Hotel Regent Maritime (Bootle, United Kingdom)

Guests tend to find the staff is friendly and hospitable. It's not like you'll enjoy five-star service all the way but it does seem that the staff will do their best to make you feel comfortable during your stay.

There are clearly some issues with this property but if you're not looking to spend a lot or simply want somewhere cheap while you have a night out in Liverpool, this is worth a look. Rates are low and freebies such as Internet, parking and breakfast offer additional savings.

While not everyone raves about the breakfast here, many found it was acceptable. Expect pre-packaged items along with some cereals and toast as opposed to a full English but there's enough food and the coffee is said to be quite good.

Oh dear! Previous guests have not been all that impressed with the standard of the rooms here. Numerous problems are reported and while it's difficult to list all the issues, the main concerns appear to be stained and dirty bedding and carpets, broken amenities, thick dust and poor quality furnishings.

Although the hotel offers easy access to a local train station, Bootle dockside is not the most glamorous of locations. Guests sometimes mention that they felt uneasy in this neighbourhood and, perhaps unsurprisingly, found the surroundings rather industrial and fairly smelly (due to factories).

As the hotel is located near the docks and a busy road, you can expect some traffic noise here. Guests report that lorries enter the dock area at all times of the night and day, so it doesn't appear that there is any let-up from the noise.