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Links within this page: Venue Information | Book your Official Accommodations | Conference Accommodations | Housing Policies | Travel



Venue Information

Conference will take place in the
ACC Liverpool

The address is:
King's Dock, Port of Liverpool, Kings Dock St
Liverpool L3 4FP, UK
https://www.accliverpool.com

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Book your Official Accommodation

BNetwork is the official Housing Bureau for ISCB's ISMB/ECCB 2025 Conference. A link to book your hotel room online will be provided when you complete your conference registration. It is recommended that you book your hotel room early in order to take advantage of the special room rates that are subject to availability. ISMB/ECCB 2025's success depends on attendees, sponsors, and exhibitors booking the conference hotels through the official Housing Bureau.

Please do not contact the hotels or make a reservation directly with the hotels. Discounted rates are only available through bnetwork, the official Housing Bureau. Contact bnetwork at This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it..

Please register for the conference before booking your accommodations
.

Booking Deadline: Tuesday, June 10, 2025

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Conference Accommodations

Pullman Liverpool

Pullman Liverpool Hotel offers accommodation overlooking the waterfront in Kings Dock, Liverpool. Guests can enjoy the on-site restaurant and bar, and free Wi-Fi is available throughout the hotel. Each of the 216 modern rooms come with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities, free Wi-Fi and a mini fridge. You will find a 24-hour front desk at the property, and an on-site fitness suite. The Beatles Story is an 8-minute walk from Pullman Liverpool Hotel, as is the Tate Liverpool.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: I min walking

Rate: £149 single & £168.50 double

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Staybridge Suites Liverpool, an IHG Hotel

Offering the comfort, privacy and freedom of your own home, these fully-equipped suites are ideally located next to Liverpool’s famous Albert Dock and opposite the Echo Arena. Situated within the centre of Liverpool, Staybridge Suites provide an ideal base from which to explore all that the city has to offer. Directly opposite you will find the ACC Liverpool, whilst a short walk away is Liverpool One shopping centre, Tate Liverpool, the Maritime Museum and the Beatles Story.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 1 min walking

Rate: £170 single/double

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Leonardo Hotel Liverpool - formerly Jurys Inn

Leonardo Hotel Liverpool - formerly Jurys Inn is a 5-minute walk from the city centre. The property also offers free Wi-Fi access. There are work space areas available, as well as tea and coffee making facilities. A buffet breakfast is available daily. The hotel has a 24-hour reception and also provides services such as dry cleaning and laundry. A paid public parking is available.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 1 min walking

Rate: £129 single & £139 double

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Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock, an IHG Hotel

Opposite M&S Bank Arena, Holiday Inn Express Liverpool-Albert Dock has a 24-hour front desk and stylish bar. The hotel is set in a 19th-century warehouse, a 5-minute walk from Liverpool centre. Some rooms have exposed brickwork or views of the Albert Dock, and all feature a private modern bathroom. There is two meeting rooms and business facilities on site. Just a 2-minute walk from The Beatles Story Museum, Holiday Inn Express Liverpool is 500 metres from Tate Liverpool. The Liverpool ONE Shopping Centre is just a 10-minute walk away.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 5 min walking

Rate: £125 single/double

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Ibis Liverpool Centre Albert Dock – Liverpool One

This hotel is in Liverpool city centre, opposite the Albert Dock and 300 metres from the Liverpool One shopping centre. Breakfast at the hotel is a hot and cold table service menu, including full-English and continental options. The hotel also has a 24-hour reception. The Tate Liverpool and the Beatles Story museums are both just 300 metres away. Surrounding the dock there is a fantastic selection of pubs and shops, whilst Liverpool Lime Street Station is a 10-minute walk away.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 10 min walking

Rate: £90 single & £100 double

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Hilton Liverpool City Centre

In the heart of the Liverpool One development in the city centre, this 4-star hotel has views over Albert Dock. Hilton Liverpool City Centre’s large bedrooms feature a minibar, a flat-screen TV, a seating area and views of Chavasse Park or the Mersey River. Liverpool Echo Arena and ACC Liverpool is a 5-minute walk away. Liverpool Lime Street Station is an 8-minute drive away, while Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 9.7 miles from Hilton Liverpool City Centre.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 11 min walking

Rate: £210 single/double

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Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Central, an IHG Hotel

Less than 1 km from Philharmonic Hall and a 6-minute walk from Liverpool Central Station, the property provides a restaurant and a bar. The property is non-smoking and is set 1 km from Albert Dock. Holiday Inn Express Liverpool - Central, an IHG Hotel can conveniently provide information at the reception to help guests to get around the area. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral, ACC Liverpool and Lime Street Train Station.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 17 min walking

Rate: £97 single/double

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The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel

The Halyard Liverpool, Vignette Collection, an IHG Hotel is situated in the centre of Liverpool, less than 1 km from Philharmonic Hall. Some rooms at the property have a terrace with a city view.. The daily breakfast offers continental, Full English/Irish or vegetarian options. Popular points of interest near the accommodation include Liverpool Central Station, Albert Dock and Liverpool Metropolitan Cathedral.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 17 min walking

Rate: £135 single & £149 double

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Novotel Liverpool Centre

Situated in the historic city of Liverpool the Novotel Liverpool city center is a stylish 4-star hotel located in the heart of the city placing you next to some of the UK's best sporting, musical, and commercial attractions. Just a stones throw away you can experience art and history at the Albert Docks, or why not visit the cities' nightlife scene down at Cavern walks or why not try one of many award winning restaurants.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 14 min walking

Rate: £114 single & £125 double

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Staycity Aparthotels Liverpool Waterfront

Set in Liverpool, Staycity Aparthotels Liverpool Waterfront has well-equipped accommodation featuring free WiFi, 100 yards from Pier Head and 650 yards from Albert Dock. Liverpool ONE is an 8-minute walk from Staycity Aparthotels Corn Exchange, while Royal Court Theatre is a 9-minute walk from the property.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 16 min walking

Rate: £120 single & £130

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Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel

The Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel overlooks the dock front, with views of the River Mersey. The modern accommodation is just 10 minutes’ walk from Albert Dock and Liverpool One shopping complex. Some rooms have views of the Mersey. Guests can enjoy light meals and drinks on the bar’s terrace. The bustling city centre and Liverpool Lime Street Rail Station are just 1 mile from the Mercure Liverpool Atlantic Tower Hotel.

Distance to ACC Liverpool: 20 min walking

Rate: £125 single/double

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Housing Policies

Individual Reservation Policy
(up to 5 bookings)

Please be informed that hotel bookings through bnetwork online portal are exclusively for participants registered to ISMB 2025

Payment Policy:
Prepayment for the full stay is required before receiving your confirmation.

Important: 
You are authorizing bnetwork to charge the provided credit card as per the following cancellation policy.

Cancellation Policy:
From confirmation until 15th of April 2024
, in case of cancellation of reservation or reduction of stay, no charges will apply.

From 16th of April 2025 up until 16th of May 2025, in case of cancellation or reduction of stay, a 60% 
charge of the total stay will apply as an administrative cancellation fees.

From 17th of May 2025 up until 16th of June 2025, in case of cancellation or reduction of stay, a 80% 
charge of the total stay will apply as an administrative cancellation fees.

After 17th of June 2025, in case of cancellation or reduction of stay, a 100%
 charge of the total stay will apply as an administrative cancellation fees.

Cancellations shall be communicated to bnetwork in writing via email at the following address: This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

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Group Reservation Policy
(from 6 bookings)

For group bookings  (6 rooms+/night): Please email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it.

Payment policy:
Upon confirmation,
 a deposit corresponding to 40% of the total cost of your reservation is requested to secure your hotel reservation.

By 16th of April 2025
, an additional 40% deposit is requested, for a total amounting to 80% of the total reserved allotment.

By 16th of June
 2025, an additional 20% deposit is requested, for a total amounting to 100% of the total reserved allotment.

From 17th of June 2025
, any additional balance or booking is requested to be paid upon confirmation.

We kindly inform you that the final invoice will be issued and provided by the hotel through bnetwork.

Cancellation policy:
From confirmation until 15th of April 2025, 100% of the initial reserved rooms can be cancelled without penalty.

From 16th of April 2025 to 16th of May 2025, 30% per night, hotel and room category of the current allotment can be cancelled without penalty.

From 17th of May 2025 to 16th of June 2025, 20% per night, hotel and room category of the current allotment can be cancelled without penalty.

From 17th of June 2025 to 7th of July 2025, 5% per night, hotel and room category of the current allotment can be cancelled without penalty.

From 8th of July 2025, 100% of the allotment night by night is due in case of cancellation.

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Travel

There are a number of options for travel to Liverpool. You can find basic information about traveling to Liverpool here. You might also want to have a look at the Merseytravel site to help you plan your travel within or around Liverpool, especially if you’re traveling by bus, train, or car.

Travel Discounts

Delta

Delta Air Lines is pleased to offer special discounts for ISCB

Please click here to book your flights.

You may also call Conferences and Events® at 1(800)328-1111* Monday–Friday, 8:00 a.m. – 6:30 p.m. (EST) and refer to Meeting Event Code: NM3UP
*Please note there is not a service fee for reservations booked and ticketed via our reservation
800 number.

United

When booking a flight to Manchester or Heathrow with United be sure to use the following discount code ZQ6Q218926

FAQs about Travel

 

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