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1 Water Street Hotel

Stay at 1 Water Street Hotel, a laid-back apartment hotel in Liverpool with kitchenettes, free Wi-Fi, and close to Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool Lime Street station.

1 Water St, Liverpool L2 0RD, United Kingdom View on map
7.2/10
Good Based on 31 recent guest reviews
Free Wi-Fi Smoke-free
What recent guests emphasize

Comfortable apartments in a central location

Guests appreciate spacious, well-equipped units situated within walking distance of Liverpool’s key attractions, though some service and maintenance issues have been noted.

Guests often praise

  • Spacious and well-furnished apartments with modern amenities including kitchenettes.
  • Excellent central location near bars, restaurants, and major sightseeing spots.
  • Comfortable beds and clean accommodations, suitable for groups and special occasions.
  • Helpful and accommodating staff allowing flexible check-in and check-out times.
  • Good living space with pleasant views of Liverpool landmarks from some units.

Worth knowing

  • Initial check-in communication can be unclear; guests sometimes struggle to get contact details.
  • Some maintenance issues reported, including damp smells, mould in bathrooms, and broken furnishings.
  • WiFi worked well after some initial setup, but a few guests faced minor problems.
  • No pool or fitness center on site; the property focuses on apartment-style living.
  • Security deposits and refund policies differ from other nearby options, which may be preferable for some.

Best for

  • Groups of friends or families seeking spacious apartments in Liverpool city center.
  • Visitors wanting easy access to the Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool Cathedral, and cultural attractions.
  • Travelers who prefer self-catering accommodations with kitchenettes.
  • Guests looking for a relaxed, apartment-style stay rather than a full-service hotel experience.
  • Those planning celebrations or longer stays that benefit from extra space and local amenities.
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About this property

Welcome to 1 Water Street Hotel

Located in a historic stone building on 1 Water Street, this informal apartment hotel offers understated units equipped with kitchenettes, providing guests with a laid-back city stay. Guests can enjoy views of Liverpool’s urban landscape, including notable sights like the Liver Buildings. Check-in is available from 15:00 with check-out by 11:00, making it convenient for day plans and travel schedules.

The property emphasizes practical amenities such as free Wi-Fi and a smoke-free environment but does not include facilities like a pool or fitness center. It is well-suited to groups or travelers who value self-catering options and a central base for exploring Liverpool’s vibrant downtown. Guest reviews note spacious and clean accommodations, although some mention occasional maintenance issues and cleanliness concerns in bathrooms.

Situated about a 13-minute walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station and close to landmarks including the Royal Albert Dock and Liverpool Cathedral, the location provides easy access to the city’s main attractions. Nearby points of interest like The Beatles Story Museum add cultural appeal for visitors. The area also offers a range of bars, restaurants, and cafes within walking distance, enhancing the convenience and experience for guests.

Several nearby airports, such as Liverpool John Lennon Airport and Manchester Airport, are accessible by car or transit within roughly an hour, making the hotel practical for travelers arriving by air. Despite a mixed overall rating, the setting, kitchen facilities, and city-central location make 1 Water Street Hotel a reasonable choice for visitors planning to explore Liverpool on foot.

Summary compiled by GoHotelly editors from verified guest reviews, partner descriptions and editorial notes.
Facilities & essentials

What's on-site and what you should know before you arrive

The short version: what's available day-to-day, and the key practical details most travelers search for.

Most popular facilities

Free Wi-Fi
Smoke-free

Not available at this property

Pool
Fitness center
Verified guest reviews

What recent guests are actually saying

Reviews from travelers who stayed here in the last 12 months, grouped to help you spot the pattern quickly.

NJ
Natalie jones Apr 17, 2026
10

Anyone got a contact number for this place? I’ve booked and no contact number given? Or how did u contact to sort out check in? Thanks

SB
Stephen Brown Apr 02, 2026
8.0

Not a good start to our stay but once we got in and sorted our WiFi router and hot water out everything was outstanding great living room dinner great appliances great bedrooms great showers great location would have been 5 stars but small issue at first

TBG
Tim Blanchard Gonzalez Mar 11, 2026
10

After having had awful treatment from another company we came here and received wonderful treatment. This reassured us and we will definitely be using them again .

KP
Karen Poole Mar 10, 2026
10

Excellent apartment in a fantastic location right in the centre of the city. Bars, restaurants and sight-seeing all within walking distance. The apartment was cleaned to a high standard. The furnishings were lovely and the beds were comfy too. Our group loved the apartment and we would definitely book again!

MT
Maxine Tai Mar 06, 2026
10

Absolutely stunning apartment, couldn’t believe how amazing it was inside. Located right by neighbourhood bar which was ideal with us. The staff was brilliant they allowed us to have an early check in and a late check out. Will definitely be staying again.

AH
Alicia Holton Feb 23, 2026
8.0

Great location and lots of space The rooms smelt a bit damp 1 of the bathrooms wasn't very clean (the shower head was mouldy) Jane was helpful on the phone

JD
Jane Donnelly Feb 15, 2026
10

Brilliant overnight stay with 10 friends enjoying a special celebration re- union. Perfect location with many famous bars and restaurants minutes from our doorstep. Several apartments available within these premises and we rented a very spacious and modern penthouse apartment on the top floor with balcony. All modern amenities included and with direct views of the Liverpool Liver Buildings which are beautifully lit at night.

AC
Aleysha C Feb 15, 2026
8.0

Not half as bad as most of the reviews claim. Room was spacious, and comfortable, came with everything you'd need for a stay and was clean enough. Really ideal for groups of friends going out drinking. We didnt have to pay a £300 deposit thay never gets returned like some of the reviews claimed. But, the tv didnt work in the room, and a kitchen stool and one of the beds were broken. Although the rooms were decently clean, one wall in livingroom was dirty and had marks all over it, and we alsi found an alive centipede in one of the sofa beds. There was no Air con in the rooms but there were plenty of windows we could open. Finally, the manager/property had really bad communication. After reading the reviews i began to worry as many were claiming it was a a scam so i tried to call the number given on trip.com and google multiple times but it always said user not in service. I found this weird so i reached out to trip.com and explained the situation and they then retrieved an email and another phone number for the property, but the new phone number still said user not in service whenever i tried to call and the email address can't hve been genuine, because o tried to email multiple times and they never went through. After this i filed a complaint to trip.com because of a suspected scamming, and thats when the property owner finally gave her genuine phone number to trip.com to pass on to me. When i called the property manager she was kind and understanding and was then good with communication. I just dont get why it took so long and it was so complicated just to contact the property.

Location & neighborhood

Where you'll find 1 Water Street Hotel

Liverpool, United Kingdom

In an elegant stone building, this informal apartment hotel is 13 minutes' walk from Liverpool Lime Street train station, and 14 minutes' walk from the River Mersey waterfront at Royal Albert Dock.

  • Moorfields 10 min Walk
  • James Street 4 min Walk
  • North John Street (Stop DE) 4 min Walk
  • Manchester Airport 59 min Car · 1 hr 30 Transit
  • Liverpool John Lennon Airport 34 min Car · 41 min Transit
Things to do nearby

Worth the walk or a quick ride

Curated spots travelers usually pair with a stay in Liverpool. Distances are rough real-world times, not straight-line.

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool 55,909 reviews

Royal Albert Dock Liverpool

Liverpool L3 4AD, United Kingdom

4.7 · Historical Landmark
The Beatles Story Museum, Liverpool 11,320 reviews

The Beatles Story Museum, Liverpool

Britannia Vaults, Royal Albert Dock, Liverpool L3 4AD, United Kingdom

4.5 · Museum
Liverpool Cathedral 16,126 reviews

Liverpool Cathedral

St James’ Mount, Liverpool L1 7AZ, United Kingdom

4.8 · Cathedral
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