Liverpool

The hotel is located in the centre of Liverpool, half a mile from Liverpool Lime Street Station. If you wish to drive, the hotel offer parking at an NCP car park (Vernon Street, Liverpool L2 2AY) a 5 minute walk from the hotel which is charged at £12 per 24 hours.

The dress code for during the day is casual, layers are recommended. In the evenings the dress code is smart casual, with gentlemen requested to wear a shirt and tie. Comfortable shoes for walking and sightseeing are recommended.

There is often confusion on the question of gratuities, since it frequently depends on the type of holiday, location and, of course, your attitude towards tipping, as to what is normally expected. In order to give you a rough idea, we have given appropriate guidance below. The Tour Leader will be on hand to offer advice or suggestions if required but gratuities are offered entirely at the sole discretion of the individual.We suggest a group collection at the beginning of your holiday to cover drivers, guides and hotel staff (including restaurant, kitchen and reception staff) of approximately £10. Your Tour Leader will collect this on your behalf and distribute it accordingly, thus relieving you of the burden of who, when and how much to tip. The tipping of bar staff and housekeeping will be left to your individual discretion (the rounding up of the drinks bill and a small amount left in your room on departure should cover this and would be much appreciated). As is customary, ‘the hat’ will be passed around for the driver and guide on all optional excursions. For any meals that are not included in your itinerary, restaurants expect a 10% gratuity (do check that service has not already been added to your bill). For taxis 10% of the metered fare.