Curated luxury hotels near Freshfield Squirrel Reserve

• 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 Heywood House Hotel, BW Signature Collection, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Liverpool ONE and 8 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.2 mi (0.4 km) from Cavern Club and 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal.

A stay at Radisson RED Liverpool places you in the heart of Liverpool, within a 10-minute walk of Liverpool ONE and Cavern Club. This hotel is 1.5 mi (2.4 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 2.4 mi (3.9 km) from Anfield Stadium.

Crowne Plaza Liverpool City Centre by IHG is centrally located in Liverpool – a 4-minute walk from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 10 minutes by foot from Liverpool ONE. This hotel is 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cavern Club and 0.8 mi (1.4 km) from The Beatles Story Museum.

With a stay at Aloft Liverpool, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from Cavern Club and 10 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.2 mi (0.3 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal.

Set in Liverpool and within 600 metres of Anfield Stadium, The Arc Hotel has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. This 4-star hotel offers a 24-hour front desk. The hotel features family rooms.

All guest rooms at the hotel come with a flat-screen TV and a safety deposit box. The rooms are equipped with a private bathroom with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer.

Guests at The Arc Hotel can enjoy an à la carte or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral is 3.9 km from the accommodation, while Lime Street Train Station is 4.1 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 15 km away.

A stay at Malmaison Liverpool places you in the heart of Liverpool, within a 15-minute walk of Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Liverpool ONE and 0.6 mi (1 km) from Cavern Club.

With a stay at Hotel Anfield in Liverpool (Anfield), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Anfield Stadium and 7 minutes from Royal Albert Dock. This guest house is 9.3 mi (14.9 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.8 mi (4.6 km) from Cavern Club.

Featuring a bar, All Bar One by Innkeeper's Collection is located in Liverpool in the Merseyside region, 200 metres from Liverpool ONE and 400 metres from The Cavern Quarter. With a restaurant, the hotel has air-conditioned rooms with free WiFi, each with a private bathroom. The hotel features family rooms.

Guest rooms at the hotel are equipped with a seating area. At Innkeeper's Collection, Liverpool each room comes with a desk and a flat-screen TV.

All Bar One by Innkeeper's Collection can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area.

Popular points of interest near the hotel include Liver Building, Albert Dock and Western Approaches Museum. The nearest airport is Liverpool John Lennon Airport, 13 km from Innkeeper's Collection, Liverpool.

Situated in Liverpool and within 2.6 km of Western Approaches Museum, The Royal Crest has a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi. The property is located 2.6 km from Liver Building, 2.8 km from Pier Head and 2.9 km from Liverpool ONE. Lime Street Train Station is 3.8 km away and The Beatles Statue is 4.2 km from the hotel.

All rooms in the hotel are fitted with a flat-screen TV. The rooms at The Royal Crest are fitted with a private bathroom and bed linen.

Royal Court Theatre is 3 km from the accommodation, while Anfield Stadium is 3.1 km from the property. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 21 km away.

With a stay at Delta Hotels by Marriott Liverpool City Centre, you'll be centrally located in Liverpool, steps from St. George's Hall and within a 5-minute walk of Liverpool Empire Theatre. This eco-friendly hotel is 0.4 mi (0.6 km) from Walker Art Gallery and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from World Museum Liverpool.

Located in Wirral (Moreton), Leasowe Castle is within a 15-minute drive of Eureka! Science + Discovery and World Museum Liverpool. This beach hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Walker Art Gallery and 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from University of Liverpool.

Located in Ormskirk, Martin Lane Farm Holiday Cottages is within a 15-minute drive of WWT Martin Mere Wetland Centre and Rufford Old Hall. This farm stay is 13.8 mi (22.1 km) from Anfield Stadium and 16 mi (25.8 km) from Knowsley Safari Park.

With a stay at Flat Iron Anfield in Liverpool (Anfield), you'll be a 1-minute drive from Anfield Stadium and 8 minutes from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 7.6 mi (12.2 km) from Knowsley Safari Park and 2.9 mi (4.7 km) from Liverpool ONE.

With a stay at Liverpool At The Strand 1 in Liverpool, you'll be a 4-minute walk from Liverpool Pier Head Ferry Terminal and 7 minutes by foot from Royal Albert Dock. This hotel is 0.3 mi (0.5 km) from Cavern Club and 0.5 mi (0.7 km) from Liverpool ONE.

Situated in Southport, 27 km from Aintree Racecourse, Arthur's Bar & Accommodation features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. Featuring a bar, the property is located within 32 km of Anfield Stadium. The accommodation offers room service and luggage storage space for guests.

The rooms in the hotel are equipped with a flat-screen TV. With a private bathroom fitted with a shower and free toiletries, rooms at Arthur's Bar & Accommodation also boast free WiFi.

Guests at the accommodation will be able to enjoy activities in and around Southport, like cycling.

Lime Street Train Station is 34 km from Arthur's Bar & Accommodation, while Casbah Coffee Club is 35 km from the property.

Set in Liverpool and within 1.6 km of Anfield Stadium, Phoenix Hotel Liverpool features a bar, non-smoking rooms, and free WiFi throughout the property. This 4-star hotel offers luggage storage space. Staff on site can arrange a shuttle service.

The units in the hotel are equipped with a TV and free toiletries.

Lime Street Train Station is 2.7 km from Phoenix Hotel Liverpool, while Royal Court Theatre is 2.8 km away. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 15 km from the property.

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.

A 10-minute walk from Lime Street Rail Station, this stylish boutique hotel has free WiFi. The hotel lobby, Cotton Lounge and Marco Pierre White Steakhouse restaurant are inspired by the local area. Albert Dock is just 16 minutes' walk away.

The rooms at Hotel Indigo have been inspired by Liverpool's history and culture. Each has a flat-screen TV with Sky channels, and facilities for making tea and coffee. There is also an iPod docking station, a rainfall shower, a work desk, and a mini fridge.

Guests can dine in the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse Bar & Grill, which offers cocktails, wines and hearty food. Breakfasts are also available in the morning.

The Cotton Lounge also offers a range of drinks.

The Tate is a 15-minute walk from Hotel Indigo Liverpool, whilst the Liverpool One Shopping Area and The M&S Bank Arena are a 10-minute walk away.

62 Castle Street Hotel is conveniently situated in the centre of Liverpool, and provides a shared lounge, free WiFi and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers room service. The property is non-smoking and is located 300 metres from Liverpool ONE.

With a private bathroom, certain rooms at the hotel also offer a city view.

Guests at 62 Castle Street Hotel can enjoy a continental or a Full English/Irish breakfast.

Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Royal Court Theatre, Pier Head and Western Approaches Museum. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 13 km away.