Fodor's Expert Review Abode Chester

Perched at a busy traffic intersection on the edge of Chester’s old town, this gleaming, modern hotel from the trendy Abode chain may not occupy the city’s most romantic spot, but it’s well run and comfortable. Guest rooms are spacious and quiet with huge beds. The top-floor bar has sweeping views of the city; come up here for a drink in the Champagne bar even if you’re not dining in the adjacent Michael Caines restaurant, which serves excellent Modern British food. Caines also runs the less formal grill on the ground floor. The city center is a pleasant, 10-minute stroll down winding backstreets.