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The Royal Alfred

Property class: 3
Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star St Helens hotel

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A bar area with a long counter, stools, and a television screen displaying a news program.
A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with a view of greenery.
A hallway with a carpeted floor, blue wainscoting, and framed pictures on the walls.
A restaurant with a large TV screen, cushioned booths, and framed pictures on the walls.
A corner building with the name "ROYAL ALFRED" on the facade.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Breakfast available

Explore the area

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2 Bickerstaffe St, St Helens, England, WA10 1DH
  • Place, Theatre Royal
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Citadel Arts Centre
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Totally Wicked Stadium
    ‪15 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪31 min drive‬

Room options

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A bedroom with a bed, a dresser, and a window with a view of greenery.

Superior Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(3 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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A bedroom with a bed, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with a view of the outside.

Signature Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About the neighborhood

St Helens

In St Helens .At this hotel, you'll be steps from Theatre Royal and within a 15-minute walk of Totally Wicked Stadium. Also, Sherdley Park is within 3 miles (5 km) and Haydock Park Racecourse is within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Theatre Royal - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • North West Museum of Road Transport - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Citadel Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Totally Wicked Stadium - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Sherdley Park - 6 min drive - 1.9 miles

Getting around

  • St Helens Central Station - 1 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 30 min drive

Restaurants

  • Turks Head
  • McDonald's
  • Starbucks
  • Glass Horse
  • ‪Greggs - ‬12 min walk

About this property

The Royal Alfred

Enjoy the free WiFi at this 3-star St Helens hotel
Public spaces have free WiFi.
  • 12 guestrooms or units
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
The Royal Alfred offers 12 accommodations with hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)). Bathrooms include showers. Housekeeping is provided on request.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • In-room WiFi speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices)
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Onsite parking available only on request

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

There is no front desk at this property
Guests will receive an email within 24 hours before arrival with check-in instructions and an access code; access will be through a private entrance
Guests are recommended to download the property's Black X mobile app before check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Access code, private entrance

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher in each accommodation.

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Royal Alfred to the airport?

The Royal Alfred is 13.6 mi (30-min drive) away from the John Lennon Airport (LPL) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Royal Alfred?

As of Aug 22, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Royal Alfred on Aug 23, 2026 start from $76, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Royal Alfred have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Royal Alfred.

Does The Royal Alfred offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Royal Alfred, but cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children. It's available on weekdays from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM and weekends from 9:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at The Royal Alfred?

No, there is no casino at this hotel, but Mecca Bingo (14-min drive) is nearby.

What time is check-in at The Royal Alfred?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

Is there free parking at The Royal Alfred?

Free parking is not available at this hotel.

Does The Royal Alfred have a pool?

The Royal Alfred does not have a pool.

Does The Royal Alfred have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Royal Alfred to downtown St Helens?

The Royal Alfred is 0.3 mi away from St Helens.

The Royal Alfred Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 28 out of 37 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 3 out of 37 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 5 out of 37 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 1 out of 37 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 0 out of 37 reviews

9.8/10

Cleanliness

9.6/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Carla

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean , comfortable beds , nice staff Love staying here
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Janet

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely lovely room everything brand new spotless and gorgeous food in the pub
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Adam

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was little late if I’m Honest so didn’t eat there but food was fantastic.. banging shower and room very tidy.. would stay again plenty of parking and free.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
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8/10 Good

eileen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
room clean staff very plesant good location
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great place to stay, very clean and organised and was very cosy. Bar staff respectful and accommodating and the room service/ organisation of the place was great would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Nice big clean tidy rooms, really comfy beds and nice and warm too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Danny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was beautifully decorated with a nice, clean bathroom. The bed was super comfy. The staff were lovely in the pub below. 10/10 breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms are absolutely gorgeous, beds are comfy and the TVs are massive. Pubs great staff are lovely and the breakfast is fantastic. And they provide earplugs with the room too as its right over the pub and opposite the train station so no noise disturbances.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Lynsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless beautiful decor really enjoyed our stay and we have booked again for NYE great hospitality just perfect . Highly recommended feom us !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Everything was new and the accommodation was fantastic. Everywhere was very clean, and the pub was friendly and spotlessly maintained. It’s an ideal place to stay when working in the area. I will definitely stay again next time I’m in the area.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Lou

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean room. Quiet. Parking. Great location. The only thing that let it down for me was breakfast wasn’t being served in the pub the rooms are part of till after 11 (which was changed from the advertised 9/9.30).
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room really clean and fresh, clean bedding and towels, key pad doors so was text numbers. Did not speak to any staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No comment re staff as didn’t see any. Room very good Parking appreciated Tad noisy but they gave us earplugs. Would go on second floor next time
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our room was , fresh and very clean. The bed was very comfortable, plenty of fluffy towels a large flat screen t.v. iron, ironing board etc.tea and coffee and bottled water.Also considering that there is a very busy pub right next door to the building were our room was, it was very quiet and we had a peaceful, comfortable nights sleep. If there was a downside I would say, the internet was not the best speed and maybe some snack packs of biscuits could have been provided for the room price charged, but overall, we were pleased and will stay their again for sure.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

That

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was booked 24hrs prior to visit. Room was great. Staff were very friendly. Locals equally welcoming. Lovely bar area with ample seating. Didnt get to enjoy breakfast due to needing to rush over to Lime Street to spend the rest of the day travelling home. However what was seen coming from the kitchen looked delicious!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Mutibur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Parking was wonderful but breakfast changed from 09.00 to 11.00 must be reversed back to 09.00. A lot of people are not happy with this changes. Nobody wants to be hanging about due to work starting 09.00 away from the the hotel. 11.00 does not make any sense. I love this Royal Alfred and it's the best in the area. Thank you Emilia.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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6/10 Okay

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was clean with all that you need - I would not stay again as quite the drive from ANFIELD - my frustration is with hotels.com as they proved to be dishonest when their team assured me that a discount would be reinstated and then this did not happen …
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms are above The Royal Alfred pub. An entry code is sent to you to gain access to the property and room. Staff are at hand in the pub should you need them. I didn’t have any problems accessing the room. My room was large with a King Bed. It was spotlessly clean. I was only staying for one night but would quite happily stay for longer in the future. The accommodation is a 20m walk from St Helens rail station so getting around is easy. The pub itself was busy but you couldn’t hear any noise from it in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A new level of pub hotel

We were really impressed by both the rooms and the pub itself. Beautifully renovated to create a comfortable and memorable stay. Emilia, Paul, and the team couldn’t have been more welcoming. Live music (earplugs provided). Across the road from the station (live train times in pub). Even thoughtful enough to have a cooking room with oven, hob and fridge etc for guests. Would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Charley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Room was lovely and very quiet considering the location. We were in a second floor room and the ceiling was a bit low for my 6'4" partner but everything was perfectly clean and very very comfortable. Not being able to get breakfast as the pub didn't open until half an hour after check out on a sunday was a bit of a pain. Luckily close to a few cafe's and other options so we managed. No option to store luggage that we were told about but we were only there a night so not really an issue for us and in fairness we didn't ask. We had dinner at the pub and it was good but the service was a little slow- it did seem to be very very busy so we might have just had bad luck. I did manage to break my foot after bumping into the end of the bed during the night so maybe keep a light handy and watch where you're going like I obviously didn't!!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

John

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Martin

Stayed 1 night in May 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Carla

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mr Ronnie

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

4/10 Poor

Lewis

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026