Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel, Chester

Hotels
Macdonald Hotels & Resorts
7.2 (4507 reviews)
St John St , Chester , gb

Paid
Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
24-hour front desk
Heating
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Bar
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Central Location
Friendly Staff
Good Service
Cons:
Dirty Rooms
Poor Maintenance
Value for Money Issues

Categories

Cleanliness
4.53
The rooms were filthy and lacked proper cleaning, with stains evident throughout.
Service
8.5
Staff were friendly and helpful, providing a good standard of service despite the issues.
Location
9.04
Great central location near shops and restaurants, convenient for exploring the city.
Room Quality
5.49
Rooms lacked effort in preparation; significant issues with cleanliness and maintenance.
Amenities
7.52
Basic amenities available but not adequately maintained, such as old furniture.
Value for Money
6.98
Given cleanliness issues, the price felt high for the condition of the hotel.
Food and Beverage
8.03
No specific food and beverage services mentioned, but standard for hotel tier.
Overall Experience
7.5
While the location and staff were positives, major cleanliness issues detracted from the experience.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:05

Property Description

Central Location in Chester City Centre
The Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel offers the perfect blend of convenience and luxury, situated in the heart of Chester. Guests can easily explore the city's shopping, historic sites, and vibrant nightlife, all within walking distance.

Charming Rooms with Modern Amenities
Experience a harmonious mix of classic charm and contemporary comfort in our rooms. Featuring period details, flat-screen TVs, and en-suite bathrooms, each room provides a cozy retreat after a day of sightseeing.

Delicious Dining Options and Exceptional Service
Indulge in seasonal dishes made from the finest ingredients at our restaurant, or opt for a full English breakfast served with a smile. Our attentive staff ensures that your stay is memorable and hassle-free.

Ready to immerse yourself in the allure of Chester? Book your stay at Macdonald New Blossoms Hotel now!

Important information:

The credit/debit card used to book a pre-paid rate must be presented to reception on arrival at the hotel. Please note that failure to do so will result in an alternative payment method being required.

Please note that the property has difficulty accommodating guests who are unable to leave a building unassisted. Guests with mobility restrictions are required to contact the property in advance to asses the risks and procedures in accessing the hotel.

Please note that the hotel doesn’t accept any cash payments.

When booking 7 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The hotel a negotiated a discount at Eastgate Square Car Park for £10 per night where a QR code is available at reception.This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Location

Guest Reviews

7.2
Based on 4507 reviews
Cleanliness: 4.53
Service: 8.5
Location: 9.04
Room Quality: 5.49
Amenities: 7.52
Value for Money: 6.98
Food and Beverage: 8.03
Overall Experience: 7.5
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Andrew couple gb
7
We had a great stay in Chester
Pros:

I had the full breakfast, which was very nice but I have had better
It lacked a little bit of quality and choice
Location was perfect

Cons:

The room we stayed in was a bit tired
Needs new carpet
Complete revamp in the bathrooms as well

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Wendy extended_group gb
4
Pros:

Location

Cons:

Very outdated, stains , in desperate need of an update

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Lindsey solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Nice comfortable bed. Excellent shower. Good location.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
10
2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Mark extended_group gb
2
Wouldn’t recommend this to anyone. Avoid
Pros:

Nothing

Cons:

Nothing very poor . It needs a total refurbishment. No staff . Found a Swiss Army knife on the floor in our room obviously not been cleaned very good and not what you would expect to find in your room.

2026-08-29 via Nuitee
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Jazzmin couple gb
5
Great location but wouldn’t return
Pros:

Staff were nice checking in/out. Great location, really central.

Cons:

Paper thin walls so was woken early by guest/cleaning staff passing our room. Also before checking out a really horrible loud alarm kept going off every few minutes. Aircon wouldn’t work in our room and not great in regards to plug space. TV was tiny. We also had one tiny lamp for the whole room, no ceiling light? Also had to manually empty sink as wouldn’t drain. Foyer and reception were lovely but room needed a lot of TLC.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Emma solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

The location is fantastic. Nice big comfy beds and the staff are lovely.

Cons:

Some of the furniture was a little dusty, lampshades and headboard.

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Annette family_with_children gb
2
Very poor
Pros:

Cooked breakfast was good

Cons:

There was. I cheeses or meats for the continental breakfast and they run out of croissants and an hour before breakfast was finished no selection of danish.
Bed was dirty I had to ask staff to change bedding at 9 pm

2026-08-28 via Nuitee
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Mason solo_traveller gb
4
2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Stacey solo_traveller gb
7
Gorgeous hotel, fantastic location but no beds for kids.
Pros:

Friendly and helpful staff. Amazing location right in the centre of the city. Good sized room with a lovely bathroom, big walk in shower and toiletries. Nice building.

Cons:

There isnt a bed for children so if you do book with a child, they bring a temporary bed in which isnt a bed, it is made from trampoline/sunbed material with a thin mattress topper on (not a proper mattress). It is extremely uncomfortable, small and doesnt feel safe. This is not advertised when booking or in any communications.
Communication with the hotel prior to arrival was none existent, messages and phone calls for advice not answered and this made parking arrangements worrying. You have to park in the nearby shopping centre and find your own way to hotel as directions not given. Although, the hotel do give you a code to discount the parking to £10.

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Lynne solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

The staff were very nice and helpful

Cons:

The coffee at breakfast and some of the breakfast food

2026-08-27 via Nuitee
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Louise solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Love the location room was very nice and comfortable good value for money stqff were very friendly

Cons:

The only thing was they weren't enough sockets none beside bed only 2 in the seating area

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Dougie couple je
6
2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Shane couple gb
4
Cons:

No CCD. A

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Barry solo_traveller gb
1
Dump
Pros:

The staff were polite the bedding was fresh

Cons:

The room.had not been deep cleaned i suspect for a considerable time considering the sticky dust on on the skirting wi dow sill around most of the woodwork.generally.
Could not open an of the windows and air con almost non existent but made a noise. Bathroom extractor full of dust and didn't work
Bathroom sanitary wear completely lacking in attention plug hole brown behind the taps there was pink soap scum and mouldy as it was around the shower doors.
The grout in tiles in the shower were black mouldy.
The soap and shower dispensers were completely empty.
Floor tiles cracked and grout missing.
Hair and fluff balls in the corners of the room on the carpets
Stains.and spillages all down the back of the bathroom
There was a club nearby blasting music until 330am we were unable to sleep due to this and the stuffy dry heat in the room.
We got zero sleep, frankly we were glad we did not pay for breakfast as this complete lack of hygiene would have ensured we did no eat there. Complained at desk and advised to email management.... No response.

2026-08-26 via Nuitee
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Shirley couple gb
6
Average stay
Pros:

Breakfast disappointing with low stock of choices. Room like a sauna and unable to open window

Cons:

Breakfast little choice and ran out of items. Room too hot

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Tanya family_with_children gb
6
Pros:

Being central to everything we needed.

Cons:

One room was far too warm air con not working. Staff were very good and provided a fan. Grandson is ADHD and ASC and struggles to regulate body temperature. Open windows would have been better. Other bedroom castor missing off one bed and bathroom needing an upgrade.

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Thorsten solo_traveller de
5
Pros:

Gute Lage, schönes Gebäude, hilfsbereites Personal

Cons:

Kein warmes Wasser in der Dusche, Ausblick auf ein vermuelltes Dach, abgewohntes Zimmer

2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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steph solo_traveller gb
10
2026-08-25 via Nuitee
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Callum couple gb
8
2026-08-25 via Nuitee