If you’re planning an overnight stay in the historic city of Chester, the county seat of Cheshire, it’s worth taking an overview of the wide range of hotels here. From high-end luxury to modern, spacious apartments, here’s our expert guide to the best places to stay in this incredible city.
Hotel Indigo Chester is the definition of a special occasion destination. Treat yourself, at least once. High-end hotels don’t get much more high-end than this.
There aren’t many other hotels in the UK quite like The Courthouse, and considering the number of sights to visit in this wonderful corner of the North, this is well worth a special visit, with or without pets.
The award-winning five-star Chester Grosvenor hotel has been welcoming guests since 1865 and remains one of the finest hotels in the UK.
Oddfellows hotel inhabits a quirky Georgian townhouse right bang in the middle of Chester, only moments away from the river.
Edgar House is Chester’s award-winning premier luxury hotel. Packed with stunning Georgian period features, this spot is for adults only.
Roomzzz Aparthotel Chester City offer 64 modern, spacious serviced apartments to choose from, including five stunning Penthouse Suites.
The Stone Villa hotel, built around 1850, is located in an attractive suburb just 0.8 miles from the centre of the city and its famous walls.
Abode Chester offers unique and stylish accommodation in the heart of the city, close to England’s oldest working racecourse.
On the 250th anniversary of Jane Austen’s birth, her most famous love story is brought to vibrant life once again in the open air.
From £20.25
Expect another fabulous season of open-air theatre when Pride and Prejudice, The Adventures of Sherlock Holmes and Alice in Wonderland play Grosvenor Park this summer.
From £10.80
Somewhere in modern-day Chester, renowned detectives Sherlock Holmes and Dr. Watson find themselves drawn into their most intriguing, and personal, mystery yet.
From £20.25
Set out on a magical adventure through Grosvenor Park with this joyous walkabout show designed for under 10s and their families.
From £10.80
This part of the world is packed with both marvels and myths, and Rabbie’s tour places you at the heart of them.
From £74.63
From wild buildings to wilder characters, explore hidden histories and architectural oddities in the Cheshire town of Knutsford.
From £20.00
A 17th-century farmhouse with spa, hotel rooms and in-house restaurant.
Various high-end spa facilities at the Manor House, including sauna, steam room, pools, hot tubs, swim-up bar and more.
The restaurant at the heart of the Carden Park country estate, The Vines is a retreat into culinary excellence.
The Spa at Carden is a high-end well-being experience, part of the luxury Carden Park complex.
Huge luxury estate, featuring high-end restaurant, beautiful rooms, a fully-packed spa and much more.
Simply Books is an award-winning independent bookshop based in the heart of Bramhall.
A private school in Prestbury with a custom built auditorium for concerts.
Historic castle and gardens, regularly hosting exciting events in Chester.
Cinemac Cinema in Macclesfield is a cinema and live-performance venue which hosts a regular variety of cinema, comedy, theatre and more.
St Mary’s Creative Space in Cheshire is a rehearsal and exhibition space which regularly has exciting projects on for the public.
Live music, comedy, quiz nights and special events – all to be enjoyed alongside sharing platters and, of course, an extensive range of drinks.
This small and atmospheric bar is a cosy venue with a resident Jazz pianist, fantastic staff and a record player filled with, naturally, iconic jazz.
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