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ABode Chester

4.0 star property
Hotel with a restaurant, 9-minute walk to Chester Racecourse

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Fabulous Suite | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Deluxe Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe
Terrace/patio
Exterior
Restaurant
ABode Chester offers a stylish retreat in the city center. Enjoy cooked-to-order breakfasts, gym access, and in-room WiFi. The helpful staff provides free newspapers and advice on nearby attractions like Chester City Walls and Chester Racecourse.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Room service

Room options

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Most Enviable Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Most Enviable Double Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfortable Twin Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Comfortable Twin Room

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Desirable Twin Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds

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

Deluxe Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Comfortable Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Comfortable Double Room

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Desirable Double Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(27 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
  • 25 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Enviable Double Room | Egyptian cotton sheets, premium bedding, in-room safe

Enviable Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Sofa bed
Egyptian cotton linens
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
  • 45 sq m
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Fabulous Suite

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Free cribs/infant beds
LCD TV
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Separate bedroom
Egyptian cotton linens
  • 55 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
Grosvenor Park Road, Chester, England, CH1 2DJ

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • River Dee - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 7 min drive - 3.1 miles

Getting around

  • Bache Station - 4 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Architect - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Cavern Of The Curious Gnome - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪The Brewery Tap - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Moules a Go Go - ‬5 min walk

About this property

ABode Chester

Upscale hotel near Chester Racecourse
Located close to Chester City Walls, ABode Chester provides dry cleaning/laundry services, a gym, and a restaurant. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy perks such as:
  • Cooked-to-order breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and smoke-free premises
  • An elevator, a 24-hour front desk, and concierge services
  • Luggage storage and wedding services
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the breakfast, helpful staff, and location
Room features
All 85 rooms include comforts such as premium bedding and laptop-compatible safes, as well as thoughtful touches like free WiFi and air conditioning. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding and Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Bathrooms with showers and free toiletries
  • 32-inch LCD TVs with satellite channels
  • Electric kettles and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 20 per day)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Cooked-to-order breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 18 per person
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

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

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)

More

  • 7 floors
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Egyptian cotton sheets
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 32-inch LCD TV with satellite channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop-compatible safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per day
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 20 per night

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for cooked-to-order breakfast: approximately GBP 18 per person
  • Self parking fee: GBP 20.00 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20 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, mobile payments, and cash
Mobile payment options include: Google Pay and Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property has outdoor spaces, such as balconies, patios, terraces which may not be suitable for children; if you have concerns, we recommend contacting the property prior to your arrival to confirm they can accommodate you in a suitable room

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

Is ABode Chester pet-friendly?

Yes, dogs are allowed at this property. There's a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per day. Service animals are exempt from fees.

How much is parking at ABode Chester?

Self parking is available for GBP 20.00 per day. Limited spots are available.

What time is check-in at ABode Chester?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime.

What time is check-out at ABode Chester?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is ABode Chester located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grosvenor Museum and Chester Racecourse. Chester Castle and University of Chester - Riverside Campus are also within 10 minutes. Chester Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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ABode Chester Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 562 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 265 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 118 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 41 out of 1007 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 21 out of 1007 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Giuseppe

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Welcoming and attentive staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Helen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Suited our needs!
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dave

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel and room, location was ideal. Only small gripe was check-in/reception, took longer than necessary.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel has a brilliant location.The staff were all professional and super friendly, from the receptionist to housekeeping to the restaurant. Perfect little break Thank-you
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hossein

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, friendly staff, spotless comfortable room with great choice of breakfast. Lots of car parks around it and only short walk to the city centre.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gaenor

Good choice of food on the breakfast menu. The twin room I had was very spacious . The bed was very comfortable. It took awhile to find the tea making equipment!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Pleasant & easy stay. Comfortable room.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel, nice views of race course, clean and decent quality room, big comfy bed, food of good standard, parking facilities though these were quite limited
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everyone at this hotel were polite and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, close to the racecourse, close to the shops, easy to visit beautiful city, first time visitor, lovely views from top floor, air con was perfect, staff were friendly and helpful. Only downside was no tourist information in the room, or any information about the hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Quiet
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Angie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Always lovely and polite staff,location to the center and also the races is perfect.The only downside to this hotel is the charges for parking,at £20 per night i think this is to much,even if you have a blue badge you still have to pay the fee.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jane

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

Excellent

Very welcoming, excellent staff, very clean and great location.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

sheralyn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice, clean, safe hotel with on-site parking.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth Anne

Liked: Amenities
In a nice location close to the racecourse, river and shops all within a few minutes walk. Even though on a busy road you could hardly hear the traffic noise even though we were in the front of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Enjoyed our stay
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Luke

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

High recommend

Location is perfect and a nice walk into the main shopping area. Lots of local restaurants and bars and very close the the race course if you are visiting for the races. Hotel its self is very good and the gym is perfect for what I needed it for on the move.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kat

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, everything we needed in the room, staff were lovely indeed. Room 202 not recommended to those disturbed by noise - generator / fan close by.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Fiona

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideal stay as next to the racecourse, limited parking. Staff on reception were great but the bistro was understaffed for a race date. Just little things were disappointing e.g. water in room chargeable eventhough the room cost was hefty.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

Nice hotel

Lovely hotel nice staff lovely room breakfast could be better
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacquie

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great place to stay, convenient and easy to find
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

IT

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Highly recommended
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dawn

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect position for a short break in chester
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent experience from start to finish
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very enjoyable
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2025

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