Chester city centre
Refurbished Grade II listed building
16 luxury, self-contained apartments
Restaurant/bar leased at £36,000 plus VAT per annum
PP granted for an additional seven apartments
EBITDA year ended April 2026: £336,707
SELLER REF 96499
The Hotel Chester comprises a pair of Grade II listed, three storey buildings of brick construction on Newgate Street, in the heart of the city’s conservation area. The property has been subject to huge investment over the past eight years and is now a 5-star Aparthotel offering 16 stunning, individually styled rooms. The premises incorporates The Flat Earth Bar, formerly the Plumber's Arms pub.
Ground Floor
Welcoming RECEPTION AREA with sofa seating and a reception desk, leading to apartments which are set over the ground, first and second floors.
THE MONEYPENNY: a penthouse style apartment featuring a rainfall couple's shower.
THE RALPH: inspired by the essence of vintage Americana, featuring a king size bed and a sofa bed.
THE ELEGANCE: a king size room featuring a one-of-a-kind deep gold and copper tub, plus a rainfall shower.
THE TROPICAL: a king size room set in a lavish and extravagant apartment featuring a couple’s rainfall shower.
THE SPA: a king size room featuring a steam room shower.
THE ROSE: a cosy, warm and inviting king size room.
THE TREEHOUSE: sleeps 4 with two luxury king size beds, a walk-in rainfall shower and a fully-equipped kitchenette.
THE POLO: a king size room with a walk-in rainfall shower (pictured).
THE 1762: with one super-king size and one king size bed to sleep 4. The room features a small outdoor area as well as a walk-in rainfall shower.
THE KNIGHTSBRIDGE: a stunning, self-contained studio apartment with an elegant bathroom, a super-king size bed and a walk-in rainfall shower (pictured).
THE SECRET GARDEN: offers a super-king size bed plus children's den, a sofa bed and a walk-in rainfall shower. Sleeps 4. This room is one of Hotel Chester's closest guarded secrets, offering hidden luxury.
THE EMERALD: a king size room with a walk-in rainfall shower.
THE ZOO: a one-bedroom apartment which sleeps 2 with a king size bed and a walk-in rainfall shower.
THE SAFARI: a king size room featuring a walk-in rainfall shower and a jacuzzi and a glazed roof.
THE FLAMINGO: a one-bedroom apartment which includes a separate kitchen and dining area, a king size bed with a walk-in rainfall shower and a deep black and copper bath.
THE BOUQUET: a king size room with a walk-in rainfall shower.
All rooms are individually styled and decorated and furnished to a very high standard and include TVs, premium teas, coffees and biscuits, a mini bar, ironing and hair drying facilities and superfast WiFi.
Ancillary areas include a MANAGER'S OFFICE and a BASEMENT which houses a STOREROOM and a BOILER ROOM.
THE FLAT EARTH BAR/RESTAURANT: occupies the ground floor on Newgate Street and has an open-plan trade area for 40+. Bar servery. LADIES' and GENTLEMEN'S TOILETS. Rear, split-level TRADE PATIO backing onto the city walls.
EXTERNAL
A coach entrance/hall with LED lighting runs between the ground floor of the two buildings and leads to an enclosed TRADE GARDEN with seating for approximately 30.
The Hotel Chester is a luxury 5-star Aparthotel comprising 16 stunning and individually styled apartments in the heart of Chester city centre. The hotel offers various packages including: a Gold Romance Package, a Platinum Romance Package and an Ultimate Romance Package. The Flat Earth bar generates a rental income of £36,000 per annum plus VAT and is held on a five-year, full repairing and insuring lease which is opted out of Part II of the 1954 Landlord & Tenant Act. The business sees consistent, year-round trade and collaborates with many local businesses including Boodles (the sponsor of the May Festival at Chester Races).
PLANNING PERMISSION
Planning permission has been granted for seven additional apartments set over three storeys to the rear of the building which will add substantial value and trading potential. Cheshire West and Chester Planning Reference No. 18/01456/FUL. The building also holds C2 Class Use which offers potential for conversion to residential apartments.
A premises licence is held.
All mains services are connected.
Rateable Value: £182,000.
Local Authority: Cheshire West & Chester Council.
FREEHOLD OFFERS OVER £3,200,000 to include goodwill, fixtures and fittings. Stock at valuation in addition.
No direct approach is to be made to the business. Viewing is strictly by appointment only.
