Liverpool to get luxury hotel in heart of city centre

A luxury hotel is to be built in the heart of Liverpool city centre.

Plans for the boutique hotel at the Liverpool One shopping complex have been approved by city planners.

The new hotel which will be on School Lane will include a rooftop bar, 50 bedrooms, a gym, coffee shop and offices.

The hotel will be in the Russell building and a restaurant and bar are planned for the second floor.

Ming Yeung, managing director of YPG group, said: “These are exciting plans that will deliver a high quality hotel, run by a very prestigious operator with a brilliant track record, in one of the most popular cities.

“Liverpool’s visitor economy is worth £4.7 billion every year and Liverpool One is at its heart.

“Liverpool One’s reputation for the quality of its offer and the experience it provides for visitors have been our inspiration.

“Our plans will create a landmark hotel that will provide something special that complements both Liverpool One and the wider city centre.”

The original plan was to rent out the building as offices.