Liverpool’s hotels bounce back after pandemic

A new report has revealed Liverpool’s hotel sector is bouncing back to pre-pandemic levels.

Analysing data from January to September 2022, the study found that occupancy rates are back to just under 2019 levels. Key figures show:

• Room sales increased by 63 per cent from 852,599 to 1,389,685
• Weekend occupancy is now at 82.1 per cent and weekday occupancy is at 71.5 per cent
• £75.8 million has been invested in hotels and serviced apartments
• 5 new hotels have opened
• 205 hotel jobs have been created
• There are an additional 421 hotel rooms and serviced apartments available

The boost has been attributed to the return of events and conferences across the city including the Labour Party Conference in September, the Liverpool FC Victory Parade in May and the return of the Grand National in April. 

Two major projects have been completed in the city this year: the 4-star Novotel Paddington Village and the 4-star Radisson Red Hotel at Lime Street. The two hotels have brought an additional 423 rooms to the city.

The sector is continuing to expand, with the 4-star Fragrance Hotel on Dale Street is set to open its doors next year, along with Holiday Inn Express and Hotel Indigo on Duke Street.

Liverpool’s current city centre hotel offer is:

• 94 hotels/apart-hotels/guest houses
• 8,093 bedrooms and suites available
• 1,935 hotel-related jobs

The report has been complied by Liverpool City Council in collaboration with Liverpool BID (Business Improvement District) Company and Marketing Liverpool. It is available to read here.