North West Museum of Road Transport - 3 min walk - 0.3 km
Citadel Arts Centre - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
Totally Wicked Stadium - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
Sherdley Park - 6 min drive - 3.1 km
Getting around
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 30 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 41 min drive
Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 59 min drive
St Helens Central Station - 1 min walk
Lea Green Station - 5 min drive
St Helens Junction Station - 5 min drive
Restaurants
Tipsy Tap - 7 min walk
The Sefton - 7 min walk
McDonald's - 5 min walk
Love Balti - 3 min walk
Cheung Wah - 6 min walk
About this property
The Royal Alfred
The Royal Alfred is a great choice for a stay in St Helens.
At a glance
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Hotel size
12 rooms
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is 11:00 AM
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Pets
Pets not allowed
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms (speed: 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Parking
Onsite parking available only on request
Property amenities
Food and drink
Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge) 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekdays and 9:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Room amenities
Home comfort
Heating
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Soundproofed rooms
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower only
Soap and shampoo
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi (speed of 500+ Mbps (good for 6+ people or 10+ devices))
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Housekeeping on request
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Cooked-to-order breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 8.95 for adults and GBP 5.95 for children
Parking
Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve onsite parking
Policies
This property does not have elevators.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher on site.
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards and cash.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Royal Alfred?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Royal Alfred?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. Check-out time is 11:00 AM.
Is there an onsite casino at The Royal Alfred?
No, this hotel doesn't have a casino, but Mecca Bingo (14-min drive) and Grosvenor Casino Liverpool (22-min drive) are both nearby.
What's the area around The Royal Alfred like?
The Royal Alfred is just a short 1-minute walk from St Helens Central Station.
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Reviews
The Royal Alfred Reviews
9.4
Exceptional
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Cleanliness
9.4
Amenities
9.6
Staff & service
9.8
Property conditions & facilities
Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 2, 2026
Very clean , comfortable beds , nice staff Love staying here
Carla
Carla, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 15, 2026
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.
John
John, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2026
Nice big clean tidy rooms, really comfy beds and nice and warm too
Laura
Laura, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 30, 2026
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).
Lou
Lou, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 21, 2026
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.
malcolm
malcolm, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 12, 2026
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.
Laura
Laura, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 26, 2025
Room was spotless beautiful decor really enjoyed our stay and we have booked again for NYE great hospitality just perfect . Highly recommended feom us !
Lynsey
Lynsey, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 31, 2026
Room really clean and fresh, clean bedding and towels, key pad doors so was text numbers.
Did not speak to any staff.
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 4, 2025
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.
Chris
Chris, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
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.
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 26, 2025
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.
George
George, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Feb 28, 2026
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!!
Charley
Charley, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
room clean staff very plesant good location
eileen
eileen, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 22, 2026
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 …