The WORST RATED Hotel In The UK? Adelphi Hotel Liverpool

[@whoknowswhere]

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[@jackmaher9296]

Basically Paul, anything Britannia Hotels owns (pontins, Adelphi, scarisbrick in Southport the grand hotel Llandudno and other places around the country) they don’t give a crap and they’re all needing to be done up and quick. The worst part is that they’re all in the best places / locations too or most of the time

[@haydndavies2475]

They have also taken over the royal clifton hotel across from the gardens in southport and the Prince of wales on lord Street and turned both into scruffy places . These are grand old hotels full of history. The latter has had Frank sinatra Bing crosby Bette davis Eartha kitt Princess Margaret Cliff Richard Hot Chocolate Elkie Brookes and many more staying. Its such a shame. On another note Britannia has also taken on pontins in ainsdale southport and it is now a hell hole. So sad.

[@haydndavies2475]

Sorry just realised you had already mentioned pontins.

[@jackmaher9296]

@@haydndavies2475yea I also knew about the Clifton and Prince of wales in Southport. The have all the old buildings / hotels that are in prime location and let them rot away and they never respond to any newspapers or councils. They don’t give one

[@ireneroylance9472]

Theydo have a bad reputation.....on expert advice i would nevet stay at one

[@jsmythe6307]

They try to run these great big piles on a shoestring but it's impossible. Britannia have taken on way too many properties. Quality not quantity.

[@wormsnake1]

I stayed in here with my Dog. I found it a pleasant stay and it was the same reasonable price. All in all a good deal and in my opinion worth it. Great video and love your easy going presentation and manner. The Adelphi is a double for the Shining movie too!! I was half expecting a kid in a tricycle to come round the corner!! Love the channel. 🙏❤️.x

[@whoknowswhere]

Thanks for sharing

[@ashpal-1]

hi paul i can fondly remember staying at the adelphi years ago when then it was the place to stay beautiful rooms restaurant was first class and very busy i parked the car in the adelphi garage next to the hotel but obviously being in the city centre at the time i paid £9 per night but it was managed by the hotel and was locked up after 9.00pm until 7.00am great memories of a great hotel and great city.

[@James-wp3jq]

I was expecting 2 little twin girls standing in the corridors !

[@mc1968-z7w]

Yes, and a naked grey haired lady in the bathroom😁

[@mmichael0]

I stay there three times, this year, first 301 one night, then second 469 & then in September 506, which was near the lifts, could hear them, as one of the two lifts was not working, so used the fronts stairs a lot. The two stairs ways at back, are not good, and one lift was not working. I was mostly using the front, which is nice. I did like my stay at the hotel, I mostly stay there, because of the location, and the bars near by, plus I thought it was cheap.

[@sen5908]

I would imagine not only the cost to remove the marble walling, but also the fact that the inside is most probably listed, the outside definitely is a listed building, so any windows that need replacing have to be a certain type, love you and your videos Paul 😍

[@SoLongKingBowser]

There was a fly on the wall TV series about the Adelphi in the 90's called Hotel that I adored.

[@neiloldfield8661]

It’s been uploaded on KZbin very funny 😂

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

You adored the Adelphi?! 😂

[@eebeegeebee]

Just cook will ya 😂

[@rogersilcox524]

I saw that and, met the same people there, when I stayed a night the infamous lady in charge was as scary as they portrayed her in the documentary.

[@sarahmeakin1391]

Paul thank you you are definitely my favourite review channel new subscriber could listen to you all day ❤

[@whoknowswhere]

Welcome aboard!

[@appledecca]

Nice1 WKW! I wish you'd complained about the bath! I bet they would've moved you..Thanks for the review😊

[@shirleymclean5895]

Tiny note. The rooms do have an odd but charming decor.The White Star passengers stayed here before sailing, and the rooms were designed like cabins to acclimatise the wealthy to sea life. SINK IN BEDROOM etc.

[@JBMtravels]

Staying at the end of the month here, any tips or anything I need to check out f when I stay. Fantastic video Paul 👏 keep going with the great content 👍

[@whoknowswhere]

No not really just enjoy liverpool

[@kevinmott6205]

Oh my word that bathroom reminds of of one of the old mental hospitals I worked in back in the day. Just a smaller version😵‍💫🤯🧐

[@thisperson5294]

So sad. When I was growing up there in the 70s, the Adelphi was a by-word for luxury, like the Ritz. Gone the way of much of the glory of Liverpool. But a lot has been saved too - thank goodness The Albert Dock warehouses weren't demolished, as was once planned!

[@masonlawson649]

Harold Wilson spent every election day and night at this hotel. He had one of thd suited, but the hotel was highly prized back in the 80s and 70s as Liverpool" s Premier hotel similar to thd Imperial Hotel in Liverpool and the Grand in Brighton.

[@sallychandler7859]

Can you imagine how glamorous that hotel was in its hey day? I wonder if there's any old photos ❤

[@MAC-qt9ko]

I stayed at the Adelphi back in 2018, and your review matches exactly my experience. We'll go there again next time we're in Liverpool. It's just lovely. Dated (as are most of us) and lovely.

[@DeKat-84]

Nice honest review! The hotel itself looks nice, although I prefer somewhere smaller as my back can't tolerate walking the huge corridors to and from the room. I agree with your comments on the marble walls although I think plants would make it look even more like a mausoleum. Maybe some paintings instead? 🤣

[@whoknowswhere]

Anything bright to break up the coldness

[@stickyste9025]

I love dated buildings full of character the adelphi is a fabulous building like so many in my home time,just needs tlc and someone to clean the windows bath etc,i stsyed there in 90s with a freind we had a win on the horses and stayed the night,we ordered champagne steak sandwiches in bed,went disco downstairs had a laugh my mate has passed simce but every time i walk past i think of that night,only just started watching your videos really good honest reveiws

[@whoknowswhere]

Welcome onboard

[@bonobo2go]

I loved the TV series about this Hotel years ago. So sorry to see it has so many bad reviews. The Victorian/Art Deco public areas and function rooms look FABULOUS. From an era long gone. Yes the bedroom is tired but even keeping the original features, sink/wardrobe it could be made to look a lot better with a few items of coordinating furniture, a paint job, adding a bright colour to the wall behind the bed and add complimentary soft furnishings - cushions. curtains. That bathroom needs a complete refit! It could look so much better. People want the boutique hotel vibe now not so much the corporate unified branding. And if the clientele is still as it used to be it'll be us older folks - coach trips - and the Turkey and Tinsel brigade who frequent most. But for the price it looks a decent place to stay when visiting your FABULOUS city. Unlimited breakfast for a tenner....proper job. 😊

[@markkennedy4936]

Just ccookk will ya

[@Matityahu755]

I'd happily stay there. I love the building, with its original features, and its architecture. I like your humour too. You mentioned a word that I've not heard for so long, and that's bonking. Sure did have a giggle at that.

[@kouyate24]

Phantasm, blimey there's a blast from the past lol! And ur right about those corridors looking just like the film!

[@stephensherry5197]

I used to work for Littlewoods and stayed here several times. Yes dated, but i never had any issues with it. Although the corridors do have a touch of the "Shinning" about them. Haha

[@JohnSmith-31]

I had to watch this video Paul. My wife & I stayed at the Adelphi for 4 nights last week. Our room 124 was very cold due to a heating fault, no problem sir the man on reception sai. Here's the key to another room 673 on the sixth floor which also had no heating working, well it is a much smaller double room sir so it should be nice & cosy for you & your wife. We asked for an electric heater but for the first night we were in our original cold room 124. Next morning we went to the nearby B & M store & bought a small electric fan heater only on our return and oil filled radiator has been placed in our room. We were like toast the rest of the week.😊 Breakfast was good apart from Friday morning when they ran out of bread, an employee was dispatched to the nearby Tesco to buy some bread. Evening dinner was only adequate, nothing to shout about. Our room was reasonably clean & very comfortable however there was no signal to the TV. For all the faults the Adelphi may have we would stay there again next week. BTW. The present Adelphi Hotel opened in the early 1920s, the original Adelphi Hotel on that site was built in 1862, I believe the present building is the third hotel on that site. Many say the Adelphi is haunted, rumour has it that the hotel was built on a graveyard. Thank you for another honest review Paul. 1

[@Shirleyevans-x5e]

All I can say is,we had a lovely time there,clean comfortable,had no problems,all we did was sleep there, what else do you want,so reasonable, breakfast was lovely,🙏 please give them a break,

[@steve5038]

I stayed there and found the room very acceptable and clean. When you think years ago the richest of people would have stayed here however today at a budget price ordinarily people get the opportunity to stay here. The marble walls I found fascinating and the lounge and other places with chandeliers and grand pianos made the place a joy to stay in. I will definitely be going back.

[@mikeskaife473]

I have stayed at the Adelphi many times and have never had any problems. Whilst I would agree there is no excuse for pubic hairs in the bath, overall the place is reasonably clean. I personally think the problem is that many people have become professional moaners and search for the slightest thing to complain about in the hope of getting a refund or something for free. Given the history of the hotel I and it’s beauty it would be criminal to do away with its character. People should realise this when making a booking, if they want something chic and modern then stay elsewhere, but also be prepared to pay for the privilege as it will undoubtedly be very much more expensive.

[@Zillagod100]

Myself and the wife stayed here for 3 nights a few days. We got it for a very reasonable price. Yes, definitely this hotel has seen better times and has an atmosphere of faded past glory. I was a little bit apprehensive beforehand because of all the terrible TripAdvisor reviews. Now that I'm home I can definitely say that I would have no problem with staying in the Adelphi again. I found the location to be very convenient and our room was clean and comfortable. What more could you ask for at a reasonable price?

[@kevinmott6205]

I've often said the public areas in the Britannia hotels are breath taking. The maintenance of such massive hotels must be a challenge.

[@realsuperdoctor5260]

In all honesty it's a beautiful hotel very much like the interior of the Titanic and Olympic in it's glory days, it's like stepping back in time the smell of musty old perfumes the curtains they smell like Norman Hartnell talc of yester year I stayed for 2 nights slept well, The Sefton Suite is a replica of that room that was on the Titanic I walked inside took photos but they were workers doing work to the room restoring it. Britannia doesn't seem to care that they have such an antique of a place it could be more looked after, as for haunted those corridors are creepy like something out of The Shinning I was walking along I heard a young girl coughing, there was nobody there. it's not the worst hotel I have stayed in this is a class all of it's own, if I ever went back to Liverpool I would stay here again.

[@maureenlawler5765]

I agree with you Paul it gave me the creeps looking down the corridor,and it’s a long way to the lift,hope all them lights work at night 😂, x

[@ChrisFay1996]

Great video! I need to book a stay, seems so much more characterful and fun compared to a standard Holiday Inn or something haahah

[@HazelMunday]

At this hotel I've stayed a couple of times. And it all depends on what room you get . Some are good and some are bad.

[@JohnSmith-31]

At this precise moment I am sat in bed in a room at the Adelphi.😅 It's six years since we stayed here & I have to say this place has improved massively since we were last here. We are on a four night coach trip which was quite reasonably priced. It's not the Ritz but is much better than many others we have stayed in. Buffet style breakfast & evening dinner every day, well worth the money. Liverpool is a fantastic city to visit with plenty to see & do with lots of history. I look forward to coming back to the Adelphi again. Hopefully I might get my missus to moan a bit later on.😊😊

[@bruji2001]

That bathroom gives me the freakies! it looks like something off One Flew Over the Cuckoo’s Nest😳😬🤣

[@leescott8412]

The hallways look like something out of The Shining. I'm expecting two twin girls to suddenly be standing at the far end.

[@Clinton-p7z]

Hi Paul I have to start with saying your too kind about the state of the bedroom. The first thing the bedding is a concern to me. Sheets not new, following somebody having slept in it, body hair in the sink, so not very hygienic there!. It was as you say 'dated' and in my opinion is an understatement. The general maintenance of the room was a lot to be desired. Now downstairs Paul was a different story. I agree the lounge area was super nice from what i could see of it, with beautiful chairs and decorative pictures. So all in all Paul my take on this Hotel, 'requires improvement'. Your a super chap Paul and i respect your views never the less. I have to say this has too come down to poor management nothing more, nothing less.

[@alfnsue]

I’ve just found your channel Paul and subscribed, best of luck growing your channel mate☘️

[@whoknowswhere]

Thanks for subbing

[@nocturn791]

Still awaiting a visit from Alex Polizzi I presume. According to various sources including a BBC documentary series the present hotel is of more recent vintage than you suggest 0:50.

[@lesleyhorner6862]

Stayed here in 1987. Was really impressed then. Looks well still Stayed in other Britannia hotels, the chain seem to buy up crumbling wrecks, eg one on seafront in Southport.(total dump)

[@dinnerwithfranklin]

I love Liverpool and have considered staying at the Adelphi but the reviews changed my mind. I just may have to book for my next visit. Thanks for this.

[@kimmyk4425]

😂 you had me chuckling to myself when you were on about bonking or she was caught in the plug hole! 🤣 birthdays and Christmas s ….and yes it did look like a mausoleum Also have you thought about going to the grand hotel in Scarborough? 🤔

[@whoknowswhere]

Yes I have on the list

[@shirleymclean5895]

The staff are wonderful. They could teach the others about a warm welcome.

[@alisonwilliams1873]

You made me laugh about the moaning! The hotel corridors definitely had a creepy vibe. There was also a giant head on the plaster near the ceiling in one of the large rooms. That looked a bit odd to me? Maybe they should renovate some of the larger rooms. Even make them into suites and try to use the function rooms a bit more.

[@samanthamarks5376]

Your very funny keep up the good work man 🤗👍

[@SteveStevens-sp7ly]

the adelphi was done for food hygine around 2012-2013 it was sited as one of the dirtiest kitchens ever inspected. its had a pretty bad reputation since the 60's.

[@stellatownson7972]

You can see it was a grand hotel in its days.

[@kevinmott6205]

That hallway is low maintenance Paul😂😂😂😂😂Maybe another horror set for a movie😮

[@TheBenRatch]

I think the bad reviews come from weekend stayer perhaps? From what I understand you get a lot of younger lot staying with drink and drugs (damaging rooms/making noise) and un-invited guests of opposite sex turning up. I suppose midweek it’s a lot lot better.

[@dianeshepherd7913]

Thanks for the videp it would have been a fabulous hotel the function room, is stunning, what lets it down us the room furniture very tatty, window cills dirty, bathroom sink needs replacing because of the bath gap far to small, cheap @ cheerful for a night its ok, i guess its what the individual wants from a hotel room 😊😊

[@wendyhynes987]

I've had the pleasure of staying here,in a twin room,with lovely decor,the marble is in keeping with the grand design,i loved the wide corridors&the baths are big &spacious,each time i stayed in the rooms numbered 100s+.the period features are the reason for staying,it is beautiful.x

[@johnorchin8567]

Should you not lift the covers on the bed to check the cleanliness of the mattress, also partially remove the pillow cases to see what condition the pillows are in, when declaring the bed is clean. Are there mattress protectors and pillow protectors? These things should be included in your review.

[@michaelthomad4376]

You made me laugh with the moaning!! Thanks for a good review

[@whoknowswhere]

Glad you enjoyed it!

[@johnnutton7750]

They did a show called the Adelphi a few years ago going behind the scenes. You got the feeling it was supposed to be prestige but would not pay prestige prices to stop there. Budget have seen a lot worse. Looked clean pubes can float in the atmosphere so person cleans and maybe they get hairs on their cloth.

[@kevinmott6205]

Never had that problem with the shower and hair. It has obvious not been cleaned in my opinion🤷‍♂️

[@robertcatterall6514]

Me and the wife stayed there a while ago…. They used to do a special on Sunday ….one nights B/B £79 and Two for one at the Bar from 5pm till 9pm Absolutely Loved it there 👍👍

[@whoknowswhere]

Thanks for sharing

[@redleadervfr-v4906]

I’ve stayed at the Adelphi Hotel many time and “yes” it dated but it’s got character! Price is very cheap for City Centre Hotel and yes it’s a great breakfast “as much as you want to eat” and the staff are fantastic. I’d stay there anytime I’m overnight in Liverpool and the function rooms a gorgeous it just a beautiful old building that need a “lot of 💰 “ throwing at it! But it’s not going to put me off as I’ve had some fantastic Dinners (functions) and luncheons there and every time I’ve left I’ve been happy whit my stay

[@michelleoakes4383]

I’ve been there multiple times never had any problems it was clean comfortable staff were very welcoming and friendly be going back soon breakfast I had once never again the breakfast was cold it’s a lovely hotel though

[@juliemcgarty4764]

Horrible hotel that Paul wouldn't stay there was so lovely years ago but they just let it go thanks for the video

[@Redfox_UK]

The hall way reminded me of a scene from the “Shining” 😂😂

[@debbywilliams9172]

Omg you have made my evening i have never laughed so much thank you 😊

[@whoknowswhere]

Glad you enjoyed

[@debbywilliams9172]

Oh prestatyn I was born there bless you

[@noir9528]

I stayed here in 2004!! Room I slept in the most famous back 1900😅 very old and a bit spooky to me.

[@kevinmott6205]

Could have been a bonking ghost 😂😂😂😂😂😂. Round of applause I think is the order of the day😂😂😂.

[@kevinmott6205]

The paint marks in the room are just slap dash could not be cared. Certainly not skilled maintenance. 🙄

[@Jane-y3e]

That's disgusting, and the way the way the shower and sink way to narrow.corridors do look like a mauselium

[@untamedtiger657]

That’s exactly what I was thinking funeral parlour looks awful Paul ❤❤

[@irenedavo3768]

Put sink where table is?

[@HazelMunday]

When i stopped there and walking down those corridors reminded me of the shinning

[@angusmorrison3293]

Great video, hotel very tired, would probably be one of the best if gutted and renovated, and would be a show piece hotel, but I suspect we're talking a load of money.

[@alanagnew7090]

I’ll give you a tip anyone staying in Liverpool avoid the Adelphi it is a horrible place. I’ve stayed there years ago with the wife. The taxi drivers hate the place they say it should have been condemned years ago. Pre 1982 it was a great hotel before Britannia got there hands on it. Tour companies use it because it’s cheap. So I avoid these tours . There are plenty of nice hotels in Liverpool.

[@garyrigby21]

This hotel keeps getting bad reviews so why don't they do something about it? it's a grand building but they let it go to ruin. just fix it up!! how hard can it be

[@irenepwheeldon]

A great venue for Big Band Music and dances, 1930's 1940's those big venue rooms give off that feel.

[@donnakirk8504]

We’ve stayed here and room was ok wouldnt want to stay again cleanliness wasant great someone elses pubic hairs is unforgivable

[@neiloldfield8661]

I stayed in room 301 the room was very grand just very old isn’t it

[@jeansmith3367]

Such a shame - come on Liverpool we've got an absolute gem there. Have stayed myself 2 or 3 times and did find it clean and comfortable but it could be absolutely stunning again

[@janetgilesrudland1028]

I've stayed here myself I absolutely loved it found it to be very clean and a bit dated we had a room at the front we chose this hotel for it's amazing location

[@alanblissett9834]

In the right hands this hotel could offer weekend breaks and mid week all inclusive deals,but not with the present owners they just don’t have any class

[@jackmchammocklashing224]

Opened in 1862 middle of Victorian era, when chair and table legs had to be drapped in black leggings so as not to offened, No wonder it looks like a Mausoleum Of its day

[@sharronlewis3429]

That bathroom is the Original one, that glass on the bath is dangerous. But its clean. Times have changed since that was a grand hotel, its a same,

[@yensabi]

Those corridors remind me of the film..... The Shinning.... 👍

[@P.willow]

Oh Jesus no. Paul you are one hell of a strong minded man 😂 again i would be crying down that haunted shining hotel hallway 😂😊😊😢

[@ianthomas1060]

I'm from a Liverpool family, live near Liverpool and am a Red. However..... Liverpool was built by great people and sadly largely maintained by those winging it with no interest or care about anything bar themselves. Lazy people these days verses the best of the UK 50 years ago.

[@PhilipWalker-no1jb]

What a disgrace to even have a room that is filthy and disgusting Why these people allowed to have rooms even put on to be used Totally ridiculous

[@pennyblackstamp]

It certainly doesn't appear to be as bad as the reviews say as far as what you have filmed yourself Paul. I'd call it faded glamour just needs direction and investment and I think it would pick up. Remembering the documentary and the fierce Cook 😂 x

[@whoknowswhere]

Yes " just cook will ya " was the famous saying in that series

[@coletteellerton1840]

There is supposedly migrants on the six floor imagine sleeping in beds after them

[@Carboy-z5y]

The only hotel I've liked of brittania is the burstin in folkestone it wasn't maintained but had a charm to it

[@ianmccaffery3896]

Did you see the BBC Hotel series i the 80s, was filmed here, chef and banqueting manager were hilarious, they had a bbq inside lol

[@whoknowswhere]

Yeah " just cook will ya " lol

[@susanannsmith5566]

Was expecting Jack Nicholson to jump out on you in the corridors.😂

[@pattij2961]

Did you bump in to the twins or the blood?!!

[@John-hf5hi]

I stayed last year no problem crap furniture but everything else ok and cheap great thanks adelphi john from coventry

[@pip1723]

Reminds me of the shinning I'd have to sleep with the lights on ...

[@lynnescaddan8919]

The hotel may rent out rooms to ladies of the night~ hence the moaning

[@RodneyBrook-xz6tc]

It looks like the shining Here's Johnny 😅😅with tricycle going on the floors😅I think you could make a Merkin with all them pubic hairs hehehe 🤣 it looks run down, and needs a total overall and bring it back to life 🙏🙏

[@Eleventhearlofmars]

I thought you were going to start doing the count off sesame street lol, 16, 16 pubic hairs ah ah ahhh. 😂

[@Barry65_UK]

There is no way on gods earth that I'd get my arse past that sink and shower.

[@susanmcloughlin3930]

Sorry Paul couldn't stay there i think its minging ❤❤

[@nfj72]

Adelphi Hotel true landmark of Liverpool as you said it's old I think it's a listed building which they are limited what they can do I don't know how true the story is I've heard that Adolf Hitler was working in the kitchens when he was in Liverpool

[@thisperson5294]

He has relatives in Liverpool and it's said he visited as a boy. Beryl Bainbridge wrote a novel about it.

[@nickgreaves3355]

Adelphi Hotel Liverpool built and opened 1912 😊

[@subansuwannarat4235]

Stay at the Grand Hotel Scarborough that's the very worse one for sure , in the 60s I worked for BR Hotels at the Queens hotel Leeds and in busy times help out here the hotel was superb but Britannia got hold of it but it's cheap and chearfull

[@devonthemaskeddevonaire9471]

great video if you were doing haunted hotels this could be it

[@MichaelHartley-f9z]

Just waiting for the twins girls bottom of the corridor a shining example lol