Queens Hotel, Chester

Suzie - This is our hotel for the next 8 nights and it's so beautiful that I think it needs it's own Penguins entry!!

Built in 1860 to take advantage of the burgeoning new rail transport, it has provided accommodation for rail travellers since then as it's directly opposite Chester train station. It apparently has resident ghosts!

There are precious works of art in every corner together with historical memorabilia. The hotel is a work of art itself. Our room is twice the size of my bedroom at home and after our poky hotel room in London, it's a welcome change!!

Nik - Our room in Chester is certainly bigger than where we were in London. The space is welcome. And the shower is warmer too. (Though I would like it hotter again.) It's a great space, right across the road from the train station and only a 5 minute walk into the centre of Chester.

We're across the road from a pub too. The might be a good thing if we want to go for a drink, we don't have far to stumble home. Then again, it might get noisy if we want to sleep. At any rate, we are quite comfortable.Read more