Oddfellows Chester Hotel & Apartments

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
9 (2191 reviews)
20 Lower Bridge Street , Chester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Terrace
Family rooms
BBQ facilities
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Quirky decor
Fantastic staff
Great location
Comfortable bed
Cons:
Issues with cleanliness
Bathroom layout odd
Vegetarian food option inadequate

Categories

Cleanliness
8.39
Mention of issues with the hand basin not draining properly and the need for repairs in the first room we were put in suggests some cleanliness concerns.
Service
9.36
Staff were fantastic and attentive, creating a positive guest experience.
Location
9.4
Location is excellent, within walking distance to everything.
Room Quality
8.35
Great features like a comfortable bed and good size, but there were some layout issues and a lack of privacy.
Amenities
9.38
Quirky décor and great amenities such as a fridge and coffee machine in the room.
Value for Money
8.84
Some guests found the food expensive, but worth the experience due to quality.
Food and Beverage
8.89
Food was excellent overall, though the vegetarian option was unsatisfactory.
Overall Experience
9.36
Guests enjoyed their stay overall and appreciated the unique atmosphere.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:55

Property Description

Luxurious Boutique Rooms
Oddfellows, nestled in the heart of Chester near the River Dee, offers uniquely decorated, air-conditioned rooms in an elegant Georgian building. The top floor rooms boast charming wooden beams and skylight windows, providing a cozy retreat for guests.

Award-Winning Dining Experience
Indulge in modern British cuisine at the restaurant and dining rooms, featuring locally sourced ingredients in their acclaimed menus. The culinary experience at Oddfellows promises to tantalize your taste buds and leave you craving for more.

The Enchanting Secret Garden
Step into the enchanting Secret Garden at Oddfellows, a hidden gem offering a serene walled garden with open fires and lounge furniture. Relax and relish in al-fresco dining and cocktails, creating unforgettable memories amidst the picturesque setting.

Book your stay at Oddfellows now and immerse yourself in luxury and charm in the heart of Chester.

Important information:

Pre-authorization of a credit or debit card will be required at check-in for your accommodations rate.

Please note there is no elevator at the hotel.

The car park facility at Newgate Street car park is accessible 24 hours a day. There are restrictions at Pepper Street. Discounted rates are available for guests using Pepper Street NCP Car Park.

When booking 6 rooms or more, different policies and additional supplements will apply.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 12:00 PM
Airport code: LPL

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children ages 1 and older are allowed.
    Children from 1 year old to 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children from 1 year old to 14 years old stay for £10 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    You haven't added any cots.
    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

    Public parking is possible at a location nearby (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

9
Based on 2191 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.39
Service: 9.36
Location: 9.4
Room Quality: 8.35
Amenities: 9.38
Value for Money: 8.84
Food and Beverage: 8.89
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Elliott couple gb
9
2026-06-10 via Nuitee
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Karen couple gb
9
Lovely city centre stay, excellent customer service.
Pros:

The location of the hotel was perfect, just a minute walk from the main street of shops. The hotel was quirky with the decoration, which we liked. We had a small issue with a lightbulb, which wasnt a big problem, but they moved us rooms to a better upgraded room for the the inconvenience, which was really nice of them and above what we expected. Breakfast was nice. There was a bar inside and seating outside which was nice to have both options, all both nicely decorated also.

2026-06-09 via Nuitee
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clairej477 Friends getaway Kinmel Bay, Conwy County, North Wales, Wales
8
Worth the money!
Pros:

We had afternoon tea here, we gave it a solid 4/5.

We requested for the sandwiches to be changed ever so slightly which was granted. They were great, particularly the coronation chicken.

The scones were good. We didn’t love the brownies -they seemed to be overridden with coffee which was a shame. The profiteroles and lemon cake were the favourite for us!

We also asked for some pina colada type cocktail which were 10/10! Definitely recommend!

Would absolutely return 🙂

2026-06-07 via Tripadvisor
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Suzanne couple gb
10
Perfect
Pros:

Location
Staff are amazing

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-06 via Nuitee
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Jessica couple gb
9
2026-06-05 via Nuitee
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Mark couple gb
10
great location for a pre races drink and stay, will come again.
Pros:

very quirky hotel, great atmosphere and lovely garden and bar areas

Cons:

nothing

2026-06-04 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
9
Great location, lovely staff, great breakfast and overall a really nice place to stay.
Pros:

Room was very nice, very spacious and the bed was really comfortable

2026-06-02 via Nuitee
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Paul couple gb
10
2026-06-01 via Nuitee
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Rachael extended_group gb
7
The location was perfect the room was good but not suitable for 2 friends more for a couple
Pros:

Location was perfect just a lot of steps

Cons:

There was no parking and although we was in the hotel out 16 friends were staying in the apartments the night after and car park empty don’t see why I couldn’t have put my car there . It cos £20 to park in multi story car park for 12 hours .also was a little odd that we asked for twin beds but was given a room with a bath in the bedroom neither could use ! We booked the stay in march .

2026-05-31 via Nuitee
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Heather couple gb
8
Great stay . Very comfortable beds. Excellent sleep
Pros:

In the centre of the city. The hotel is quirky and fun. Loved the interior decor. Staff friendly.

2026-05-30 via Nuitee
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Carol solo_traveller gb
8
Pros:

Quirkiness if thedrvor and the good staff.

Cons:

No marmalade to go with the toast.
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2026-05-29 via Nuitee
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lee solo_traveller gb
10
Beautiful hotel in Chester
Pros:

The hotel has a beautiful relaxed feel to it. Immaculately clean, feels quite boutique with beautiful decor. The
bed was really comfortable with comfy pillows. The breakfast was really good, there was lots of choice on the menu, we had the full English which was plentiful and very tasty!
Staff are all really friendly, check in was fast and efficient.
We have stayed in chester a few times and this is by far our favourite hotel.

Cons:

Nothing to not like, our stay was perfect!

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Ann couple gb
10
Great stay!!
Pros:

Everything was great. Staff were very friendly and welcoming. Comfortable bed so a good nights sleep and a good breakfast.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-26 via Nuitee
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Michelle couple de
8
Pros:

Die Lage und der große Restaurant- und Barbereich sind super

Cons:

Die Matratze war sehr sehr weich, bei jeder Bewegung des Bettnachbarn wachte man auf.

2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Lynn solo_traveller gb
7
2026-05-23 via Nuitee
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Julie couple gb
10
Brilliant
Pros:

Fantastic room, we were upgraded which was lovely! Staff were friendly and helpfull. Location brilliant.

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Melanie couple gb
6
Great location Good staff but overpriced
Cons:

Rooms need redecorating… the bathroom door was awful, glass , I don’t really want to see my partner sat on the toilet thank you. A decent coffee tray in the room with good quality items would be better than the awful coffee machine. Staff were lovely though . Not value for money .

2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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LYNN couple gb
10
2026-05-18 via Nuitee
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Hayley couple gb
3
Insects are an absolute no! Not comfortable and therefore overpriced. Wouldn’t stay again.
Pros:

Good location, nice front of house staff.

Cons:

Rooms were old with no usb ports - for those wanting up-to date extras this is a no-go. The room was also cramped with an oddly placed bath within the already cramped room. We were also not made aware that it was a disabled room with accessible equipment in the bathroom.
There was no vanity mirror on the dressing table. There were ants all over the room, on the dresser and side tables, crawling on the bed, and all over the floor. Bed was two singles put together that made a substantial gap. Pillows wear awful - so badly stuffed it almost felt like cotton wool balls rather than pillow stuffing, and bed covers weren’t very warm. However it was clean.

2026-05-17 via Nuitee
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Sophie extended_group gb
9
A good find.
Pros:

Much more spacious than I expected. Great location

Cons:

Quite dark inside and the sofa bed was completely wonky. Our guest who was supposed to sleep on the sofa bed just slept on the other sofa.

2026-05-14 via Nuitee