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The Chester Hotel

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, a quick walk to Johnston Gardens

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Front of property - evening/night
Harlaw Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV
2 bars/lounges
2 bars/lounges
Property grounds
The Chester Hotel combines comfort and convenience with a full-service restaurant and two intimate bars. Guests enjoy complimentary WiFi, gym access, and a scenic terrace. The attentive staff consistently earn high praise from travelers.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Room service
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand King Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Grand Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Grand Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Club Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Rothesay Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Rothesay Suite

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 3 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (The Chester Suite) | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (The Chester Suite)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Bathrobes
Separate bathtub and shower
  • 3 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Free cribs/infant beds
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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The Rubislaw Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The Rubislaw Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Bathrobes
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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The Marshall Suite | Living room | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

The Marshall Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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The Mackenzie Suite | Living area | 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels, TV

The Mackenzie Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Rainfall showerhead
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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The House | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

The House

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
4 bedrooms
Hair dryer
  • 182 sq m
  • 4 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 4 King Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Classic Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Classic Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Harlaw Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, minibar, in-room safe

Harlaw Suite

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Heating
Refrigerator
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Separate bedroom
  • 182 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Located in Aberdeen, The Chester Hotel is in the city center. The area's natural beauty can be seen at Johnston Gardens and Duthie Park Winter Gardens, while Gordon Highlanders Museum and His Majesty's Theatre are cultural highlights. Don't miss out on a visit to Rubislaw Quarry.
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59-63 Queens Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB15 4YP

What's nearby

  • Aberdeen Royal Infirmary - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Duthie Park Winter Gardens - 3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 3 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Union Square Shopping Centre - 3 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • University of Aberdeen - 5 min drive - 2.2 miles

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station - 8 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Great Western Hotel - ‬17 min walk
  • ‪Atholl Hotel - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Cafe Cognito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪The Sportsmans Club - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪No 10 Tavern - ‬13 min walk

About this property

The Chester Hotel

Upscale hotel near His Majesty's Theatre
Located close to Rubislaw Quarry and Johnston Gardens, The Chester Hotel provides a terrace, dry cleaning/laundry services, and 2 bars. The on-site restaurant offers breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi, and guests can find other amenities such as a gym.
Other perks at this hotel include:
  • Free self parking
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), a front-desk safe, and wedding services
  • Smoke-free premises, luggage storage, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 68 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and premium bedding, in addition to perks like free WiFi and safes.
Other conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Free toiletries and hair dryers
  • 32-inch flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Wardrobes/closets, refrigerators, and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 12 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Concierge services
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 12.00 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Chester Hotel Aberdeen
Chester Hotel
Chester Aberdeen
The Chester Hotel Hotel
The Chester Hotel Aberdeen
The Chester Hotel Hotel Aberdeen

Frequently asked questions

Is The Chester Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Chester Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at The Chester Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Chester Hotel?

Check-out is at 11:00 AM. Late check-out is available for GBP 30 (subject to availability).

Where is The Chester Hotel located?

Located in Aberdeen West End, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Johnston Gardens, Gordon Highlanders Museum, and Rubislaw Quarry. His Majesty's Theatre and Aberdeen Art Gallery are also within 2 mi (3 km).

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The Chester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 395 out of 572 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 120 out of 572 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 31 out of 572 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 572 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 572 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.0/10

Amenities

9.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

9.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Ian Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while we were in Aberdeen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was excellent
Stayed 6 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Piedad

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful stay. Property is well kept and very clean. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bruce

Great breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Amenities
We had a very nice stay. The accommodations were clean and comfy. The staff was friendly and helpful. We had dinner and breakfast at The Gallery. The food was very good.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We stayed in the Hawthorn Suite. Beautiful suite! We were very impressed with our suite as well as the dining onsite. Highly recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
An all round excellent stay at a fantastic property. Pleasantly surprised by the size of the room and stunning decor. Room service was fast & breakfast was great. Will definitely return. Staff were exceptional too, very friendly and kind!
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay at with excellent members of Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel in a nice residential neighborhood a distance from food and other activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elena

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the property great location. The food Was phenomenal, everything was great
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maurizio

Liked: Cleanliness
Great professional skills
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Syed

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
Terrible service in the restaurant for our group of 10 ppl
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brittney

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Amazing staff! Very kind and approachable. One fellow was leaving work for the day and took the time to help my husband find parking. The lady that helped us check in walked me to our room to ensure that I found it alright while my husband parked the car. Everyone was lovely and beyond kind. Very clean room, I didn’t want to leave.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent stay

Excellent stay. Great room and very good breakfast. Very friendly and helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Timothy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location and amenities

Nice Scottish charm and an excellent restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent breakfast, nicely decorated and comfortable rooms.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good overnight stop in Aberdeen at the start of holiday. Close position to other family members.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Chester is perfect. It is ideally located for visiting Aberdeen and for the theatres , shops and nightlife with plenty onsite parking. The rooms are luxurious ,spacious and very quiet. We have returned many times because it is always perfect and the staff are wonderful , friendly and ultra helpful. The staff truely set this exceptional hotel apart from the competition. Indulge yourself , treat your partner and experience The Chester.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Our favorite stop on a 3 week tour. Gorgeous property. Large, comfortable room. Excellent restaurant and lounge and the staff went above and beyond to help us have a very memorable stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely and clean, rooms well maintained . Quiet at night, comfy beds. Staff were fab all over the hotel. Breakfast was great, well organised and hot. Will definitely stay here again when in Aberdeen.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very nice place , lots of parking great food very nice room and staff
Stayed 3 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

MOHAMMED

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

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