It's been a Hard Days sight

Aug 25 2006 Exclusive By Catherine Jones, Liverpool Echo

TODAY the ECHO takes you on a magical mystery tour of the stunning interior planned for Liverpool's most unique hotel.

The 110-bedroom Hard Day's Night hotel is the ultimate homage to the Fab Four and their music.

The team behind the £17m four-star venuesays it will belie its name when it opens its doors in 12 months' time.

On the eve of the Mathew Street festival, they have revealed some of the impressive images which will adorn each bedroom in the six-storey hotel, together with the reception and public areas.

The concept of the Beatles-themed hotel has been developed with the help of the team behind the Cavern, including Bill Heckle of Cavern City Tours.

It is being created within a grade IIlisted building dating back to 1884, using local construction workers. The hotel promises it will not be overloaded with kitsch Beatle memorabilia.

Starting at the lowest level, the plans link the basement of the North John Street site, via a tunnel, right into the Cavern Club.