Oddfellows Chester Hotel & Apartments

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Classic British Hotels
9 (2212 reviews)
20 Lower Bridge Street , Chester , gb
+44 1244 345454

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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

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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 2212 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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Neville • couple • gb
7
2026-08-08 • via Nuitee
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Ian • couple • gb
10
2026-08-06 • via Nuitee
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John • couple • gb
1
2026-08-05 • via Nuitee
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Paul • family_with_children • gb
10
2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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gerard • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Brilliant hotel. Pity we only stayed one night as I would have like to stay in the garden for a while. But overall very enjoyable and cool...

Cons:

Nothing it was great 👍

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Katie • couple • gb
7
Not sure if we would return ..
Pros:

- very eclectic decor
- comfortable bed
- great location
- very nice breakfast
- air con in the room which we were grateful for given the heatwave

Cons:

- we stayed in room 11; I felt it needed a good deep clean. There was quite a bit of dust everywhere including the walls and sides. The carpet also had bits and sparkly bits on when we arrived (?old decoration)
- arrived for breakfast and waited a good while and no one arrived so my husband had to enter the kitchen to notify them of our arrival
- not necessarily the fault of the hotel but we were awoken at 07.30-07.45 with a lorry unloading items by our window so it interrupted our sleep
- a very loud buzzing in the room; not sure what the source of this was

2026-08-04 • via Nuitee
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Ean • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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WATERS • family_with_children • bh
10
2026-08-03 • via Nuitee
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Bell • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Set right in the city centre

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Kirsty • extended_group • gb
9
Brilliant, cool, trendy, fun comfortable
Pros:

Quirky decorations

Cons:

Steps

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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Vicki • couple • gb
6
Overpriced and dated but good location. Shame! 😳
Pros:

Great location, fabulous vibe during the day. Room configuration great

Cons:

Room was dated. Really overpriced for the quality of the room. Water marks on the ceiling that could have been painted for the pricing. Cleaning not great, light fittings dirty and cobwebs on the staircase. For the cost the attention to details was very poor.

2026-08-02 • via Nuitee
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alan • couple • gb
10
Very comforable, relaxing and stylish hotel
Pros:

Decor of room and public areas exceptional.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Isabel • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Alexander • solo_traveller • se
8
2026-07-25 • via Nuitee
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Marie • extended_group • se
8
2026-07-24 • via Nuitee
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Victoria • couple • gb
10
Wonderful - will definitely be back!
Pros:

The rooms and the hotel decor are wonderful - so unique and different from most hotels. The secret garden is a wonderful place to have a drink and the Hugo Spritz was 10/10!
The bed was very comfortable, there was a Nespresso coffee machine and my room in bottom of the Garden end was so quiet !
The staff were also lovely.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-22 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
10
Night away in Chester
Pros:

Great location, bedroom was spacious, clean and bed really comfortable. Staff were really friendly and helpful and breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-07-20 • via Nuitee
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CJ • couple • gb
9
Quirky hotel in central location with strong emphasis on customer care
Pros:

The staff are exceptional. Attentive, helpful, nothing too much trouble. The atmosphere is very good with plenty of different zones and funky decors. Particularly liked the bar and secret garden. Very competitively priced especially compared with Liverpool where a much inferior hotel cost almost double

Cons:

Machine sound (air conditioning? Generator?) in bedroom was continuous and a bit obtrusive. We also prefer windows that open to hermetically sealed rooms. Not much natural light in bedroom

2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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David • couple • gb
10
2026-07-18 • via Nuitee
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Concannon • family_with_children • ie
4
Pros:

Location: right in the heart of Chester
Convenient parking.
Space in the apartment.
Ease of check-in.

Cons:

Lack of cleanliness - advertised as serviced apartments, the cleaner only emptied the bins, dressed beds and changed the towels daily. Floors were very dirty (not vacuumed or cleaned for the week!). No vacuum or sweeping brush provided to do it ourself. Whole apartment needs a refresh.
Dishwasher stank when opened initially. not properly managed (salts etc) despite asking for same.
Lots of appliances not working (fan, lamps).
No iron/iron board provided despite having a utility room.
Only one set of keys provided for 2 adults.
We could not travel on the first day, over 1 month noticed provided, and they would not refund that night, despite it being our 3rd consecutive year staying there.

2026-07-13 • via Nuitee