The Commercial Bar & Hotel

Hotels
8.2 (1070 reviews)
St Peters Church Yard, Northgate Street , Chester , gb

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Heating
Express check-in/check-out
Karaoke
Non-smoking throughout
Sun terrace
Evening entertainment
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Great location
Comfortable beds
Spacious rooms
Cons:
Noise from nearby venues
Cleanliness issues
Lack of amenities

Categories

Cleanliness
6.95
Several mentions of dirty rooms and unclean bathrooms indicate cleanliness issues.
Service
9.45
No specific complaints about service; standard quality for this hotel tier.
Location
9.45
Consistently positive feedback about the excellent location.
Room Quality
7.45
Mixed reviews on room quality; some issues reported with furnishings and noise.
Amenities
7.95
Limited amenities mentioned; some shortcomings but generally okay.
Value for Money
8.45
General consensus that it was decent value, but the quality varied.
Food and Beverage
7.45
Breakfast advertised but not provided, causing disappointment.
Overall Experience
8.45
Reviews overall suggest a decent experience, but noise issues were significant.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 12:12

Property Description

Central Location in Chester
Located in the heart of Chester, just 500 meters from the renowned Chester Racecourse, The Commercial Bar & Hotel offers a convenient and vibrant setting for your stay.

Modern Amenities and Comfortable Rooms
Experience comfort in our guest rooms equipped with all the modern amenities you need, including a flat-screen TV, free WiFi, and a private bathroom. Some rooms even feature a cozy seating area for relaxation.

Relaxing Sun Terrace and Nightclub
Unwind and soak up the sun on our inviting sun terrace, or dance the night away at our in-house nightclub. The perfect way to make the most of your stay.

Ready to experience the best of Chester? Book your stay at The Commercial Bar & Hotel now for a memorable and enjoyable visit.

Important information:

A disco is available at the property: From Friday to Saturday till 3am and Sunday till 2am.

We have Karaoke on Sundays and Wednesdays till 2am, and a huge courtyard party till 2am Fridays and Saturdays. Therefore there is noise on the late evenings!Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
This property does not accommodate bachelor(ette) or similar parties.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Parking

    No parking available.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children are not allowed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.2
Based on 1070 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.95
Service: 9.45
Location: 9.45
Room Quality: 7.45
Amenities: 7.95
Value for Money: 8.45
Food and Beverage: 7.45
Overall Experience: 8.45
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elizabethtT1997UC • Couples
10
Birthday drinks
Pros:

Great night out bar staff amazing dan and rhys made us feel very welcome cant wait to go there again cheers guys for making my birthday celebrations special

2026-07-11 • via Tripadvisor
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Richard • couple • gb
6
2026-07-11 • via Nuitee
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Julie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Staff amazing couldn't do enough

2026-07-09 • via Nuitee
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J5687RIjuliem • Family
10
City break
Pros:

Came 6th July for 3 nights from minute we arrived nicky couldn't do enough, Paul the manager extremely helpful. Location is spot on . Will definitely be returning 😌

2026-07-08 • via Tripadvisor
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Mark • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great place to stay.
Pros:

Great central place, clean and spacious.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-08 • via Nuitee
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Effy • solo_traveller • gr
7
2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Cate • solo_traveller • gb
8
Convenient central location with everything needed for a comfortable stay.
Pros:

2pm checkin time is great and was able to leave luggage on day of departure as I had a 6pm train. Worked really well for 2 days of walking the wales coastal path up to Prestatyn and using it as a “hub”,returning by bus or train each day. Fridge in room was really useful.

Cons:

Couldn’t get the shower temperature down from very hot (probably fine for most people) but luckily there was a shower attachment in the bath that worked

2026-07-07 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • gb
10
Perfect location, very reasonably priced. Great location for getting breakfast. As we shopped could just pop back to dro
Pros:

Very central location. Cheap and cheerful, clean, and friendly staff. Fridge in the room which was great , flutes and ice bucket

Cons:

For what we paid. Everything was spot on

2026-07-04 • via Nuitee
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Neil • couple • gb
10
Top quality accommodation at a bargain price
Pros:

Central location, very high standard of accommodation

Cons:

Stairs but no lift

2026-07-03 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
10
Always good
Pros:

Staff are always welcoming and accommodating

Cons:

N/A

2026-07-02 • via Nuitee
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Russell • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Central value for money and facilities

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Espley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Everything great value for great prices

Cons:

Absolutely nothing

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Espley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Absolutely everything will book again

Cons:

There was really nothing not to like

2026-06-30 • via Nuitee
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Jennifer • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Great place to stay, location is perfect!

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • solo_traveller • gb
6
Pros:

Brilliant location
Good shower and lovely bathroom
It was very spacious the bedroom and lounge were tired but the bathroom looked like it had just been redone.

Cons:

By far the worst part was the noise - even though they had stated they had music in the courtyard until 2 it was very noisy until 4am. Better soundproofing would definitely be recommended.

2026-06-28 • via Nuitee
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Graham • solo_traveller • gb
6
Chester
Pros:

Close to everything
Good location for getting to everywhere
Quiet ( we stopped during week )

Cons:

Lots of stairs no lift
Shower could of done with a anti slip mat
Air con not working ( working last night of our stay )

2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Gail • couple • gb
6
2026-06-26 • via Nuitee
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Eurwyn • couple • gb
8
Cheap and cheerful for city center hotel in Chester
Pros:

The location is great for city center, plenty of bars and restaurants with in crawling distance. Comfortable spacious room which were clean. Large bath and shower.
Do not judge the hotel by its entrance as it is a lively and wild pub on the weekend full of party goers we were there Wednesday and Thursday no noise.

Cons:

Room a little dark but most hotel rooms are.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Julie • couple • nz
9
Central and value for money.
Pros:

The property is so central, parking close and safe. Was £15 for over night parking. We were told about the music on a weekend so no problem for us, but if you want quiet then I would think about somewhere else. The music choice was really good for us to listen to.

Cons:

There was nothing we did not like.

2026-06-21 • via Nuitee
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Daniel • solo_traveller • gb
7
Great location right in the city centre
Pros:

In the centre of Chester great location to explore the city

Cons:

The property is quite old however for the money very reasonable

2026-06-20 • via Nuitee