set in 250 acres of beautiful parkland and overlooking the scenic dee estuary across to the hills of north wales, the hotels characteristic appearance hides a fascinating history this magnificent grade ii listed building with historic features provides the finest luxury coupled with a discreet yet friendly service from the resident owners and their team set in a building dating back to 1891, the hotel is the perfect place to stay, with its 18 individually designed and lavishly furnished suites and bedrooms guests are welcomed into a lobby with 24-hour check-out service, a hotel safe and a cloakroom, and a 24-hour room service and porterage are available it is the perfect choice for fine dining with exquisite cuisine served in the restaurant complemented by a splendid cellar there is an on-site bar, conference facilities and a laundry service parking is available for those guests arriving by carguests are advised to contact reception with their car registration details in advance if wishing to use the car park throughout their stay on 0151 6252400by car: from the m6 - leave the m6 at junction 20, heading towards chester on the m56 leave the m56 at junction 15, heading towards birkenhead leave the m53 at junction 3, heading towards arrowe park hospital on the a552 at the roundabout turn right onto the a551 drive past the hospital and then turn left into arrowe brook road at the dip turn left into arrowe brook lane continue straight ahead at the roundabout, on hillbark road after half a mile take a sharp left through royden park gateway the hotel is at the end of the driveway by car: from liverpool - take kingsway tunnel under the river mersey after the tollbooths, take the m53 leave the m53 at junction 2 go straight on at the roundabout, on the a5027 at the next roundabout turn right on the b5139 towards frankby at frankby village turn left before the cemetery gates into hillbark road after the farmers arms pub bear right through royden park gateway the hotel is at the end of the drivewaynestling in the heart of the beautiful wirral peninsula, this charming country hotel is just 15 minutes from the european capital of culture 2008, the vibrant city of liverpool, yet it feels like it is a million miles away guests will find a pub and a bus stop in the hotels immediate vicinity and royden park is just 200 metres away the nearest shops are at morton, which is a 20-minute walk, and the centre of west kirby, where guests can also see the sea and visit the beach, can be reached within half an hour on foot john lennon airport is 29 km from the hotel, manchester international airport is 76 km away and blackpool international airport is just over 100 km from the accommodationeach room has its own unique character and has been individually furnished to a very high standard, with sumptuous fabrics and bed linen, the finest handpicked furniture, the most comfortable beds and pillows and pure silk rugs in-room facilities include a direct dial telephone, an lcd tv with terrestrial, satellite and film channels, a radio, broadband internet access and wireless lan capability throughout the building and grounds tea and coffee making facilities, an ironing set, a hairdryer and central heating also come as standard all bathrooms enjoy the finest quality fittings and have been decorated floor-to-ceiling with specially imported granite tiles suite bathrooms have a 2-person spa bath, a separate shower and an lcd tvguests wishing to play a round of golf can visit the royal golf course, which can be reached in 20 minutes on foot guests preferring a little more strenuous activity can head to the gym for a workout, and should the sun happen to be shining brightly, guests can find some shade under the parasolsthe yellow room restaurant has rapidly established itself as a premier gourmet-dining destination it is extravagantly furnished, creating an opulent yet relaxing candlelit ambience whilst enjoying an aperitif guests can study the menu: an imaginative selection of english and continental fine dining, prepared by the executive chef and team, is complemented by a choice of over 100 fine wines from the first-rate cellar guests tables are theirs for the evening and so reservations are essential as an alternative, the hillbark grill has a rather more informal and contemporary atmosphere or, guests can choose to relax in one of the public rooms and enjoy afternoon cream tea or, perhaps, champagne and caviar private dining rooms are also available bed and breakfast stays include a continental breakfast
