I stayed here for two nights in July 08. The hotel was new (it had only been open a few months). I live locally but stayed here for a wedding.
There was plenty of parking available and an undercover walk way to the reception area (It was raining so very much apprieciated!)
We had a block booking (6 rooms), on arrival all the bookings were as they should have been and check in was easy. We were allocated a room on the ground floor. The view was of a grass mound. Not the best but I wasn't staying for the view! The room had everything you needed Hair dryer, kettle with tea and coffee, iron and ironing board. There was plenty of space a large comfy double bed table with two chair and a table. Also dressing table and mirror and also good lighting (for make-up purposes!!). Room service was a bit on the slow side but nothing to really complain about and the bar area clean but a bit on the sterile side.
We used the Spa facilities which offered a good range of treatments (we did book in advance) and opted for the group treatments. We paid £100.00 each. This consisted of two treatments lunch & a glass of wine and ofcourse use of the leisure facilities. I found that the staff were not very helpful and the treatments were quite short. Lunch was small and we had to ask for our wine! All in all for the spa side I was disapointed.
This hotel is ideal for business users or golfers. Ideal for shopping breaks to Chester. I wouldn't recommend it for a romantic weekend away or a country spa retreat.
Hotel - Good Value for money. Spa - Disapointing
I believe the Golfing facilities are excellent unfortunatly I havn't a clue when it comes to that!!
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