Pullman debuts in Liverpool
Pullman has announced the opening of Pullman Liverpool, the brand’s first UK newbuild.
Situated at King’s Dock on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront and adjoining ACC Liverpool, the newly-built hotel will open as one of the city’s most stylish hotels, featuring 216 guestrooms, an all day dining restaurant called Dukes and a bar and lounge with views of the River Mersey. The hotel will be operated by Branded Hotel Management under a franchise agreement from Accor Hotels & Resorts.
From the striking glass-fronted façade through to the rooms and public areas, the hotel design reflects the rich marine influence of the city. The palette of materials used within the hotel is inspired by Liverpool’s iconic docks, with brushed copper, timber and stone featuring throughout.
The hotel entrance area and lobby is open plan and free from reception desks, with the brand’s design cues reflected in the impressive jet black world globe that sits in reception. The furniture within the public areas is generous and colourful, from the high-backed chairs in the Connectivity Lounge meeting space to the cosy banquettes in the restaurant. Meanwhile, carefully curated artwork adorns each guestroom, depicting the former life of the nearby docklands.
The hotel offers a range of ensuite room types including Superior, Deluxe and Executive, one Executive Suite and one Junior Suite. Further, Pullman Liverpool features three meeting rooms, a Connectivity Lounge, Fit Lounge with state-of-the-art fitness equipment, dedicated Executive floor with access corridor to the neighbouring exhibition centre, a sleek Executive Lounge with seating for 35 people, and a multi-function room, that can be divided into two smaller rooms, with capacity for up to 100.
Thomas Dubaere, Managing Director, AccorHotels UK and Ireland commented: “We are very pleased to be opening our second Pullman hotel in the UK. It shows the growth of our upscale brand and strengthens our portfolio in the city.”
The hotel’s brasserie-style restaurant, Dukes, is also inspired by the iconic dock and city’s maritime history. Featuring an open plan kitchen that seats 125, the restaurant uses Pullman’s CuisineINmotion food concept, offering guests innovative, seasonal menu in a waterside setting. Pioneered by homegrown Head Chef, Chris Jones, Dukes’ menu champions local, fresh ingredients taking inspiration from the world’s finest restaurants. The Chef’s table – comfortably seating 14 people – offers a unique dining experience for guests looking to celebrate a special occasion. A private dining room is also available that seats up to 20 people. Further, the hotel bar and lounge seats 58 and acts as an upscale destination for both guests and visitors.
Inge Van Ooteghem, Senior Vice President Upscale and Midscale brands, AccorHotels said: “Guests can expect to see the same high spec design and cosmopolitan vibe that is synonymous with Pullman hotels. It is very exciting to be on the same site as ACC Liverpool and to be integrated with the new Exhibition Centre Liverpool. The hotel is in a perfect position for delegates visiting the new exhibition centre and we also look forward to welcoming any visitor to Liverpool and local residents to the bar and Dukes restaurant.”
Pullman Liverpool is integrated with ACC Liverpool, the city’s landmark venue and home to BT Convention Centre, Echo Arena and the recently opened Exhibition Centre Liverpool. As the only purpose built interconnected arena, convention and exhibition centre in Europe, the hotel will provide upscale accommodation for guests visiting large national and international conferences and exhibitions, concerts and major sporting events.
