You might have read about my recent return to England and the charms I enjoyed there not to mention catching up with some old friends. I visited hippy Camden Town again, breezed my way through London and wound up in Birmingham and Liverpool again. Liverpool is of course home to the Beatles – the greatest rock n roll band of all time. Lennon lovers and McCartney maniacs rave about their trips to Liverpool to ride in a fake yellow submarine, drink some beer down the Cavern Club and get their hair cut on Penny Lane.

Away from all that you need a decent place to stay and the superb Elegant 30 James Street sure does the trick. With exquisite rooms, a spa, bars and a unique history, this place is perfect for your trip to Liverpool. Fine dining at

30 James Street’s Carpathia Restaurant in Liverpool will be a truly memorable occasion.

The Carpathia Champagne Bar and Restaurant offers fabulous panoramic views of the Mersey estuary and the UNESCO listed World Heritage Site. You might be wondering where the name Carpathia comes from and it is simply from the name of the famous RMS Carpathia. Liverpool has a Titanic history of course and it was the RMS Carpathia which was the ship that rescued the 705 Titanic survivors back in 1912. The rooms are more exquisite and charming than the Titanic would have been and guests walk away having taken more photos of their hotel than on any previous trip. The interior décor of one of the bedrooms can be seen here.

As well as the charming rooms, this is a unique chance to dine in the headquarters of the former White Star Line, the shipping company who built the famous Titanic! Their port of registry was right here at 30 James Street in Liverpool! Additionally 30 James Street also has swanky bars, a spa and offers weddings and functions for all occasions. So next time you head to Liverpool you know where to stay, eat and relax and thanks to the Beatles, Steven Gerrard and the Titanic you’ll never be short of a famous street to walk down.