Pullman, the upscale international hotel brand of AccorHotels, has announced the opening of Pullman Liverpool, the brand’s first ever UK new build with lead design by architectural and interior design practice, Denton Corker Marshall LLP.
As a signature of all Pullman Hotels & Resorts, the design of Pullman Liverpool establishes a link to its immediate surroundings. Situated at King’s Dock on Liverpool’s world-famous waterfront, once a dockland for timber storage and tobacco, the newly-built hotel has been designed to reflect the city’s rich maritime history.
It features 216 rooms, an all day dining restaurant called Dukes and a bar and lounge with views of the River Mersey.
From the striking glass-fronted façade through to the rooms and public areas, the palette of materials used within the hotel is inspired by Liverpool’s iconic docks through the use of brushed copper, timber and stone.
The furniture within the hotel’s public areas is generous, colourful and functional. In the Connectivity Lounge, guests can recline in high backed chairs where lamps with integrated iPod chargers are displayed while the statement timber wall nods to the concept of stacking and storing timber.
The double height 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. Guests are met by The Welcomers, a friendly and informative front-of-house team who manage guest check-in quickly and efficiently, while guests relax over a drink in the open plan bar in low chairs at striking, black steel tables.
“The opening of Pullman Liverpool marks a significant step for the brand in opening its second hotel in the UK,” says Jonathan Sheard, senior vice president luxury, upscale and midscale brands, AccorHotels.
“As our first new build Pullman hotel, guests can expect to see the same high spec design and cosmopolitan vibe that is synonymous with the brand. It is very exciting to be on the same site as ACC Liverpool and we are looking forward to welcoming guests,delegates and local residents.”
