Radisson RED takes over iconic Liverpool landmark
Radisson Hotel Group announced today that it will open its Radisson RED brand in Liverpool’s iconic North Western Hotel.
The Lime Street site was originally built as an hotel and was formerly used for student accommodation, but will undergo a £30m refurbishment before reopening in 2020.
Elie Younes, executive vice president and chief development officer, Radisson Hotel Group, said: “We’re delighted to be bringing a new Radisson RED and second RED in the UK, following the opening of Radisson RED Glasgow earlier this year.
“Liverpool has always felt like the ideal fit for Radisson RED’s unique twist on hospitality.
“Its music heritage, in particular, matches the ethos of RED – and we’ve seen visitors show a renewed interest in the city since its time as the European Capital of Culture.
“We’re looking forward to helping guests explore the best Liverpool has to offer.”
Radisson plans to combine modern design and the ageless millennial mindset to an historic building that features Renaissance-style spires and turrets.
Alongside its 202 guestrooms, the hotel will offer a restaurant and bar, a gym and a creative meetings and events space.
Planning consent to use the building as an hotel was granted by Liverpool City Council on August 28.
The refurbishment will be carried out by UK-based developer, and the building’s owner, Marcus Worthington Group which acquired the buidling from Liverpool John Moores University earlier this year.
Russell Worthington, development director for Marcus Worthington Group, said: “Radisson Hotel Group’s team really bought into our vision for revitalising this stunning period building, bringing it back to its original intended use for the public to enjoy.
“Radisson RED’s arrival once again demonstrates Liverpool’s ability to attract big employers and brands. It is an inspirational, modern vision of a hotel for a millennial-minded city.”
The North Western Hotel opened in 1871.
The building is constructed in stone with a slate roof in the Renaissance Revival style, resembling a French château.
It is one of four iconic buildings in the Lime Street ‘corridor’ along with St George’s Hall, Lime Street station, and the World Museum and Central Library.
Architect Sir Alfred Waterhouse also designed the Natural History Museum, Manchester Town Hall and Manchester’s Refuge Assurance Building, which is now the Principal Hotel.
