Choose a luxury hotel in Chester with Small Luxury Hotels of the World to take a chauffeur-driven tour around the city’s Roman walls and half-timbered, boutique-filled malls. Explore the rose-scented gardens of vast stately homes, or search for original paintings by celebrated artists.
Luxury things to do in Chester
Thick Roman walls surround Chester city centre’s half-timbered antique shops selling ornate handcrafted wooden clocks. Follow the melodious sound of a choir through cobbled streets to Chester Cathedral, where decorated gothic arches point skywards. Dress up for an afternoon of sipping champagne cocktails in a classy trackside stand at Chester Racecourse. A lazy private boat cruise takes you past the Duke of Westminster’s fountain-fronted residence on the slow-flowing River Dee.
Luxury art in Chester
Shop for pieces of art history at Castle Galleries in the Grosvenor Shopping Centre, where bold originals by Bob Dylan, Salvador Dali and Rolf Harris are for sale. At the ultra-fashionable Watergate Street Gallery, there are a further 1,000 framed originals to choose from, including evocative watercolours inspired by the black-and-white buildings of medieval Chester.
Gourmet Chester
Savour indulgent seasonal dishes like poached langoustines with chilled tomato fregola and smoked Parmesan at Simon Radley’s Michelin-starred restaurant at the Chester Grosvenor. At an exclusive delicatessen, shop for tangy, locally produced Cheshire cheeses like Burland Green, or sample vanilla and praline flavoured handmade fudge. Award-winning copper-coloured beers from Cheshire are the drink of choice at cosy riverfront pubs.
Stay at a luxury hotel in Chester with Small Luxury Hotels of the World for views over the green cupola of Eastgate Clock. After a day of sightseeing, bathe in your boutique hotel’s indulgent salt grotto or herbal steam room.