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Most recommended Chester hotels
RM 627+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
RM 2,447+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Spa
Chester Court Hotel
RM 671+
RM 671+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 715+
Free Wi-Fi
Abode Chester
RM 544+
RM 544+
Free Wi-Fi
RM 803+
Free Wi-Fi
Quarterz
RM 225+
RM 225+
Free Wi-Fi
Moxy Chester
RM 509+
RM 509+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
RM 618+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Holiday Inn Chester - South
RM 472+
RM 472+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Pet-friendly
Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel
RM 470+
RM 470+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
RM 540+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Spa
The Hotel Chester
RM 825+
RM 825+
Free Wi-Fi
Pet-friendly
Red Lion
RM 351+
RM 351+
Pet-friendly
RM 489+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Chester hotels near Roman Amphitheatre
Crowne Plaza Chester
RM 710+
RM 710+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
The Chester Grosvenor
RM 1,082+
RM 1,082+
Free Wi-Fi
Spa
Mill Hotel & Spa
RM 663+
RM 663+
Free Wi-Fi
Pool
Leonardo Hotel Chester
RM 546+
RM 546+
Free Wi-Fi
Top Chester hotels with parking
Stone Villa Guest House
RM 914+
RM 914+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Kilmorey Lodge
RM 382+
RM 382+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 476+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Rowton Hall Hotel And Spa
RM 663+
RM 663+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Carden Park
RM 1,233+
RM 1,233+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
RM 663+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
The Dene Hotel
RM 676+
RM 676+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Brookside
RM 573+
RM 573+
Parking
Free Wi-Fi
Top 10 hotels in Chester
Discover the top hotels in Chester, handpicked by local expert Rick Jordan.Rick Jordan
12 September 2024
For a small town in Cheshire, Chester certainly packs a lot in. I’ve been coming here since I was a child when Chester Zoo seemed like the most exciting place in the world and history lessons came to life in the ruins of the Roman amphitheater. The walls once guarded by legionaries in the 1st century AD have been rebuilt, and provide an hour’s walk, as do the distinctive Rows (the medieval rows of shops with half-timbered, black-and-white galleries). Then there’s the racecourse, which draws in people from all over the UK and abroad. It’s a great family destination, but also has a lively nightlife scene, with some great bars and restaurants. And there are hotels for every occasion, from intimate hideaways to full-blown grand hotels with Michelin-standard cuisine. Plus, almost all of them are in the town center, so the sights are a short walk away. Here’s my pick of the 10 best hotels in Chester.
1.
Hotel Indigo Chester
Address:Grosvenor Park Road
Price:RM 105-500/night
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I like the Indigo brand: Its hotels are bright, colorful spaces with personality, and while part of a chain, they do "boutique hotel" better than many independent outfits. Chester is no exception. With the river, Roman walls and Rows a short walk away, this is one of the best hotels in Chester for location.
Design references to the racecourse include stirrup door knockers, rosettes and equine fabrics and prints, along with nods to the medieval architecture and nearby zoo. Even the teacups are stylish.
It’s also got one of the best hotel restaurants in Chester, Forge, which fire-cooks dry-aged beef, beetroot, cod and scallops over oak and beech, and plates up inventive dishes such as ragu of wild muntjac. (The bar has a more informal menu, including crumpets with potted shrimp.) A lot of fun.
2.
The Chester Grosvenor
Address:56-58 Eastgate St
Price:RM 83-643/night
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With its top-hatted doorman beside the colonnaded entrance, the collection of artwork from Chatsworth House and the 28,000-piece chandelier (a hand-me-down from London’s Carlton Club) in the lobby, this is one of the best hotels in Chester for a special occasion. You can even arrange for the private chauffeur to take you on a tour around town.
Bedrooms are luxurious, with scalloped headboards (some suites have four-posters), botanic-print fabrics and photographs of lotus flowers. But the highlight for me is the main restaurant, Arkle. It no longer has a Michelin star but the five-course tasting menu is a real treat, showcasing local ingredients via inventive cooking (chalk-stream trout, Herdwick hogget, a lovely date and ale cake with milk ice cream). This is surely Chester’s grandest hotel.
3.
The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Address:52 City Rd
Price:RM 93-337/night
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Charles Dickens stayed at this railway hotel when he paid Chester a visit in the 1860's, stepping off the steam train and walking straight across the road. It’s the best hotel in Chester for sheer proximity to the station, but it’s also the most historic, from the vintage luggage that forms the check-in desk to the original atrium and the rooms named after kings and queens.
The rooms have changed since Dickens’ stay and are quite contemporary, though some suites still have fireplaces and Victorian-style decor. There’s the Albert Lounge for afternoon tea and the Grill for familiar comfort food. Despite the Italianate stucco facade, statues and grand staircase, this is a very relaxed place and one of the best hotels in Chester for families, who can make good use of the extensive back garden.
4.
Moxy Chester
Address:70 Boughton Street
Price:RM 80-276/night
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Set right by the canal and in the shadow of the Shot Tower (though the entrance is via an unremarkable side street), the Moxy blurs the boundaries between hotel, co-working hub and games room. It’s all deliberately informal, from the check-in at the bar to the welcome graffiti on your bathroom mirror. The lobby is a sprawling, open-plan space with guitars on the wall, table football upstairs and a large horse-racing mural.
It might not be the right place to bring your grandparents, but this youthful approach is refreshing for Chester. Rooms are as neat and compact as a penknife, with no drawers or wardrobe but a cleverly designed storage area. There’s an all-day menu at the bar, and grab-and-go snacks, though this is more the place for an espresso Martini before a night out. One of the best hotels in Chester for hip young travelers.
5.
Oddfellows Chester Hotel & Apartments
Address:20 Lower Bridge Street
Price:RM 62-879/night
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This hotel was a breath of fresh air when it opened back in 2008. Set in a Georgian townhouse, it took Alice in Wonderland as its inspiration and ran with it. There’s a Mad Hatter's tea room, typewriters mounted on the walls, oversized botanic prints and a "secret garden" with a potting-shed bar. Some of it needs a little freshening up, but it’s still a lot of fun—one of the best hotels in Chester for letting your hair down.
It’s popular with locals and can be boisterous at the weekend, but the bedrooms (set in the original building and a modern addition, along with four self-contained apartments in a nearby building) are peaceful and elegant. My favorite is the one with the circular bed, although a close second is the one with twin rolltop baths. A real individual.