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Joey66 said:
Was it built in conjunction with the railways? Notice Midland before the name...
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…..spot on, Matey.

Adelphi Hotel , Ranelagh Place ,1914 -
The Midland Railway company took ownership of the Adelphi Hotel in 1892 and replaced the previous Adelphi Hotel build of 1876 construction ,between 1911 and 1914 with the present building, designed by Frank Atkinson. When opened, it was "regarded as the most luxurious hotel outside LLondon".
Due to Liverpool being a major arrival and departure point for ocean liners during the early 20th century, the Adelphi served as the most popular hotel in the city for wealthy passengers before they embarked on their journey to North America. The Sefton Suite is said to be an exact replica of the ill-fated liner's First Class Smoking Lounge of the White Star Line RMS Titanic.,However, it is unclear why this claim is made as the room bears no resemblance to Titanic's First Class Smoking Room or the First Class Lounge.
Guests at the hotel have included world leaders, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Artistes appearing at the Empire Theatre, including Frank Sinatra, Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger have also stayed at the hotel. Trigger did not stay in the Hotel, he actually stayed at the Lord Mayors stables at Smithdown Lane, approximately 1 mile from the hotel, but did make an appearance over the main entrance with Roy Rogers.
Grade II Listing Status :
1912 by Frank Atkinson. Portland stone. 7 storeys, 11 bays. Main entrance has columns in antis over the central 3 bays of semi-basement. 1st floor emphasised by round-arched windows with mask keystones and moulded. cornice. Other windows rectangular. 4th and 5th floors treated together, with giant Ionic columns in centre in front of 3 recessed bays; giant columns also in bays next to the end. Top cornice and balustrade, with 7th floor above. Wings extend to rear at obtuse angle, in truncated wedge plan, but the 4th side was never completed. Interior has columns, marble panelling, Greek details, coffered arches etc, in a remarkable series of public rooms; also original fittings in bedrooms.
 
Eggs said:
…..spot on, Matey.

Adelphi Hotel , Ranelagh Place ,1914 -
The Midland Railway company took ownership of the Adelphi Hotel in 1892 and replaced the previous Adelphi Hotel build of 1876 construction ,between 1911 and 1914 with the present building, designed by Frank Atkinson. When opened, it was "regarded as the most luxurious hotel outside LLondon".
Due to Liverpool being a major arrival and departure point for ocean liners during the early 20th century, the Adelphi served as the most popular hotel in the city for wealthy passengers before they embarked on their journey to North America. The Sefton Suite is said to be an exact replica of the ill-fated liner's First Class Smoking Lounge of the White Star Line RMS Titanic.,However, it is unclear why this claim is made as the room bears no resemblance to Titanic's First Class Smoking Room or the First Class Lounge.
Guests at the hotel have included world leaders, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Artistes appearing at the Empire Theatre, including Frank Sinatra, Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger have also stayed at the hotel. Trigger did not stay in the Hotel, he actually stayed at the Lord Mayors stables at Smithdown Lane, approximately 1 mile from the hotel, but did make an appearance over the main entrance with Roy Rogers.
Grade II Listing Status :
1912 by Frank Atkinson. Portland stone. 7 storeys, 11 bays. Main entrance has columns in antis over the central 3 bays of semi-basement. 1st floor emphasised by round-arched windows with mask keystones and moulded. cornice. Other windows rectangular. 4th and 5th floors treated together, with giant Ionic columns in centre in front of 3 recessed bays; giant columns also in bays next to the end. Top cornice and balustrade, with 7th floor above. Wings extend to rear at obtuse angle, in truncated wedge plan, but the 4th side was never completed. Interior has columns, marble panelling, Greek details, coffered arches etc, in a remarkable series of public rooms; also original fittings in bedrooms.
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Has it mentioned it had a disco in the lower floor in the 1970s the only time I went in there it was poor - Gordon Ramsey did his first TV show as a Sou Chef in the Adelfi kitchens ...
 
Eggs said:
…..spot on, Matey.

Adelphi Hotel , Ranelagh Place ,1914 -
The Midland Railway company took ownership of the Adelphi Hotel in 1892 and replaced the previous Adelphi Hotel build of 1876 construction ,between 1911 and 1914 with the present building, designed by Frank Atkinson. When opened, it was "regarded as the most luxurious hotel outside LLondon".
Due to Liverpool being a major arrival and departure point for ocean liners during the early 20th century, the Adelphi served as the most popular hotel in the city for wealthy passengers before they embarked on their journey to North America. The Sefton Suite is said to be an exact replica of the ill-fated liner's First Class Smoking Lounge of the White Star Line RMS Titanic.,However, it is unclear why this claim is made as the room bears no resemblance to Titanic's First Class Smoking Room or the First Class Lounge.
Guests at the hotel have included world leaders, such as Franklin D. Roosevelt and Winston Churchill. Artistes appearing at the Empire Theatre, including Frank Sinatra, Laurel and Hardy, Judy Garland, Bob Dylan, Roy Rogers and his horse Trigger have also stayed at the hotel. Trigger did not stay in the Hotel, he actually stayed at the Lord Mayors stables at Smithdown Lane, approximately 1 mile from the hotel, but did make an appearance over the main entrance with Roy Rogers.
Grade II Listing Status :
1912 by Frank Atkinson. Portland stone. 7 storeys, 11 bays. Main entrance has columns in antis over the central 3 bays of semi-basement. 1st floor emphasised by round-arched windows with mask keystones and moulded. cornice. Other windows rectangular. 4th and 5th floors treated together, with giant Ionic columns in centre in front of 3 recessed bays; giant columns also in bays next to the end. Top cornice and balustrade, with 7th floor above. Wings extend to rear at obtuse angle, in truncated wedge plan, but the 4th side was never completed. Interior has columns, marble panelling, Greek details, coffered arches etc, in a remarkable series of public rooms; also original fittings in bedrooms.
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Also comes complete with ghosts according to @GrandOldTeam :eek:
 
Joey66 said:
Has it mentioned it had a disco in the lower floor in the 1970s the only time I went in there it was poor - Gordon Ramsey did his first TV show as a Sou Chef in the Adelfi kitchens ...
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It always makes me think of the documentary from the late 90s I think? The manageress screams at the chef 'just cook will ya' in pure scouse. Would have gone viral these days!
 

Joey66 said:
Has it mentioned it had a disco in the lower floor in the 1970s the only time I went in there it was poor - Gordon Ramsey did his first TV show as a Sou Chef in the Adelfi kitchens ...
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…yep, bar/club in basement.

I recall Des O’Connor saying he managed Buddy Holly’s tour of UK (1958 I think) and they stayed in the Adelphi for a night or two. Holly was so tall his feet stuck out the bottom of the bed so he kept his shoes on.
 

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