With its history and heritage, St Helens has a variety of accommodation to suit any type of traveler. There’s the old town where many Victorian buildings have been preserved and there are also modern hotels with all the facilities you could need.
No matter what you’re looking for in your hotel stays in St Helens, we’ve put together this list so you can decide where best to stay when visiting the town:
1) The Old Laundry Hotel and Spa
The Old Laundry is a 4-star luxury hotel in Ashton-in-Makerfield that offers all the amenities a discerning business or holiday guest would want. It has 49 bedrooms in total, including family rooms and suites, each fitted with luxurious furnishings and en suite bathrooms. There are six conference rooms on offer, making it an ideal venue for meetings and events in St Helens, whether you want to hire the whole facility or book one of the individual rooms. The hotel has its own fitness suite, sauna and steam room as well as a beauty salon offering traditional treatments such as massages and body wraps.
2) The Regency Hotel and Spa
Another Ashton-in-Makerfield hotel that’s also 4-star, the Regency offers guests comfortable surroundings with spacious bedrooms fitted with plush carpeting and all the modern conveniences you’d expect from a top hotel. There are great leisure facilities on offer here too including a swimming pool, spa bath, tennis court and gym so you can make the most of your break. The hotel has a total of 98 rooms over four floors, making it an excellent place to stay when there’s a large group travelling in St Helens.
3) The Acorn Lodge Hotel and Spa
A quaint country hotel in Ashton-in-Makerfield, the Acorn Lodge offers guests a warm welcome along with all the comforts they would want from a three-star hotel. There are 25 bedrooms here in total, all decorated to a high standard with comfortable beds and soft furnishings. In addition to this, there’s also an indoor swimming pool so you can take a refreshing dip before hitting the town for some sightseeing tours of places such as Knowsley Hall or Rainhill Stoops Railway Museum.
4) The Lansdowne Hotel and Spa
The ideal choice for couples or small groups of friends coming to spend a weekend in St Helens, the Lansdowne is an elegant hotel with superb leisure facilities including indoor and outdoor hot tubs. There are 69 bedrooms here in total, decorated using rich fabrics with cosy furnishings throughout. It’s set near junction 7 of the M62 so it’s very easy to get to from all parts of Merseyside and Lancashire, making it an excellent location when visiting sites such as the home of football club St Helens Town FC.
5) Wiltshire Farm Caravan Park & Camping
Last but by no means least there is Wiltshire Farm Caravan Park & Camping, a holiday park located in the heart of St Helens. It offers guests excellent facilities including hot tubs and its own restaurant, plus there are regular activities on offer. The modern amenities at this site mean it’s ideal for families or groups of friends who want to explore St Helens without having to worry about driving somewhere new every night. The park is also well placed for guests who want to visit popular attractions such as The World of Glass, Houghton Hall or the Titanic Experience which are all within walking distance.