Curated romantic hotels in North Wales

• 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.

A stay at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG places you in the heart of Chester, within a 10-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester Cathedral. This hotel is 3.2 mi (5.2 km) from Chester City Walls and 6.4 mi (10.3 km) from Crocky Trail.

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.

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.

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.

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.

With a stay at Min Y Mor Hotel in Barmouth, you'll be on the beach, steps from Barmouth Beach and a 4-minute drive from Eryri National Park. This beach hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Dinas Oleu and 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from Ty Crwyn.

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.