Indigo Chester
Contemporary boutique with strong local references. Design-forward but not pretentious — polished finishes, neighbourhood storytelling throughout, and a lively restaurant-bar that draws locals as much as hotel guests.
Pre-book The Forge — weekend dinner slots go fast, especially Friday and Saturday evenings
Why It Matters
The Forge restaurant is the standout — two AA Rosettes, dry-aged beef sourced from Aubrey Allen (suppliers to the Royal household), and an open grill fired with oak and beech logs. For the wider city, this is also the best-designed hotel in Chester by some distance, with rooms that actually have a point of view.
Hotel Indigo Chester opened in 2019 as the sharpest new arrival in a city dripping with Roman walls and black-and-white Tudor architecture. It's an IHG brand property, managed by Castlebridge Hospitality, but it carries enough design personality to feel genuinely rooted in place. All 75 rooms draw visual cues from Chester's most recognizable icons — the Eastgate Clock, the historic city walls, and the UK's oldest racecourse. The real anchor is The Forge, an open-kitchen fire-and-charcoal restaurant that holds two AA Rosettes and is worth booking even if you're not staying.
Where You'll Stay
3 room types available
Deluxe Room
More space and natural light than the Standard, available as corner rooms, high-floor rooms, front-facing rooms, or quieter end-of-corridor rooms. All the Standard features plus a Nespresso machine, upgraded Zenology toiletries, and robes and slippers. A meaningful step up in feel if not dramatically different in footprint.
King
Standard Room
Styled across one of three design themes — Material Layers (Chester's architecture), Eastgate Clock (nods to the famous Victorian clock and its designer John Douglas), or Racecourse (the UK's oldest course). All come with Hypnos beds, 46-inch smart TV with Chromecast, free high-speed WiFi, complimentary still and sparkling water, artisan snacks, tea and coffee facilities with fresh milk, and spa-inspired bathrooms with rainfall showers and Zenology toiletries. Also available as a fully accessible room.
King or TwinThe Grosvenor
The hotel's top-tier room and the only one with a bathtub. Sits on the top floor corner with a wraparound external balcony looking out over Grosvenor Park and the Welsh mountains beyond. Has all Deluxe amenities plus a four-poster Hypnos king bed, a comfortable seating area, and a bathroom with both a freestanding bath and a separate rainfall shower. Book this for an anniversary or special occasion.
King (Four Poster)The Property
Eat & Drink
4 venues on property
Restaurant
Spa & Wellness
Treatment Menu
On Property
How you'll actually spend your days.
The UK's first and largest designer outlet, with over 360,000 sq ft of retail space and 145+ boutiques. Up to 60% off RRP on major brands. A short drive from the hotel.
The hotel's location is purpose-built for exploring on foot. Chester's famous Rows (medieval two-tiered shopping galleries), the 2,000-year-old Roman city walls, Chester Cathedral, the Roman Amphitheatre, and the Storyhouse Theatre are all within walking distance. Grosvenor Park is right next door.
The UK's oldest active racecourse, spread over 65 acres on the banks of the River Dee. Lies close to the city centre. Race meetings run spring through autumn — the hotel's Racecourse room design theme pays homage to it.
One of the UK's largest zoos — 125 acres and 21,000 animals. The most visited wildlife attraction in Great Britain, attracting around 1.9 million visitors annually. A short drive or bus ride from the hotel.
Amenities & Practical Info
The details that matter for planning.
Fully accessible rooms available, including wheelchair-friendly bathrooms, lift access, and one accessible parking space on-site.
Private meeting and event space accommodating up to 12 delegates in boardroom style. State-of-the-art facilities. Day delegate rates from £45 including a two-course lunch. Also serves as the private dining room (The Den) for evening tasting experiences.
Available throughout guest rooms and common areas.
Full IHG One Rewards participation — earn and redeem points for stays.
Hotel Indigo Chester does not have a swimming pool.
In-room safe available in all guest rooms.
All 75 guest rooms are fully air-conditioned.
Room service available, including breakfast options.
Gift vouchers available for hotel stays and The Forge dining via the hotel's online voucher store.
Daily housekeeping included.
No on-site parking. Hotel guests can access a discounted rate of £12 per 24 hours at the APCOA car park (Pepper Street, CH1 1DF), a short walk away. One accessible space available on-site.
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