Waterfront · Pier Head
Hotels near Pier Head & the Three Graces
There are 18 hotels within about an 11-minute walk of Pier Head & the Three Graces (Waterfront · Pier Head). The closest is Crowne Plaza, about 3 minutes away at 2 St Nicholas Place, Liverpool. 13 of the 18 with a published food hygiene rating are rated 5 (very good).
- Within walking distance
- 18
- Closest
- 3 min
- Hygiene rating 5
- 13
On this spot
What was here before Pier Head & the Three Graces
Before the Three Graces, this was George's Dock, opened in 1771 as Liverpool's third dock and too small for shipping by the 1890s. The Port of Liverpool Building (1903–07), the Royal Liver Building (1908–11) and the Cunard Building (1914–16) now stand on its site.
- 1771
George's Dock opens, Liverpool's third dock.
- 1890s
George's Dock is too small for modern ships.
- 1907
The Port of Liverpool Building is completed.
- 1911
The Royal Liver Building is completed.
- 1916
The Cunard Building is completed.
Old Town Time Meter
76/100
Landmark
- Time on this spot255 years, since 1771 (George's Dock)34/40
- Age of the present building115 years, built 191112/20
- Layers of history5 documented chapters15/15
- Heritage protectionGrade I listed15/15
An index of the documented time and history held by this place, part of Old Town Liverpool's Quantum Energy Mapping. How it is measured.
Every hotel nearby
Nearest first
- 1Crowne Plaza2 St Nicholas Place, Liverpool, L3 1QW 3 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2021)
- 2Staycity Aparthotels (Liverpool Waterfront)25 Drury Lane, Liverpool, L2 0PH 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jun 2019)
- 3Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower HotelMecure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel 34 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9RE 4 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Sep 2024)
- 4The Racquet Club Hotel & Ziba RestaurantHargreaves Building 5 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG 4 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2022)
- 5Heeton Concept Hotel City Centre Liverpool28 James Street, Liverpool, L2 7PQ 4 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Nov 2025)
- 6Travelodge Liverpool Central The StrandTravel Lodge 17 Strand Street, Liverpool, L2 7SR 5 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Oct 2019)
- 7Hotel Indigo & Marco Pierre White Steakhouse10 Chapel Street, Liverpool, L3 9AG 5 minFood hygiene 3 – Generally satisfactory (inspected Apr 2023)
- 862 Castle Street Hotel62 Castle Street, Liverpool, L2 7LQ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 9Malmaison Liverpool7 William Jessop Way, Liverpool, L3 1QZ 6 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2023)
- 10Travelodge Liverpool Central Exchange Street38 Exchange Street East, Liverpool, L2 3PS 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2021)
- 11Z Hotel2A North John Street, Liverpool, L2 4SA 7 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2025)
- 12Aloft Liverpool1 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 5QW 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 13Hard Days Night Hotel41 North John Street, Liverpool, L2 6RR 8 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Nov 2023)
- 14Hilton Liverpool City Centre3 Thomas Steers Way, Liverpool, L1 8LW 9 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected May 2026)
- 15Radisson Blu Hotel107 Old Hall Street, Liverpool, L3 9BD 10 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2026)
- 16Ibis Styles Liverpool Centre Dale Street - Cavern Quarter67 Dale Street, Liverpool, L2 2HJ 10 minFood hygiene 4 – Good (inspected Apr 2023)
- 17Doubletree by Hilton Hotel & Spa Liverpool6 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6BR 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Jan 2020)
- 18Sir Thomas Hotel24 Sir Thomas Street, Liverpool, L1 6JB 11 minFood hygiene 5 – Very good (inspected Feb 2019)
Distances are straight-line estimates converted to walking time. Food hygiene ratings are the Food Standards Agency's current published ratings at the date shown; they describe hygiene standards, not food quality.
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Hotels near Pier Head & the Three Graces: your questions
What is the closest hotel to Pier Head & the Three Graces?
Crowne Plaza, 2 St Nicholas Place, Liverpool, about 3 minutes on foot.
How many hotels are there near Pier Head & the Three Graces?
18 within about an 11-minute walk, based on Food Standards Agency records and Old Town Liverpool's own venue guides.
Which hotels near Pier Head & the Three Graces have a 5 food hygiene rating?
Crowne Plaza, Staycity Aparthotels (Liverpool Waterfront), Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel, 62 Castle Street Hotel, Malmaison Liverpool and Travelodge Liverpool Central Exchange Street, among 13 in total. Ratings are published by the Food Standards Agency.
What was on the site of Pier Head & the Three Graces before?
Before the Three Graces, this was George's Dock, opened in 1771 as Liverpool's third dock and too small for shipping by the 1890s. The Port of Liverpool Building (1903–07), the Royal Liver Building (1908–11) and the Cunard Building (1914–16) now stand on its site.
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Sources: Wikipedia: Pier Head; Food Standards Agency food hygiene rating data (Open Government Licence v3.0), updated 16 October 2026.