Hull Hotels

Forget whatever preconceptions you might have about this city. Hull, or Kingston Upon Hull to give it its full name, is a waterside gem with a thriving cultural scene, fantastic shopping and buzzing nightlife to rival any city in the North of England. Hull hotels offer something for everyone, from families to business travellers, couples to groups of young people looking for a lively night out.

Getting There and Away Lying on the north bank of the Humber Estuary, the city of Hull is situated in the county of East Yorkshire, England. The city is linked to others in the North of England via the M62 motorway and by train to London, Leeds and Manchester by several daily train services.

History Hull has a long and varied history and it's true to say this is a city which has had its ups and downs. The city was an important port in the nineteenth century passenger shipping, whaling and commercial fishing were all important industries in the city up until the First World War.

Hull suffered greatly during World War II, during which large sections of the city were destroyed by bombing. More recently, the city has benefited from massive regeneration projects, some of which are still in progress today. Large swathes of the centre and surrounding areas have been completely transformed and economic incentives have attracted investment in the area from both national and international businesses.

Several new Hull hotels have been built as a result of the regeneration, boosting the city's reputation as an excellent place for eating, drinking and sleeping in the North of England.

Visitor Attractions

Museums and Art Galleries History buffs will be delighted by the number of museums and historical attractions in Hull. With no fewer than eight museums in the city's Old Town, Museum Quarter is a big draw for visitors of all ages. Key attractions include Maritime Museum, Ferens Art Gallery and the interactive Streetlife Museum of Transport. Families with children should make a beeline for the Hands on History Museum, where kids can learn about school life in Victorian times, local history and even ancient Egypt.

The Deep Just a few minutes' walk from the Museum Quarter lies The Deep a modern aquarium housed in a striking building designed by world-famous architects Sir Terry Farrell and company. The world's only "subquarium" is home to over 3,500 fish including several sharks and rays and makes for an interesting and informative day out.

Culture

Music and Theatre Hull has a thriving cultural scene with two theatres covering all types of music and drama. The Hull Truck is a small, independent theatre with a reputation for staging quality drama and plays, while Hull New Theatre stages a full program of musicals, opera, ballet, children's theatre and one-off performances.

Events and Festivals The Humber Mouth Literature festival is Hull's biggest annual festival and takes place in late June or early July. The Hull Jazz Festival attracts music fans in August each year, while new festivals and music events are springing-up all the time.

Shopping If you plan to do some shopping during your stay, head to the Prospect Centre or Princes Quay. For designer clothes and up market fashion stores, Savile Street and George Street is where you will find the big names.

Where to Stay

Hotels in the city cater to the needs of everyone from families with small children to corporate clients looking for the ultimate in convenience and luxury. In the city centre, you'll find a good selection of modern hotels offering excellent facilities for the business or leisure traveller. Many Hull hotels offer free parking, 24 hour reception and room service as standard.

As well as bed and breakfast or room only accommodation, a number of hotels in the city centre cater for businesses and long stay clients by offering suites and self catering accommodation. Business guests will also find plenty of hotels providing free WI-FI, conferencing facilities and meeting rooms.

Travel a few minutes outside of the city centre and you'll find a good choice of hotels in the surrounding villages and towns of East Yorkshire and Lincolnshire. Whether you're looking for the luxury of a manor house or comfort of a small family run hotel, this part of the country has something for everyone.

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