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4 star

Hard Days Night Hotel

North John Street, Cavern Quarter · Hotel

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The Beatles-themed hotel in the Grade II listed Central Buildings of 1884, next door to the Cavern Club, with commissioned artwork in all 110 rooms.

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About Hard Days Night Hotel

Hard Days Night Hotel occupies the Central Buildings on North John Street, a Grade II listed block of 1884 with a heavily carved stone facade into which four Beatles figures were added during the conversion. The hotel opened in 2008 and stands immediately next to Mathew Street and the Cavern Club, which makes it the obvious base for anyone in Liverpool primarily for the music.

There are 110 bedrooms, each individually designed and each hung with specially commissioned artwork of the band by Shannon, which is done with more restraint than the concept suggests: the rooms themselves are conventionally smart, and the theme is carried by the pictures rather than by memorabilia. Two suites, the Lennon and the McCartney, take the idea further, the former with a white grand piano. Standard rooms are a reasonable size for a city-centre conversion, and the quietest face the internal courtyard.

Blakes Restaurant handles breakfast and dinner, and Bar Four serves cocktails with a piano in the corner and live music on some evenings. The hotel also has a large function room used for weddings and events, and holds an eco certification. Service is generally well reviewed, with the location and the theme drawing most of the praise and the odd complaint about noise from the surrounding streets.

Mathew Street is loud until late every night of the week in summer, so this is not a hotel for anyone seeking quiet. It is, though, about as central as accommodation gets: Liverpool ONE is three minutes away, the Pier Head and Royal Albert Dock around ten, and Lime Street station a similar walk. Best suited to Beatles pilgrims, weekend groups and first-time visitors who want everything within a few streets.

Reception hours

Monday
Open 24 hours
Tuesday
Open 24 hours
Wednesday
Open 24 hours
Thursday
Open 24 hours
Friday
Open 24 hours
Saturday
Open 24 hours
Sunday
Open 24 hours

Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.

What guests say

Mark

My wife and I had a wonderful couple’s stay at the Hard Days Night Hotel. From the moment we arrived, the hotel felt full of character — beautifully themed, stylish, and carrying that unmistakable Liverpool charm that makes a getaway feel special. A big thank‑you to the team for the room upgrade. It was such a thoughtful touch and made our stay feel even more memorable. The room itself was elegant, comfortable, and ideal for relaxing together after exploring the city. The location is unbeatable — right on Mathew Street, with all the music history, bars, and atmosphere just steps away. We loved being able to dip into the energy of the area and then return to the calm, cosy feel of the hotel whenever we wanted quiet time as a couple. Staff were warm, friendly, and made everything smooth from check‑in to check‑out. For couples visiting Liverpool who want comfort, personality, and a brilliant central location, the Hard Days Night Hotel is an excellent choice.

2 months ago · via Google

Eduardo Gonçalves

The Hard Day’s Night Hotel was, overall, a pleasant place to stay. The room was comfortable, with a good-sized bed and a well-functioning shower. One of the highlights was the staff, who were consistently cheerful, welcoming, and very helpful throughout our stay. A small downside was finding some unclean silverware left in the room, which could have been overlooked more carefully. Breakfast was a bit disappointing. This wasn’t due to the staff, who did their job well, but rather the limited selection. Given the hotel’s theme and the well-known vegetarian leanings of several of the Beatles, I expected a wider range of vegan and vegetarian options. That said, the inclusion of kale at the buffet was a nice touch and appreciated. The hotel’s ambiance is lovely and clearly reflects its theme. One detail worth highlighting is the staircase—it’s definitely worth taking the time to walk from top to bottom and enjoy the pictures and atmosphere. Overall, it was a good experience. While we enjoyed our stay, we’re not entirely sure if we would choose to book the same hotel again on a future visit.

3 months ago · via Google

christopher fieldhouse

Our stay was great. Friendly staff. Big rooms but during a heatwave our air-conditioning was poor. However we had dinner in the hotel restraunt and it was lovely. Jamie was serving us and he made the experience fabulous. Jamie was attentive, efficient, entertaining and polite. Thanks Jamie 👍

a month ago · via Google

Mark

Really nice atmosphere. Love all the Beatles memorabilia, and how the room matched that (picture of John Lennon as a kid, with backstory). Staff were friendly and welcoming throughout the stay. Rooms were spotless. Bath is always appreciated. Best hotel I've stayed in for a long time. Hotel is located in the noisy Cavern Quarter, with music going to 3am, the room was facing Matthew Street with all the bars and clubs. Despite the late night noise, which didn't really bother me as a night owl and deep sleeper, I highly recommend the hotel. Otherwise it's probably best to request a room away from the noise or bring noise cancelling earplugs. Definitely wouldn't let this put me off staying again in this top tier hotel

4 months ago · via Google

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People say this hotel offers spacious, clean rooms with comfortable beds and a delightful Beatles theme. They also highlight the excellent central location, friendly and helpful staff, and delicious restaurant food.

Some reviews mention the rooms can be cold.

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At a glance

Address
North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6RR Get directions
Property type
Hotel
Location
North John Street, Cavern Quarter
Star rating
4 star
Guest score
8.1 / 10 (5,302 reviews)
Prices from
£95 per night
Good for children
Yes
Destination
Liverpool