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A night at the Titanic Hotel, Liverpool...

titanic-hotel-liverpoolI love Liverpool for multiple reasons: the people are super friendly (much more than down here in London), girls ACTUALLY go out with rollers in their hair (it's not just an urban myth), the shopping is amazing, and the glamour factor can be seen from space. There are also some brilliant hotels in the city, and the newly opened Titanic is at the top of the list.Never before have I seen SOOO much space in a hotel, especially in the UK. It's what you get when you convert a HUGE old rum warehouse. Everything is vast in the Titanic (feels really strange to write that!). The reception area is industrial yet inviting - wood, leather and steal beams everywhere.You only really discover the square footage of the hotel when you venture up to the rooms. Firstly, the hallways are gigantic, a bit too dimly lit if you ask me, but still impressive (see below), with huge old steel trolly doors attached to the wall, probably all authentic. And the rooms... you must go and see for yourself. No other hotel in the world, I imagine, offers room sizes like the Titanic.

image[1]It's such a luxury! I gasped when I walked in. Actually gasped. This is no exaggeration, but I reckon the room was as long as my entire flat (granted, my flat isn't huge, but still). Exposed brick ceilings and big, original windows give the rooms even more wow factor.image[2]image[4]image[5]Posh Neal's Yard products filled the bathrooms

image[6] Some of the themed artwork in the rooms

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The impressive hallways

image[3]We had dinner in the hotel's restaurant, another incredibly large space. Even though there were many tables, we were told we could only eat at 6.30 or 8.30. I think it was down to teething problems with a newly opened space (the hotel opened in July) and an under-developed staff. Having said that, the food was AMAZING. I had fish and chips, with this asparagus starter and we shared a lemon tart for dessert, which was presented in a jar. Loved it!

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A lift selfie! (naturally)

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And THE staircase, modeled on the actual Titanic staircase, which apparently took three months to construct! It is quite something when you see it in person, especially set next to the industrial lift!

Thank you to Titanic Hotel for having us!

Yours truly, The VSG x

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