The Townhouse Chester in Chester, England

The Townhouse Chester is a Georgian period house built in 1699 located inside the historic city walls. The hotel offers a sun terrace and an enclosed outdoor garden for guests to enjoy, plus a lounge with a log fire and a pool table. Pets are allowed for a £10 nightly charge with a dog bed and bowl provided, and the hotel even custom-cooked scrambled eggs for a dog for breakfast.

Accommodation includes Standard Double, Triple, Family Room with Two Double Beds, the Amphitheatre Apartment (a unique basement suite), and the Party Pad. Each room has a flat-screen TV with Netflix, an en-suite shower, and complimentary toiletries. Note that the hotel has no lift and rooms are accessed by stairs, a characteristic of the original 1699 building.

The hotel sits inside Chester's historic city walls, a 5-minute walk from the River Dee, Chester Cathedral, and the main shopping streets. Chester Racecourse is a 10-minute walk away, and Chester Zoo is within a 10-minute drive. Discounted parking is available at the nearby Pepper Street car park with a voucher from reception.

Breakfast is available for £10 per person and includes a continental buffet with pastries, cereals, and fruit, plus a cooked-to-order full English. The hotel has a bar serving cocktails and local beverages, and a coffee house on site. Complimentary Prosecco is offered on certain packages, and the garden hosts afternoon tea events.

The hotel provides family rooms, triple rooms, and a Family Room with Two Double Beds to accommodate groups. Children can use board games and puzzles in the shared lounge, and the enclosed outdoor garden offers a safe space to play. Dogs are welcome for £10 per night, with a dog bed, bowl, and the option for custom-cooked meals at breakfast.

Building: 1699 Georgian townhouse inside the city walls

Rooms: Unique Amphitheatre Apartment basement suite

Pets: £10 nightly fee includes dog bed, bowl, and custom breakfast

Dining: Cooked-to-order full English breakfast for £10

Location: 10-min walk to Chester Racecourse, 10-min drive to Chester Zoo

Discounts: Half-price parking at Pepper Street car park