The Queen at Chester - Beautifully connected – Since 1860 With new jewels in our crown following a sparkling new £5millon refurbishment to public areas, Queen bedrooms and installed air conditioning. Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860 we’ve been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers, situated at the gateway to Chester we provide a welcome and stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious and well-connected base to make the most of Chester and beyond. The hotel is famous for its rich heritage, stunning public areas serving great food, afternoon teas and signature cocktails, with its hidden gem – the terrace, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city. Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was said to be the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, its hosted guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes and Lillie Langtry. All 218 bedrooms have complimentary Wi-Fi, a TV and 24-hour room service. The hotel also has 8 conference rooms to choose from, ideal for any event, meeting, or wedding.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 8.9 for a two-person trip.

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BW Premier Collection
Hotel chain/brand
BW Premier Collection

Property highlights

Situated in the best rated area in Chester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.0

Breakfast info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan, Gluten-free, Buffet

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room type
Number of guests
 
2 single beds
2 single beds
1 extra-large double bed
1 double bed
1 double bed
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Property practices

This property has told us they implemented certain practices across some or all of these categories: waste, water, energy and greenhouse gases, destination and community, and nature.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.8
Facilities
8.2
Cleanliness
8.5
Comfort
8.5
Value for money
8.0
Location
9.0
Free WiFi
8.4
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • Philip
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    A quiet and peaceful position within a walking distance to the centre of Chester . Friendly and polite staff . Perfect for us for an overnight visit
  • Keith
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely building, very well maintained and comfortable
  • Mandy
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Great hotel easy 10 mins walk to centre. Beautiful inside, fabulous room, was upgraded to complimentary deluxe rooms which had some nice free snack touches. Super comfy kingsize bed, lovely modern bathroom. Tasty buffet breakfast,.very helpful...

Hotel surroundings

Restaurants
2 restaurants on site

  • Kings' Grill
    • Cuisine
      British
  • V&A

    No additional info available

Facilities of The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection
Great facilities! Review score, 8.2

Most popular facilities
  • Parking
  • Free WiFi
  • Family rooms
  • 2 restaurants
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Room service
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Tea/coffee maker in all rooms
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bath or shower
  • Private bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Bath
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linen
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun terrace
  • Terrace
  • Garden
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Room Amenities
  • Socket near the bed
  • Clothes rack
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • Satellite channels
  • Telephone
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Fruits
    Additional charge
  • Wine/champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kid meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet menus (on request)
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs £12 per day.
  • Electric vehicle charging station
  • Accessible parking
Reception services
  • Invoice provided
  • Luggage storage
  • Express check-in/check-out
  • 24-hour front desk
Cleaning services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Dry cleaning
    Additional charge
Business facilities
  • Fax/photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Meeting/banquet facilities
    Additional charge
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Key card access
  • Safety deposit box
General
  • Designated smoking area
  • Air conditioning
  • Non-smoking throughout
  • Wake-up service
  • Heating
  • Carpeted
  • Lift
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
  • Wake up service/Alarm clock
  • Room service
Accessibility
  • Upper floors accessible by elevator
Languages spoken
  • English
  • Hindi
  • Polish
  • Tamil

House rules
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Check-in
From 16:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check the conditions of your required option.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 13 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

To see correct prices and occupancy information, please add the number of children in your group and their ages to your search.

Cot and extra bed policies

Cots and extra beds are not available at this property.

Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.
Groups
When booking more than 9 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
American ExpressVisaMastercardMaestro Cash is not accepted

The fine print
Need-to-know information for guests at this property

For hotel guests, situated next to the hotel is a pay and display car park. Details of costing and parking procedures are listed below for your information and are available in the car park. Please note that the car park does not belong to the hotel. Car parking spaces are subject to availability. Monday to Thursday; GBP 10 per night Friday to Sunday GBP 16 per night; GBP 12 per 24 hours.

£12 per 24 hours, payable on the machine in carpark or using the QR code which is located at the reception desk.

The dinner supplement is not available on New Year's Eve.

FAQs about The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection

  • The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection is 1,000 yards from the centre of Chester. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection offers the following activities / services (charges may apply):

    • Check-in at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection is from 16:00, and check-out is until 11:00.

    • The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection has 2 restaurants:

      • Kings' Grill
      • V&A

    • Room options at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection include:

      • Double
      • Twin
      • Triple
      • Suite

    • Guests staying at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 8.2).

      Breakfast option(s) include:

      • Continental
      • Full English/Irish
      • Vegetarian
      • Vegan
      • Gluten-free
      • Buffet

    • The prices at The Queen at Chester Hotel, BW Premier Collection may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates you select, hotel's policy etc.). See the prices by entering your dates.