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The Commercial Bar & Hotel

Northgate Street | St Peters Courtyard, Chester CH1 2HG, England
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The Commercial Bar & Hotel
Ranked #7 of 45 hotels in Chester
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Rating summary
  • Location
    5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    4 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4.5 of 5 stars
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Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 May 2013

Fantastic quality, comfort and attention to detail. How pleasantly surprising it is to find a small quality hotel that is superbly situated in the centre of town that is clean with well decorated rooms with great staff who were friendly, happy and accommodating. Could not fault our 3 night stay. Attention to detail sets this hotel apart. Comfortable bed, plentiful... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
16 May 2013

Dear Alexis, thank you so much for making your TripAdvisor début review about The Commercial. I've received a lot of great comments about our breakfasts, the rooms, the staff, the atmosphere and our central location. Please check our webpage and facebook for this summers events and hopefully we'll see you again before next years races. Kindest regards Rebecca More

Sunderland, United Kingdom
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15 reviews 15 reviews
10 hotel reviews
Reviews in 13 cities Reviews in 13 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

This is the perfect place to stay if you are going to Chester, hidden away in a side lane off one of the main shopping streets (Zara is metres away :) A great bar downstairs and well appointed rooms upstairs (with amazing showers - AND a bath, spoilt for choice). Unfortunately I was there because of work so too short... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you for taking time to write your review. I must agree, we do have a little hidden gem in the middle of the city in a perfect location for shops and restaurants. We have a lot of business guests throughout the week and as you mentioned it would be great to see you at the weekend for a pleasurable... More

Newcastle upon Tyne, United Kingdom
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 12 May 2013

Excellent hotel. Great central location. Situated in a hidden historic courtyard that also provides outside seating/drinks .Another outside area available too. Good ambience, with staff that are extremely helpful, especially with the luggage. (no lift). Room was lovely and very clean, decorated in the boutique style .Brilliant for travellers who want on the spot entertainment/DJ, with a choice of small... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Hi Carol. Thank you very much for taking the time to write your review. I see that you've already booked for next years May races which is great news and I've taken note on the gluten free bread! I look forward to seeing you both soon, hopefully before May. Kindest regards Rebecca More

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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 May 2013 via mobile

Just come home from the commercial bar and hotel and what a great experience. We stayed in the Byron suit upstairs a very nice room, well furnished and with a beautiful bathroom. This is the place to go if you are a party goer at the weekends but I wouldn't recommend if your looking for peace and quite unless you... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
13 May 2013

Thank you so much for a great review. I'm so glad to hear that you all enjoyed your stay and that you'll be coming back. As you rightly say we are a party place at weekends and welcome guests like yourselves to join in the fun, it helps when all you need to do is climb the stairs for bed... More

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74 reviews 74 reviews
15 hotel reviews
Reviews in 23 cities Reviews in 23 cities
22 helpful votes 22 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 April 2013

The room we stayed in was on the top floor but the staff were more than willing to help with bags etc.Checking in at the bar was a little strange but was absolutely fine. For the whole time we were there the staff just couldn't do enough. The room itself was excellent. A big separate sitting room, a stand alone... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
1 May 2013

Thank you for your review. It's lovely to read that the service we provide is well received and also the points, sometimes beyond our control, that cause disturbance. We are in a great location for the city centre but along with that comes the noise aspect, especially at the weekend! We are very concious that weekend guests are informed of... More

Blackpool, England, United Kingdom
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3 reviews 3 reviews
3 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 13 April 2013

Excellent service from the moment we walked in, Team all seem happy in their work which refletcs in the service, couldnt fault anyone.loved the room which was the Bryon suite, never seen a bathroom like it - gorgeous! Right in the centre and if you want to party late this is the place, loved it.Gorgeous room, large comfy beds, only... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear Mrs Howes, thank you for taking time to write your review. I'm glad to hear that you and your friend enjoyed your stay with us in the Byron Suite. I have taken note regarding the mirror and will be looking into buying one to complete the furnishings. We hope to see you again, kind regards Rebecca More

Cambridge, England, United Kingdom
1 review
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 April 2013

I booked the Bryon Suite on the Monday before the bank holiday, I received a call the following day to let me know that the hotel would be having live bands on while we were staying and was that going to be ok? Most hotels would not have even bothered to ask! We did take our time to find the... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
15 April 2013

Dear Charlie, thank you so much for writing such an in depth review. I'm glad to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and the entertainment was well received. I totally agree, we are positioned perfectly for shopping and restaurants but maybe not so much for parking! I will pass your praise onto James and the staff, kind regards... More

Liverpool, United Kingdom
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16 reviews 16 reviews
5 hotel reviews
Reviews in 5 cities Reviews in 5 cities
9 helpful votes 9 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 6 April 2013

We last stayed here in the early 1980's and were pleasantly surprised that, although very much refurbished, it retained many of the original features! Room was clean and spacious and even though we were warned in advance about the 3am disco we were not disturbed on the top floor! Right in the heart of the city.

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
11 April 2013

Dear reviewer, thank you for your comments. It was lovely for me to hear that your trip down memory lane was enjoyed. We have a fabulous building and didn't want too much of the history to change when we modernised some of the features. You are not the only couple to revisit The Commercial after many years, we had residents... More

Senior Reviewer
9 reviews 9 reviews
Reviews in 6 cities Reviews in 6 cities
15 helpful votes 15 helpful votes
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 April 2013 via mobile

From the moment we walked in, we knew that we weren't going to be disappointed... We were met with a very friendly welcome from James, who was very informative and helpful in advising us that if we wanted to eat out, we would probably need to make a reservation and he would do that for us if we wished... We... More

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
3 April 2013

Wow James what a fabulous review thank you so much. It's great to hear that you enjoyed your stay with us and that my Manager James was accommodating to your requirements. I think the most important part of staying away from home is to have a good bed to relax in and our bathrooms never seem to disappoint. We look... More

Heswall, United Kingdom
Senior Reviewer
10 reviews 10 reviews
4 hotel reviews
Reviews in 2 cities Reviews in 2 cities
4 helpful votes 4 helpful votes
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 25 March 2013

what started as just a quick pint, quickly turned into all afternoon and all evening until closing time! the bar is relatively quiet during a Saturday afternoon, but once 8pm rolls around the bar is heaving with an excellent atmosphere. next time your passing, pop in for a pint of their japanese lager and see what happens!!

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Rebecca_DaviesGM, General Manager at The Commercial Bar & Hotel, responded to this review
28 March 2013

Dear Steve. Thank you for taking time to write a review on the bar. I must say you did very well to stay as long as you did if you were drinking the Kirin! We party every Friday and Saturday and look forward to seeing you again. Best wishes Rebecca More

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Additional Information about The Commercial Bar & Hotel

Also Known As:
The Commercial Bar, Restaurant And Hotel
The Commercial Bar, Restaurant Hotel Chester
The Commercial Bar, Restaurant Hotel
The Commercial Bar & Hotel Chester, Cheshire
Address: Northgate Street | St Peters Courtyard, Chester CH1 2HG, England
Region: United Kingdom > England > Cheshire > Chester
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Pets Allowed Room Service Suites Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#7 Romantic Hotels in Chester
Price range (per night): INR7,449 - 12,470
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Luxury accommodation, a wide selection of drinks, the warmest of welcomes, the liveliest of atmospheres in the most exquisite of locations… ‘…A gem hidden in the heart of Chester…’ We have five beautiful double en-suite rooms, including a luxury 'Lord Byron suite', each with a book of poetry written by their namesake for your enjoyment during your stay. We have 3 high quality entertaining bars serving traditional ales, fine wines, superb spirits and fabulous cocktails. We attract a fun-loving clientele from 18-80, especially at weekends when our renowned resident DJs spin their collective mix of disco-dancing tunes. We will always ensure you are made to feel very welcome at the Commercial and we provide something for everyone, every day of the week! ... more   less 
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