Chester Hotell

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This award-winning 5-star hotel boasts a Michelin-starred restaurant and individually decorated luxury rooms with bathrobes and Bose CD players. Guests can relax in the spa’s herb sauna or ice fountain. All of the luxurious rooms have their own individual colour scheme, and feature large, comfortable beds. Guests can relax with bathrobes, slippers, and luxury toiletries in the bathroom. Rooms also include Sky channels, a DVD player, and free Wi-Fi. With a prestigious Michelin star and 4 AA Rosettes, Simon Radley serves exceptional gourmet cuisine with a seasonally changing menu and over 1000 wines. La Brasserie offers informal cuisine and coffees amongst Parisian decor. The Grosvenor Spa features 5 luxury treatment rooms providing a wide range of relaxing treatments. Guests can also enjoy the steam room, salt grotto, and foot baths. In the centre of Chester, the hotel is less than 5 minutes’ walk from both Chester Cathedral and Grosvenor Park. On one of Chester’s historic shopping streets, the hotel is next to the Grosvenor Shopping Centre.

Important information

The hotel's main restaurant, Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor, is closed on Sundays and Mondays. Please note that the hotel will pre-authorise your credit or debit card up to the value of your booking plus GBP 200 for any extras taken. Mastercard debit cards, Maestro or Visa Electron cannot be pre-authorised. Please note the restaurants will be closed from Monday 2 January 2012. La Brasserie reopens Saturday 3 March 2012 and Simon Radley reopens Tuesday 6 March.

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In the heart of Chester, Oddfellows features a stylish bar and a modern restaurant, along with boutique-style rooms. There is free Wi-Fi throughout. Housed in an elegant Georgian building, Oddfellows has luxurious, unique rooms on the top floor, with low wooden beams and roof/skylight windows. The rooms are individually decorated, air-conditioned and have a minibar and TV. Oddfellow Chester has a champagne bar and a glamorous private lounge bar with a terrace area. The garden and terrace offer al fresco drinking and dining, with heated Bedouin tents. Oddfellows brasserie restaurant and dining rooms offer modern British cuisine and award-winning menus, using fresh, local produce. Afternoon tea and light lunches are available. Chester Racecourse is a 5-minute walk away. Grosvenor Shopping Centre is within a 3-minute walk.

Important information

Please be aware that Oddfellows has a late licence and there will be noise on Friday and Saturday evenings. Please note there is no lift at the hotel. The car park facility nearby is closed between 23:00 and 07:00. Please be aware that Oddfellows has a late license and there will be noise on Friday and Saturday evenings year-round, and Thursdays in December.

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On a quiet street, the award-winning Stone Villa is a 5-minute walk from Chester Station. It offers rooms with flat-screen satellite TVs, free Wi-Fi and an extensive breakfast menu. Rooms at the 5-star Stone Villa Chester are decorated in light shades and luxury furnishings. They feature large bathrooms, fridges and seating areas. Each morning traditional English, vegetarian and continental breakfasts are served. Chester Stone uses fresh local produce and can cater for specialist dietary requirements. There is a small lounge area for guests to relax in. Chester Cathedral and Chester’s Roman Amphitheatre are both less than one mile away. Free parking is available at the Stone Villa.

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Right in the heart of Chester, this beautifully renovated Georgian town house combines stunning original features with modern style and luxuries, including free Wi-Fi. Dragonfly has a superb location, just metres from Chester Racecourse and the city centre's historic attractions, fashionable shops, stylish bars and fine restaurants. Blending contemporary design with beautiful Georgian architecture and impressive original features, Dragonfly offers modern luxury accommodation at affordable prices. Spacious and contemporary, all of the rooms are individually styled with luxury beds, 32-inch flat-screen TVs, workspaces, iPod docks, hairdryers and tea/coffee. Each room has a stunning quarry-slate bathroom with a massive shower or an over-sized bath. The bathrooms come complete with huge fluffy white towels, deluxe toiletries and bathroom products. Parking is available nearby at a small cost.

Important information

Car Parking is now GBP 10 Monday to Thursday and GBP 15 Friday to Sunday. 1st January to 31st March 2012: 3 free drinks offer for breakfast-inclusive rates. Offer is available 7 days a week in January 2012 and Sunday to Thursday, February and March 2012. It is not available with room-only, or advance-purchase rates.

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Opposite Chester Station, the Premier Queen first opened in 1860, and offers grand Victorian style and free Wi-Fi. The city centre is nearby. All rooms at Best Western Premier Queen Hotel have satellite TV and 24-hour room service. Some rooms have a sumptuous four-poster bed. Bacchus Restaurant overlooks 2 Italian terraces and a sculpture garden. Albert Lounge and The Waiting Room Bar offer informal dining. Best Western Premier Queen Hotel has won the Cheshire Large Hotel of the Year Award 2010.

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In the historic city centre, Crowne Plaza Chester boasts an indoor heated pool, hot tub, and a modern gym. Its elegant rooms feature Egyptian cotton sheets and satellite TV. Each spacious room includes a private bathroom with a hairdryer, bathrobes and slippers. Guests can also enjoy a free morning newspaper and free mineral water in the room. Silks Restaurant offers views of Chester and the hills while serving traditional British cuisine amongst horse racing-themed decor. Guests can relax on leather sofas in Silks Bar with its large-screen TVs, serving light snacks and drinks. Guests can relax with luxurious spa treatments, or enjoy the steam room and sauna. The gym also includes professional fitness trainers. The hotel is within the old city walls, close to the historic cobbled shopping streets and Rows. Chester Zoo is less than 15 minutes’ drive away, while Chester Cathedral is just a 5-minute walk away.

Important information

Pre-payable rates cannot be cancelled, transferred or refunded in any event, including on race nights. Children aged from 13 to 18 years are accommodated for free but are charged for meals as taken when sharing the same room as parents. Please note there are restrictions on children's hours in the leisure club and children must be accompanied by an adult.

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With a luxury spa and stylish cocktail bar, Doubletree by Hilton Chester offers free Wi-Fi and 12 acres of landscaped gardens. The hotel is just outside Chester, a 2-minute drive from the M53 motorway. The sumptuous spa features 2 swimming pools and a gym. Guests can relax in the aroma steam room, glass-fronted sauna or hot tub, and sample indulgent treatments in the candlelit beauty rooms. Each of the 4-star bedrooms has a flat-screen LCD TV with on-demand movies. All rooms feature a luxury bathroom with quality toiletries, air conditioning and a work desk. Guests can enjoy classic English puddings and locally sourced steaks in the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill. The colourful Brasserie offers cocktails and light meals, and there is also a lounge bar. Set in an 18th-century manor house, the Chester Doubletree by Hilton is a 5-minute drive from Chester Zoo. Free on-site parking is available, and Chester Racecourse is a 10-minute drive away.

Important information

Cots are available on request. Please note that the Marco Pierre White Steakhouse and Grill is open for dinner from Monday till Saturday. Lunch is only available on Sundays.

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The free bar offer is available until 30 November 2011. It is not available with room-only, or advance-purchase rates. Car parking is GBP 10.00 Monday to Thursday and GBP 15.00 Friday to Sunday.

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In central Chester, Kings at the Queen Hotel has modern rooms with large bathrooms and iPod docks. The luxury, boutique hotel has free Wi-Fi and 24-hour deluxe room service. The rooms are stylishly decorated with rich colours and sumptuous fabrics. All rooms have a satellite TV, air conditioning and a work desk, and the bathrooms feature a hairdryer and free toiletries. The Kings is a private area of the Queen Hotel. Built in late 2008, Kings has a chic bar and lounge, offering light snacks and fine wines. Guests can relax on the Italian terraces in the leafy gardens. The hotel is on the same road as Chester Railway Station and a few minutes’ walk from Chester’s Roman Walls. On-site parking is available, and Chester Racecourse is a 20-minute walk away. From 01 August 2011, the hotel offers a free bar from 17:00 to 19:00, Sunday to Thursday only. This offer is valid for bed and breakfast rates only. See Important Information for exceptions.

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Boasting 2 acres of beautiful gardens and a Seb Coe Leisure Club, this Mercure hotel provides free parking and free Wi-Fi in its Arts Bar. Only a mile from the city centre, its rooms feature flat-screen TVs with on-demand movies. The elegant bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV with on-demand movies. All rooms feature internet access and tea/coffee facilities, and each has a work desk and trouser press. Sebastian Coe Health Club has a free-form indoor swimming pool and a gym. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room and jacuzzi, or try relaxing treatments in the beauty salon. Featuring contemporary art and intimate lighting, Arts Restaurant serves an international menu and wine list. Fresh coffees and light snacks can be enjoyed on the garden terrace or in the Arts Bar. Situated just outside Chester’s historic centre, Mercure Chester is 10 minutes’ drive from Chester Zoo and Chester Race Course. Boughton Heath Park and Ride is a 5-minute walk away, offering buses to the centre.

Important information

The breakfast price shown is a discounted rate for pre-booked breakfasts only. Breakfast will cost more if booked at the hotel.

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With a modern fitness centre and stylish Michael Caines restaurant, ABode Chester has a 5th-floor champagne bar with views across historic Chester. Chester Racecourse is just a few metres away. The spacious, luxury bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV/DVD player and free Wi-Fi access. All rooms have air conditioning and a wet room with bespoke toiletries. The Michael Caines restaurant serves innovative and award-winning British cuisine. There is also an informal brasserie restaurant with a terrace, and a late-night cocktail bar with live DJs. Guests at Abode have access to a state-of-the-art gym, which features a large-screen TV and scenic views across the Cheshire countryside. There is also a 24-hour front desk. Just a 15-minute walk from Chester city centre, Abode Hotel is 1.5 miles from Chester Railway Station. Parking is available at the racecourse, and Chester Zoo is a 15-minute drive away.

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Only guide dogs are accepted at the hotel.

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In the city centre, the Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel is just 10 minutes’ walk from Chester Racecourse and Chester Cathedral. Rooms have period features and modern facilities including LCD TVs. Some rooms at New Blossoms have leaded windows and cornices or city views. All rooms have an en suite bathroom, a work desk and ironing facilities. The Steak and Grill Restaurant serves Scottish meats and wild white fish. The menus include organic food and drink. A full English breakfast and room service are available. Spa facilities at 3 nearby Macdonald hotels are available to guests at the New Blossoms Hotel. These include massage, men’s treatments and make-overs. All 3 hotels are 15-30 minutes’ drive away. Chester has a long history and the Roman Minerva Shrine, Medieval city walls and Victorian Grosvenor Museum remain today. The North Wales coast and Liverpool city centre are 30 minutes’ drive away.

Important information

The hotel does not have a private car park, but chargeable parking is available at the Grosvenor Shopping Centre Car Park. Note regarding advance purchase: The credit/debit card used to book the Advance Purchase rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

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This 4-star 19th-century coaching inn is located in the heart of Chester city centre, 2 minute’s walk from the historic Cathedral. The restaurant uses ingredients sourced from the local area. The Coach House Hotel has spacious bedrooms, each a private bathroom and free Wi-Fi. Every air-conditioned room also includes a TV, telephone, and seating area. The hotel restaurant serves traditional British cuisine, sourcing the finest local ingredients including lamb and pork from nearby Utkinton. Local ales are served in the traditional hotel bar. Chester Racecourse is just a 10-minute walk from The Coach House, and the famous Chester Zoo is just 15 minutes journey by car. The vibrant city of Liverpool and beautiful countryside of North Wales can be reached in 30 minutes’ drive.

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There is an public car park behind the hotel which is currently free from 3pm to 7am.

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This 4-star country-house hotel is in beautiful grounds, a short drive from Chester city centre. For leisure, it has an indoor swimming pool, a sauna, gym, hot tub, squash courts and spa. The Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa is a historic mansion house built in 1853. Its large bedrooms overlook the grounds and have Gilchrist & Soames toiletries and satellite TV. The stylish Garden Room Restaurant looks out over the gardens and offers modern cuisine. The lounge bar and the informal Brasserie in the Leisure Club serve light snacks. The beauty spa offers a range of relaxing treatments, including mud wraps and massages. Brook Mollington Banastre also has free car parking.

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Just outside Chester centre, Cheltenham Lodge offers cooked breakfasts, free parking and cosy rooms with free Wi-Fi. Chester Zoo is 2.5 miles away, and Chester Racecourse is just over a mile away. The rooms at Cheltenham Lodge are individually decorated, and each has a private modern bathroom. Rooms also feature tea/coffee facilities and TV/DVD players. A varied breakfast menu is served daily in the dining room, featuring fresh fruit and traditional full English options. Light continental breakfasts are also available. Cheltenham Lodge is just a 10-minute walk from Chester Railway Station. The historical town centre, with Chester Cathedral, Chester Castle and the impressive town hall, is just over a mile away.

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Less than 1 mile from Chester’s historic city centre, this 4-star bed and breakfast offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi access. Discounted tickets are available for Chester Zoo, which is within a 10-minute drive of Brooklands. Cheshire Oaks, a shopping outlet, is also 10 minutes’ drive away. A flat-screen TV, luxury toiletries, a hairdryer, tea and coffee making facilities and biscuits are included in each room, which also has oak furnishings. All rooms have a tourist information pack on Chester. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the bright and airy dining room at Chester Brooklands Bed & Breakfast. Freshly brewed coffee is also available throughout the day. Chester Racecourse and the M53 motorway are both a 5-minute drive away. Chester Rail Station can be reached after a 10-minute walk.

Important information

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival. Please specify an approximate arrival time of either 12:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 18:00 or 18:00 to 22:00. Please contact the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please ensure you bring credit/debit card with you upon booking, as the hotelier will need to take an imprint of the card to satisfy credit card legislation. Please note that free parking is available for 1 car per booked room.

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With a cosy bar, free parking and free Wi-Fi, Hamilton Court Guest House is 10 minutes’ drive from Chester Zoo. Chester Railway Station is 5 minutes’ walk away. The individual rooms at Hamilton Court are traditionally decorated, and each has a work desk and tea/coffee facilities. Rooms also feature a TV, and ironing facilities are provided. Delicious cooked breakfasts are served daily in the dining room, with lighter options also available. The bar offers a range of beverages and snacks, and features exposed beams. The family-run Hamilton Guest House is just 10 minutes’ walk from Chester city centre. The Welsh Border can be reached in 40 minutes’ drive and Liverpool is a 30-minute drive away. Please note that the guest house does not accept bookings from large parties, single-sex groups or stag/hen parties.

Important information

Please note that the guest house does not accept bookings from large parties, single-sex groups or stag/hen parties.

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This pretty, 4-star guest house provides rooms with LCD TVs just 5 minutes’ drive from Chester’s historic centre and cathedral. Guests can enjoy free Wi-Fi and full English breakfasts. All of the bright and spacious rooms at Ba Ba Guest House offer private bathrooms. Tea/coffee-making facilities are available for guests as well as hairdryers and radio alarm clocks. Cooked breakfasts include fresh eggs and bacon, while orange juice, cereals, and yoghurts are also available. Free parking is provided for guests at Ba Ba Guest House. The famous Chester Zoo is just 10 minutes away by car,and Chester Rail station can be reached in a 15-minute walk.

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The 17th-century Chester Town House offers cosy log fires, traditional cooked breakfasts and free Wi-Fi. The house is situated in Chester’s historic centre, 10 minutes’ walk from Chester Racecourse. The 4-star bedrooms each have a private bathroom with fragrant toiletries. Rooms are individually decorated with traditional furniture, and all have a TV and tea/coffee facilities. Full English breakfasts are served daily in the period dining room, with light continental options also available. Guests can enjoy beverages in the lounge, which features exposed beams and an open fire. Chester Town House is situated within Chester City Walls, just a 5-minute walk from Grosvenor Shopping Centre. Parking is available nearby, and Chester Zoo is a 10-minute drive away.

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Please provide an estimated time of arrival.

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This 4-star, Edwardian house offers bright, spacious rooms with private bathrooms and free Wi-Fi. Chester’s bustling centre is just 5 minutes’ drive away. All of the light and colourful rooms at Lavender House include TVs, complimentary mineral water, and tea/coffee facilities. Guests can enjoy breakfast in Lavender House’s dining room, with traditional full English breakfasts made with fresh local produce. There is also a range of fruit juices, cereals, and yoghurts. Lavender House has free parking available, and the famous Chester Zoo is just 5 minutes’ drive away. Chester Cathedral is also 5 minutes away by car, and Chester Rail Station is a 15-minute walk.

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Green Gables Guest House offers 4-star bed and breakfast accommodation in Chester, an old English city dating back to Roman times. It features a private garden, and secure, free parking. Each room has a flat-screen TV, a DVD player, and tea and coffee-making facilities. Guests can also enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building. There is a sitting room to relax in, and a charming dining room where guests can enjoy either a full English or continental breakfast. The guest house can also cater for special dietary requirements. The centre of Chester can be reached in around 20 minutes’ walk from Green Gables. Bache Rail Station is a 5-minute walk away, and Chester Zoo can be reached in 10 minutes by car.

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In a grand Victorian property, Buckingham House offers spacious rooms with original features. Situated in a conservation area, the 4-star hotel has free parking, free Wi-Fi and a leafy walled garden. The elegant bedrooms are individually decorated with Victorian wallpaper and antique furniture. All rooms have a private bathroom, a TV, radio and mini bar. A delicious breakfast is served daily, often featuring home-grown ingredients, fresh fruit and local produce. The breakfast room has an impressive period dining table and views of the garden. Buckingham House has a pleasant Drawing Room, which features a well-stocked library, board games and cosy open fires. The friendly owner is an experienced tour guide, and can offer information on the local area. Buckingham House is just 10 minutes’ walk from Chester’s historical city walls and cathedral. Chester Railway Station is a 10-minute drive away and Chester Racecourse is 3 minutes’ drive away.

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With elegant rooms, a spa and an indoor swimming pool, this historic manor house from 1660 is a short drive from Chester city centre. It has free parking, and is about 5 minutes from the M56 motorway. The Conservatory Restaurant at Crabwall Manor has an outdoor terrace and views over the gardens. It serves modern English cuisine, and there is 24-hour room service. As well as the 18-metre heated pool, the hotel has a sauna and a whirlpool. Crabwall Manor also has a gym and an aerobics studio for guests to enjoy. The on-site spa has 5 treatment rooms and offers aromatherapy massage. It also features a steam room and massage showers.

Important information

Children's swim times: from 09:00 to 11:00, and 15:00 to 17:00 Monday to Friday. From 10:00 to 17:00 Saturday and Sunday.

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When booking 5 rooms or more, the hotel will charge GBP10 per person when booking as a security deposit. The final balance will be debited before arrival. Any cancellations are non refundable. Extra beds/cots may be available, but only on request. 1st January to 31st March 2012: 3 free drinks offer for breakfast-inclusive rates. Offer is available 7 days a week in January, February and March 2012. It is not available with room-only, or advance-purchase rates. Car Parking charges; GBP 10 per day Mon - Thurs, GBP 15 per day Fri - Sun.

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Just 100 metres from Chester Rail Station, the Westminster has free Wi-Fi and a contemporary bar and restaurant. A grand, wooden staircase and a stained glass window are features of the Best Western. 3 free drinks per person, per night are available for breakfast inclusive rates, see Important Information for exceptions. Local and regional dishes and a full English breakfast are served in the Best Western Westminster Hotel's air-conditioned bar and restaurant which features a bold and modern decor. All rooms have a traditional red colour scheme and feature dark wood furnishings. Tea and coffee making facilities and a hairdryer are provided in each room. The historic Grosvenor Park and the River Dee are less than 700 metres from the Westminster Hotel. Chester city centre is less than 10 minutes’ walk away and canal-side pubs and restaurants are within a 5 minute walk of the hotel. The M53 motorway is 5 minute’s drive away.

Travel information

Take the m53 towards Wrexham and exit at Junction 12 and take the a56. At the next roundabout go straight over onto Hoole Road, please be aware there is a 30 mph speed restriction camera on this road. Continue along Hoole Road for approximately one mile and you will then pass a Total Petrol station on the left hand side. Take the next right turn into Ermine Road. You will see the Flookersbrook pub on the corner, just before the Honda garage. Proceed to the end of Ermine Road then take a left into Brook Lane, follow the road, go over a small bridge and you will find the Hotel 800 yards on the right hand side.

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This charismatic family-run hotel provides a peaceful location just outside Chester's historic centre, yet only a 10-minute walk away from the city centre’s amenities and attractions. The Brookside Hotel prides itself on its friendliness, cleanliness and home-from-home experience. During your stay you can enjoy a relaxing drink in the bar, which is open 7 nights a week. There is also a lounge and reading areas including an elevated library with fireplace. The hotel also features free Wi-Fi access, 2 car parks and is just across the road from a local bus route. You can enjoy a 3-course dinner (at an additional cost) in the intimate Brookview restaurant between 18:00 and 20:30 (booking required). The restaurant is closed on Sunday nights.

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The hotel caters for conference and banqueting events for up to 120 people. Please note that the hotel does not have a lift and the restaurant, Function Suite and meeting rooms are located on the first floor.

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On the edge of ancient Chester, the Holiday Inn Chester South is just off the A55 road, beside Chester Business Park. The hotel features a modern leisure centre and stylish restaurant. The spacious bedrooms at Holiday Inn Chester South have high-speed internet access and air conditioning. All rooms have a private bathroom, a TV and tea and coffee-making facilities. Spirit Health Club has a fitness suite and indoor heated swimming pool. Guests can relax in the spa bath or sauna, and luxury treatments can be arranged at Spirit Spa. The Junction Restaurant serves an international menu and wine list, and Terrace Bar offers light snacks and beverages. Guests can also enjoy 24-hour room service. Just a 15-minute drive from Chester Zoo, Holiday Inn Chester South is a 5-minute drive from Chester Racecourse. Free private parking is available on site.

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Disabled Facilities: Please note that the hotel does not have a lift and the restaurant and half of the bedrooms are located on the first floor. Rooms suitable for guests with reduced mobility are available on request.

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This Georgian hotel is located just 10 minutes’ walk from the centre of historic Chester. It boasts rooms with private en suite bathrooms and 2 restaurants offering hearty home-cooked food. The Chester Bridge’s restaurants offer varied menus, including a bar lunch and steak house menu. Ingredients are fresh, and delivered to the hotel on a daily basis. Rooms at The Chester Bridge all have a digital TV, a hairdryer, and facilities for making tea and coffee. Guests can also make use of a 24-hour front desk. Free parking is available, and Chester’s famous 13th-century cathedral is just a 5-minute walk from the hotel. The Rows, with its shops and medieval architecture, is also 5 minutes away on foot.

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Just 10 minutes’ walk from Chester city centre, the family-run Bawn Lodge offers traditional cooked breakfasts, free parking and free Wi-Fi. Chester Railway Station is half a mile away. The spacious bedrooms at Bawn Lodge Hotel each have a private modern bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a refrigerator, hairdryer and ironing facilities. Bawn Lodge serves traditional pub meals and light snacks in the contemporary dining room. Guests can also enjoy refreshments and hot beverages on the spacious garden terrace. The Bawn Lodge is situated just a 20-minute walk from Chester Cathedral and the historic city centre. Chester Racecourse is a 5-minute drive, and the M56 motorway is 1.5 miles away.

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The Mill Hotel and Spa is located alongside the Shropshire Union Canal, 5 minutes’ walk from Chester Station. It offers 5 eateries, free parking and a leisure centre with a pool. Accommodation is in 2 wings on either side of the canal, joined by a glass walled footbridge. Rooms feature satellite TVs, free internet access and bathrooms with showers and hairdryers. Guests can dine at the award-winning Canaletto Restaurant, the Brasserie Flambé Steak Restaurant, the Peppermill Trattoria and the Real Ale Bar. Guests can also enjoy a meal and a cruise along the canal on the hotel’s unique broad-beam Restaurant Cruiser. The Health Club boasts a jacuzzi, sauna and steam room. There is also a modern gym, regular fitness classes, a hair salon and a beauty spa offering a range of treatments. Chester Racecourse is less than a 10-minute walk away. Chester Zoo is within a 10-minute drive of the hotel.

Important information

Please note that full pre-payment is required for all group bookings of more than 2 rooms. GBP 10.00 per person booking deposit required and full payment is required 14 days before arrival. Group cancellations within 14 days of arrival will be charged for the first night. No all-male groups are allowed.

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Set in a traditional English building, this 3-star hostel is located on the Land’s End to John O’Groats cycle route. A fully-equipped kitchen is available for guests’ use and secure bicycle storage is provided. Chester’s historic city centre is just a 5-minute walk from Chester Backpackers. A bike shop is just 500 metres away and the River Dee and Grosvenor Park can be reached after a 10-minute walk. The Roman city walls and Chester Racecourse are within 1 mile of Chester Backpackers. A TV with a DVD player is provided in the guest lounge and there is a terraced seating area with BBQ facilities. Guests can also make use of the free book exchange and free Wi-Fi is accessible throughout. All rooms are brightly decorated and have colourful linen. Some rooms include a flat-screen TV and a private bathroom. Laundry and ironing facilities are available at this hostel.

Important information

Free public parking is available directly behind the hostel from 18:00 until 8:30, Monday to Saturday inclusive. It is a 30-minute parking zone between 08:30 and 18:00. Parking is free all day Sunday.

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Choose from a complimentary traditional English breakfast or a continental breakfast, served daily in the restaurant.

Area information

The city of Chester is steeped in history, culture and fantastic shopping facilities, making it a perfect retreat for every occasion. Chester lends itself perfectly as the place to visit for a special break. With many exceptional restaurants and scenic areas such as Grosvenor Park, there are plenty of perfect places to visit. There are great attractions like Chester Zoo and boat trips along the river. Chester Races is 10 minutes away, and a highlight of the Chester entertainment calendar, along with concerts in the park. Chester city centre has plenty of great places to choose from when it comes to eating and drinking.

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This family-owned and run hotel is conveniently located just 5 minutes from the train station and the town centre of historic Chester. Discover a retreat from city life complete with fresh flowers, elegant comfortable furnishings and a tasteful decor. Having recently benefited from a full refurbishment programme, the hotel offers exceptional accommodation. All rooms feature a high standard of soft furnishings and amenities. The all-day coffee bar serves morning coffee, afternoon tea, and a wide variety of beverages and light meals throughout the day. From the moment you step through the front doors into the beautifully appointed reception area, you will find an interior that complements this stunning historic city. Lloyds of Chester is a non-smoking hotel.

Important information

Please note that on-site parking is limited and on a first-come first-served basis. Further secure parking is available at the nearby train station at an additional cost.

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Within the grounds of Chester Racecourse, this Holiday Inn Express offers free Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and impressive views. Chester’s historic centre is just a 5-minute walk away. The spacious rooms feature colourful art and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a satellite TV with on-demand movies, and a private modern bathroom with a power shower. Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet each morning in the bright and airy dining room. Breakfast includes fresh fruit salad, a selection of cereals and some cooked options. Just a 10-minute drive from Chester Zoo, the Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse is 3 miles from the M53 motorway. There is free on-site parking, and Ellesmere Port is a 10-minute drive away.

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A family run, Victorian-style guest house one mile from Chester City Centre, Kilmorey Lodge offers free private parking and free Wi-Fi. Chester Rail Station is a 3-minute drive away. Rooms at Kilmorey are individually and luxuriously decorated, with carpeted floors and comfortable seating areas. They each have LCD TVs, and guests can make use of tea and coffee-making facilities. A full English breakfast is served in the spacious, airy eating area. There is also an option for guests to enjoy breakfast in their rooms. Chester Zoo is a 10-minute drive from Kilmorey Lodge. Blue Planet Aquarium can be reached in 11 minutes, and the Welsh border is a short drive away.

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In the vibrant Hoole area of historic Chester, Chester House Guest House offers hearty cooked breakfasts and modern rooms with free Wi-Fi. Chester Railway Station is a 15-minute walk away. The bright, colourful rooms are individually decorated, and each has a private modern bathroom. All rooms feature tea/coffee facilities, a TV and a hairdryer. Traditional full English breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room at Chester House. Breakfast also includes fresh coffee and light continental options. Just a 10-minute walk from Chester city centre, Chester House Guest House is 1.5 miles from Chester Racecourse. There is plenty of free parking, and Chester Zoo is a 10-minute drive away.

Important information

Guests are kindly requested to inform the hotel of their estimated time of arrival. Please specify an approximate arrival time of either 12:00 to 15:00, 15:00 to 18:00 or 18:00 to 22:00. Please contact the hotel using the contact details found on the booking confirmation. Please bring a credit/debit card to the hotel, where the hotelier will need to take an imprint of your card to satisfy credit card legislation. Please note that a GBP 2.00 surcharge applies for payments with credit card.

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In the heart of historic Chester, this modern hotel is just 350 metres from Chester Railway Station. The Premier Inn Chester City Centre has a 24-hour front desk and a contemporary restaurant. The bright and airy bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV and spacious work desk. All rooms have high-speed Wi-Fi access, and a private bathroom with free toiletries and a hairdryer. The stylish restaurant features colourful art and floor-to-ceiling windows, and offers a range of classic British meals. A hearty breakfast buffet is available daily, including cooked and continental options. The Premier Inn Chester City Centre is a 20-minute walk from Chester Racecourse. Chester Zoo is a 10-minute drive away, and the magnificent Chester Cathedral is just half a mile away.

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Ideally located just 2 miles (3.2km) away from Chester, Premier Inn Chester Central (South East) is the perfect base to discover local attractions, including Chester Zoo and Chester Cathedral. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Brewers Fayre restaurant also serves good pub favourites in a welcoming environment. There is free parking on site for guests and a 24-hour reception.

Important information

The bar and restaurant at this Premier Inn will be closed for refurbishment from 17-20 July 2011. Replacement breakfast boxes will be available.

Travel information

Alton Lodge is easily accessible from major routes. The city centre and the railway station are less than one mile away and there is a frequent bus service. Follow the Signs for 'Hoole Road Hotels' - Alto Lodge is the first hotel on the right coming into Chester on the Hoole Road. Manchester - 42m Liverpool - 20m Birmingham - 81m Leeds - 85m M6 - 21m North Wales - 10m Manchester Airport - 35mins Liverpool Airport - 25mins Chester is the best-preserved walled city in England with medieval galleried streets and an extensive range of quality shops and is an ideal base to explore the many places of interest in Cheshire and North Wales.

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This family-run hotel is half a mile (800 metres) from Chester city centre and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Chester Zoo. Parking is free and evening meals are available. Easy to find on Hoole Road, Alton Lodge is the 1st hotel on your right coming into Chester - an excellent base for exploring Chester and the surrounding attractions. The bar offers special "Happy Hour" every night of the week between 18:00 - 21:30, where Buy One Get One Free deals are available on beers and spirits.

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The lodge kindly requests that you give them your estimated time of arrival.

Area information

Chester is a unique blend of architecture, archaeology and atmosphere captured within the walled city. Whether on short or long term stay, Chester and its surroundings have something for everyone. Delve into a past steeped in history, from its Roman ancestry 2000 years ago, through an English Civil War, up to the present. Stroll along the Rows, Chester's galleried streets. Enjoy the atmosphere of the city's entertainers and experience a wealth of the country's finest and most exclusive retail outlets, all a 10-minute walk away from Alton Lodge.

Room information

Rooms are accessed externally, motel style. This gives guests complete freedom to come and go as they please at any time of day or night once they have collected their key from reception. Rooms are well suited to business guests and tourists alike.

Hotel information

The Restaurant has a reputation for quality and choice and is open for midday coffees and snacks and evening meals every day of the week. There is a licensed Residents Bar and Lounge which also serves bar snacks every day of the week.

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Perfectly located, Premier Inn Chester Central (North) is within close proximity to Chester City Centre and Chester Zoo, with good access to Chester Train Station. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Chester Central (North) is next to the Egerton Arms, serving good food in a cosy environment. There is free parking on site for guests and a 24-hour reception.

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Just a mile from the centre of Chester and Chester Rail Station, the Comfort Inn Chester has a peaceful garden and offers free Wi-Fi and free parking. All bedrooms have a bathroom with either a bath and shower, or just a shower, and a hairdryer. Guests can also make use of tea and coffee-making facilities, a seating area and a work desk. The Comfort Inn offers a continental breakfast every morning, served in the eating area. Chester Zoo and Roodee Race Course are just a 10-minute drive from the hotel. Chester Cathedral and the city walls are 5 minutes’ drive away.

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On the outskirts of historic Chester, the Dene Hotel is a 20-minute walk from Chester Railway Station. The traditional hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi and home-cooked food. The bright and airy bedrooms at Dene Hotel Chester each have a private bathroom and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms feature a TV, trouser press and a cosy seating area. Hearty full English and continental breakfasts are served daily in the spacious dining room. A varied evening menu is also available, and the lounge bar offers a range of beverages and light snacks. Just an hour's drive from Snowdonia National Park, Dene Hotel Chester is only a mile from the M53 and A55 motorways. Chester Racecourse can be reached in a 5-minute drive.

Food & beverage

Start each day with a fantastic breakfast, including a continental buffet of cereals, melon, fruit bowl, yogurts, cheeses, fresh fruit salad and pastry, followed by a traditional cooked English or vegetarian breakfast with eggs cooked to your liking, or even a quick omelette.

Area information

The hotel is situated on city road, less than 5 minutes from the city centre and railway station. Overlooking the Shropshire Union Canal, all city centre attractions are within easy walking distance with the city tour bus operates from the end of the street.

Travel information

The Eaton Hotel is easy to find, being situated on the main road from the railway station to the city centre, close to the inner ring road. From the station on foot, leave by the main exit and walk towards town on the City Road and the hotel is 300 metres on the right, as you cross the canal. All guests arriving by car should enter the hotel on City Road (leaving your car outside of course!) and ask at reception for directions to the car park. From motorways M56 and M53: Leave the motorway following the signs to Chester and continue down Hoole Road (A56) until you have gone over the railway bridge. At the traffic lights, take the left lane and turn sharp left towards the station. Turn right at the railway station and the Eaton Hotel is 300 metres on the right as you cross the canal. Approaching Chester on the A51/A41: Proceed towards the city centre until you meet the inner ring road at a large roundabout (traffic lights and buildings in the middle). Take the last exit towards the railway station into City Road and the hotel is immediately on the left. From North Wales on the A55: Leave the A55 at it's junction with the A483 and turn left following signs to Chester. Continue until you have crossed the River Dee. Proceed straight on at the roundabout onto the inner ring road (through two sets of traffic lights) circling the city in an anti-clockwise direction. After approximately half a mile, you will be guided into a one way system which will take you to a large roundabout. Take the second exit towards the railway station, into City Road, and the hotel is immediately on the left.

Quick description

Right in the very heart of the city and with some limited secure parking, the Eaton Hotel is a great base for your visit to Chester. The hotel’s excellent location means that there are many bars and restaurants nearby and the city’s main shops are just 5 minute’s walk away. Limited secure parking is available at the rear of the hotel, free of charge, and free parking is available overnight on City Road, right outside the hotel, until 10:00. The hotel is family owned by Mr and Mrs Swift, whose aim is to provide high standards of accommodation and service in a relaxed and friendly environment. Helped by an excellent team of staff, you will find nothing is too much trouble. If you are looking for city centre accommodation without the high prices of the larger hotels, but with the professional, personal service Eaton’s regulars enjoy, they would be very pleased to welcome you.

Important information

Check-in - 14:00 - 22:00. You can check-in earlier, but your room will not be available until after 14:00.

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Belgrave Hotel is well located only 3 minutes from the railway station and a 10-minute walk from the town centre. Friendly staff at the small hotel can make your stay pleasant and comfortable by attending to your needs as they arise. The on-site restaurant serves cuisine from table d'hôte and à la carte menus in a warm and pleasant atmosphere.

Important information

Please note AMEX is not accepted at this property and another form of payment or card will be required.

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Less than a mile from Roodee Racecourse, The Curzon Hotel offers free private parking and good breakfasts. Chester city centre is a 15-minute walk away. This converted Victorian town house is a family hotel opposite Westminster Park. Shops and historical Chester Cathedral can be reached on foot. Chester Zoo is a 15-minute drive away. All rooms have a flat-screen TV with Freeview channel, and offer tea and coffee making facilities. Some rooms have a DVD player.

Important information

The Curzon Hotel prefers not to accommodate single-sex groups. American Express and Diners cards are not accepted.

Room information

There are a variety of different sized rooms to choose from, all en suite. For the ideal family holiday accommodation we have family rooms. There is a range of accommodation options to suite your taste, including room with four-poster beds.

Area information

Chester Cathedral (900 metres) - this historically and architecturally fascinating building contains materials belonging to every Christian century since the 10th. It is home to 2 renowned choirs, including the oldest voluntary cathedral choir in the country. Chester Racecourse (1.2 miles / 2 km) - a home of racing since the Tudor times, over 200,000 race-goers visit this circular course each year. Chester Zoo (3.5 miles / 5.5 km) - situated in nearby Upton, this is the leading charity zoo in the UK. With 7,000 animals and over 400 species, this lively attraction also includes award-winning gardens and a tree top monorail. Other attractions include: Alexander's, Military Museum, Chester Boat, Chester Cathedral, Chester Bus Tour, Chester Visitor Centre, Quasar, Dewa Roman Experience, The Grosvenor Museum, guided walks, Mall Grosvenor shopping centre, Mill Restaurant boat and Rufus Court.

Travel information

The Stafford Hotel is on the main road leading from the railway station to the city centre, close to the inner ring road. When walking from Chester train station, proceed through the station exit. City Road is straight ahead. Continue on foot for approx 300 metres and the hotel is on the right. From the M56 and M53 motorway: - Exit the motorway and follow signs for Chester. - Continue down Hoole Road (A56) until you have crossed the railway bridge. - At the traffic lights, take the left lane then a sharp left turn for the station. - Turn right at the railway station and the Stafford Hotel is 300 metres on the right. Approaching Chester on the A51/A41: - Proceed for the city centre until you meet the inner ring road at a large roundabout (traffic lights and buildings in the middle). - Take the last exit for the railway station into City Road and the hotel is on the left over the canal bridge. From North Wales on the A55: - Exit the A55 onto the A483 and turn left for Chester. - Continue until you have crossed the River Dee. - Proceed straight at the roundabout onto the inner ring road (through 2 sets of traffic lights), circling the city in an anticlockwise direction. - After approximately half a mile, you will be guided into a one-way system, which will take you to a large roundabout. Take the 2nd exit for the railway station into City Road. The hotel is on the left over the canal bridge.

Quick description

This hotel offers affordable accommodation in a convenient, central location in Chester, an easy walk to the railway station. Chester was founded in 79 AD by the Romans and offers many visitor attractions, both ancient and modern. Within easy reach of the surrounding Cheshire and North Wales countryside, you will be ideally placed to make the most of your stay in this beautiful city. At the Stafford Hotel we offer superior accommodation with excellent service to ensure you have a comfortable stay. Situated in the centre of Chester and less than a 2 minute walk from Chester train station we are in a prime position for both business and leisure visitors. As a family-run business, we provide a warm and friendly environment. Whatever your reason for visiting the cultural city of Chester, you will enjoy the best of service and high standard accommodation at the Stafford Hotel.

Important information

Early or late check-in/check-out is possible by prior arrangement, subject to an additional charge.

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Within walking distance of Chester's city centre, this small family-run hotel offers free parking, free Wi-Fi in public areas, a bar and comfortable en suite rooms. In a quiet suburban area of Chester, the Chester Court Hotel is about a mile (1.6 km) from the very heart of Chester's city centre. Originally built in 1880, the main house is rich in original Victorian character. Guests can relax in the impressive drawing room or enjoy a drink in the recently refurbished Bar 1880. The comfortable, clean en suite rooms are furnished to a high standard and offer great value for money. Some of the rooms are housed outside the main building, in the outer courtyard. These rooms are all on ground level and enable guests to bring their cars close to the front door. A light breakfast is provided each day. A full cooked English breakfast is also available.

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This family-run Victorian guest house has free parking and modern rooms each featuring a flat-screen TV and free Wi-Fi. Chester’s historic centre is just a mile away. A DVD player, CD player, iron and tea and coffee facilities are provided in each room at the Victoria Lodge Guest House. The bathroom in every bright and airy room includes a hair dryer. The Lodge’s friendly owners offer a tasty home-cooked traditional English breakfast every morning, served in the charming dining room. Well-placed to get into Chester’s city centre, a main bus service passes outside the house. The impressive Cathedral is just a 5-minute drive away. Chester Rail Station is a mile’s walking distance, whilst the famous Chester Racecourse is a 5-minute drive away.

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Less than a 5-minute walk from Chester city centre and a 2-minute walk from Chester Rail Station, The Bunkroom is an independent hostel with free Wi-Fi and free tea/coffee. The bedrooms are spacious, colourful and fitted with carpet. Each bed has its own reading lamp and comes with quality linen and duvets. Towels can be hired at an extra cost. Guests can relax at the resident bar or in the lounge, which features a TV, DVD player and games. There is also a shared kitchen and a full English breakfast is served every morning. The Bunkroom organises a pub crawl every week and guests can find free parking a short walk away. Other facilities include a garden with barbecue facilities, a laundry service and bike rental.

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Just 5 minutes’ walk from Chester city centre, the Laburnum Guest House serves homemade jams and eggs from home-reared chickens in the full English breakfast. Free private parking is possible and Chester Racecourse is a 5-minute drive away. Chester Cathedral and the Roman city walls are less than 10-minutes’ walk away. Boat hire and river cruises are possible from the banks of the River Dee, less than 15 minutes’ walk away. Locally sourced produce is served in the breakfast. A selection of cereals and fruits are also available. Free Wi-Fi is available throughout. A TV and tea and coffee making facilities are included in each traditionally furnished room. All rooms also have a private bathroom with a shower.

Important information

Please specify your estimated time of arrival when booking.

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Just 120 metres from Chester Cathedral, The Commercial Hotel offers boutique bedrooms with free Wi-Fi. The luxury hotel also features a stylish restaurant and 3 cosy bars. The elegant bedrooms each have a sumptuous bathroom with free toiletries, and some have a stand-alone bath. All rooms have a flat-screen TV, air conditioning and a work desk. Guests can enjoy modern European cuisine and fresh local produce in the contemporary restaurant. Real cask ales and classic cocktails are served in the bars, and there is a late-night DJ on some nights. Hearty breakfasts are available daily. Chester Racecourse is just 750 metres from The Commercial Hotel. Chester Railway Station is less than a mile away, and the M56 is a 15-minute drive away. Parking is available nearby.

Important information

There is a guest DJ until 03:00 every Friday and Saturday night. Please note that the hotel does not accept American Express cards.

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This guest house is situated in the cathedral city of Chester, 1 mile from the picturesque centre. There are frequent buses available on Hoole Road, reaching the city centre in 8 minutes. Guests at Glen Garth Guest House can enjoy free Wi-Fi throughout the building. There is also space for free private parking on site. Each room is strictly non-smoking, and features a flat-screen TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. A full English breakfast is served in the morning. The guesthouse is 10 minutes’ drive from Chester Zoo, which is set in 110 acres of landscaped gardens. It is home to 7,000 animals, including tigers, elephants and giraffes. There is a choice of 4 golf courses around the city, and Chester’s racecourse is the oldest in the country.

Food & beverage

Breakfast is served from 07:00 until 09:00, Monday to Friday. On Saturdays and Sundays, breakfast is served from 08:00 until 09:00. The bar is open from 10:00, 7 days a week. Traditional pub fare is served from 11:00 till 21:00 from Monday to Saturday. On Sunday, food is served from 11:00 till 18:00, with the added bonus of a traditional Sunday lunch, which is very popular with the locals.

Area information

Chester abounds with history. Why not visit Britain's oldest Roman amphitheatre or stroll around the famous city walls. Enjoy a lazy day along the river or try your luck at one of the regular summer race meetings held at the country's oldest race track.

Travel information

By car: - Leave the M56 at junction 15 (signposted Chester, Wrexham) then join the M53 motorway. - Leave the M53 at junction 12, then at the roundabout take the 3rd exit onto the A56, signposted Chester. - At the roundabout take the 2nd exit onto Hoole Road (A56), signposted Chester. - Enter Chester and turn right onto Black Diamond Street. - Turn left onto St. Anne Street and at the traffic signals turn right onto St. Oswald's Way (A5268). - At Northgate roundabout take the 2nd exit onto St. Martins Way (A5268), signposted North Wales. - Turn left onto King Street then right onto Northgate Street where you will find the hotel. Railway Stations: Chester (0.6 miles) Bache (0.7 miles) Capenhurst (3.7 miles) Ellesmere Port (3.8 miles) Liverpool Airport: (6 miles)

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Dating from 1155, The Pied Bull is situated within the walls of the Roman city of Chester. Reputed to be the city's first licensed house, today the inn's interior reflects its distinctive heritage and haunted past. Period features include an original handmade staircase dating from 1533. All rooms are comfortably furnished with en suite bathrooms and modern facilities.