The Ricoh Women’s Open is held at Royal Birkdale this summer, following in the footsteps of the British Open a couple of years ago. For those who attended last year’s Women’s Open just down the road in Royal Lytham, you might by now be acquainted with the area. But for those who don’t, and those that maybe do but aren’t definite where to stay, here is a assortment of accommodation close at hand.
All of these hotels are bookable over the internet using our suggested links. Best of all, by using that link you don’t have to shell out now. A credit card number reserves your request and with lots of the hotels you only pay on arrival. Brilliant if you decide not to bother.
First, there is the Premier Inn down at Ocean Plaza. About its car park there are several restaurants, catering for Oriental, Italian, American and more cuisines. There is also a cinema for the evenings and a large sports shop and gym. It is definitely worth a look at this hotel if you are coming to the area. A short taxi ride will get you to Royal Birkdale or it isn’t too distant from the local bus routes. If you are as stupid as me, I’d walk it. But not advised unless you are extremely fit!
There is also one more Premier Inn on the road into Ormskirk, but it is further from the course and I wouldn’t advise this one for anyone depending on public transport. Driving to Royal Birkdale would be a must from here!
An alternative option for hotels for the Ricoh Women’s Open when it returns to Birkdale is the Formby Hall Golf Resort. Yet again out of the way a bit, but just a short drive down the Coastal Road to the course. Plus, for real golf fans, the opportunity of a round or two themselves at the Formby Hall course.
Getting back into Southport centre, a different top selection for accommodation must be the brand new Ramada Plaza Southport. Without difficulty walkable to the same eating venues as the opening Premier Inn and also very close by to the main shopping quarter of Southport. This hotel is right next door to the newly refurbished Southport Theatre and Convention Centre and would have outstanding views over the Marine Lake and potentially even towards Blackpool, if you face the sea.
If you are searching for a genuinely classy hotel then look at Southport’s Vincent Hotel. Right in the centre of the town, this hotel occupies the spot of one of the town’s old cinemas, the last of the small cinemas to close in the town. This elegant 4* hotel has a gym and a lot to offer visitors to the area fixed on coming to the Golf. Getting to Royal Birkdale to enjoy the Womens Open would be a effortless taxi ride, in effect just down the one road (impossible to get lost if driving yourself???). This hotel should be something of an experience if you are in the area!
Keith works for eighteen-holes.co.uk, where you can stay up to date on the most up-to-date state of affairs for Womens Open Accommodation. If you are looking for Womens Open 2010 Hotels, it is definitely a good place to start!
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