Liverpool rope walk halyard has officially opened and welcomed its first guests. This marks the first opening in the UK. IHG Hotels & Resorts The Vignette Collection is part of IHG’s growing Luxury & Lifestyle portfolio, now the second largest in the world.
The 133-bedroom luxury hotel at Ropewalk celebrated the occasion with a unique rope-cutting ceremony led by radio presenter Leanne Campbell and general manager David Daly.
With an identity rooted in Liverpool’s maritime heritage, The Halyard’s launch took place at Ropewalk Liverpool, built on the site of an 18th century rope manufacturing warehouse.
The hotel’s name, “halyard,” is a nautical term for a rope knot, and the industrial interior reflects an elegance inspired by 18th-century grandeur.th Commercial leader of the century. The beautifully crafted interiors also feature a vibrant, colorful flair reflecting the artists and musicians who brought Liverpool a second wave of global recognition.
Guests at the opening will be given the first chance to enjoy the hotel’s signature chocolate confection, Champurado Short, a velvety warm chocolate drink, and a generous helping of Liverpool Lost Dock Rum in honor of the daily meal. It also came with a pour-over option. The past of sailors.
this memorable ceremony This is one of several defining features that make a hotel a true Vignette Collection property by celebrating each hotel’s unique identity. Liverpool has been importing chocolate to warehouses around the hotel for decades and 90% of the UK’s cocoa beans still arrive via the Port of Liverpool**.
The hotel has a 200-seat restaurant, bar and lounge for everyone. We offer global cuisine, with a menu that draws on the city’s cultural influences.
The hotel’s suites on the seventh floor have rooftop terraces with panoramic city views.
Two beautiful cathedrals – Liverpool Anglican Cathedral and Metropolitan Cathedral of Christ the King – Royal Liver Buildings, St Luke’s Church and the waterfront. You can also enjoy this spectacular view while using the hotel’s gym and meeting rooms.
The hotel’s three bedroom types pay homage to Liverpool’s creative character, giving the rooms a playful nostalgic feel reminiscent of Liverpool toy manufacturer Meccano. Art pieces reflecting local landmarks and artists adorn the walls, and the tradition of the rope walk is at the heart of everything.
David Daly, General Manager, The Halyard at Ropewalk Liverpool; “We take great pride in what we have created at The Halyard and are thrilled to open our doors to our first guests. With exquisite interior design and unparalleled service, Our hotel provides the perfect sanctuary from which to discover all that this city has to offer. Our guests immerse themselves in the essence of The Halyard and appreciate the rich maritime history that resonates in this remarkable part of the city. You can soak it in.”
As part of IHG’s long-term Journey to Tomorrow commitment to caring for people, communities and the planet, each Vignette Collection hotel has a unique “A means to good” Initiative. United by a shared vision to support the communities in which we operate, each facility partners with local nonprofit organizations to lead the way in making positive contributions to the local ecosystem.
Ropewalk Liverpool’s Halyard, Vignette Collection is proud to announce its partnership with MyTime, a Liverpool-based charity that provides respite for unpaid carers through leisure, cultural and educational activities. The Halyard at Ropewalk Liverpool, a free hospitality experience donated by the Vignette Collection, will provide Merseyside carers with a well-deserved break to recuperate, restore and rejuvenate.
IHG Hotels & Resorts announced the Vignette Collection brand in August 2021. The first property, Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley Vignette Collection, opened in December of the same year. Currently, he has 6 hotels open around the world and 19 more in the pipeline. IHG has ambitions to open 100 new Vignette Collection hotels over the next 10 years.
Following Lisbon’s Abbey Square, The Halyard Liverpool’s latest collection of vignettes opens. Casa da Compania In Porto, both opened in 2023. Further afield are other Vignette Collection properties. Sindhorn Midtown Hotel Bangkok, TH8 Palm Dubai Beach Resort, your true DC and Hotel X Brisbane Fortitude Valley. In addition, he has 19 Vignette Collection hotels in the pipeline. Shanghai Snow World Hotel, Vignette Collection and Verno House Budapest, Vignette Collection Both will open this year.
For more information about The Halyard at Ropewalk Liverpool, please see below. halyardliverpool.com
