Oddfellows, Chester

Description: Oddfellows

Located in the heart of historic Chester, Oddfellows is set in a magnificent historic townhouse, originally built in 1676 for Lady Mary Calverly. After an extensive and sympathetic renovation, Oddfellows opened as a unique small hotel, restaurant and bar, offering luxurious accommodation and great food in a vibrant, buzzing atmosphere.

Ideally placed for easy visits to this historic city, Oddfellows is within easy walking distance of many of the most important landmarks and attractions in Chester, including the river Dee, the cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the racecourse. The Grosvenor Shopping centre is just footsteps away, while the streets around the hotel are peppered with fascinating boutiques, pubs, clubs, and restaurants.

Oddfellows classic brasserie serves breakfast, lunch and dinner, along with all-day tea and snacks, with a delicious range of inventive, playful dishes based on the finest locally sourced, seasonal produce. The Garden restaurant is a unique outdoor venue, the perfect place to enjoy Oddfellows' fine cuisine in one of the most original spots in the city. The hotel also has a number of exclusive event spaces, for everything from corporate conferences to roadshows, business lunches to interviews, press days to wedding celebrations, fully equipped with all facilities for the most successful occasion.

Type of rooms: Oddfellows

Caldecott Classic:
The entry level rooms at Oddfellows are influenced by illustrator Randolf Caldecott and filled with the humorous drawings that greatly influenced children books in the 19th Century. These rooms offer everything necessary for a wonderful stay, including 150 cm king-sized beds and striking en-suite shower rooms.
Calverley Attic:
In the eaves of the beautiful Georgian townhouse, this room is character and charm personified. Exposed beams and original features abound. The modern world sifts through with comfy king-sized beds, Nespresso coffee machines and a powerful shower.
Lady Mary's Loft:
This Georgian townhouse was built for Lady Mary Calverley in 1676 and it is very likely that this is the room where she laid her weary head. This charming loft room offers exposed beams and chimney top views, along with a stand out bathroom complete with two roll top bath tubs and a shower big enough for a party.
The Newbrook:
Influenced by the style of motion picture photography and designed in tribute to famous Cestrian cinematographer Peter Newbrook, who shot the infamous 'Laurence of Arabia'. Enormous circular beds and quirky accessories fill the dramatic open plan space. Bathrooms with showers are designed to thrill.
Douglas Duplex Suite:
Built in tribute to architect John Douglas who shaped much of this beautiful city and county, these suites are dreamy spaces with clean lines and bags of light. The split level suite offers a sitting room, with steps leading to a dramatic mezzanine bedroom which includes an enormous free standing bath and views up to the stars.
Apartments by Oddfellows:
Footsteps away from the River Dee and a couple of minutes walk from Oddfellows central, guests at the apartments will enjoy all the benefits of a private space - in a quiet courtyard with a parking space on the doorstep. Revel in the roominess these apartments provide with open-plan living and dining rooms, and fully equipped modern kitchens complete with Nespresso coffee machines. There are two beautifully dressed bedrooms in each apartment, with en-suites and king-size beds. These fully serviced apartments offer all the fun of Oddfellows with a home from home feel - perfect for extended stays, family fun and group getaways.

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