My first trip out of London in quite some time and this is where I end up. That’s not a despairing comment; it’s not a bad place to end up at all. Certainly not for the price - a £90/night family room was ample for three ladies and all our girly getting ready needs. There were drawbacks - they included a lack of chair at the desk, a malfunctioning hairdryer, a pod-like bathroom liable to flood and a window which looked onto the street and through which a multitude of people stared at various times. However, the owner was more than friendly and even treated us to complimentary rosé before we ventured wedding-wards. Our room also featured plenty of mirrors and very very comfy beds - both invaluable.

The breakfast was really good; lots of hangover placating orange juice and bacon was very welcome. The proprietor was also extremely flexible on check-in and check-out times while the hotel is in a great location close to the station and a short walk into the centre of Chester. Definitely recommended as a cheap and exceedingly cheerful Chester hotel.