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The Chester Grosvenor
Chester, Cheshire, United Kingdom · Independent · Accessible Luxury
The Chester Grosvenor is a black-and-white timbered landmark on Chester's Eastgate, Simon Radley at the Restaurant holds five AA Rosettes in one of England's grandest provincial hotels.
- 80 rooms
- Opened 1865
- Neighborhood: City Centre
- Architect: Thomas Mainwaring Penson
About The Chester Grosvenor
- Its Tudor-revival black-and-white facade was completed in 1865 as architect Thomas Mainwaring Penson's final major work, finished after his death.
- The site has hosted an inn since the 16th century, including the ancient Golden Talbot and the 1784 Royal Hotel.
- Robert Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor, bought the site in 1815, and the hotel remains owned by the Duke of Westminster.
- Its restaurant, Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor, has held a Michelin star continuously since 1990.
- Guests have included Princess Diana and Queen Elizabeth II.
History
The Chester Grosvenor stands beside Chester's landmark Eastgate Clock, its present Grade II-listed building constructed between 1863 and 1865 to a design by Chester architect Thomas Mainwaring Penson - his last major work, completed after his death by the firm of R. K. Penson & A. Ritchie. The site had hosted an inn since the 16th century, from the ancient Golden Talbot to the Royal Hotel, built in 1784 and bought by Robert Grosvenor, Earl Grosvenor, in 1815.
Opened as the Grosvenor Hotel in 1865 and owned by the Duke of Westminster, the hotel is celebrated for its distinctive Tudor-revival black-and-white half-timbered facade. It offers 68 bedrooms and 12 suites, the brasserie La Brasserie, and Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor, which has held a Michelin star since 1990. Notable guests have included Princess Diana, Edward, Prince of Wales, and Queen Elizabeth II.
Restaurants and bars
- Simon Radley at The Chester Grosvenor — Restaurant · gourmet · Chef Simon Radley · One MICHELIN Star
- La Brasserie — Restaurant · French classics and international dishes
- The Arkle Bar and Lounge — Bar
Experiences
- Spa treatments — Traditional, contemporary and holistic therapies using ELEMIS products
Amenities
- air-conditioning
- double-glazed rooms
- towelling bathrobes
- guest safe
- mini-bar
- complimentary wifi
Awards
- AA Five Red Stars (2025)
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