Chester Court Hotel

I booked my two nights on the basis on the previous reviews and I must say I honestly feel like I have stayed at a different hotel to some other reviewers. Don't get me wrong, there is nothing specifically wrong with this hotel (apart from being woken at 4.30 am by water hammer in the pipes that went on for 45mins), but it is certainly far from exceptional. I felt it was all generally fairly tired and mediocre. I don't think other hotels in the Chester area are outrageously expensive, so I can't even say this was great value for money locally. Overall, nothing greatly wrong with it, but don't expect to have your socks blown off either.

I have used the hotel before, and will again, because I like the area, the people, the ease of parking and the room (I seem to get the same one!). The room is small (fair enough, it's a single), very clean and, usually, everything works. This time the light/fan switch in the bathroom didn't: not too much of a problem as the shaving mirror light was sufficient for the whole room. On the plus side, I'm fairly sure the bed had had a change of mattress and it seemed more comfortable than last time. The lack of an arm chair is something I just have to accept, simply because there isn't space for one! But the place still works for me, probably because the people are so nice.

Hotel itself is in a fabulous location with a 20 minute walk into Chester. The staff are fantastic and so helpful and go out of their way to help. Nothing is too much trouble for them. The breakfasts are lovely. However, the chalet type rooms are a big disappointment. Ours had grubby walls and too small for a couple. We even had a 'immersion heater' in our wardrobe leaving hardly any room for hanging clothes and the room was too small to leave our baggage. I think this room would have been better for a single bed. The lounge/bar was lovely and a nice place to sit with a drink.

Great location for a stop in Chester. Staff was friendly and helpful with restaurant recommendations. The room reserved was three single beds; spacious enough for 3 adults. The room was equipped with a kettle, tea, coffee, and biscuits. Amentities included shampoo, lotion, and shower gel. The bed was hard, and not very comfortable, but the breakfast was great. Breakfast consisted of fresh fruit, yogurt, and juices with the option of tea or coffee, full english breakfast, poached eggs with toast, or bacon and eggs. Overall, it was a nice stay, but one night is enough due to the uncomfortable mattress and the room not being supplied with a fan.

Lovely hotel situated 20 minutes walk from city centre. Excellent off road parking. Spacious room in annexe set back from busy main road. Some noise from traffic early morning. Room was well equipped with comfortable bed and bedding and good storage. Some minor updating of bathroom fittings and bedroom furniture needed. Excellent wi-if. Breakfast was very tasty with a good selection served in a pleasant conservatory. Lounge bar and sitting room were well appointed although we did not use them. Very friendly and helpful staff who helped with tourist bookings. Would definitely stay here again.