Oddfellows Chester Hotel & Apartments

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Classic British Hotels
9 (2241 reviews)
20 Lower Bridge Street , Chester , GB

Children allowed

Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Heating
Terrace
Family rooms
Garden
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quirky decor
Fantastic staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Bathroom layout odd
Vegetarian food option inadequate

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Mention of issues with the hand basin not draining properly and the need for repairs in the first room we were put in suggests some cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.36
Staff were fantastic and attentive, creating a positive guest experience.
Location
9.4
Location is excellent, within walking distance to everything.
Room Quality
8.35
Great features like a comfortable bed and good size, but there were some layout issues and a lack of privacy.
Amenities
9.38
Quirky décor and great amenities such as a fridge and coffee machine in the room.
Value for Money
8.84
Some guests found the food expensive, but worth the experience due to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Food was excellent overall, though the vegetarian option was unsatisfactory.
Overall Experience
9.36
Guests enjoyed their stay overall and appreciated the unique atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:55

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Rooms
Oddfellows, nestled in the heart of Chester near the River Dee, offers uniquely decorated, air-conditioned rooms in an elegant Georgian building. The top floor rooms boast charming wooden beams and skylight windows, providing a cozy retreat for guests.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in modern British cuisine at the restaurant and dining rooms, featuring locally sourced ingredients in their acclaimed menus. The culinary experience at Oddfellows promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

The Enchanting Secret Garden
Step into the enchanting Secret Garden at Oddfellows, a hidden gem offering a serene walled garden with open fires and lounge furniture. Relax and relish in al-fresco dining and cocktails, creating unforgettable memories amidst the picturesque setting.

Book your stay at Oddfellows now and immerse yourself in luxury and charm in the heart of Chester.

Important information:

Pre-authorization of a credit or debit card will be required at check-in for your accommodations rate.

Please note there is no elevator at the hotel.

The car park facility at Newgate Street car park is accessible 24 hours a day. There are restrictions at Pepper Street. Discounted rates are available for guests using Pepper Street NCP Car Park.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2241 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Nick • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-10-17 • via Nuitee
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Caroline • couple • gb
9
A good value hotel that offers a warm welcome and fascinating interiors in a great location
Pros:

We enjoyed the quirky decor from the novelty of a circular bed! Staff were very friendly and the food was very good quality. Location was brilliant as well – just a very short walk to the Rows.

Cons:

The couple of lightbulbs that weren’t working in the bedroom – especially in the shower unit. In the bar it felt very cold in the evening with the door open to the garden and at the heating was on as well.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Clair • extended_group • gb
9
Pros:

Perfect location, lovely rooms and staff were friendly and helpful. Parking discount available for nearby multi-storey.

2026-10-15 • via Nuitee
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Clair • extended_group • gb
9
Great hotel and location
Pros:

Location, very quirky and different

Cons:

No food being served the days we were there

2026-10-14 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
10
Night away in Chester
Pros:

Great location, bedroom was really quirky but luxurious also. Staff were attentive and friendly. Breakfast was amazing. Definitely my favourite Chester hotel.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Jo • couple • gb
9
Enjoyable time
Pros:

Good location, helpful staff, nice room, good value

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
10
Pros:

Apartment is very handy for everything, we came with our Daughter and had a lovely time

Cons:

The ceiling in the bathroom was a bit shabby paint peeling off

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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Alex • couple • gb
8
It’s a great place to stay.
Pros:

The location and the size of the property are great.

Cons:

No hand soap or shower gel.

2026-10-12 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
4
Glass door on the loo. See your partner poo.
Pros:

Great location. Clean, modern room with adequate space. Helpful check-in lady that carried our cases up the entrance stairs.

Cons:

Even on a Tuesday, late afternoon, there was loud music downstairs, some of which permeated upstairs, although it didn't last long. The main and significant disappointment however was that the toilet was separated from the head of the bed by little more than two paces and a flimsy, mainly clear with a translucent band, glass (!) screen. Little was left to the imagination, but if you're looking to share in the full sensory experience of your partner's excreting: sights, sounds, and smells, this is the hotel for you.

Sharing in each other's number twos is not a kink my wife and I share however, so we were not impressed, and I mentioned my incredulity to the manager of putting only a glass screen on the toilet with a view of the pan from the pillow. She was less than sympathetic and told me no one had complained about this before, although I subsequently found several similar complaints on here, some extending back years. The lack of sound and light insulation from the toilet is also a discomforting factor if your partner needs a visit in the night. You're likely to be woken.

It's a shame, because if the designer had put an actual, everyday door on the toilet. it would have been a comfortable room. Sadly, in trying to extend a point of difference and be 'off the wall', this hotel has prioritised style over comfort.

2026-10-08 • via Nuitee
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gordon • solo_traveller • gb
7
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Baylie • couple • gb
10
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jonathan • couple • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Anna • extended_group • gb
10
Fabulous stay with Oddfellows again, I’d use everytime.
Pros:

The size, the parking, location, style x

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Jane • couple • nz
9
Pros:

Location, the quirky artwork, large rooms. Helpful friendly staff.

Cons:

Spongy bed.

2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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Allen • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Danial • couple • gb
8
2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Tapiwa • couple • gb
3
Wouldn’t stay here again unfortunately :/
Pros:

The location is perfect, right in the heart of Chester which is ideal! The decor is beautiful and very quirky I loved the bath tub in the room.
The staff were lovely upon check in and check out.

Cons:

I stayed in the Caldecott cottage, there was an awful sewage smell coming out of the sink in the bathroom, the bed was so uncomfortable and I truly can sleep on anything! I’ve slept in comfier beds in hostels. There was also a loud sound through out the night it sounded like a pump and it made it so hard to settle. This was just my experience however, I know plenty of people that have enjoyed staying at this hotel maybe it was just that one room that wasn’t great!

2026-09-14 • via Nuitee
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Alison • family_with_children • gb
7
Nice hotel, good city centre location
Pros:

The Cocktail barman was lovely. The Banoffee Martini was the best cocktail I have ever had

Cons:

Got off to a disappointing start when the Receptionist insisted I had only booked 1 room (not 2). My single booking of 2 rooms via booking.com was bizarrely split up so when my niece's room was finally found on the system it was considered a separate booking (which is not true). We were also put in two completely different parts of the building.

Booking.com took the payment 3 days before arrival. I understand cancellation fees for no shows but taking the payment this far in advance is excessive.

Multiple plugs by the coffee machine in Room 1 were in a plug adaptor which I was surprised by. Getting an electrician to put some plug sockets on the wall is a small job.

Lots of milk, green tea and coffee pods however only 1 English Breakfast teabag in each room.

Pepper Street Car Park (even at half price due to being a hotel guest) is a horrid place and maybe shouldn't be recommended. People with big cars did well to be able to park in those tiny 1963 bays.

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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janet • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Amazing breakfast

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee
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Amanda • couple • gb
9
Pros:

Friendly staff and lovely comfort able hotel

2026-09-13 • via Nuitee