MILL Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
8.3 (18594 reviews)
Wilton Street , Chester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Health or beauty spa nearby
Electric bicycle charging station
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Non-smoking rooms
Swimming pool
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Some reviewers mentioned issues with dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
9.41
Most reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Positive feedback on the hotel's location being near the city centre.
Room Quality
7.4
Some rooms were described as dated and uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.43
Amenities like the pool and spa received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.89
Some guests found the pricing to be unreasonable.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Breakfast was criticized for being greasy and not nice.
Overall Experience
8.91
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, with some exceptions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:53

Property Description

Canal-side Luxury
Located alongside the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal, The Mill Hotel and Spa offers a unique and luxurious stay just a short walk from Chester Station.

Diverse Dining Options
With 5 eateries to choose from, including the Canaletto Restaurant & Rialto Bar & Lounge, guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights during their stay.

Leisure and Entertainment
Enjoy a leisurely swim in the hotel's pool or relax in the spa, all while taking in the beautiful canal views. Plus, with Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo just a stone's throw away, entertainment is always within reach.

Book your stay at The Mill Hotel and Spa for a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.

Important information:

For group bookings of 10 guests or more, the property requests a deposit of £20 within 3 weeks of making the booking. Full payment will be required no later than 2 weeks prior to arrival.

Kindly note the Classic Rooms are unable to accommodate children's cots.
Children's cots can be accommodated in the Business Class rooms, subject to availability.

Please note that this property does not accept stag or hen parties.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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 13 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 18594 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 8.91
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steve solo_traveller gb
6
Weekend break
Pros:

Comfy bed, nice breakfast, great location, friendly staff

Cons:

Advised I was given a 'downgraded' room after booking a deluxe. There were no proper TV channels, and the remote was not clean. Very noisy in the evening, the guests were very loud in early hours.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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steven solo_traveller gb
10
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Donna solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location is perfect for walking into town. Lots around it. Staff very friendly and welcoming, happy to help. Room was big with plenty of room to walk around. Beds were comfy and we all had a great night's sleep.

Cons:

Not enough plug sockets near the beds. Could do with a plug socket near the big mirror too so you can dry your hair if there is more than one person getting ready (personal opinion i know). Also, when you've paid for parking, and you have to move by 12pm check out day. If you want a walk back into town, it will cost you £5 per hour to stay in carpark!!!!

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Nerissa couple gb
8
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Niklas couple se
8
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Jonathan solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Location was great, easy to walk into the city and along canal. Standard room was OK but we upgraded which was much better. Staff very friendly and efficient. Also on site secure parking is a bonus.

Cons:

Breakfast could have been much better, no fresh fruit only tinned. No decent muesli or granola, only white bread no brown to offer. OK if you wanted cooked but jot much alternative.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Jaanika couple gb
8
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Sonia couple gb
8
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John solo_traveller gb
8
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Manda Stone solo_traveller gb
6
A hotel that flatters to deceive
Pros:

The staff were all lovely - kind, helpful and always smiling. The room was very clean and the bed was quite comfortable (although a bit hard for me). The shower was fantastic.

Cons:

I was expecting something quaint from an old mill, but instead of a nice view of a canal, our room looked on to a very busy flyover. The windows had restrictors on so you could barely open them.
The room was featureless and all beige - walls, carpet and furniture with only a big television on the wall that didn't work properly.
The breakfast was awful! Tinned fruit in individual bowls, pre toasted, white sliced bread. I can't comment on the bacon and eggs because I didn't eat them (I'm vegetarian). The croissants were inedible and the little plastic pots of jam were horrible. We were staying for 3 nights and after the first breakfast, for the first time ever I think, we abandoned the other 2 breakfasts that were already paid for, and found somewhere in town to eat. And there were some great options there. Chester is a wonderful city.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Longbottom solo_traveller gb
8
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Lauri solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Close to centre, late check in, good breakfast included staff friendly

Cons:

Pillows were rock hard, noises from other rooms

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Nicola couple gb
10
Our go to hotel whenever we visit Chester.. friendly staff, great breakfast, rooms clean and fresh. Perfect location ☺️
Pros:

Warm and welcoming staff. Hotel was clean and fresh. The location was perfect for walks by the waterside and shopping in the city.
Loved the added bonus of a veranda to be able to sit out on.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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Annie solo_traveller au
10
Great place
Pros:

Nice place with lovely care and I am sorry we didn't use the spa. Food was very good and the staff friendly and helpful.

Cons:

We had lots of bags and some way to the room. The elevator was not always going our way .

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Food. Building. Staff.

Cons:

Bed uncomfortable. Pillows hard.

2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
8
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Stephanie family_with_children gb
8
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Colin solo_traveller gb
9
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Luke couple gb
9
2026-05-16 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
9
Chester
Pros:

Excellent location. Clean comfortable room. Spa was splendid. Staff helpful and friendly. 👌

Cons:

No complaints

2026-05-15 via Nuitee