This was my second stay at the new Malmaison in Liverpool and yet again I was impressed. I found the decor, room-size, fixtures and fittings to be well appointed and well designed. The bedroom colour scheme works. As has been previously pointed out, the shower is great and the bath is enormous. It is fair to say that the hotel is not necessarily aimed at the family-friendly market. You're more likely to stay here either on business or for a weekend away with a partner. For those looking for a romantic stopover, I'd definitely recommend it.

On this trip we opted to eat at the hotel restaurant and were not disappointed. The meal and service were excellent.

Great location and the usual high standard from Malmaison. Great food, great rooms/bathrooms and high level of service. we had a number of things go wrong on the day we stayed - however all issues were dealt with quickly and by knowledgeable and pleasant personnel.
Even though I'm used to subdued lighting at Malmaison - I did feel that this one was slightly too dim/dark. Lack of natural light is a real issue and made even worse by very, very, very low level lighting everywhere. Whilst it creates an 'atmosphere' it made me just want to leave the hotel and go somewhere else! If it was a contest between Manchester and Liverpool - Manchester Mal would win!

I really wanted to like this hotel. Arriving at the hotel on a Saturday afternoon, I had to walk through a crowd of drinkers and smokers at the entrance. I know that smoking is banned inside hotels, but a little more thought of where to permit smokers to hang-out would leave a better first impression. There were bottles and glasses on the steps up to the front door.
The reception is great and the staff are helpful. Booking in was accompanied by rowdy, drunken shrieking from the bar area.
The room was usual Malmaison stuff, slightly dark, a little small but a great bathroom (especially the shower in the room I had).
The bar are was unusual in the fact that it was waitress service without an actual bar. I understood it was to be a 'wow' experience as waitresses appear though a dry-iced door with your drinks but there was no dry ice. They just appeared with drinks on a tray from a clattery kitchen. If there was a bar service would be faster and there would be more interaction with the staff and a focal point to the room. Also a slightly wierd combination of clientelle from the usual Liverpool wannabe gangster scallies to old couples who looked slightly out of place. It just didn't seem right and didn't have the usual Mal bar feeling. Also any beers that aren't lager (such as Guinness) are served in pewter tankards. Really at odds with the style of the place and just horrible to drink from.
The minibars in the rooms are empty. I think this is unique to the Liverpool hotel. If you want bottled water you need to buy it and save it in your fridge til later. Call me forgetful but at 5am with a monster hang-over, it didn't seem a great idea when my fridge was empty. Is everyone expected to nick the contents in Liverpool?
Breakfast was quite decent with loads of space (take note, Mal Belfast!) and a decent buffet and hot breakfast.
I also keep remembering the insistancy to sign immediately for drinks and breakfast. This seemed to be done with some urgency. Do they expect people to run off without paying? They could be more subtle.
Overall it was ok but there simply wasn't the atmosphere and genuine warmth I have experienced in other Mals. It just didn't gel. An odd mixture of styles, clientele and a slighltly odd ambience. Nice but not the best.

Stayed at the Malmaison Liverpool for a 1 nite midweek break on 25/7 as a treat for my partners 30th. Only 15 min taxi ride from John Lennon airport and once you step inside the signature ambience and lushness of the Malmaison is evident everywhere !! Very efficent and friendly check-in staff pointed us to the direction of our room and we were not disappointed. We choose a suprerior double room and the decandance of the room and bath/shower facilities was wonderful.
After heading out for the night and then returning for a wonderfully, peacful night's sleep we headed to breakfast and enjoyed bacon baps which were divine !!
Was impressed by the helpfulness of the staff, everything we requested from taxis to room service was delivered swiftly. Look forward to a return visit !!