Aloft Liverpool, Liverpool

Aloft Liverpool - A Grade II-listed Royal Insurance Building with live music, NYL restaurant, and central business district location

Located in the heart of Liverpool's Dale Street district, this 4-star Liverpool hotel occupies the iconic Royal Insurance Building with its granite-and-limestone facade adorned by Doric columns and cupola-topped turrets. Aloft Liverpool features 116 rooms divided between Aloft and Savvy categories, offering platform beds, walk-in showers, and Bliss Spa amenities. The NYL Restaurant & Bar provides split-level dining with leather booths and power outlets, serving New York-inspired dishes including weekend brunch and £14 two-course lunch options. The WXYZ Bar hosts live singer-songwriter performances on weekends, while a lounge area includes computer workstations and a pool table. Five meeting rooms combine vintage wood paneling with modern A/V equipment, complemented by a 24-hour fitness center with treadmills and elliptical machines. The property stands 0.5 miles from The Cavern Club and Mathew Street, with Royal Albert Dock and World Museum both 0.5 miles away. Aloft positions guests 15 minutes' walk from Lime Street station and 9.5 miles from Liverpool John Lennon Airport.

Pros

Grade II-listed building features preserved architectural elements including arched windows and inlaid flooring

Pet-friendly rooms available for dogs up to 40 pounds

Complimentary high-speed WiFi throughout all areas

Business center access at no additional charge

Cons

No on-site parking (nearest NCP parking 0.5 miles away)

Pet-friendly rooms restricted to lower ground level