This is without doubt the most elegant and unique city centre hotel in Chester and one of the finest hotels in the North West. The Grosvenor Spa is at the heart of it all and there are 5 luxury treatment rooms, relaxation area, steam room, herb sauna, ice fountain, foot spa, themed shower, salt grotto, a make up and manicure station and a fitness centre for residents. (GW 05/2008)
The hotel was originally opened in 1865 and is now a Grade 2 listed building of historic and architectural interest. The exterior is an immensely distinctive black and white timbered facade. This very much belies the modern elegance of the hotel interior.
The lobby is spacious and elegant with marble flooring. You get a real sense of elegance and class the moment you walk into the hotel.
This business and conference hotel is situated in the centre of the historic town of Chester. The city establishment lies close to the motorway network, the Roman walls, Chester Cathedral and the famous Eastgate Clock. Nearby sights and attractions include Chester racecourse (5 minutes' walk), Chester Zoo (7 km), Liverpool (30-minute drive), Ness Botanical Gardens (18 km) and Arley Hall and Gardens (40 km). Chester railway station can be reached in 5 minutes by car and nearby airports include Liverpool John Lennon (42 km) and Manchester International (55 km).
Dating back to 1865, this grade II listed building, with its black and white timbered facade, belies the modern elegance of the interior. The historical city hotel comprises 68 bedrooms and 12 stylish suites, all of which are individually designed and beautifully furnished with the finest fabrics. The 4-storey hotel is fully air-conditioned and welcomes its guests into a lobby with 24-hour reception and check-out service, hotel safe, currency exchange facilities and a cloakroom. On-site facilities include lift access, a hairdryer, a bar, 2 award-winning restaurants, and a variety of stylish meeting and private dining rooms, ranging from The Eaton Suite - a state-of-the-art executive boardroom - to The Westminster Suite - a highly flexible space that can cater for 2 to 250 guests. WLAN Internet access and room and laundry services are provided and guests arriving by car can leave their vehicles in the nearby car park.
There is a non-smoking policy adopted throughout the hotel, including all bedrooms and suites.
rooms with trouser press and phone, 11 suites. Conference room capacity: 250 persons, business center, gym, library, shopping arcade, free overnight car park with direct access to hotel.
Opened 1865, Renovations 1988.
Rates shown are per room per night.
