Chester Quality Hotel, Ellesmere Port

The Quality Hotel Chester is a contemporary hotel with modest architecture set on the rural outskirts of Chester, 25 miles from Liverpool's Albert Dock.

The 75 guestrooms are decorated in muted shades of coral or red, with bright or floral fabrics. Modern amenities include interactive satellite television with Internet connections and games consoles, tea and coffee making facilities, hair dryers, trouser presses, and telephones.

The hotel offers two dining options: Woodies Restaurant is open for breakfast and dinner, serving traditional English dishes and daily specials; light snacks and drinks are available in Woodies bar, fitted with a pool table. Those feeling energetic can make use of the mini- gym or the indoor heated swimming pool, then relax in the sauna and steam room.

The hotel also offers free parking, with designated spaces for disabled and female travellers. Nearby attractions to the hotel include: the Blue Planet Aquarium, Chester Zoo, and Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village, which all lie within three miles of the hotel. Manchester International Airport is 25 miles away from the hotel.

There is a frequent train service between the airport and Manchester Piccadilly Station in the city centre. Taxis are available outside the Arrivals hall of each terminal. The airport's bus network provides direct services to many local centers, as well as links to other towns and cities. All buses call at the airport bus station located outside Terminal 1 International Arrivals.