The Chester Grosvenor

A 2-minute stroll from the medieval Chester Cathedral, this polished hotel is also 4 minutes by foot from Chester Roman Amphitheatre.

The lavishly furnished rooms feature lounges with flat-screens, iPod docks and free Wi-Fi, as well as minibars, and tea and coffee making equipment. Suites offer individual touches such as 4-poster beds, antique dining tables, and 1 or 2 bedrooms; some have city views.

Dining options include an acclaimed restaurant with elegant decor, and a Parisian-style brasserie with leather furnishings. Afternoon tea is served in the palatial gallery. There’s also a sauna, plus a steam room and spa treatments.