Rowton Poplars Hotel

Hotels
9.2 (2524 reviews)
Whitchurch Road, Rowton , Chester , gb

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Free
Children allowed
Pets allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Restaurant
Family rooms
Pets allowed
Facilities for disabled guests
Non-smoking throughout
Wheelchair accessible
Kid meals
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Comfortable rooms
Good food
Cons:
High drink prices
Limited vegetarian options
Small room size

Categories

Cleanliness
8.78
Generally clean but some complaints about strong bleach smell and room size.
Service
9.99
Staff were accommodating, helpful, and friendly across multiple reviews.
Location
9.59
Great location for road stops and accessibility.
Room Quality
8.54
Comfortable but some rooms were noted as small.
Amenities
8.57
No major facilities like a pool or gym, but basic needs met.
Value for Money
9.03
Considered a bit pricey for drinks and breakfast, but overall decent value.
Food and Beverage
9.28
Good quality food but limited menu choices, expected more variety for price.
Overall Experience
9.85
Guests expressed satisfaction and willingness to return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-18 07:46

Property Description

Convenient Location
Located just a 6-minute drive from Chester city centre, Rowton Poplars Hotel offers easy access to the city's attractions and amenities.

Comfortable Accommodation
Each room at the hotel features en suite bathroom facilities, a flat-screen TV, and tea/coffee making facilities, ensuring a comfortable stay for guests.

Dining and Entertainment
Guests can enjoy meals and drinks at the on-site restaurant and bar, with options for breakfast, lunch, and evening meals. The hotel also offers conference facilities, a large beer garden, and scenic walks along the Shropshire union canal.

Experience convenience and comfort at Rowton Poplars Hotel - book your stay now for a memorable experience!

Important information:

Please note that check-in outside the specified hours (2pm-8pm) may be possible upon request. Please contact the property prior to arrival.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.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 10:00 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 all areas and is free of charge.

  • 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.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 2524 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.78
Service: 9.99
Location: 9.59
Room Quality: 8.54
Amenities: 8.57
Value for Money: 9.03
Food and Beverage: 9.28
Overall Experience: 9.85
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Terry • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Good location clean and comfortable friendly staff.

Cons:

Just the fact that there wasn't a chair in the room otherwise all good .

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Linda • solo_traveller • gb
10
Great little hotel 😁
Pros:

Everything was good. Nothing to complain at all. The staff was lovely😊❤
Our puppy loved his stay with us. As did our boy. We had a great time visiting other places too as everywhere was quite close
There's a beer garden at the back, which pup liked to walk in the mornings around it because he was fascinated with the horses in the field behind. Handsome fellows too! There's a huge Wigwam to the side with 3 or 4 shed/ conservatories type buildings with table and bench set. All closed. It's been left to it's own devices. I assume they would be working on it more for the summer. All done up would make a killing in the summer months. Has a lot of potential. It is an alcohol free hotel and restaurant, but we're welcome to bring our own.

Our room was cleaned every day which we didn't expect. Spotlessly clean everywhere.
Close by is a park and ride which we took going into Chester. It was cheaper than parking the car in Chester. £5 for a group of up to 5 people was brilliant!! I wish the normal bus service where we live charge us that daily! We would save a fortune! There's an esso garage next door. A drive through Costa which backs on to the canal where we took our pup for a walk in the evening it was lovely.
Then further afield.. We went to Ellesmere Port clothes outlet that isn't far away. We also went to Rhyl, (sorry but a grotty place!) The beach was nice and clean and son and puppy loved playing in the water! 😁 we visited Prestatyn, that has changed, it's quite a pretty and clean place. Then we came home via Shrewsbury. We had a lovely coffee and enormous cake at a polish cafe, called Moslovia. We had breakfast, then called in again on our way back to the car for another drink and took cakes back home with us.

Cons:

It's a bit scary trying to turn right on to the main road as it was difficult to see coming from the right corner. Apart from that, nothing to complain about it at all!

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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stuart • extended_group • au
9
A good experience for our stay in Chester
Pros:

This hotel has great parking and a fantastic Indian restaurant { it is not licensed so bring your own} Spacious rooms, A short distance to Old Chester , but easy taxi ride and still good value.

Cons:

Stairs{ only one flight}

2026-05-30 • via Nuitee
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Lesley • couple • gb
8
Good place to stay to visit Chester
Pros:

Nice big room

Cons:

There was only one small towel and one bath towel for the 2 of us

2026-05-29 • via Nuitee
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Elisabetta • family_with_children • gb
9
This hotel has everything you need for a short stay.
Pros:

Staff very friendly. Room exceeded price expectation. Restaurant onsite was a pleasant surprise. The food was excellent.

Cons:

Outside space could have been better. Grass cut. Table umbrellas open. A bit more welcoming. No alcohol served - which wasn’t an issue, but may be for some.

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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ainley • solo_traveller • gb
10
Lovely room and location
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable. The area was nice and staff were attentive

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Jane • extended_group • gb
10
Pros:

Friendly staff, good sized room

2026-05-28 • via Nuitee
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Linda • couple • gb
7
Just about adequate for our needs.
Pros:

Didn't have breakfast.
One night short stay. Got up and left.

Cons:

No water out of the tap just the tiniest trickle. Not impressed.
Expensive for room only.
If we'd booked earlier we could have stayed elsewhere for bed and breakfast for less

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Vicky • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Gabija • solo_traveller • gb
7
Pros:

tikrai labai tvarkingas kambarys

Cons:

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2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Ian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Location was ideal for us. We enjoyed the restaurant. They made a dish especially for our vegan friend. Breakfast was excellent.

Cons:

Check out at 10.

2026-05-27 • via Nuitee
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Keith • solo_traveller • gb
8
Enjoyed our stay
Pros:

Friendly staff. Comfortable room. Very good value for money

Cons:

Would have prefered not to have dogs allowed

2026-05-26 • via Nuitee
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Eurod • couple • gb
10
AMAZING VALUE . 11/10
Pros:

it was THE BEST VALUE I EVER STAYED AT ! Staff AMAZING !! ROOM 11/10 !THANK YOU ALL !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Cons:

keys need colour coding. low water pressure in my room

2026-05-25 • via Nuitee
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Paul • couple • gb
10
It’s was lovely and we’ll go back
Pros:

The room was great, staff were great, food was really nice, there’s a shop next door and The Cheshire Cat a 10 minute walk

2026-05-24 • via Nuitee
5
534glenysh • Friends getaway • Chester, Cheshire, England
4
Poor Breakfast
Pros:

Went with a group of friends for a breakfast meeting as we had done in the past.What a change! we knew that it had new owners and that the restaurant was now Indian but as it was still a hotel we expected a decent breakfast on offer as we had had before
The full cooked breakfast was served on cold plates the food was cold Chicken sausages and Turkey rashers! egg had been standing around and the toast was still white. Most sent the food back and the veggie offering was not much better.We will not be going back and as a local i have been going since it first opened. I felt sorry for the front of house team Simon and Paul.

2026-05-23 • via Tripadvisor
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shonagh • solo_traveller • gb
5
Pros:

The staff were pleasant, and welcoming .
Tea and coffee with kettle ,supplie 👍😊

Cons:

The rooms was on the 2nd floor, which was fine, but under the eaves, therefore my husband cracked his head often on the corners, even i did a few times when I forgot to duck, and I'm only five foot one!😂.
The carpet looked disgusting, horrible stains all over it, which gave the impression of being dirty.
The hotel was situated on a very busy road, which then explained the provision of earplugs on the bedside cabinet. Very noisy during the night, and lorries passing caused vibrations!
The shower area over the bath was curtained off, leaving a very small area to shower in, thought the shower was good and powerful.

2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Lynda • couple • gb
8
No problems at all
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Valean • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

Excellent for a short stay in beautiful Chester.the communication was great and facilities very well maintained. Quiet and comfortable.

Cons:

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2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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Giorgio Gee • couple • gb
9
eXCELLENT VALUE
2026-05-22 • via Nuitee
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STEVE • solo_traveller • gb
8
Be glad to use again.
Pros:

Just good value for money, no frills.

2026-05-21 • via Nuitee