Building Name

West Kirby Hydropathic Hotel Promenade West Kirby

Date
1890 - 1896
Street
Promenade
District/Town
West Kirby, Wirral
County/Country
Merseyside, England
Client
The New Hydropathic Hotel, West Kirby, Limited
Work
New Build
Status
Demolished 1968

Advertised as the "Sanatorium of the North - Magnificent Hydro on the Banks of The Dee" The baths were described as Turkish, Russian, Vapour, Electric etc. The hotel provided packing rooms, salt water plunges, hot, cold and sea water, massage and medical gymnastics offering "splendid inland and sea - charming views of Wales". Tennis, boating and golf at Hoylake Golf Links was advertised. Opened 1890 and extended in 1896.Also known as Hoylake Hotel from September 1933.

Reference    Builder 26 September 1896 Page 256 with extensive notes