The Hotel Indigo® Chester is conveniently located in the centre of the historic City of Chester with excellent transport links, including a direct train to London in under two hours, and is in easy reach of both Manchester and Liverpool airports and just off the M53 motorway. A contemporary boutique hotel, constructed in 2019, designed to reflect the city's famous architecture, and the oldest racecourse in the UK, all 75 stunning guest rooms feature Hypnos beds and stylish bathrooms with rainfall showers and bespoke toiletries. When it comes to food and drink, we are lucky to share the building with The Forge Chester. The Forge is a culinary establishment that prides itself on offering incredible dry-aged beef and wild venison. These exquisite meats can be found in their maturation cabinets, patiently waiting for their turn on the remarkable Forge grill. Their main focus lies in utilizing British ingredients, with a special emphasis on sourcing ingredients as close to the Chester area as possible. They aim to provide amazing service, ensuring that each visit is truly memorable. The hotel is just a short walk from Chester's famous Rows and extensive shopping district, not to mention the award-winning Storyhouse theatre, and the 2000-year-old city walls.
Restaurant
Situated in the heart of the historic Roman town of Chester is the Forge. The Forge is a the latest in a group of extraordinary restaurant and dining experiences. Incredible dry aged beef and wild venison will be found in the maturation cabinets, awaiting their turn on the amazing Forge grill, there to be lovingly grilled and roasted over oak and beech logs. At the Forge we focus on British ingredients, from as close to Chester as possible.
The Forge cocktail bar and relaxed lounge is the place to stir your social scene to life in the heart of Chester. Hotel guests and local neighbours mix and mingle in an inviting, laid-back setting. For social gatherings or after work cocktails, the bar is a spot where old friends gather, and new friends await. A creative selection of cocktails is always flowing, with an assortment of exclusive gins, local craft beers and signature recipes to enjoy before, during or after dining.