Curated romantic hotels in Cheshire

• Huge rooms for groups
• Lively rooftop terrace
• Flamboyant interiors

The Shankly Hotel is a Liverpool legend. And it’s inspired by one – Bill Shankly, the legendary football manager. You’ll find memorabilia from his life in the restaurant. But the Shankly’s also made a name for itself as an institution, thanks to its party-sized rooms that sleep up to 24. And events like cocktail masterclasses, murder mysteries and bottomless brunches.

The hotel’s standard rooms are far from average. They’re big and all come with whirlpool baths. But if you’re after a group stay, you won’t get better than here. This place is a party hotel at heart, with a variety of rooms to suit. There’s the Flamingo Room, with double bunk beds (glam ones, of course), swinging egg chairs and flamingos on the ceiling. Or, the Champagne-inspired Laurent Perrier Room, which spreads out over two floors with individual cabins – each with their own bed, shower and TV in the ceiling. The latter also boasts a 25-foot Roman-style bath, a bar, surround sound and a cinema projector.

The party theme extends to the hotel’s glitzy rooftop terrace, where you can order food and cocktails – including their take on sangria, the Shank-gria. You can take in some of Liverpool’s top sights from above here. The hotel’s as central as it gets. It’s housed in the former Victorian-era headquarters of the Liverpool Daily Post & Echo, so you’re a five-minute stroll from Liverpool One shopping centre and the famous Cavern Club. And Royal Albert Dock is only 20 minutes’ walk, too.

With a stay at Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, just a 5-minute walk from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.4 mi (0.7 km) from Cavern Club.

When you stay at Radisson Blu Hotel Liverpool in Liverpool, you'll be in the business district, within a 15-minute walk of Cavern Club and Liverpool ONE. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.7 mi (1.1 km) from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 0.8 mi (1.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock.

When you stay at Copthorne Hotel Manchester Salford Quays in Salford, you'll be on the riverwalk, just steps from Salford Quays and 11 minutes by foot from Old Trafford. This eco-friendly hotel is 3.4 mi (5.5 km) from Trafford Centre and 4.4 mi (7.1 km) from Etihad Stadium.

With a stay at Lion Quays Hotel & Spa in Oswestry, you'll be on the waterfront – a 4-minute walk from Lion Quays Spa and a 2-minute drive from Pontcysyllte Aquaduct. This spa hotel is 3.3 mi (5.3 km) from Park Hall Stadium and 4.4 mi (7 km) from Gower Area of Outstanding Natural Beauty.

With a stay at Mercure Manchester Norton Grange Hotel & Spa in Rochdale (Castleton), you'll be within a 15-minute drive of Heaton Park and Rochdale Town Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 8.1 mi (13 km) from AO Arena and 9.7 mi (15.6 km) from Etihad Stadium.

Located just minutes from Manchester Airport, Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport, Hotel offers an extensive leisure centre, spa facilities. Set within 18-acres of private grounds near the Cheshire Countryside, it is close to Altrincham and Knutsford.

The property also boasts 2 restaurants, Brasserie Blanc and San Carlo. Free Wi-Fi is available in these areas.

The Four Seasons spa features a pool, steam room and sauna, offering 6 treatment rooms and various beauty therapies. There is also a gym and fitness suite.

Situated off the flight path, the Delta Hotels by Marriott Manchester Airport is alongside the villages of Hale and Wilmslow

Free wifi across the hotel.

When you stay at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester in Ellesmere Port, you'll be in the historical district, within a 15-minute drive of Chester Zoo and Chester City Walls. This eco-friendly hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.

When you stay at Village Hotel St David's, Nr Chester in Deeside, you'll be in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo. This eco-friendly hotel is 8.2 mi (13.1 km) from Chester City Walls and 1.1 mi (1.7 km) from Sweet Memories.

Located in Macclesfield, Champneys Mottram Hall is in the suburbs, within a 15-minute drive of Adlington Hall and Wilmslow Golf Club. This golf hotel is 9.2 mi (14.8 km) from Peak District National Park and 16.3 mi (26.3 km) from Old Trafford.

With a stay at DoubleTree By Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, within a 10-minute walk of Liverpool ONE and St. George's Hall. This luxury hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from World Museum Liverpool and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Walker Art Gallery.

Located in Wirral (Frankby), Hillbark Hotel is within a 10-minute drive of Caldy Golf Club and Royal Liverpool Golf Club. This luxury hotel is 10.6 mi (17 km) from World Museum Liverpool and 10.7 mi (17.2 km) from St. George's Hall.

With a stay at Park Hall Hotel & Spa Lancashire, a member of Radisson Individuals in Chorley, you'll be on a lake – a 3-minute walk from Battlefield LIVE Pennine and a 3-minute drive from Heskin Hall. This family-friendly hotel is 1.5 mi (2.5 km) from Heskin Farmers Market & Craft Centre and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Yarrow Valley Country Park.

Located in Manchester (Old Trafford), Trafford Hall Manchester, Trademark Collection by Wyndham is within a 5-minute drive of Old Trafford Cricket Ground and University of Manchester. This hotel is 1.9 mi (3.1 km) from Manchester Opera House and 2 mi (3.3 km) from MediaCityUK.

Lion Quays Waterside Resort is set in English countryside, with stunning views of the Llangollen Canal. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi, a power shower and complimentary toiletries.

All guests have access to the country club facilities, including a 75-station gym, fitness classes, 25-metre swimming pool with steam room, sauna and jacuzzi.

The property also includes a spa with a thermal suite, experience showers including a refreshing ice bucket shower, hydrotherapy pool, atmospheric steam room, Sanarium and sauna. Guests can enjoy the spa and treatments for an additional fee and luxury robes, towels and slippers will be provided.

Cafe Ash is open all day and offers a daily range of snacks, cakes, sandwiches and refreshments.

With a stay at Britannia Palace Hotel Buxton & Spa in Buxton, you'll be in the historical district, within a 5-minute drive of Peak District National Park and Buxton Baths. This spa hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Buxton Opera House and 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from St Ann's Well.

Located 34 km from Chester Racecourse, The Old Mill Thai vintage offers 4-star accommodation in Whitchurch and features a garden, a terrace and a restaurant. The property is set 36 km from Chester Zoo, 39 km from Trentham Gardens and 40 km from Delamere Forest. Free WiFi and room service are provided.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area, a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. With a private bathroom equipped with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at The Old Mill Thai vintage also offer a garden view. The units will provide guests with a desk and a kettle.

Telford International Centre is 45 km from the accommodation. Manchester Airport is 60 km away.

With a stay at Mercure Manchester Piccadilly Hotel, you'll be centrally located in Manchester, within a 10-minute walk of Manchester Palace Theatre and Manchester Arndale. This hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Bridgewater Hall and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Albert Square.