MILL Hotel & Spa

Hotels
Bespoke Hotels
8.3 (19143 reviews)
Wilton Street , Chester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Television in common areas
Front desk (limited hours)
Free wired internet
Snack bar/deli
Access to nearby indoor pool
Self parking (surcharge)
Beach yoga on site
Fitness facilities (surcharge)
Internet access
Housekeeping on request
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Cons:
Dirty rooms
Dated facilities

Categories

Cleanliness
7.94
Some reviewers mentioned issues with dirty rooms and bathrooms.
Service
9.41
Most reviews praised the staff as friendly and helpful.
Location
8.95
Positive feedback on the hotel's location being near the city centre.
Room Quality
7.4
Some rooms were described as dated and uncomfortable.
Amenities
8.43
Amenities like the pool and spa received positive mentions.
Value for Money
7.89
Some guests found the pricing to be unreasonable.
Food and Beverage
7.44
Breakfast was criticized for being greasy and not nice.
Overall Experience
8.91
Overall, guests enjoyed their stay, with some exceptions.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:53

Property Description

Canal-side Luxury
Located alongside the picturesque Shropshire Union Canal, The Mill Hotel and Spa offers a unique and luxurious stay just a short walk from Chester Station.

Diverse Dining Options
With 5 eateries to choose from, including the Canaletto Restaurant & Rialto Bar & Lounge, guests can indulge in a variety of culinary delights during their stay.

Leisure and Entertainment
Enjoy a leisurely swim in the hotel's pool or relax in the spa, all while taking in the beautiful canal views. Plus, with Chester Racecourse and Chester Zoo just a stone's throw away, entertainment is always within reach.

Book your stay at The Mill Hotel and Spa for a perfect blend of relaxation and excitement.

Important information:

For group bookings of 10 guests or more, the property requests a deposit of £20 within 3 weeks of making the booking. Full payment will be required no later than 2 weeks prior to arrival.

Kindly note the Classic Rooms are unable to accommodate children's cots.
Children's cots can be accommodated in the Business Class rooms, subject to availability.

Please note that this property does not accept stag or hen parties.Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Property Policies

  • Internet

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

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Groups

    No special conditions apply for groups.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 3 years old stay for free when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 13 years old stay for £10 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.

  • Parking

    Private parking is possible on site (reservation is not possible) and costs GBP 12 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.3
Based on 19143 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.94
Service: 9.41
Location: 8.95
Room Quality: 7.4
Amenities: 8.43
Value for Money: 7.89
Food and Beverage: 7.44
Overall Experience: 8.91
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Ward solo_traveller gb
8
Good value. Good location
Pros:

Convenient position

Cons:

Distance from bedroom to dining room

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Jennypc1 solo_traveller gb
7
Don't think will be back
Pros:

Surrounding area

Cons:

Long walk to out room, was very confusing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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SYLVIA couple gb
8
We would defiantly go back but it was dear this weekend because of the racers on in Chester.
Pros:

Staff very friendly, the pool and spa were excellent very clean. The hotel is a short walk away from Railway Station, shops and restaurant's. The hotel was an old mill and is right on the canal we had our breakfast over looking the canal it was very pleasant.

Cons:

We thought the bathroom taps over the bath need updating as these operate the shower too

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Russell solo_traveller gb
10
Pros:

Loved everything about it. Will be back soon as perfect in every way for a chill time away

Cons:

Nothing

2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Colin solo_traveller gb
9
2026-06-13 via Nuitee
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Elly solo_traveller gb
7
Pros:

Lovely hotel, great staff and great breakfast

Cons:

Very little storage. A chest of drawers would have been nice

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Barrie solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Pool with spa and nice breakfast.

Cons:

Not applicable. Very comfortable stay.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Michael extended_group gb
9
Nice frindly hotel. Lovely staff and really nice atmosphere. Good choice of food and good beers serv
Pros:

Excellent breakfast in a lovely restaurant with lovely people

Cons:

All was good

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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David solo_traveller gb
8
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Julie extended_group gb
9
Thoroughly enjoyable and would come back😀
Pros:

Excellent breakfast,great bar meal.All staff friendly and helpful. Brilliant convenient location. Great canal side breakfast room. Loved the pool facilities. Appreciated being able to drop cases off early before checking in and after checkout.
Thankyou.

Cons:

Small bathroom but adequate with tiny toilet area proving bit of a squeeze.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Kim couple gb
8
Pros:

We were very pleased with the staff and hotel. Its location was ideal for us. Unfortunately we checked out the evening before due to in coming weather prediction.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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john solo_traveller gb
10
2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
We've been guests at the Mill several times and no doubt will be staying again in the future
Pros:

Lovely room, facilities and pool

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Anna couple gb
8
We had a lovely stay and although we were disappointed with food options, the staff were great, and we would definitely
Pros:

We loved the location so close to the centre of Chester, the bed was very comfortable and all the staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. It was very clean also and we also very much liked having use of the swimming pool and hot tub! The food we had at the bar was very nice but we ran out of options. The desserts were the best aspect food wise, beautifully presented and delicious.

Cons:

We had a classic room which was adequate but also a little cramped with not quite enough space. Although clean it was a little dated and could do with modernising in terms of decor/furniture. It was good to have tea, coffee etc available in the room but the cups were too small, mugs would be better. Also there was no separate low lighting for the bed area, most hotels have separate, less bright lights over the bed area, but all the lights were on one switch mechanism so it was all or nothing!

The main disappointment was the limited range of food options particularly at breakfast, the buffet was nice but a bit basic (no hash browns or mushrooms and not many cereals on offer). Also the bar food was limited in choice with very few chicken options and no chicken breast at all, what we had was nice but it seemed a bit overpriced for some items (eg a side of chips was a tiny cup of chips which cost around £5.00). There was a bigger range of choices on the lunch menu which could be extended to the dinner menu to improve it.

2026-06-12 via Nuitee
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Denis solo_traveller au
8
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Stephen couple gb
9
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Debbie couple gb
9
Would always return, our 8th time here
Pros:

Lovely room an nice staff

Cons:

Breakfast should be covered up eg. Bacon as was very dry an rubbery

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Clive couple nz
8
Good value for money, comfortable and conveniently located. Enjoyable buffet breakfast
2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Mark solo_traveller gb
7
Very nice to see Chester
Pros:

Close to centre

Cons:

Poor ventilation, no aircon

2026-06-11 via Nuitee
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Liba solo_traveller gb
7
2026-06-11 via Nuitee