The Chester Hotel

Hotels
8.9 (1451 reviews)
59 - 63 Queens Road , Aberdeen , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Room service
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great food
Comfortable rooms
Cons:
Gym not open in mornings
Complex building layout

Categories

Cleanliness
8.71
Generally clean with slight concerns, overall positive sentiment.
Service
9.38
Consistently friendly and welcoming staff, going above and beyond.
Location
9.12
Pleasant location with good accessibility to the city center.
Room Quality
8.67
Rooms are great and comfortable, with minor occasional concerns.
Amenities
8.2
Some amenities, like the gym, have reported issues, but no major complaints.
Value for Money
8.86
Good quality for the price, generally considered reasonable.
Food and Beverage
9.21
Excellent food and breakfast, a highlight of the stay.
Overall Experience
9.08
Very positive stay overall with minor issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-09 02:38

Property Description

Historic Charm with Modern Elegance
The Chester Hotel, a 19th-century listed building, seamlessly blends original features with contemporary design. Located in Aberdeen's Queens Road, this stylish hotel boasts a restaurant, free gym, and private dining rooms, offering a perfect blend of history and luxury.

Luxurious Amenities
Each room at The Chester Hotel is a haven of comfort, featuring free WiFi, a Nespresso coffee maker, Noble Isle toiletries, and more. The Gallery Bar serves exquisite Scottish cuisine, while the whisky bar offers a wide selection of drinks. Don't miss out on the delightful afternoon tea prepared by the hotel's pastry chefs.

Convenient Location and Leisure
Situated just 1.5 miles from Aberdeen Railway Station, the hotel also provides easy access to Aberdeen centre and the Ferry Terminal. With free on-site parking and proximity to Royal Aberdeen Golf Club, The Chester Hotel offers both convenience and leisure opportunities.

To experience the perfect blend of history and luxury, book your stay at The Chester Hotel today.

Important information:

Please note that the gym is currently closed.

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

Property Policies

  • Parking

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

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 3 years old to 17 years old stay for £30 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.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.9
Based on 1451 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.71
Service: 9.38
Location: 9.12
Room Quality: 8.67
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 8.86
Food and Beverage: 9.21
Overall Experience: 9.08
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Rodrigo solo_traveller gb
9
2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Daniel solo_traveller gb
9
Great location, great service and friendly team
Pros:

Brilliant location and very friendly staff

Cons:

Peeling paint in the bathroom didnt look great

2026-03-27 via Nuitee
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Nicoletta extended_group fr
7
Pros:

Petit déjeuner sympa

Cons:

Chambre très froide et sdb aussi qui n’avait pas de chauffage !

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Gary couple gb
9
Sets the standard for hospitality in Aberdeen
Pros:

Very upbeat and friendly staff. The food at lunchtime was good and the service was great.

Cons:

It was a long way down many corridors and turns to the room

2026-03-25 via Nuitee
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Raymond solo_traveller gb
10
Excellent stay in a comfortable setting
Pros:

Very clean and excellent food

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-23 via Nuitee
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Lorraine couple gb
10
Another great stay
Pros:

We are return guests, we always stay when attending a function at the hotel, lovely rooms and bar area, restaurant excellent and a good breakfast too!

2026-03-22 via Nuitee
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Smith couple gb
6
Just OK
Pros:

Bar was nice but was in a separate building

Cons:

Reception and room was in a different building from restaurant and bar.
Had to go outside to get to restaurant

2026-03-20 via Nuitee
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Kevin family_with_children gb
8
2026-03-19 via Nuitee
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Stephen solo_traveller gb
10
Superb
Pros:

Very stylish , quite , professional

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-18 via Nuitee
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kathd254 Friends getaway
6
We will find somewhere else next visit.
Pros:

The decor was wonderful, the staff were friendly and very helpful which was good as a service charge was added to everything, even a drink from the bar.
The prices of drinks and food were on the expensive side, we were also told that our only option for food on Sunday was a special Mother’s Day lunch at a cost of almost £60 each. No advance warning was given and no bar food was available.
On two nights we were told there was a ‘signature’ chef evening which again meant we couldn’t sit in the bar for drinks or have bar food, all tables were reserved. No advance warning. As we had arranged to meet friends who were also resident at the hotel it was very inconvenient and meant an expensive couple of uber rides into town which we did not anticipate.
The hotel is not suitable for guests with mobility problems. Steps everywhere, the lift didn’t go to reception, accessible rooms, the restaurant or the bar. It was steps to the front door and a walk outside. To get to the accessible room you had to navigate a slope down a fairly steep drive.
As I mentioned the staff were friendly and helpful but that is not much use when the amenities that you relied on are out of use due to functions. I expect functions to be in function rooms, not the residents bar.
There was confusion over the final bill, we were given a bar bill that was not ours, no signature had been obtained and it was lucky we spotted it.
Our room was okay, but we paid the same as our friends who had a much bigger more luxurious room.
Breakfast was good. The chef was happy to cook eggs to order and again staff were friendly and helpful.
On the whole it was okay, but because of the problems I mentioned we will most likely find somewhere else next year.

2026-03-17 via Tripadvisor
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Burdy1884 family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Sheila couple gb
9
First class although getting to my room and the restaurant was a little tortuous via corridors
Pros:

The breakfast was excellent. Well presented and the chef very obliging

Cons:

Nothing

2026-03-16 via Nuitee
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Steven family_with_children gb
10
2026-03-15 via Nuitee
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John solo_traveller gb
10
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Roger couple gb
9
2026-03-09 via Nuitee
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Lynne couple gb
10
So good we have already booked to go back!
Pros:

Gorgeous room. We booked a club room - great sized room with a great view. We had dinner in the hotel - great value.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
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Steven couple gb
4
2026-03-07 via Nuitee
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Craig extended_group gb
10
2026-03-02 via Nuitee
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Cristhian couple ch
6
Staff need more training.
Pros:

It is clean, nice bar for chill times.

Cons:

The breakfast service was not good, except for one attentive gentleman. The two girls seemed as if being there was more of an obligation than a job they cared about.

On the first day, one of the reception staff members smelled very bad, which was quite unpleasant. They also mishandled a gift that a friend had left for me at the reception.

The champagne was delivered the day after my arrival instead of upon arrival. Additionally, the room service attendant entered my room without knocking, which I found very intrusive. On top of that, they didn’t even know where the champagne came from or who it was for.
The radiator on the room makes a lot noise, turn off at night but rooms get cold very fast.

Overall, it was a catastrophe.
The bar area was good nothing to much from there.

2026-02-26 via Nuitee
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Kehinde family_with_children gb
9
2026-02-24 via Nuitee