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The Commercial Bar & Hotel

Chester, United Kingdom

7.4Very good817 Guest reviews

Overview

Adults-Only Bar & Hotel in Chester City Centre with Live Entertainment Until 2 AM

Entertainment & Nightlife

The Commercial Bar & Hotel operates an on-site bar and lounge with evening entertainment every Friday and Saturday until 2 AM. Guests can join scheduled karaoke nights, movie nights, and pub crawls that start directly from the hotel. The courtyard hosts live DJ sets and themed events, making the venue a dedicated nightlife spot in Chester City Centre.

Accommodations

All five rooms in The Commercial Bar & Hotel are adults-only and feature private bathrooms with walk-in showers, fireplaces, and air-conditioning. The Deluxe Suite and Deluxe Twin Room include separate lounge areas and spacious bathrooms with underfloor heating. Room layouts are designed as quirky, multi-room spaces: the Byron Suite, for example, offers a separate sitting room, bedroom with four-poster bed, and a large bathroom with roll-top bath and double shower.

Location & Nearby Attractions

The hotel is a 5-minute walk from Chester Racecourse and stands a few steps from Chester Cathedral. Chester Zoo lies 2 miles away and the Grosvenor Museum is within a 10-minute walk. Liverpool John Lennon Airport is 41 km from the property, and the hotel's central position places guests directly among the city's shops, restaurants, and historic landmarks.

Services & Policies

The hotel enforces an adult-only policy to keep a mature atmosphere throughout the property. Check-in and check-out are handled through a Ring doorbell system, and staff respond directly via an on-site bell push. The management is known for direct engagement and responsiveness, with flexible room cleaning services and express check-in/check-out available.

Highlights

  • Entertainment: Karaoke, movie nights, pub crawls until 2 AM
  • Rooms: Byron Suite with four-poster bed, roll-top bath and double shower
  • Location: 5 min walk to Chester Racecourse, steps to Chester Cathedral
  • Policy: Adults-only for a mature atmosphere
  • Service: Direct management responsiveness and express check-in/check-out
  • Pet-Friendly: Pet-friendly accommodations available

Must-do experiences

  • Visit Chester's Roman Amphitheatre for a glimpse into history.
  • Try the famous Chester Pudding at the Earl of Chester Pub.
  • Stroll along the ancient city walls for stunning views and history.
  • Explore the hidden gem of Chester's Grosvenor Museum for culture.
  • Don't miss the Chester Market for local produce and handmade goods.
"The room I had was MORE than a room - it was a lounge, bedroom and HUGE bathroom (with a bath, separate walk in shower and his/hers wash basins)."
GBElvira from United Kingdomread full review

Rooms

Deluxe Twin Room6 photos

Deluxe Twin Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • 6 m²
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Featuring free toiletries, this twin room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This twin room has a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Double Room9 photos

Deluxe Double Room

  • 1 Double bed
  • 6 m²
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Offering free toiletries, this double room includes a private bathroom with a bath, a shower and a hairdryer. This double room features a tea and coffee maker, heating and a flat-screen TV.

Deluxe Suite5 photos

Deluxe Suite

  • 1 King-size bed
  • 10 m²
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Guests will have a special experience as the suite offers a fireplace. The air-conditioned suite features 1 bedroom and 1 bathroom with a walk-in shower and a bath. The suite provides a tea and coffee maker, a seating area, a sofa, heating, as well as a flat-screen TV. The unit offers 1 bed.

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Facilities

General11
No smoking on siteWi-FiSafe deposit boxVIP check-in/ -outExpress check-in/ -outNo pets allowedSecurityAdults onlySmoke detectorsFire extinguishersKey card access
Spa & Leisure1
Sun terrace
Room features5
HeatingSitting areaGarden furnitureTea and coffee facilitiesIroning facilities
Bathroom1
Free toiletries
Media1
Flat-screen TV

Location of The Commercial Bar & Hotel

St Peters Church Yard, Northgate Street, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2HG
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Travel & transport

City Centre
City Centre 4 min300 m
Airports
Chester Hawarden (CEG) 18 min11.8 km
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) 62 min41.2 km
Train
Chester Train Station 12 min1 km
Bus stop
Bus stop 6 min500 m
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Property information and rules

Check-in
From 15:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Parking
Parking
Internet
Wi-Fi
Pets
No pets allowed
Languages spoken
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Number of floors
0
Number of rooms
5
Formerly known as
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Guest Reviews & Ratings

Read what past guests have said about staying at The Commercial Bar & Hotel

Review score
Based on 447 verified reviews
7.2/10Very good
71%Recommend
Breakfast
6.2/10
Cleanliness
8.1/10
Comfort
8.2/10
Facilities
7.6/10
Free Wi-Fi
7.7/10
Location
9.1/10
Paid Wi-Fi
7.9/10
Staff
8.5/10
Value for money
8.2/10

Guests love staying at The Commercial Bar & Hotel

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