The modern city hotel with a glitzy image represents the beginning of a new era in guest hospitality. The hotel consists of a total of 152 rooms on 6 floors of which 141 are double rooms and 6 are suites. Amongst the facilities of this hotel that looks like a cruise ship count a foyer with 24-hour reception with safe, lifts, a café, a TV room, 3 bars, a games room and a public Internet terminal. Dining and drinking options include 2 à la carte restaurants with a separate non-smoking areas, there is a car parking and a garage. This hotel is ideal for business guests, featuring a conference room (for up to 615 persons) that is fitted with top-of-the-range equipment. Laundry and room services round off the offerings. The lobby is spacious and open plan, with a small seating area. There is a much larger seating area on the first floor.

This city hotel is located at the heart of the city, close to Lime Street station (approximately 50 m). The surrounding area is filled with shops (300 m), restaurants and buzzing bars (200 m) and nightclubs (500 m). John Lennon airport lies some 19 km, 15 minutes drive, from the hotel and Manchester airport is some 55 km, 40 minutes drive away and there are excellent transport connections providing quick and easy access to both of these airports.

A delightful breakfast buffet is available every morning and can be served in guests' rooms. At midday and in the evenings, guests may select dishes à la carte menu. In the evening there is also a set menu available. Special dietary requirements may be accommodated, including individual-specific options.