Holt Lodge Hotel - In its own grounds, just 5 minutes from Wrexham and only 15 minutes from the heart of Chester's city centre, this privately owned hotel offers free Wi-Fi and free on-site parking. The Holt Lodge has a good location, with easy access by road to both Wrexham and Chester. The coast of North Wales is also within easy reach. There are 36 comfortable rooms, all with en suite baths and showers. All rooms have a telephone, a digital TV, a trouser press, ironing facilities, a hair dryer and tea/coffee making facilities. In the evening, the beautifully appointed bistro offers an extensive ? la carte menu and boasts a great reputation for excellent cuisine. For a quieter, more casual atmosphere, you can relax in the comfortable bar area. Tea, coffee and drinks are available all day. The Holt Lodge has its own car park at the rear of the hotel.

Heathercliffe Country House Hotel - Set in a private estate, this relaxing country-house hotel has fine food, upgraded rooms, free Wi-Fi, pleasant views and a history of famous visitors. Heathercliffe has recently been refurbished, and all public rooms and lounges redecorated. The hotel was formerly the home of millionaire John Paul Getty I and the Queen of Yugoslavia. The atmospheric dining room was formerly a concert hall, and has Art Deco-style windows and a beamed ceiling. The Heathercliffe is ideal for banquets and conferences, and a stunning location for weddings. It is licensed for civil weddings and naming ceremonies.

Campanile Hotel Runcorn - The hotel is situated next to Runcorn railway station, just 20 minutes from Liverpool & 30 minutes from Manchester. A friendly, informal and comfortable hotel with excellent access to the M56, M62 and M6. Hotel Campanile Runcorn offers comfortable and convenient budget accommodation and a traditional French style bistro, where meals are available from 12:00 to 21:30, every day. All rooms are en suite with tea/coffee making facilities, DDT and TV with satellite channels. Smoking/Non-smoking rooms available.

Peckforton Castle - Set on a hillside above the rolling Cheshire plains, Britain's only intact medieval style castle invites you to enjoy a break with a difference within its magical, fortified walls. Any occasion, business or leisure, will be enhanced by the historic and picturesque surroundings. Recently refurbished, the hotel offers an elegant and comfortable base for your stay in the area. The hotel's great location provides easy access to a wealth of attractions, so you are sure to find something to suit all tastes. You can even visit the hotel's new Falconry Encounter where you will have the opportunity to meet a Golden Eagle.

Wincham Hall Hotel - Conveniently located between Manchester and Liverpool airports, this hotel offers 12 en suite bedrooms overlooking 5 acres of beautiful landscaped gardens. Manchester, Warrington, Knutsford and the historic city of Chester are within approximately 12 miles of the hotel. The M6 (2 miles) and M56 (5 miles) motorways enable easy access to the countryside of the surrounding counties. The hotel is privately owned and run and therefore offers the personal touch when organising any event or simply staying overnight. Wincham Hall Hotel specialises in weddings, functions, conferences and more.

Cranage Hall - Set within 20 acres of landscaped gardens amid the Cheshire countryside, Cranage Hall boasts an impressive array of modern business and leisure facilities. Handily placed for the M6 and Manchester; these spacious, comfortable rooms are complemented by 28 meeting rooms and extensive health and fitness amenities to make this the ideal base for business or local exploration. Work off some city-stress in the fitness centre, aerobics studio or outdoor tennis court; before unwinding in the whirlpool, indoor swimming pool or sauna. Dine on a varied and locally sourced menu, and relax for the evening amid the snooker tables and satellite TV offered at the games bar.

Paddington House Hotel - With en suite rooms, free parking and free Wi-Fi, this hotel is only minutes from Warrington town centre and only 30 minutes' drive from central Liverpool and Manchester. The Paddington House Hotel has easy access to M6 and the M62 motorways, a quick drive from Gulliver's World theme park, Old Trafford (home of Manchester United F.C.) and the Echo Arena in Liverpool. Paddington House has an oak-panelled bar and restaurant, with an open fire place and a range of meals.

Crowne Plaza Chester - The Crowne Plaza Chester is situated within the walls of the historic and beautiful city. The 160-bedroom, non-smoking hotel offers a contemporary restaurant and bar offering a diverse menu. The hotel has excellent facilities, and elegant bedrooms and public areas. Ideally placed for the business or leisure traveller, the hotel has a welcoming atmosphere that emphasises its friendly and hospitable service.

Longview Hotel - This family-run hotel was once the home of a wealthy Victorian merchant and great care has been taken to retain the building's traditional character and elegance while incorporating modern comforts. In a quiet conservation area in the heart of Knutsford, just off junction 19 of the M6 motorway, the Longview Hotel is rich in original character and charm. Overlooking Knutsford Heath, in the heart of Cheshire's premier market town, the hotel combines antiques, prints and period decoration with contemporary facilities. All of the rooms are tastefully and individually decorated, each with their own unique charm. Wi-Fi wireless broadband internet access is available throughout the hotel at an additional cost. The hotel's restaurant serves freshly prepared Mediterranean dishes in elegant surroundings, while the small, cosy and well-stocked cellar bar offers a range of drinks until late into the night. Family-run, this charming hotel takes great pride in offering a warm welcome and friendly, attentive service.

Rossett Hall Hotel - With a Grade II listed, mid-18th century building at its core, this well-placed country hotel has a rich history. Set amid attractive country grounds, surrounded by the North Wales countryside and the Cheshire Plain, Rossett Hall offers comfortable rooms and modern business facilities in tranquil surroundings - just a short drive from both Chester and Wrexham.

Premier Inn Alderley Edge - Alderley Edge Premier Inn is in Alderley village, walking distance from Alderley Edge Rail Station and about 7 miles (11 km) from Manchester Airport. The hotel is south of Manchester, west of the Peak District, and near to the shops and pubs of Alderley. The Premier Inn is next to a Chef and Brewer restaurant, and has meeting facilities and rooms with comfy beds. Some rooms at Premier Inn can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast has the expected cooked items, including vegetarian sausages, as well as a wide continental selection.

Doubletree by Hilton Chester (formerly Hoole Hall Hotel Country Club) - Doubletree by Hilton Chester is 2 miles (3.2 km) from the city centre. It has exciting new features, including a new restaurant. Manchester, Liverpool and Warrington are easily reached by road. The hotel is off the main route into Chester from the M53 motorway, and within easy reach of the M56 and M6 motorways. All guest rooms have been refurbished and new suites have been added. A luxury health spa will open in winter 2009. The warm and welcoming Orchid Room at Doubletree By Hilton Chester is styled in white leather and walnut. It offers exceptional food and service. Fine produce is used to create international cuisine with contemporary flavours.

Gateway to Wales Hotel - With new stylish bedrooms finished to the highest of standards, and a brand new restaurant and lounge now open, this is the ideal venue whatever your reason for visiting. Gateway to Wales Hotel has a unique location on the North Wales border, in close proximity to Chester city centre and the M53 / M56 motorway network. Ideally placed for exploring the area. Rooms have been designed with complimentary wireless internet, 26-inch LCD TVs and luxury bathrooms. The hotel's leisure club offers calm surroundings with its indoor heated swimming pool, spa pool, steam room, sauna and fully air-conditioned gym. With imaginative and locally sourced menus; spacious and elegant function rooms; and a team who enjoy and thrive on looking after you, you'll want to return time after time.

Lennox Lea Hotel - This small, family-owned, award-winning hotel has comfortable en suite rooms, free Wi-Fi in public areas, free parking and the acclaimed Alexander's Bistro & Bar. Lennox Lea Hotel is a lovely Victorian building located on a quiet, leafy road next to a peaceful park. Sale Station, on the Metrolink system, is a few minutes away. A 10-minute tram ride will take you to Manchester city centre. Old Trafford, the MEN Arena, the Manchester Central Conference Centre and the Trafford Centre are easy to access. The M60 is just minutes away. Guests staying in Standard, Executive and Family rooms receive a free pass to the nearby LA Fitness gym and health club.

Holiday Inn Manchester Airport - Holiday Inn Manchester Airport is located south of Manchester city centre, situated in a convenient location just minutes from Manchester Airport, Wilmslow town centre and junction 6 of the M56. With 126 beautifully decorated bedrooms ideal for all visitors, you will enjoy the pleasant location convenient to Manchester and the surrounding area. With 11 state-of-the-art meeting rooms with facilities for up to 300 delegates complemented by extensive on-site complimentary car parking, this hotel is an excellent destination for conferences and events. Enjoy the dining experience in the Terrace restaurant or try the lounge menu that is served all day. A visit to Club Motivation health and fitness is essential. Plunge into the 46 ft indoor swimming pool or have a work out in the gym and then relax in the sauna or steam room. Off on holiday? Park and fly packages are available with car parking on-site at the hotel.

Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Heald Green) - With free parking and great-value modern rooms, the hotel is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Manchester Airport and next to Heald Green Railway Station, for regular trains to the airport and the city centre. The Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Heald Green) is only 15 minutes by train from the city centre and the airport is less than 5 minutes away. A shuttle service to the airport is available for up to 4 people at a small additional cost. All rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. The on-site Beefeater restaurant serves freshly cooked char-grilled food.

Hallmark Hotel Manchester formerly - Belfry House Hotel - Following a ?5 million refurbishment, the Hallmark is now a relaxed boutique-style hotel, in a quiet location, less than 3 miles (4.8 km) from Manchester Airport and close to road and rail networks. The Hallmark Hotel Manchester has a range of stylish rooms, all featuring comfortable beds, a 32-inch flat-screen TV with Freeview channels, tea/coffee making facilities and modern en suite bathrooms with showers. The hotel offers free Wi-Fi throughout, free car parking and free use of the health club and spa; facilities include a pool, sauna, steam room and gym. The stylish lounge bar serves a range of hot and cold beverages throughout the day, along with a selection of fresh pastries each morning; tasty bar snacks and light bites at lunchtime; and a unique early-evening Tapas table. For fine food and wine in an informal setting, the Brasserie offers a choice of modern European dishes and some good old classics, served fresh by a highly professional team.

Premier Inn Knutsford (Bucklow Hill) - On the A556 road, the M56 motorway and M6 motorways, the hotel offers comfortable rooms, free parking and a family-friendly Brewers Fayre pub-restaurant. Close to Mere Golf and Country Club, the Premier Inn Knutsford (Bucklow Hill) is 3.5 miles (5.6 km) from Knutsford Railway Station. South-west of Manchester city centre, this Premier Inn hotel is less than 10 miles (16 km) from Old Trafford football stadium. Some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection.

Chester Court Hotel - Within walking distance of Chester's city centre, this small family-run hotel offers everything you might expect in a larger hotel: free parking, free Wi-Fi, a bar and comfortable en suite rooms. In a quiet suburban area of Chester, the Chester Court Hotel is about a mile (1.6 km) from the very heart of Chester's city centre. Originally built in 1880, the main house is rich in original Victorian character. Guests can relax in the impressive drawing room or enjoy a drink in the recently refurbished Bar 1880. The comfortable, clean en suite rooms are furnished to a high standard and offer great value for money. Some of the rooms are housed outside the main building, in the outer courtyard. These rooms are all on ground level and enable guests to bring their cars close to the front door. A continental breakfast is available each day, with a full cooked English breakfast also available at an additional cost.

Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Wilmslow) - On the A538, just 2 miles (3.2 km) from Manchester Airport, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Wilmslow) has a convenient location with good access to the region's major roads. The A538 leads directly to the airport and junction 6 of the M56 is only 3.5 miles (5.6 km) away. All rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. With the warm and welcoming feel of a traditional pub, the on-site Pub Restaurant offers good food and drink at reasonable prices.

Premier Inn Wrexham - Conveniently situated, Premier Inn Wrexham is 2 miles (3.2 km) from Wrexham Train Station, Wrexham Golf Course and Wrexham town centre, with excellent bus links. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Wrexham is next to the Beeches Table Table restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is a 24-hour reception and free parking at this Premier Inn.

The Old Hall Hotel - The Old Hall Hotel is a 16th-century hotel and restaurant on the main street of the North Cheshire market town of Frodsham. The hotel is located just off the M56 motorway, convenient for Runcorn, Widnes, Warrington and South Liverpool. The Old Hall Hotel is an ideal base for the independent traveller to explore the historic city of Chester, the Cheshire countryside, Chester Zoo, Cheshire Oaks Shopping Village and the coastline and mountains of North Wales.

Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) - Providing comfortable, good value accommodation, Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) is 2 miles (3.2 km) from the Metro Link at Sale Station, offering a regular service to Manchester city centre. Some of the comfortable rooms at Premier Inn can accommodate 2 adults and 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children are also served a free full breakfast, when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. The full all-you-can-eat breakfast includes cooked items, vegetarian options and a wide continental selection. Premier Inn Manchester (Sale) is next to the Mersey Farm Table Table restaurant, serving a varied menu in a welcoming environment. There is free on-site parking and a 24-hour reception at this Premier Inn.

Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Handforth) - Just metres from Handforth Railway Station and only 2.5 miles (4 km) from Manchester Airport, the hotel offers great value, with free parking and spacious, comfortable and modern en suite rooms. The Premier Inn Manchester Airport (Handforth) has a convenient location. Trains run regularly between Handforth Railway Station and Manchester Piccadilly in the heart of Manchester's city centre. All rooms have satellite TV and telephone/modem points and some rooms can take 2 adults and up to 2 children (under 16 years). The 2 children also get a free full breakfast when accompanied by an adult eating a full breakfast. An all-you-can-eat buffet breakfast is available each morning and includes scrambled, fried, poached or boiled eggs, and pork or vegetarian sausages. There is also a wide continental selection. Next to the hotel, the Bull's Head Chef & Brewer is a traditional country pub with open fires and offers freshly prepared meals made with the finest ingredients available locally.

Villaggio - Close to Liverpool and Manchester airports, Villaggio has free Wi-Fi internet, en suite rooms and easy access to the M6 and the M62. The hotel is located on the outskirts of Warrington town centre and is near Gulliver's World theme park. It is a quick drive from the Trafford Centre. Villagio has an ? la carte restaurant with special offers for guests. Each room has tea/coffee-making facilities and a plasma-screen TV.

Mountain Park Hotel - This private hotel with a peaceful countryside setting is just outside Flint, by Flint Mountain. It has a picturesque 12-hole golf course and a Thai restaurant. Mountain Park Hotel is just inside North Wales, and within easy reach of Chester.The hotel's golf course has USPGA-standard greens, and the hotel can arrange special golf packages. The hotel has a friendly bar, and the authentic Thai restaurant also has a full English menu. Mountain Park's function suite can accommodate up to 180 guests.

Chimney House - Chimney House is a half-timbered, Tudor-style hotel in 8 acres of woodland and gardens. Expect free on-site parking and free Wi-Fi in public areas. Chimney House hotel has an excellent patio restaurant and conservatory with views of beautiful gardens. There is also a cocktail bar. A few minutes from the M6 motorway (junction 17), Chimney House is close to the town of Sandbach, within easy reach of the Peak District National Park and The Potteries. Nearly all of the stylish and modern rooms were refurbished in 2007. A small number are on the ground floor, for easy access.

Alton Lodge - This family-run hotel is half a mile (800 metres) from Chester city centre and 2 miles (3.2 km) from Chester Zoo. Parking is free and evening meals are available. Easy to find on Hoole Road, Alton Lodge is the 1st hotel on your right coming into Chester - an excellent base for exploring Chester and the surrounding attractions.

Llyndir Hall Hotel And Spa - Only 5 miles (8 km) from both Chester and Wrexham, just off the A55, this graceful country house has a peaceful setting and great leisure facilities, including an indoor swimming pool. Individual in style, with its own unique charm, the Best Western Llyndir Hall Hotel and Spa has a beautiful, tranquil countryside setting, within easy reach of Chester and Wrexham. The impressive relaxation and leisure facilities include the swimming pool, a sauna, a fully equipped gymnasium and a beauty salon (additional costs apply). The highly acclaimed and award-winning restaurant serves international classics and authentic local specialities from the region. All of the rooms are individually designed and equipped with modern comforts and facilities. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel and there is free on-site parking for guests. Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet is within easy reach of the hotel and guests receive a further 10% discount. Further details are available on request.

Brookside Hotel - This charismatic family-run hotel provides a peaceful location just outside Chester's historic centre, yet only a 10-minute walk away from the city centre's amenities and attractions. The Brookside Hotel prides itself on its friendliness, cleanliness and home-from-home experience. During your stay you can enjoy a relaxing drink in the bar, which is open 7 nights a week. There is also a lounge and reading areas including an elevated library with fireplace. The hotel also features free Wi-Fi access, 2 car parks and is just across the road from a local bus route. You can enjoy a 3-course dinner (at an additional cost) in the intimate Brookview restaurant between 18:00 and 20:30 (booking required). The restaurant is closed on Sunday nights.