http://www.trivago.co.uk/liverpool-38950/hotel/ibis-liverpool-centre-albert-dock-47045 http://www.trivago.co.uk/liverpool-38950/hotel/ibis-liverpool-centre-albert-dock-47045 http://ie2.trivago.com/images/layoutimages/logos/default.png http://www.trivago.co.uk/liverpool-38950/hotel/ibis-liverpool-centre-albert-dock-47045/picture-i10142314 Sun, 30 Dec 2012 16:19:00 +0100 ]]> http://www.trivago.co.uk/liverpool-38950/hotel/ibis-liverpool-centre-albert-dock-47045/review-o1123827 Mon, 29 Oct 2012 14:38:00 +0100
I made the booking about a month before I left for Liverpool, the price was £50 for a double room which I paid by credit card at the time of booking.

We arrived by National Coach in Liverpool which is located on Norton Street. The walk to the hotel seemed long probably because we took the wrong route and ended up going around the houses or in this case around the landmarks. It was an excellent walk as we passed by the Cavern Club, Liverpool Playhouse, Port of Liverpool Building, Royal Liver Building and the Cunard Building.

At one stage after passing all these buildings, we thought we were lost although we could see the dock in the distance. My husband called in at a Tesco Express Supermarket and asked an assistant if we were on the right track. He said we were and the Ibis Hotel was about 10 minutes away. The wind on this evening was pretty ferocious, blowing me and my bags all over the pavement. As we were outside Tesco we thought we might as well buy a few provisions for the evening so we could spend the eveing in the hotel without going out to a restaurant as it wasn't really an ideal night for dressing up and going out on the town.

When we arrived in the foyer of the hotel we were both surprised to see how busy this area was. There was a queue of people waiting to be checked in and over to the right where the restaurant was situated, the seating area was full of football supporters watching TV. I can tell you, the noise was horrendous. I had my worries then about getting a quiet night's sleep.

We eventually checked in without any problems and went to our room, using the lift. The layout of the room and ensuite bathroom was like all the other Ibis hotels I have stayed in except there was an extra seating arrangement near to the window which I hadn't come across before. There isn't a lot you can say about the decor as it is pretty unimaginative but for an overnight's stay there is everything you need and the room was clean. We had plenty of tea bags, coffee, sugar and milk. The bed was comfortable, we were warm enough and we never heard a sound all night. The view from our window was of John Lewis and the car park so not one of the best but you can't have everything and it was certainly better than sleeping in an airport all night which we had done a few nights previously.

Having taken our food goodies out of the rucksack we realised that we hadn't bought enough food or beer to sit down and watch a football match with so we looked at the Room Service Menu to see if we fancied anything on offer but neither of us could make up our minds. In the end my husband decided to brave the elements and go to Tesco once again for more provisions. This store is in a handy location especially if you are on a budget and don't want to splash out on eating in restaurants. The following morning I walked to the store to buy fresh croissants, orange juice and a fruit salad. The food was fresh and delicious and much cheaper than paying for the breakfast at the hotel.

If you do wish to choose to eat in the restaurant it is very light, spacious and well organised from what I could see, There is an area outside with wooden chairs and tables surrounded by lots of green plants. I saw a few people sat outside early morning with a coffee in their hands.

I enjoyed staying at this Ibis Hotel and would go back whwn I visit Liverpool again. The location is brilliant, across the road from the Albert Dock and within easy walking distance to some of the greatest city landmarks iin the world.
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