Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel

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Mercure
7.4 (4836 reviews)
Whitchurch Rd, Christleton , Chester , GB

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Fitness facilities
WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Fitness center
Swimming pool
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Good location for Chester / park-and-ride
Breakfast often praised (variety, pancake machine, cooked breakfast)
Pool / spa / sauna / jacuzzi included or free
Friendly and helpful staff
Comfortable / large beds
Generally good price for some stays
Cons:
Rooms described as dated, uneven floors, mould and basic fittings
Cleanliness issues reported (dirty, flies, thin toilet paper)
Occasional disorganisation (fire alarm, check-in delays, bar service)
Inconsistent amenities experience (cold shower, basic changing rooms)
Value issues (breakfast expensive, zoo ticket promotion mishandled)
Some noise/creaky floors and long walks to rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
6
Multiple guests mentioned dirt, mouldy bathroom, small flies and that the hotel was 'tired' and in need of a good clean; one review noted it was 'very clean' but overall cleanliness is below average.
Service
8
Staff are frequently described as pleasant and helpful (new starter praised, staff went out of their way), though there were instances of disorganisation (fire alarm, check-in delay, bar service issues).
Location
8.5
Consistently noted as a good location for Chester, close to park-and-ride and convenient for attractions; one guest felt the location wasn't great but overall positive.
Room Quality
5.8
Many comments about dated rooms, uneven floors, mould, loose toilet seats and basic fittings; a few guests praised comfortable/huge beds but room condition pulls rating down.
Amenities
8.2
Pool, spa/sauna/jacuzzi access (often free) and extras like pancake machine were appreciated; some facilities (Feel Good Centre showers/changing rooms) noted as basic or with issues.
Value for Money
6.8
Mixed perceptions: several guests found price good or cheap for one night, but complaints about overpriced breakfast and a mis-handled zoo ticket promotion reduced perceived value.
Food and Beverage
8.6
Breakfast praised repeatedly (variety, cooked breakfast, pancake machine); some isolated negatives (overcooked food, drinks out of stock, guests skipping expensive breakfast).
Overall Experience
7.3
Generally positive stays for families with good staff and facilities like the pool, but marred by dated rooms, cleanliness issues and a few service hiccups (alarm, check-in).
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-11-05 14:08

Property Description

Beautiful Gardens and Feel Good Health Club
Discover the serenity of 2 acres of beautiful gardens at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel. Unwind at the Feel Good Health Club with its indoor swimming pool, gym, sauna, steam room, and hot tub.

Comfortable Rooms and Amenities
Experience comfort in every room with a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee facilities, and a work desk. Enjoy free high-speed WiFi and complimentary parking during your stay.

The Brasserie and Nearby Attractions
Indulge in a culinary journey at The Brasserie with its international menu and wine selection. Explore nearby attractions like Chester Zoo, Chester Race Course, and the historic city centre just a short drive away.

Book now to experience a relaxing stay amidst nature and luxury amenities at Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel.

Important information:

The breakfast price shown is a discounted rate for pre-booked breakfasts only. Breakfast will cost more if booked at the hotel.

Minors under 18 must be accompanied by parents or legal representatives. Designated guardians must present written authorization (certified signature) from parents.

Please note that the same payment card used to make the booking must be presented upon check-in at the hotel
A deposit may be required at the property.

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

Location

Guest Reviews

7.4
Based on 4836 reviews
Cleanliness: 6
Service: 8
Location: 8.5
Room Quality: 5.8
Amenities: 8.2
Value for Money: 6.8
Food and Beverage: 8.6
Overall Experience: 7.3
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Lynn • couple • gb
8
Cheap for one night
Pros:

Price was good, good choice on the menu

Cons:

Bed was uncomfortable, food over cooked, two drinks i wanted they had ran out of, hotel not the same since new management

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
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Joanne • family_with_children • gb
10
Can’t wait to visit again, staff were lovely and by far the best place we have stayed in as a family when travelling, th
Pros:

The beds were amazingly comfortable and facilities were outstanding. Having use of the pool meant a relaxing swim before heading to bed and a very happy little boy.

Cons:

N/a

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
C
Courtney • family_with_children • gb
6
Pros:

good location, breakfast was good

Cons:

hotel was a bit dated and the fire alarm went off in the middle of the night and was quite disorganised with the whole situation

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
G
Gareth • couple • gb
7
Not upto its usual high standards
Pros:

We have stayed in this hotel several times the spa is a lovely edition not massive but more than we could ask for as it was included in the price. There was a gentleman on the front desk on our arrival he was a new starter and was excellent at his job.

Cons:

On our arrival the room wasn’t ready even tho it should have been ready by 3 and it was after 3 on our arrival. The room was eventually ready at I think 4.30 we were given 2 free drinks for our trouble. The bar man didn’t seem to understand that the drinks weren’t welcome drinks they were a courtesy as the room wasn’t ready and wouldn’t serve us a large. No problem we accepted the medium. We where going to ask for another once we had finished but the barman dissapeared I went and asked at the desk and the manager I think he was said he had sent him to do training and that he would come and serve us the barman then appeared after 10minutes.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
A
Anastazja • family_with_children • gb
5
Pros:

Breakfast was great, good variety of breakfast choices including pancake machine.
It was nice to access sauna and jacuzzi free of charge.

Cons:

The photos in the discription did not match the room itself. The room was very dated, uneven floor, mouldy bathroom, loose toilet seat. No coffee machine, just sachets of instant coffee.

Cold water in the shower in the Feel Good Centre, changing rooms were very basic.

2026-10-31 • via Nuitee
G
Gail • couple • gb
6
Ok
Pros:

Close to Chester

Cons:

Very tired and needs a good clean and bringing up to date

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
K
Kenneth • couple • gb
9
Good value for money.
Pros:

Huge bed and tv

Cons:

No bedside lights. Asked for a discount thcket for Chester Zoo as promoted at reception. Was charged £70 for two. Pointed out that the standard zoo price was £25 per person. After consulting the manager a £20 refund was arranged . This meant we paid the standard charge without any special discount. The next morning the promotion was still on reception . Either offer a true discount or withdraw the offer. You could be breaking the law. We didn't use breakfast as we generally only have cereal, tea , toast for which £12 was too expensive.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
M
M • couple • gb
2
Pros:

Staff were pleasant.

Cons:

The location wasn't great. It was dirty, low water pressure, broken switch in bedroom (203), no heating and small flies everywhere.

2026-10-30 • via Nuitee
J
Jayne • couple • gb
10
Everyone went out of their way to make our stay comfortable
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
S
Sharon • couple • gb
10
Pros:

Very clean, friendly staff

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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lesley • family_with_children • gb
9
Pros:

Lovely hotel good location
Pool was a great addition

Cons:

Long walk to the room

2026-10-29 • via Nuitee
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Rebecca • couple • im
4
Pros:

Staff that I dealt with were lovely.

Cons:

Shabby rooms , very cheeky floors , blind in room was broken , room not cleaned first day , second day cleaned but bathroom bins not emptied, towels not replenished , tea and coffee not replenished . Hall ways and communal areas unkept .
Had a meal one night my daughter's meal bought out 20 mins before everyone else's . Ordered a dessert Eton mess came as a bowl of cream with a very small amount of meringue and cut up grapes ? An Eton mess is normally strawberry , raspberry or berries not grapes .

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
A
Alan • couple • gb
7
A nice weekend in Chester.
Pros:

Well placed for the park and ride into Chester and to reach Oulton Park race track by road. The cooked breakfast was excellent being fresh and plentiful. Price good for the facilities.

Cons:

Floors were very creaky and toilet paper too thin and required topping up almost immediately.

2026-10-28 • via Nuitee
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Jason • couple • gb
9
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Andy • couple • gb
9
Great location, easy access to the main network. Close to the local park and ride for trips into Chester.
Pros:

Excellent location for visiting family in Chester. Very good breakfast offer when bought in advance (£12). All staff are friendly and helpful.

Cons:

I had to change rooms due to the toilet flush not functioning.
Some rooms face the A55 so constant traffic noise day and night.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
R
Rosnita Fenesia • couple • gb
9
Value for money
2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Kimmy Macca • couple • gb
4
Basic hotel in need of an upgrade!
Pros:

The large telly in the room was great especially as you could cast your apps on to it. Thought this was great as usually in hotels you get a small telly with basic channels.

Cons:

Was told that we had an early check in from 10am (extra charge), arrived to be told, that there was no early check in booked .Despite being assured on the phone that it was all booked in. Had to wait 2 hours for check in! Asked if we could use the facilities whilst we were waiting was told no, cant use them until 1pm! This was due to a swimming club being held. Finally checked in just after 12 to be told that they had just closed the pool! Only reason we came to this hotel was because it had swimming facilities, reception didn't even seem to be bothered at all. Hotel room grubby throughout, in need of a good scrub and upgrade! We got this as a cheap Sunday deal, if we had been charged the £170.00 Saturday night fee we would've been extremely disappointed.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Delyth • solo_traveller • gb
6
It was Ok
Pros:

room was good size and clean

Cons:

Not enough bar staff on in the evening, and no lift available.

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
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Festusjazzman • couple • gb
10
amazing
Pros:

Very lovely and amazing

Cons:

I think the restaurant closed by 9pm and bar i should be around 11pm

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee
M
Mark • family_with_children • gb
8
Pros:

Great hot breakfast.
Staff very pleasant
Easy location for the city centre by uber

Cons:

N/A

2026-10-27 • via Nuitee