The exterior is dull, but the atrium rather striking in its grey and white stripes. Check-in was easy and efficient, as was porterage and valet parking. Splendid room (Urban style) overlooking the Mersey as requested. Everything functioned in the room, but it would be nice to have a rubber bathmat for disabled guests.

The hotel was a little noisy outside the room, but mainly due to unruly children. The Italian restaurant, Filini, found in most, if not all, SAS-Radisson hotels, offers a high standard of simple Italian cuisine (mainly Northern Italy), and very well prepared.

The only disadvantage is that you cannot access your car directly, and the concierge has to get anything you need later, but as this is due to the high security parking, it is a minor inconvenience. It is easy to drive to from outside Liverpool, and a good location within the city, with taxis, buses and trains close by.

I stayed in this hotel as we were in Liverpool on business.

Room was OK, clean and a good size but as so many reviewers have said - the noise travels and it was after 2 in the morning by the time I managed to get to sleep.

Very hot day when we stayed and a nice touch would have been to have some iced water either at reception or in the room without having to pay a ridiculous price for it.

We decided to head down to the bar and treat ourselves to a double vodka with a bottle of slimline tonic and a double gin with a bottle of tonic - the bill came to a staggering TWENTY FOUR POUNDS.

If I stay here again, I'll be sure to pop into the Sainsbury's Local further down the street first!

Breakfast was good with masses to choose from and a massive pot of coffee left on our table so we could keep refilling.

3 out of 5 from me.

I cannot say a single negative word about this hotel. All the way around, a perfect visit. From the wine and hors d'oeuvres when we arrived to the friendly and helpful staff. The hotel is minutes away from many pubs and restaurants and close to the Albert Dock. The rooms were stupendous, comfortable and modern, the atrium like a dream. I would happily stay here again.

Wonderful hotel, beautiful building, excellent location BUT terribly noisy. Because of the design, all the sound is spread thoughout the building. We stayed on a weekend and there were some hen night parties, etc. The noise went on until after 4:00 am. I had to use ear plugs for the first time. The staff are very good especially the gentleman who manages the breakfast; he is a star.