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The Mill Hotel & Spa

3.0 star property
Hotel with 2 restaurants, a short walk to Chester City Walls

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Free daily full breakfast
Lobby
Indoor pool
Exterior
Family Quadruple Room, 1 King Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
The Mill Hotel & Spa overlooks Chester City Walls, offering free breakfast and two restaurants. Guests enjoy the indoor pool, hot stone massages, facials at The Mill Spa, and in-room WiFi. Visitors love the quality dining and pool facilities.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Room service

Room options

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Double Room, 1 Double Bed

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(149 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 16 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Business Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Business Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(115 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 18 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Club Double Room, 1 King Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Club Double Room, 1 King Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(35 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Deluxe Double Room, Canal View | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Deluxe Double Room, Canal View

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(18 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 23 sq m
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Classic Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(46 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Deluxe Double Room, Balcony, Canal View

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(16 reviews)

Highlights

Balcony
Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
  • Canal view
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Deluxe Cosy Double

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Digital channels
Desk
Daily housekeeping
Iron/ironing board
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Map
Milton Street, Chester, England, CH1 3NF

What's nearby

  • Chester Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • University of Chester - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 15 min walk - 0.8 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 6 min drive - 2.7 miles

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 6 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Cornerhouse - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Old Harkers Arms - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Square Bottle (Wetherspoon) - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cellar - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Brook Street Cafe & Bistro - ‬2 min walk

About this property

The Mill Hotel & Spa

Hotel near Chester City Walls
Chester Racecourse is located near The Mill Hotel & Spa, which provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Indulge in a manicure/pedicure, a body scrub, and a massage at The Mill Spa, the onsite spa. Be sure to enjoy lunch and dinner at the two on-site restaurants. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with 2 bars and a health club.
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Self parking (surcharge), a vending machine, and an elevator
  • Newspapers in the lobby, 1 meeting room, and multilingual staff
  • A 24-hour front desk, a banquet hall, and a front-desk safe
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the dining options, breakfast, and pool
Room features
All 132 rooms offer amenities such as free WiFi. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • TVs with digital channels
  • Heating, daily housekeeping, and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per day)

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • 2 restaurants
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • The Canal Barge

Things to do

  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Newspapers in lobby
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Full-service spa

  • Aromatherapy
  • Body scrubs
  • Body wraps
  • Facials
  • Hot stone massages
  • Manicures/pedicures
  • Swedish massages

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

  • 2 buildings
  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer (on request)
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 12.00 per day

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
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

We should mention

This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms

Property is also known as

Hotel Mill
Mill Chester
Mill Hotel
Mill Hotel Chester
Mill Hotel Spa
The Mill Hotel & Spa Hotel
The Mill Hotel & Spa Chester
The Mill Hotel & Spa Hotel Chester

Frequently asked questions

Does The Mill Hotel & Spa have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is The Mill Hotel & Spa pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at The Mill Hotel & Spa?

Self parking is available for GBP 12.00 per day.

What time is check-in at The Mill Hotel & Spa?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at The Mill Hotel & Spa?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is The Mill Hotel & Spa located?

Situated in Chester, this spa hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Grosvenor Park and Chester City Walls. Chester Zoo is 2.8 mi (4.5 km) away. Chester Station is 6 minutes by foot.

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The Mill Hotel & Spa Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 1073 out of 1995 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 618 out of 1995 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 234 out of 1995 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 1995 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 26 out of 1995 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.8/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel spa and rooms and food amazing would recommend staff helpful and friendly
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyable stay, good facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really enjoyed our stay, room nice, spa good, breakfast lovely and close to everything.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Georgina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel excellent location for Chester City. Staff very friendly, room spotless, food very good.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cathy

Liked: Amenities
Great hotel great location great staff excellent break 10/10
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location to stay while visiting numerous tourist sites in the area. Spa, pool and gym are all added bonuses. Could do with better pillows in the rooms
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff lovely hotel convenient for transport and city centre
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location and the room was very spacious. Lovely food from the bar menu and breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay at a lovely hotel. Pool etc was great.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, basic, great location.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good staff, good facilities, good location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Will

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent and well run hotel with a very friendly team.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Mill was a friendly hotel. The food was great and quality of real ales was excellent. Would recommend this for a stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great Hotel
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed here numerous times and again did not disappoint. Has on site parking,rooms great five minute walk to centre and breakfast great
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent venue and convenient for all activities.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Very friendly staff, clean comfortable room, good bathroom. Short walk into centre.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bernard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very friendly staff, both at reception and in restaurant. Put on breakfast earlier for those us taking part in Chester marathon on the Sunday, which was very helpful. Great pool and jacuzzi.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christoper

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very happy. 3 night stay, perfect location great staff and very good breakfast. Price very competitive, would certainly stay again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Diane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable room with decent included breakfast. Given free room upgrade
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central hotel for numerous places to visit. Staff all pleasant and helpful. All areas kept spotless. Car parking available, but a but tight, please drive slowly to prevent damage to cars
Stayed 4 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely canal view room. Excellent facilities and very clean. The only downside is the buffet breakfast, due to limited choice and the toast being pre made so is sat there going cold.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ray

Liked: Amenities
All staff very friendly service excellent room clean and spacious overlooking canal spa and pool was great
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good would definitely stay there again
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Shaun

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The whole sayover experience was absolutely brilliant ... The staff, the hotel ,the service was all absolutely outstanding thank you so much. Shaun and Michelle ( Leyland Lancashire)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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