The Lion at Malpas

Hotels
9.3 (1556 reviews)
1 Old Hall Street MALPAS , Malpas , gb

Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Luggage storage
Facilities for disabled guests
Packed lunches
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Excellent food
Cons:
Limited atmosphere in bar and dining room

Categories

Cleanliness
9.05
Overall positive sentiment with clean and bright rooms mentioned in reviews.
Service
9.55
Staff described as friendly and professional consistently throughout reviews.
Location
9.55
Great location mentioned multiple times, convenient for nearby attractions.
Room Quality
9.05
Rooms were noted as comfortable, spacious, and nicely furnished.
Amenities
9.05
Standard quality for this hotel tier.
Value for Money
9.05
Guests appreciated the affordable luxury experience.
Food and Beverage
9.55
Excellent food mentioned repeatedly, with guests enjoying meals.
Overall Experience
9.55
Consistent positive feedback about stays, with mentions of returning.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:52

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodation
Experience a lavish stay at The Lion at Malpas, a 4-star hotel offering free WiFi, comfortable rooms with modern amenities, and allergy-free environment. Enjoy a peaceful night's sleep with plush bed linen and towels provided.

Delicious Dining Options
Savor exquisite meals at the on-site restaurant offering a variety of breakfast options, including continental, Full English/Irish, and vegetarian choices. Indulge in culinary delights throughout your stay.

Convenient Location
Located near Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo, with easy access to Trentham Gardens and Manchester Airport, The Lion at Malpas provides a central hub for exploring the best attractions in the area.

Book your luxurious stay at The Lion at Malpas now and elevate your travel experience!

Important information:

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.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Pets

    Pets are allowed on request. Charges may be applicable.

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in public areas and is free of charge.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 12 years old stay for £20 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.3
Based on 1556 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.05
Service: 9.55
Location: 9.55
Room Quality: 9.05
Amenities: 9.05
Value for Money: 9.05
Food and Beverage: 9.55
Overall Experience: 9.55
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SJ family_with_children gb
9
A really comfortable place to stay in a good location.
Pros:

The staff were welcoming. The room was very clean and comfortable with good tea and coffee making facilities. The restaurant had a good atmosphere and the food was excellent. Breakfast was also very good. The location was very convenient and the property was easy to find. The property was very dog friendly as well.

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Helen couple gb
10
Really lovely. Friendly staff, food, drinks all was great - would go back
Pros:

It was beautifully presented

Cons:

Nothing everything was great

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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jonathan couple gb
8
Great place…but poor experience at Breakfast time…
Pros:

Quality of rooms a d food

Cons:

Freezing breakfast room…full of smoke…no heat…! no Croissants,no fruit…..cold bedroom…coffee machine temperamental…

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Guitane solo_traveller gb
10
welcoming staff and lovely facilities
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Andrew couple gb
10
Just Fab
Pros:

Fabulous pub. Arrived at Reception, they were very welcoming, took us to our room and made sure we were happy with everything. We had a lovely meal and a very relaxed evening. Our accommodation was brilliant, clean and very imaginatively thought out.
Breakfast was delicious.
If we're back in the area we'll definately book again and will definately recommend to all our family and friends.

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Anthony couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Rooms were amazing as was pub and breakfast hall

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-30 via Nuitee
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Sion couple gb
10
Pros:

Rooms and restaurants are fantastic - great stay.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Allan couple gb
9
2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Michael family_with_children gb
10
Great Place To Stay!!
Pros:

The lion at Malpas was such a warm an inviting place to stay, the rooms was lovely and cosy with everything you needed. The pub had a wonderful Sunday Roast, Steak and burgers and I would highly recommend eating here. Staff were very friendly and helpful and the bar staff done some lovely cocktails.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-29 via Nuitee
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Imogen couple gb
8
Lovely Inn with an excellent Gastro Pub
Pros:

Lovely pub restaurant with excellent food and friendly staff. Well decorated, well-stocked, comfortable rooms at the Inn with safe, free parking - very convenient for a short stay when travelling.

Cons:

PUB: Although staff were very friendly, they seemed inexperienced or not particularly well trained. Small oversights in restaurant service (e.g. pot of tea served without milk, no cutlery or salt & pepper on the breakfast table, dirty plates & cups not cleared) slightly tarnished the otherwise aesthetically pleasing, warm, and comfortable pub restaurant experience. The chef deserves a special mention, though, as the food quality at dinner and breakfast was excellent.

ROOMS: Staff inexperience and an apparent inattention to detail or lack of oversight on the accommodation side of the business showed most here. There is no obvious reception area for check-in or check-out. The restaurant staff have to attend to you in between their busy food service duties. When booking, I specifically requested a room with a bath and to check in an hour early, so that we could rest immediately after enjoying lunch at the pub (as I explained in detail in my written request). An automated response on the Booking.com platform simply pointed to an additional £10 per hour booking fee for early check-in, not addressing my specific request. In the end, we stopped for a long lunch elsewhere on our trip down to Malpas to delay our arrival until the official check-in time, instead of our preferred option of enjoying lunch at The Lion Pub and retiring to our room immediately after lunch to rest. On arrival just after the official check-in time of 15:00, there was no longer a room with a bath available - my request had clearly not been read or considered. We were left with the uncomfortable choice of either twin beds or a shower, instead of a double bed (labelled as a King bed on the Booking.com platform) with a bath, as requested - further hampering our desire for a rejuvenating afternoon rest on our travels.

2026-01-28 via Nuitee
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Dolly couple gb
7
Pros:

We enjoyed the location and beauty of the buildings and courtyard. The pub restaurant is also very lovely in decor!

Cons:

Our sink was clogged unfortunately. We also found the food to be sub par for dinner (chips cold, burger menu outline not what the burger was given) but the breakfast was much better.

2026-01-26 via Nuitee
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Catherine couple gb
8
Pros:

Lovely hotel and location. Friendly staff.

Cons:

I was cold!

2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Rachel couple gb
10
2026-01-23 via Nuitee
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Jennifer couple gb
10
Just perfect place to stay , great staff , excellent food as one member of staff said super happy family .
Pros:

Staff are just super friendly yet professional .. rooms wonderful x bar restraunt decor lovely and food exceptional

Cons:

Staff - real credit to organisation . Waitress at dinner and another at breakfast . Super happy energetic and just lovely

2026-01-22 via Nuitee
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Audrey couple gb
10
Lovely stay. Will be back again.
Pros:

Excellent.

2026-01-20 via Nuitee
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Holly couple gb
10
Lovely cosy evening away.
Pros:

Lovely feel to the place, nice room and delicious breakfast

Cons:

N/A

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Jayne couple gb
10
What a fabulous place, 10 out of 10 all round
Pros:

Lovely accommodation and great breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Lesley couple gb
10
Pros:

Beautiful accomodation. Comfortable bed & the property was spotlessly clean. Lovely full English breakfast & continental options available too. Staff are very friendly & accomodating. Can highly reccomend & would def stay again.

Cons:

Nothing not to like.

2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Patsy extended_group rw
10
2026-01-19 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
9
Pros:

Breakfast good fresh fruit would be nice cooked breakfast exellent

Cons:

Nothing

2026-01-19 via Nuitee