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Reviews of The Pied Bull 4 stars

Northgate Street, Chester, CH1 2HQ, United Kingdom

#17 of 28 B&Bs and Inns in Chester

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 5309 hotel reviews

8.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.5

  • Facilities

    8.4

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.3

  • Free WiFi

    8.2

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  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bit of noise from within the hotel as we were right near the bar although that finished at 11 prompt and squeaky floorboards from adjoining rooms but to be expected from such an old building

    Arrived early so reception allowed us to leave our luggage until check in and also on day of departure. Friendly and helpful staff and a nice bar

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 May 2024

    8.0
    Fab location, comfortable clean room , delicious breakfast and staff very friendly
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I didn’t mention to hotel that my Daughter is under physio for her knees so a second flight of stairs to our room was a bit of a task. We did only stay one night though so she only had to climb and descend once. Mainstream TV channels very limited, could only find 1,2,3,4. Maybe I wasn’t using control correctly. Neither of above spoilt our break at all as we were only looking to sleep and shower.

    Originally reason for selection was for Location. We were able to drop our luggage and go off and explore. Room was lovely, comfortable and clean. Bathroom large with fantastic waterfall shower. Amazing breakfast. Staff all very friendly and helpful.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 May 2024

    8.0
    Great place with great food
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Brewers cottage double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Loo flush handle wasn't working properly and there was no loo roll holder

    The food was great and beer brewed on site 😋

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 May 2024

    9.0
    Loved it and would definitely return as we already have done
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Uneven floors and steep stairs but that’s understandable due to age of property

    Lovely old building , our second stay , very traditional pub

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only 1 thing…..Over sink light unfortunately didn’t work…. So had to use big light for bathroom during night.

    Location excellent. Staff friendly. Quirky place to stay.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 May 2024

    8.0
    It’s a wonder place to stay.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Brewers cottage double
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The location is fantastic, and the building itself is historic and meaningful. The room is clean, and reasonably quiet despite its central location.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Really friendly staff and very close to town and good restaurants. Their own beer was excellent and breakfast was delicious. We would definitely stay again

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 May 2024

    9.0
    Spotlessly clean. Room was modern and lovely. Shower was perfect.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Spotlessly clean.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location and value for money

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Luxury Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Great location with good service. A very old building so walls and floors vary a lot but really leaves an authentic experience. Great value and location for a reasonable price 👍 would recommend.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 May 2024

    9.0
    Highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Shower was leaking but informed the staff and they said they won't get it looked at

    Great location, lovely accommodation

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Saddened it didn't have a chair in the room.

    This hotel is in a perfect location for us. The character of the building is what we hoped for.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 May 2024

    8.0
    Excellent place to stay , central location , value for money , will stop again
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Only downside was that Sunday dinner had sold out ! Was looking forward to a roast ! We weren’t late eating either !

    Nice atmosphere, nice surroundings , food was nice , the refurb that has been done was excellent . Rooms were spotless .

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 May 2024

    9.0
    Didn’t disappoint. Will hopefully be staying again in the future
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    As mentioned above all great except for not enough towels in room for two people And of course the stairs but we managed!

    Location is perfect Room was all we wanted except for two people only one lot of towels available. We did get more towels on request but felt these should have been in the room already So grateful that bags were taken to our room on check in - thank you As breakfast was cooked to order arrived luvly and hot and plenty of it - thank you

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 May 2024

    9.0
    Traditional pub/hotel in the heart of Chester
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    All good, could not find any negatives with hotel/pub.

    Excellent location,staff attentive & informative. Room clean & modern.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 May 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Room with Four-Poster Bed
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed uncomfortable

    4 poster room was gorgeous 😍

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    9.0
    A lovely town, good hotel, loads of places to eat and drink and it didn’t rain.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing the Pied Bull can do about this, but it was town centre and there were late night/early morning revellers, but that is to be expected, it’s the same in the Market Town where I live.

    Location, right in middle of town, 24 hour car park a minute away, easy check in, lovely well appointed room, clean, everything you need for a weekend away was available. Would defiantly recommend and would come back

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 May 2024

    8.0
    Nice.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    At breakfast there were several items we didn’t want on our breakfast and nor did we want tea or coffee. We ordered two cokes. We saved them money and waste on items but the cokes cost us almost £8.

    Oldy worldly

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    9.0
    Lovely stay will definitely be back
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Wish there had been a bath

    Great price, location,historic

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 May 2024

    8.0
    Overall stay was good.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    We have upgraded room, for bigger room, but the room wasn’t as big. Get very loud at night time, as the hotel is right next to pubs. Definitely needed ear plugs for comfortable sleep. Bed comfy, but again to small for 2 larger people.

    Great location. Right in the city heart.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Brewers cottage twin
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Clean,comfortable and on this stay very friendly . Loved it.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 May 2024

    8.0
    Ok for price, but nothing special.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Room very noisy being on the road into the centre, maybe secondary glazing would help and it really needs to upgrade to better mattresses

    Ok breakfast

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    8.0
    Great Hotel, Excellent Location! Would have been a 10 if not for parting rudeness.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    When I asked for invoice on check out staff member (Assume manager by way dressed) was very curt, this didn't leave a good lasting impression.

    Great Hotel, very well priced and great location.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 May 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Should of stayed an extra night.

    Stunning period building, beautiful internal decoration, very friendly staff, room was very clean, large en suite bathroom excellent shower Excellent location.

    Stayed in May 2024

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