Beatlemania: Hard Days Night Hotel opens 1st February 2008
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Beatlemania: Hard Days Night Hotel opens 1st February 2008
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Category: Europe
This is a press release selected by our editorial committee and published online for free on 2008-01-24
The Hotel
The concept of a Beatles themed hotel in Liverpool has been prevalent amongst Beatles enthusiasts in the city since the late 1980\'s. The choice of a suitable location and the finance to make the vision a reality only came together in 2004 when plans were finalized to convert one of Liverpool\'s classic city centre buildings into a luxurious 4 star hotel.
From an early stage the objective was to create a unique environment that offered high quality hotel facilities with an exciting and interesting \'twist\' in the clever presentation of a theme that would be both subtle yet challenging in the way the incredible story of the Beatles was told.
Located in the \'Beatles Quarter\' of the city, adjacent to the world famous Cavern Club, the Hard Days Night Hotel will feature visually stunning, specially commissioned artwork covering key events in the lives of four lads from Liverpool whose fame knows no boundaries.
The Brasserie
The Hard Days Night Hotel Brasserie will allow guests and visitors alike to soak up the atmosphere of this unique Beatles themed hotel. Situated at the epicentre of the Hotel, the Brasserie will offer a cosmopolitan and vibrant environment with a versatile menu to suit the time of day and the needs of the clientele.
The Gallery
The Gallery, situated within the Hotel but with its own separate entrance at the corner of Mathew Street, will offer an opportunity to both residents and non-residents to acquire artwork displayed within the Hotel including the specially commissioned \'Shannon Collection\' as well as a range of exclusive Hard Days Night Hotel merchandise incorporating the Hotel\'s unique logo.
Building History
The Hotel is a \'Grade II\' listed building dating back to 1884. Designed by Thomas C Clarke, what was known as Central Buildings was constructed in a classic design with imposing marble columns a feature of the front elevation and the internal spiral staircase.
Situated within what was the original business district of the city, the building will have housed a number of merchant interests at a time when Liverpool, as one of the world\'s major seaports, had a prominent international trading role.
Central Buildings could well have been a tourist destination of a different kind as, during the Second World War, it was designated the back up location for allied command headquarters in the city during the Battle of the Atlantic.
As the Hard Days Night Hotel this landmark building will now play a key role in sustaining the city\'s burgeoning reputation as a major tourist destination within the UK.
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