The Lion at Malpas

Hotels
9.3 (1562 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
Great food
Beautiful rooms
Cons:
Limited atmosphere in bar
Room service delay

Categories

Cleanliness
9.13
Room was clean and spacious, tea, coffee, hot chocolate and snacks were very welcome.
Service
9.6
Staff were friendly and professional, with excellent food and service.
Location
9.34
Great location, convenient for nearby events.
Room Quality
9.09
Beautiful bedroom, very comfortable with little touches.
Amenities
9.12
Excellent food, great pub and friendly environment.
Value for Money
9.08
Affordable luxury with high standards.
Food and Beverage
9.43
Food was amazing, with a fantastic dining experience.
Overall Experience
9.6
Absolutely everything was perfect, from rooms to staff.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 02:29

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 1562 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.13
Service: 9.6
Location: 9.34
Room Quality: 9.09
Amenities: 9.12
Value for Money: 9.08
Food and Beverage: 9.43
Overall Experience: 9.6
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Jacqui solo_traveller gb
9
Totally relaxing
Pros:

Quality furnishings
Excellent decor
Proper mugs for morning tea!

2026-03-01 via Nuitee
J
John couple gb
10
2026-03-01 via Nuitee
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Sandra couple gb
10
2026-02-28 via Nuitee
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Gilly Hall couple gb
10
Lovely friendly place with large comfortable rooms some of which are dog friendly
Pros:

The Lion was great as always with lovely spacious and comfortable room. The food was great and as we were unable to make breakfast on 2 mornings they gave us a credit towards an evening meal.

Cons:

Having stayed before everything was as we expected.

2026-02-27 via Nuitee
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tracy couple gb
10
Pros:

The room was very comfortable. All the food we had was good and the staff and service were excellent. The whole place had a really pleasant atmosphere.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Soray couple gb
10
2026-02-26 via Nuitee
H
Heather couple gb
10
Excellent service
Pros:

Excellent service and food. Made to feel welcome and had both an excellent dinner and breakfast.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
C
Chris solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Location for my visit, clean and tidy.

Cons:

Staff issues.

2026-02-25 via Nuitee
H
Hannah couple gb
9
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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sharon couple gb
10
2026-02-23 via Nuitee
N
Nicola couple gb
10
Pros:

Very comfortable warm room. Friendly staff. Great food.

Cons:

It was all great.

2026-02-23 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
10
Gorgeous decor in the rooms.
Pros:

Always excellent. Beautiful rooms.

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Patricia couple gb
10
Fantastic place to stay and eat. Highly recommended!
Pros:

The location was good. The room was spacious and comfortable. We went with our dog and were given a ground floor room with very easy outside access.
Kettle and coffee machine available in the room, good selection of teas and coffees offered.
Staff was welcoming and very professional.
The food at the pub was delicious and the breakfast menu was very good.

Cons:

N/A

2026-02-22 via Nuitee
S
Sarah couple gb
10
2026-02-22 via Nuitee
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Natasha couple gb
8
Overall a lovely stay
Pros:

Breakfast excellent
Waiting staff very attentive and lovely evening meal with great ambience as always
Lovely hamper with crisps and homemade flapjacks lovely touch

Cons:

Room was nice although needed a dust, lots of cobwebs on some of walls bathroom had no window or working extractor fan so smelt musty and shower was very small.
Bring back the delicious natural yoghurt with mango and berry compote at breakfast!

2026-02-22 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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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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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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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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Guitane solo_traveller gb
10
welcoming staff and lovely facilities
2026-02-12 via Nuitee