Weekend Away - The Municipal Hotel & Spa, Liverpool
Daniel Khan returned to Liverpool for a city centre stay at The Municipal Hotel & Spa
Location
Having opened in May of last year, The Municipal Liverpool hotel takes residence in a Grade II listed heritage building from the mid-19th on the city’s vibrant Dale Street. Situated in the heart of Liverpool, the hotel is perfectly located for discovering the city, with luxury stores and the Royal Albert Dock conveniently nearby.
Design
Design plays a leading role at The Municipal, with many of the building’s existing materials and features refreshed to create elegant new focal points. Reminders of the building’s past life as a council building also remain visible throughout the space, from a series of 7-foot-tall statues on the façade, to vintage phones and library style desks indoor. Reinventing a landmark of Liverpool’s heritage, the high point of the hotel is the building’s iconic clocktower, visible from across the city, that has also been carefully restored to bring it back to full working order.
Rooms & Suites
The iconic building spans four floors and features 179 luxurious rooms, with considered design references throughout that pay homage to the building’s rich heritage of French and Italian influences. The hotel’s rooms range from generously sized doubles to impressive suites with views of the Liverpool cityscape. Timeless charm meets modern luxury in each space, with warming palettes of earthy tones and opulent textures coming together.
Food & Beverage
The central Palm Court bar and lounge is the heart of the hotel and offers a real “wow” factor when you walk in. Here you can enjoy cocktails, all day dining and live music sets on selected days. The bar alone is worth a visit, to take in the ambience and try their infamous Mersey Paradise.
The Seaforth restaurant hosts a hearty and varied breakfast. Dinner is also served within the restaurant, with menus reflecting connections to land and sea. My knowledgeable server, Michael, shared that the seared cod loin was the most popular dish on the menu. It was light, rich and most importantly, delicious.
Wellness Area
The spa at Municipal is unlike any other you’ll find in Liverpool. It has it all; deluxe treatment rooms, a beauty lounge, a heated 16m pool, Himalayan Salt Sauna, Steam Room, Monsoon Experience Shower, Ice Experience, Plunge Bucket and Laconicum. Those with a passion for fitness can also work out in the fully equipped gym while enjoying views of the city.
My Experience
The Municipal Liverpool is filled with scouse charm, offering something for everyone. Whether you choose to escape and unwind in the spa, enjoy a catch up and cocktails with friends with friends in the stunning Palm Court or want to indulge on a date in the hotel’s Seaforth restaurant, Municipal is your perfect host.
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