Chester Hotels

Why not book a hotel in Chester, one of the country's oldest settlements, for this year's UK city break. The Romans built the settlement over 2000 years ago. It was an important settlement for trade and fortification and many Roman relics remain to this day. If you're looking for a hotel in Chester, Best Western have two within the city proper, giving you easy access to the sites and attractions, as well as several just outside, which are within easy reach of the wonderful, rolling countryside that envelops the county town.

Chester neighbourhoods

As can be expected of a city built up over such a long period and undergone such a varied mix of influences and styles, there is a haphazard feel to Chester; its mismatched buildings line the irregular streets in an endearing, higgledy-piggeldy fashion. Tudor buildings are dotted among the faithful Victorian reproductions, a testament to the city's duration and importance over the ages. Book a Chester hotel in the centre near the Cross, where the town crier will shout his welcome to busy shoppers along Watergate and Eastgate Street. Northwards is the neo-Gothic Town Hall imperiously glaring across at Chester Cathedral, whose inner sanctum Georgian Abbey Square is a delightful place to stop. The most southerly part of the walled city contains the Castle and the Roodee, Britain's oldest racecourse. Book a hotel in Chester to explore the remarkable city. The most prominent buildings in the centre are the town hall and cathedral, both listed buildings, but the city is full of many other protected structures and artefacts including statues, crosses, ruins, churches and much more. Our Chester hotel will put you right in the middle of the action.

Shopping in Chester

The Rows, an ancient, tiered shopping gallery, is arguably the first shopping centre in the country and should certainly be explored during your stay in our hotel in Chester. These Rows, which are found on all four main streets of Chester, are unique, nothing truly similar exists anywhere else in the world. The city also has many modern areas, packed with high-street names and designer boutiques. Northgate Street and Watergate Street are packed with stores to suit all tastes or for an easier expedition head to the Grosvenor or The Forum Shopping Centre, which are both easily reachable from our central Chester hotel. Enjoy a freshly-ground coffee in between outings and really become part of the exciting city, there's always something to look at and something unusual going on.

Food and drink in Chester

In the lazy summer months, eating or drinking beside the beautiful River Dee is an amazing experience and some of the city's favourite pubs and eateries dot the banks, providing mouth-watering meals and broad selections of drinks. Easy access to local ingredients has really set the bar high in Chester and the surrounding area boasts some of the country's best-stocked wine cellars and food producers. To really feel at one with the historic settlement, try drinking at 'The Boot,' one of the oldest pubs in the city (dating back to 1643) and always full of merriment and atmosphere.

Culture and nightlife in Chester

The Grosvenor Museum is the city's major museum. It contains many Roman artefacts including tombstones as well as an art gallery. Staying in our Best Western hotel in Chester centre will give you easy access to the city's nightlife and entertainment. Live jazz, blues and comedy can be found on most street corners and the confusing, crooked, criss-crossing streets provide the perfect environment for a pub crawl in the ambience of a warm summer's night. For a night you will not find on your regular UK city break, why not take an Abba-themed boat trip up the River Dee.

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