-chairs
Conference Room
Internet access
WLAN access
Room Service
Laundry Service
Bicycle Cellar
Bicycle Hire
Car Park
TV Room
Laundry Facilities
Air conditioning
Currency Exchange
Cloakroom
Lifts
Café
Hairdresser