The Pied Bull

3.0 star property
3-star inn near Chester Zoo

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Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner
Penthouse (Suite) | Bathroom | Hair dryer, towels
Luxury Double Room | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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57 Northgate Street, Chester, England, CH1 2HQ
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Town Hall
    ‪2 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪3 min walk‬
  • Airport, Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪49 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(10 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Double Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(18 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

4 Poster Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 312 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Luxury Double Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 592 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Penthouse (Suite)

  • 301 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Double Beds
  • Free WiFi

Superior Room, 1 Double Bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(8 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Brewers cottage double

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(8 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

Brewers cottage twin

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

Junior 4 Poster

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

About the neighborhood

Chester

Heart of Chester.You'll be steps from Chester City Walls and within a 15-minute walk of Chester Racecourse. Storyhouse and Chester Town Hall are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chester City Walls - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Town Hall - 2 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Grosvenor Park - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Chester Station - 14 min walk
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 43 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Papa John's Pizza - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Bull and Stirrup Hotel (Wetherspoon) - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Bread & Butter - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Pied Bull - ‬1 min walk

About this property

The Pied Bull

3-star inn near Chester Zoo
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, tour/ticket assistance, and a garden are also featured at The Pied Bull.

This 3-star Chester inn is smoke free.

  • 31 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • 2 buildings
  • Meeting rooms
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (limited hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
The Pied Bull offers 31 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Flat-screen televisions are featured in guestrooms. This Chester inn provides complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Irons/ironing boards and hair dryers can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • No onsite parking available

Food and drink

  • Weekday English breakfast available 7:30 AM to 9:30 AM for a fee: GBP 13.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Accessibility

  • No elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7:30 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 13.95 per person

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. No onsite parking is available. This property accepts Visa and Mastercard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property is also known as

Pied Bull
Pied Bull Chester
Pied Bull Inn
Pied Bull Inn Chester
Pied Bull Hotel Chester
The Pied Bull Inn
The Pied Bull Chester
The Pied Bull Inn Chester

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Pied Bull to the airport?

The Pied Bull is 5.3 mi (33-min drive) away from the Chester (CEG-Hawarden) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Pied Bull?

As of Jun 9, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Pied Bull on Jul 2, 2026 start from $74, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Pied Bull have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Pied Bull.

Does The Pied Bull offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Pied Bull, but English breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 13.95 per person.

Is there a casino at The Pied Bull?

No, there is no casino at this inn.

What time is check-in at The Pied Bull?

Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM.

Is there free parking at The Pied Bull?

Free parking is not available at this inn.

Does The Pied Bull have a pool?

The Pied Bull does not have a pool.

Does The Pied Bull have a restaurant?

The Pied Bull is home to Pied Bull, which features British cuisine.

Does The Pied Bull have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this inn.

How close is The Pied Bull to downtown Chester?

The Pied Bull is 0.2 mi away from Chester.

The Pied Bull Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 518 out of 993 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 315 out of 993 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 993 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 993 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 993 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.0/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location , neat snd tidy rooms and helpful staff Would definitely stay again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Amenities
Perfect location clean rooms very friendly staff couldn’t fault the place will be going back in summer
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness
Ideally placed for local shopping.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sylvia

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless and staff were lovely
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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8/10 Good

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Historic pub within walking distance of everything you need to see within the beautiful city of Chester. No hesitation in staying there again.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

jane

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Have stayed here before and it’s a great little find, well located for the centre, close to very reasonable ca park, excellent service and great value for money with breakfast included - would highly recommend for a short stay in Chester.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great room, great staff, great stay.
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Jackie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were so helpful , food was amazing, room was spotless and comfy . Location was perfect .
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff brilliant room spotless and warm a good nights sleep stayed there before and il stay there again
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

6/10 Okay

Pauline

Disliked: Amenities
friendly staff like the teabags biscuits
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was immaculate and very comfortable. Roll top stand alone bath was a massive bonus. Couldn’t have asked for a better stay!
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
just a great place to stay in.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Samantha

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spotless room. Courteous staff. Great location
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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10/10 Excellent

kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay. good location. room nice and warm. great shower. pub/hotel was lovely but expensive. The only complaint was 1 night the noise from outside, people shouting and swearing until late into night, not the hotels fault but it was there.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Shane

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean, friendly staff and excellent food (especially cooked breakfast) ideal location.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Room comfort
Great location great breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Graeme

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Good for overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Quick and easy check in and out.Great location ,clean and comfy room.Quality breakfast and great bar selection.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean room, the staff are very friendly and approachable
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
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8/10 Good

Anita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Room was lovely. Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Tara

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was spotless , great location would definitely recommend.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
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8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Clean and tidy lots of history beautiful listed build with quirky features (watch the stairs the treads are all sizes) Breakfast good and overall for the price great value. The only downside was noisy services glass recycling at 05:30 waking me up.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Denise

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Check in was nice and simple, the room was ready early so we were able to check in earlier. The staff were polite and helpful and the room was amazing. Maybe a couple of bottles of water in the bedroom would improve the stay, other than that it was an amazing stay
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carl

Brilliant place to stay we loved every minute many thanks to all the staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025