The Queen at Chester Hotel - Handwritten Collection
About this property
The Queen at Chester - Beautifully connected – Since 1860
With new jewels in our crown following a sparkling new £5millon refurbishment to public areas, Queen bedrooms and installed air conditioning.
Welcome to the original railway hotel. Since 1860 we’ve been creating wonderful experiences for discerning travellers, situated at the gateway to Chester we provide a welcome and stylish escape, a place to rest from your journey, and a luxurious and well-connected base to make the most of Chester and beyond.
The hotel is famous for its rich heritage, stunning public areas serving great food, afternoon teas and signature cocktails, with its hidden gem – the terrace, a tranquil oasis in the heart of the city.
Built opposite Chester station to serve first-class rail passengers, this hotel has an illustrious past. This magnificent brick and stucco Italianate building was said to be the first skyscraper of its time. Since opening in 1860, its hosted guests such as Charles Dickens, Cecil Rhodes and Lillie Langtry.
All of our bedrooms have complimentary Wi-Fi a TV and 24-hour room service. The hotel also has 8 conference rooms to choose from, ideal for any event, meeting, or wedding.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
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Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
For hotel guests, situated next to the hotel is a pay and display car park. Details of costing and parking procedures are listed below for your information and are available in the car park. Please note that the car park does not belong to the hotel. Car parking is available: Monday to Thursday 24 hours is £13 Friday to Sunday 24 hours is £15, payable on the machine in carpark or using the QR code which is located at the reception desk.
The dinner supplement is not available on New Year's Eve.
Guests traveling with a minor may be subject to additional verification at check-in.
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Facilities of The Queen at Chester Hotel - Handwritten Collection
Food & Drink
- Fruits
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Restaurant
- Delivered food is securely covered
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Key card access
- Safety deposit box
General
- Designated smoking area
- Air conditioning
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Sun terrace
- Terrace
- Garden
Media & Technology
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- Express check-in/check-out
- Dry cleaning
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Room service
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Other
- Screens or physical barriers placed between staff and guests in appropriate areas
- Mobile app for room service
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation sealed after cleaning
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
