Recommended Hotel (Best Buy Hotel)
The building in which this city hotel is housed was converted from an original Griffiths Cornmill. The hotel comprises a total of 129 en suite bedrooms, a conference room as well as a hairdressing salon. There are five dining options available: the Canaletto restaurant, the Flambe Steak Brasserie, the Peppermill Trattoria, the deli bar and the unique Cruiser restaurant. Facilities include a lobby with 24-hour reception as well a safe, cloakroom, lift access, 4 bars and a pub. Guests may also make use of the Internet access. Room and laundry services are offered (both subject to fees). Parking facilities are available to guests arriving by car.
Location
This city centre hotel is within walking distance of the main high street, as well as all of the historic sights in Chester, such as the city walls, the cathedral and the amphitheatre. The River Dee and the Blue Planet Aquarium are also within easy walking distance. It is just a 10-minute drive from Chester Zoo, a 5-minute drive from the motorway and only 35 minutes from Liverpool Airport. Manchester Airport is some 71 km away.
Rooms
The hotel has 129 rooms, including standard and club class rooms. The accommodation is divided between the north and the south wings of the hotel, which are located on either side of the Shropshire Union Canal. The two buildings are joined by a unique glass-walled footbridge over the canal. The club class rooms are situated in the south wing building. Each room has one king-size double bed and a double sofa bed, making them also suitable for families.
General
In the heart of ChesterÔÇÖs city centre, with a superb waterside location, the hotel offers free parking, free internet access and superb leisure facilities, including an 18-metre swimming pool.