This was a hotel we had on our wish-list for a long time and finally got the opportunity. The excellent service began with the very first 'phone call to make the reservation. The lady on reservations was extremely helpful and displayed a perfect balance of friendliness and efficiency which we were to find repeated by every member of staff during our all-too-brief stay. I mentioned whilst booking that it was the occasion of our Silver Wedding Anniversary and clearly a note must have been made against our reservation because we were delighted to be told uopn checking in that our room had been upgraded as a gift from the Hotel. This was followed later that evening with a beautiful personalised miniature cake delivered to our room.
We stayed just the one Saturday night and booked the package which included dinner at Simon Radley; a wonderful experience which I would thoroughly recommend. Belatedly, this was our first ever visit to a Michelin-star restaurant and although I wouldn't say it was the best meal I've ever had, it was certainly an experience not to be missed. The service was impeccable without ever being obsequious or aloof.
Our king-sixe deluxe room was delightful - very comfortable, well-appointed and spotlessly clean as you would expect from a hotel of this calibre. I've read some slightly negative comments about the lack of tea-making facilities in the rooms. A simple solution which I thoroughly recommend - order a tray of tea to enjoy in your room before breakfast. It is reasonably priced, delivered very promptly and beautifully presented.
The hotel location is absolutely perfect for enjoying the delightful array of eclectic shops which Chester has to offer - a refreshing change from the high streets of so many towns which are full of the same national retail chains and charity shops. Parking in the multi-storey at the rear of the hotel is also extremely convenient.
I cannot praise the staff too highly - they all made us feel very special and very welcome.
All in all an absolutely wonderful experience and we will certainly be back.
- The Hotel Chester
- Chester Grosvenor

