Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa
US$91
/ night
Avg. for September
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US$91
/ night
Avg. for September
Monthly average prices
Nightly prices at Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa average US$71 in the cheapest month (January) and US$137 in the most expensive month (July), based on the last 12 months.
| Month | Average price |
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| January | US$71 |
| February | US$80 |
| March | US$82 |
| April | US$109 |
| May | US$114 |
| June | US$104 |
| July | US$137 |
| August | US$126 |
| September | US$91 |
| October | US$92 |
| November | US$101 |
| December | US$85 |
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Cheapest: January (~US$71)
About this property
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel...
Amenities
Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers massages, body treatments, and facials. You can take advantage of recreational amenities such as a health club, an indoor pool, and a hot tub. Additional features at this Victorian hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, tour/ticket assistance, and a picnic area.
Business amenities
Featured amenities include express check-out, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Planning an event in Chester? This hotel has 4261 square feet (396 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 9 meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Dining
Enjoy Modern European cuisine at Garden Restaurant, a restaurant where you can take in the garden view, or stay in and take advantage of the 24-hour room service. Relax with a refreshing drink from the poolside bar or one of the 2 bars/lounges. English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.
Rooms
Stay in one of 63 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Location
When you stay at Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel and Spa in Chester, you'll be in the business district, within a 5-minute drive of Countess of Chester Hospital and Chester City Walls. This spa hotel is 1.8 mi (2.9 km) from University of Chester and 2.5 mi (4 km) from Chester Racecourse.
What's nearby
University of Chester(1.3 Miles)
Countess of Chester Hospital(1.4 Miles)
Chester Zoo(1.7 Miles)
Chester City Walls(2 Miles)
Storyhouse(2.1 Miles)
Chester Town Hall Square(2.2 Miles)
Chester Town Hall(2.2 Miles)
Chester Cathedral(2.2 Miles)
Chester Racecourse(2.3 Miles)
The Rows of Chester(2.3 Miles)
Eastgate Clock(2.4 Miles)
Dewa Roman Experience(2.4 Miles)
Grosvenor Museum(2.5 Miles)
Newgate(2.5 Miles)
Roman Amphitheatre(2.6 Miles)
Chester (CEG-Hawarden)(14.5 Miles)
John Lennon Airport (LPL)(25.2 Miles)
Manchester Airport (MAN)(34.5 Miles)
Parking
Restaurant
Swimming pool
Non-smoking rooms
Room service
Housekeeping
Location
Parkgate Road, Mollington, Mollington, England, United Kingdom
University of Chester (1.3 Miles)
Countess of Chester Hospital (1.4 Miles)
Chester Zoo (1.7 Miles)
Chester City Walls (2 Miles)
Storyhouse (2.1 Miles)
Chester Town Hall Square (2.2 Miles)
Guest reviews
7.5
Good
Based on 2,226 verified reviews
Who stays here?
Business
10%
Couple
49%
Family
22%
Group
15%
Solo
2%
What guests think
AI-generated summary based on recent guest reviews
At Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa, guests consistently note a dated property with varied experiences: friendly staff and a decent-sized pool contrast with maintenance issues, inconsistent cleanliness, and noise or comfort problems in some rooms.
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What guests think
At Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa, guests consistently note a dated property with varied experiences: friendly staff and a decent-sized pool contrast with maintenance issues, inconsistent cleanliness, and noise or comfort problems in some rooms.
Leisure facilities range from enjoyable to frustrating, with reports of closed or cold pools, out-of-order jacuzzi/steam areas, and a tired gym, though gardens and parking are appreciated. Dining feedback is mixed: some liked dinners and basic breakfasts, while others found limited choice, delays, missed orders, and prices that felt high. The location works well for Chester Zoo and accessing Chester, generally providing a quiet base. Expect a functional base with amenities, but standards vary noticeably.
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Facilities
Pool and spa draw families and can be enjoyable, but there are several reports of closures, cold water/changing areas, and out-of-order jacuzzi/steam facilities, plus a dated gym. Gardens and on-site parking are appreciated.
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Katrina
15 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The outside of the hotel looked dated, the inside had a moldy stale smell. We were put in room 7. It was a large twin room. The floor boards creaked and the interior was incredibly dated. Although the water was hot, The cold tap only dibbled and so it took Forever for the bath to cool. The view was over the staff quarters and so we had to keep the curtains closed. The gym was very dated, rusty machines, most were broken, and very dirty. They were not safe to use. The Jacuzzi was broken and the swimming pool was freezing. It was not safe to use, and even when I aired my concerns, it was shunned away!! The hotel needs to be cleaned, serviced, and upgraded. I would need to be paid a lot to stay here again!!
The outside of the hotel looked dated, the inside had a moldy stale smell. We were put in room 7. It was a large twin room. The floor boards creaked and the interior was incredibly dated. Although the water was hot, The cold tap only dibbled and so it took Forever for the bath to cool. The view was over the staff quarters and so we had to keep the curtains closed. The gym was very dated, rusty machines, most were broken, and very dirty. They were not safe to use. The Jacuzzi was broken and the swimming pool was freezing. It was not safe to use, and even when I aired my concerns, it was shunned away!! The hotel needs to be cleaned, serviced, and upgraded. I would need to be paid a lot to stay here again!!
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Natalie
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here for 2 nights. We had room 8. Very large, spacious room. Some updating could be done, however, everything did the job. Pool was good size and had a small area for toddlers. Only complaint we had was the room was very hot. We stayed during the heatwave, so expected warm weather, but the only opening window was in the bathroom, and upon arrival the towel heater in the bathroom was switched on. If traveling with toddlers please check this, because it is extremely hot and can be a burn risk for little hands. Overall, would stay here again.
Stayed here for 2 nights. We had room 8. Very large, spacious room. Some updating could be done, however, everything did the job. Pool was good size and had a small area for toddlers. Only complaint we had was the room was very hot. We stayed during the heatwave, so expected warm weather, but the only opening window was in the bathroom, and upon arrival the towel heater in the bathroom was switched on. If traveling with toddlers please check this, because it is extremely hot and can be a burn risk for little hands. Overall, would stay here again.
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Matthew
8 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Had a family suite for one night to stay with my 2 boys. The hotel was probably once a thriving, quite impressive hotel however it was let down by being very (very!) over-due a refit! I have no particular complaints as it was very clean (other than the mugs in the room looked like noone had washed them since the last guests!), just very tired. The pool area was good. Nice large pool with a childrens section.
Had a family suite for one night to stay with my 2 boys. The hotel was probably once a thriving, quite impressive hotel however it was let down by being very (very!) over-due a refit! I have no particular complaints as it was very clean (other than the mugs in the room looked like noone had washed them since the last guests!), just very tired. The pool area was good. Nice large pool with a childrens section.
10
Linda
28 Oct 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Good room and did what we need.. Clean and tidy room.. The pool and spa was good
Good room and did what we need.. Clean and tidy room.. The pool and spa was good
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Sarah louise
30 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely hotel amazing food . Only issue pool was out of order.
Lovely hotel amazing food . Only issue pool was out of order.
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Kathleen
3 Feb 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Lovely venue, full of character. The spa facilities are amazing, and probably worth a visit just for that! Friendly, helpful staff add to the great overall experience of staying at this hotel.
Lovely venue, full of character. The spa facilities are amazing, and probably worth a visit just for that! Friendly, helpful staff add to the great overall experience of staying at this hotel.
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Natalie
4 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Disappointing. Room was ok but quite cramped. Went to reception to get towels for the pool and was told they'd run out but they would bring wine down to us. No towels turned up Pool was icy cold. Jacuzzi was dirty and the steam room was out of order. Ladies changing rooms were so cold I couldn't get changed in there. We had to dress over our wet costumes and get sorted in our room. Glad we were only there for the one night
Disappointing. Room was ok but quite cramped. Went to reception to get towels for the pool and was told they'd run out but they would bring wine down to us. No towels turned up Pool was icy cold. Jacuzzi was dirty and the steam room was out of order. Ladies changing rooms were so cold I couldn't get changed in there. We had to dress over our wet costumes and get sorted in our room. Glad we were only there for the one night
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Jackie
14 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel staff friendly. Hotel itself is shabby and in need of updating. Heating not on in certain areas, pool changing area was freezing, I would recommend treating the jacuzzi with chemicals overnight so people can actually use it from early morning after all it is what is included in the price. Breakfast not too bad but the teabags they use are awful ( cheap) and the milk was going off ( didn’t drink) so overall apart from staff being friendly I won’t be returning.
Hotel staff friendly. Hotel itself is shabby and in need of updating. Heating not on in certain areas, pool changing area was freezing, I would recommend treating the jacuzzi with chemicals overnight so people can actually use it from early morning after all it is what is included in the price. Breakfast not too bad but the teabags they use are awful ( cheap) and the milk was going off ( didn’t drink) so overall apart from staff being friendly I won’t be returning.
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paul
10 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good value but a bit past it's heyday. Pool and gym is of a decent standard although steam room was out of order. likewise the TV in the room had no reception. another family with a similar problem were comp'd a round of drinks but we didn't find our faulty telly till the end of the night.... D'oh!
Good value but a bit past it's heyday. Pool and gym is of a decent standard although steam room was out of order. likewise the TV in the room had no reception. another family with a similar problem were comp'd a round of drinks but we didn't find our faulty telly till the end of the night.... D'oh!
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Sharon
23 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room dated but clean. Unfortunately pool was closed which was reason we chose this hotel. Lovely gardens. Staff were friendly helpful and efficient!
Room dated but clean. Unfortunately pool was closed which was reason we chose this hotel. Lovely gardens. Staff were friendly helpful and efficient!
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Cleanliness
Cleanliness is inconsistent: multiple reviews mention stained carpets, musty smells, mould and grubby leisure areas, though some rooms are described as clean and tidy.
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Chloe
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dated. Rooms and hotel has a floaty smell. Rooms was clean but sheets felt cheap. Breakfast is poor not much options. Coffee was stone cold. Abit over priced for what we got.
Very dated. Rooms and hotel has a floaty smell. Rooms was clean but sheets felt cheap. Breakfast is poor not much options. Coffee was stone cold. Abit over priced for what we got.
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Sarah
22 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Hotel smells musty from entering the door. Greeted by leftovers from room service outside the door of a room a few doors away that was still there the following day. The room had a blood stain on the carpet as you cross the threshold. The toilet didnt flush and no hot water at 7am. Didn't want to chance the breakfast. Young girl on reception with a very painful looking black eye totalled 3 staff members we saw during our stay. The first being the receptionist on arrival who was smoking by the front door. I was really looking forward to my stay a this 'spa' hotel. Shocking is the only word i can use
Hotel smells musty from entering the door. Greeted by leftovers from room service outside the door of a room a few doors away that was still there the following day. The room had a blood stain on the carpet as you cross the threshold. The toilet didnt flush and no hot water at 7am. Didn't want to chance the breakfast. Young girl on reception with a very painful looking black eye totalled 3 staff members we saw during our stay. The first being the receptionist on arrival who was smoking by the front door. I was really looking forward to my stay a this 'spa' hotel. Shocking is the only word i can use
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Sarah
2 Oct 2024
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Stayed 1 night
The staff were nice the reception area was lovely the garden at the back was really nice. Then I go to my room to find the filthiest carpet I have ever seen the I see I have a double bed when I paid for a queen mould round the windows and they looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in years and if that wasn't bad enough a black bug ran across my bed I was furious went to complain and ask for another room only to be told they don’t even do queen beds at the hotel they have no other rooms left and someone will come and vac the bug up what an absolute joke I booked four rooms for my guests for my birthday and they were all filthy I certainly will not be going back
The staff were nice the reception area was lovely the garden at the back was really nice. Then I go to my room to find the filthiest carpet I have ever seen the I see I have a double bed when I paid for a queen mould round the windows and they looked like they hadn’t been cleaned in years and if that wasn't bad enough a black bug ran across my bed I was furious went to complain and ask for another room only to be told they don’t even do queen beds at the hotel they have no other rooms left and someone will come and vac the bug up what an absolute joke I booked four rooms for my guests for my birthday and they were all filthy I certainly will not be going back
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Karen
29 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Staff very friendly and helpful. Double bed very comfy, single bed far too soft for an adult, fine for a small child. Rooms would benefit from a deep clean. The building is looking tired (visible bubbling on the walls, discoloured plug holes, tatty bed bases) and needs refreshing. For a spa day I would be disappointed, for a base to explore the area it was fine. The pool was a key factor in choosing this hotel.
Staff very friendly and helpful. Double bed very comfy, single bed far too soft for an adult, fine for a small child. Rooms would benefit from a deep clean. The building is looking tired (visible bubbling on the walls, discoloured plug holes, tatty bed bases) and needs refreshing. For a spa day I would be disappointed, for a base to explore the area it was fine. The pool was a key factor in choosing this hotel.
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Katarzyna
5 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Hotel location is very good, staff are very nice but all the rest is terrible- breakfast wasn't good, hotel and rooms were dirty -we changed room, spa facilities needs some upgrades
Hotel location is very good, staff are very nice but all the rest is terrible- breakfast wasn't good, hotel and rooms were dirty -we changed room, spa facilities needs some upgrades
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Michelle
27 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Leisure facilities were filthy Walls were paper thin and I had to knock next door and tell them to shut up Beds need new mattresses as they were so uncomfortable and you need more than 1 pillow per bed
Leisure facilities were filthy Walls were paper thin and I had to knock next door and tell them to shut up Beds need new mattresses as they were so uncomfortable and you need more than 1 pillow per bed
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danny
3 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Great value for money. Clean and spacious. Would stay again
Great value for money. Clean and spacious. Would stay again
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Michelle
4 Nov 2023
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Stayed 1 night
We booked a family room. When going to the room we went from a corridor into another corridor which smelled of damp. The room smelled of damp. The room was very shabby and old looking. There was mould on the walls. The armchair was filthy and covered in dust. We went to complain and he was not very helpful he knew what room we were about to complain about before we even mentioned the room number. He wasnt there when we arrived. Very suspicious that he knew what room number but still tried to say we have no mould in the hotel. He said the hotel was full. We decided to leave and not even stay. It was too late to look for another hotel. We decided to go home. We came for shopping at Cheshire Oaks. We had done that. Avoid this hotel!!!!!!
We booked a family room. When going to the room we went from a corridor into another corridor which smelled of damp. The room smelled of damp. The room was very shabby and old looking. There was mould on the walls. The armchair was filthy and covered in dust. We went to complain and he was not very helpful he knew what room we were about to complain about before we even mentioned the room number. He wasnt there when we arrived. Very suspicious that he knew what room number but still tried to say we have no mould in the hotel. He said the hotel was full. We decided to leave and not even stay. It was too late to look for another hotel. We decided to go home. We came for shopping at Cheshire Oaks. We had done that. Avoid this hotel!!!!!!
10
Michelle
17 Aug 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Lovely and clean we didn’t eat there but it looked nice and great menu, had a great night sleep
Lovely and clean we didn’t eat there but it looked nice and great menu, had a great night sleep
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Keegan
27 May 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
The rooms were outdated and filthy. We had to lay bath towels on the floor to walk around the carpet was so stained and dirty. Curtains hanging down half off their hooks, the mattress had to have been as old as I was. Staff were friendly and the grounds and pool were nice but would never stay there again.
The rooms were outdated and filthy. We had to lay bath towels on the floor to walk around the carpet was so stained and dirty. Curtains hanging down half off their hooks, the mattress had to have been as old as I was. Staff were friendly and the grounds and pool were nice but would never stay there again.
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Rooms
Rooms are often dated; while some are spacious, many note uncomfortable mattresses, thin walls, and heat issues due to limited ventilation or no air conditioning. Occasional faults include poor TV reception or intermittent Wi‑Fi.
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SABRINA
7 Feb 2025
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Stayed 1 night
The rooms are in desperate need of refurbishment and from the room you can hear every single noise like someone snoring all night , loud TV, disrespectful customers banging doors and yelling in the night. Shame as the pool is really nice, but apart from that I didn’t enjoy my stay.
The rooms are in desperate need of refurbishment and from the room you can hear every single noise like someone snoring all night , loud TV, disrespectful customers banging doors and yelling in the night. Shame as the pool is really nice, but apart from that I didn’t enjoy my stay.
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Natalie
13 Aug 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed here for 2 nights. We had room 8. Very large, spacious room. Some updating could be done, however, everything did the job. Pool was good size and had a small area for toddlers. Only complaint we had was the room was very hot. We stayed during the heatwave, so expected warm weather, but the only opening window was in the bathroom, and upon arrival the towel heater in the bathroom was switched on. If traveling with toddlers please check this, because it is extremely hot and can be a burn risk for little hands. Overall, would stay here again.
Stayed here for 2 nights. We had room 8. Very large, spacious room. Some updating could be done, however, everything did the job. Pool was good size and had a small area for toddlers. Only complaint we had was the room was very hot. We stayed during the heatwave, so expected warm weather, but the only opening window was in the bathroom, and upon arrival the towel heater in the bathroom was switched on. If traveling with toddlers please check this, because it is extremely hot and can be a burn risk for little hands. Overall, would stay here again.
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Richard
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel was conveniently located for the work I was in Chester for. The bed was really uncomfortable and the room i general would benefit from a refurbishment.
The hotel was conveniently located for the work I was in Chester for. The bed was really uncomfortable and the room i general would benefit from a refurbishment.
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Robert
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, helpful staff but don't seem to have many. First room we were given (Rm 14), the springs of the mattress were visible under the duvet!! Told the guy on Reception we wanted another room. Mattress was rock hard but no springs (Rm 70). No side lights or table lamps in this room. Shower was great. Quite large walk in shower & rainbiw shower. Tea, coffee, kettle in room. Very basic decor and very basic room. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast was full English, toast, cereals and fruit. Again, very nice. Just a shame about the rooms.
Friendly, helpful staff but don't seem to have many. First room we were given (Rm 14), the springs of the mattress were visible under the duvet!! Told the guy on Reception we wanted another room. Mattress was rock hard but no springs (Rm 70). No side lights or table lamps in this room. Shower was great. Quite large walk in shower & rainbiw shower. Tea, coffee, kettle in room. Very basic decor and very basic room. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast was full English, toast, cereals and fruit. Again, very nice. Just a shame about the rooms.
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Kevin
30 Jun 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Beds very uncomfortable bath is too small the rooms in general need a major update carpet filthy no air con and TV has no channels
Beds very uncomfortable bath is too small the rooms in general need a major update carpet filthy no air con and TV has no channels
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Tanya
13 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Stayed after a night at the races just to sleep basically. Hotel feels like it needs modernising; room although big was very dated with its furnishings and amenities. It was very hot that day and the aircon was non existent. I also forgot my shampoo and there wasn’t any provided that a lot of hotels do and the toilet had a very old fashioned handle that needed attention when it fell off! Other than that it was an ok bolthole to stay!
Stayed after a night at the races just to sleep basically. Hotel feels like it needs modernising; room although big was very dated with its furnishings and amenities. It was very hot that day and the aircon was non existent. I also forgot my shampoo and there wasn’t any provided that a lot of hotels do and the toilet had a very old fashioned handle that needed attention when it fell off! Other than that it was an ok bolthole to stay!
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Stephen
23 Jul 2024
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Stayed 3 nights
A lovely hotel with good facilities in the SPA. My only complaint was the WIFI in my room (057) was intermittent and did actually fail one night which did annoy some of the guests.
A lovely hotel with good facilities in the SPA. My only complaint was the WIFI in my room (057) was intermittent and did actually fail one night which did annoy some of the guests.
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paul
10 Dec 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Good value but a bit past it's heyday. Pool and gym is of a decent standard although steam room was out of order. likewise the TV in the room had no reception. another family with a similar problem were comp'd a round of drinks but we didn't find our faulty telly till the end of the night.... D'oh!
Good value but a bit past it's heyday. Pool and gym is of a decent standard although steam room was out of order. likewise the TV in the room had no reception. another family with a similar problem were comp'd a round of drinks but we didn't find our faulty telly till the end of the night.... D'oh!
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Charlotte
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at this hotel for our trip to Chester zoo and the location is great for the zoo. Check in was easy despite our late arrival. However, as per other reviews the hotel is quite old and could do with being revamped. When we woke up Saturday morning we unfortunately didn’t have an hot water for a shower. The spa / pool also looks like it needs some tlc. The walls were quite thin that we could hear people at 2am returning home and coughing next door. However, for the price we paid for the two nights we couldn’t argue too much.
We stayed at this hotel for our trip to Chester zoo and the location is great for the zoo. Check in was easy despite our late arrival. However, as per other reviews the hotel is quite old and could do with being revamped. When we woke up Saturday morning we unfortunately didn’t have an hot water for a shower. The spa / pool also looks like it needs some tlc. The walls were quite thin that we could hear people at 2am returning home and coughing next door. However, for the price we paid for the two nights we couldn’t argue too much.
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David
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was in need of improvement. Mattress was in need of replacement, and lighting poor. Reception and public areas were good. Swimming Pool good. Breakfast and Evening meals very good.
Room was in need of improvement. Mattress was in need of replacement, and lighting poor. Reception and public areas were good. Swimming Pool good. Breakfast and Evening meals very good.
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Service
Staff are frequently praised as friendly and helpful, but the hotel can be understaffed, leading to slow bar/breakfast service or occasional missed requests.
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James
6 Nov 2025
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Stayed 1 night
All great except minor points; attention to detail for room extras, small choice on breakfast but perfectly ample, place is a little tired out and they need a lit sign on roadside imo. Staff friendly and attentive.
All great except minor points; attention to detail for room extras, small choice on breakfast but perfectly ample, place is a little tired out and they need a lit sign on roadside imo. Staff friendly and attentive.
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James
31 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,354 nights
The picture, the description and the facilties felt like a Conference Hotel from the 1980s....nothing like the 'Spa' badge that sets an expectation of comfort and quality Consistent with this rather tied 'feel', they appeared understaffed to a considerable degree with the young feller on the front desk holding things together with sticky tape and string, a LOT of running around doing everything. ...saved by the amazing staff - more in keeping for their service with a 5* Hotel. * The Chef - standing in for the main Chef who had thrown a sickie last minute - did a fabulous job - unexpectedly good food * The feller who waited on us couldn't have done more - he was fabulous! * The fornt of house guy was utterly amazing - having to sort out laundry, stand in Chef, calls, bookings and keeping things looking like a graceful Swan on the surface whilst it was clear there was a LOT of paddling going on beneath the surface THREE CHEERS to these 3 guys - Well done - Fantastic. ...The Owners - The Managers of this place need a serious look at themselves, roll up their sleeves and bring the rest of the Hotel up to the standard set by their own staff. It wouldn't take a lot of money - just time and care.
The picture, the description and the facilties felt like a Conference Hotel from the 1980s....nothing like the 'Spa' badge that sets an expectation of comfort and quality Consistent with this rather tied 'feel', they appeared understaffed to a considerable degree with the young feller on the front desk holding things together with sticky tape and string, a LOT of running around doing everything. ...saved by the amazing staff - more in keeping for their service with a 5* Hotel. * The Chef - standing in for the main Chef who had thrown a sickie last minute - did a fabulous job - unexpectedly good food * The feller who waited on us couldn't have done more - he was fabulous! * The fornt of house guy was utterly amazing - having to sort out laundry, stand in Chef, calls, bookings and keeping things looking like a graceful Swan on the surface whilst it was clear there was a LOT of paddling going on beneath the surface THREE CHEERS to these 3 guys - Well done - Fantastic. ...The Owners - The Managers of this place need a serious look at themselves, roll up their sleeves and bring the rest of the Hotel up to the standard set by their own staff. It wouldn't take a lot of money - just time and care.
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Robert
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, helpful staff but don't seem to have many. First room we were given (Rm 14), the springs of the mattress were visible under the duvet!! Told the guy on Reception we wanted another room. Mattress was rock hard but no springs (Rm 70). No side lights or table lamps in this room. Shower was great. Quite large walk in shower & rainbiw shower. Tea, coffee, kettle in room. Very basic decor and very basic room. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast was full English, toast, cereals and fruit. Again, very nice. Just a shame about the rooms.
Friendly, helpful staff but don't seem to have many. First room we were given (Rm 14), the springs of the mattress were visible under the duvet!! Told the guy on Reception we wanted another room. Mattress was rock hard but no springs (Rm 70). No side lights or table lamps in this room. Shower was great. Quite large walk in shower & rainbiw shower. Tea, coffee, kettle in room. Very basic decor and very basic room. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast was full English, toast, cereals and fruit. Again, very nice. Just a shame about the rooms.
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Helen
23 Feb 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Staff we extremely welcoming and friendly. Hotel was clean but in need of an upgrade. Room was lovely, bed comfortable but pillows were completely flat -no filling at all. Corridors to the rooms were freezing as all fire escapes were wide open all day & into late evening -apart from security aspect of this, also poor economy given the cost of heating etc. Unpleasant to come back to a cold hotel in an evening
Staff we extremely welcoming and friendly. Hotel was clean but in need of an upgrade. Room was lovely, bed comfortable but pillows were completely flat -no filling at all. Corridors to the rooms were freezing as all fire escapes were wide open all day & into late evening -apart from security aspect of this, also poor economy given the cost of heating etc. Unpleasant to come back to a cold hotel in an evening
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Martina
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked for 2 nights as local to Chester zoo & outside of city centre. Travelling alone with young child. The corridor to our room distinctly smelt of cannabis clearly coming from one of the rooms, I did not raise this as felt this was strong enough for the hotel staff to recognise themselves. We had our evening meal on 1st night in the restaurant, the food was not great for the price, and had to move as we were initially seated under a dripping conservatory overhead window. The bar area next to the restaurant was loud and felt rough. I did not feel safe in this environment with my child. We went back to our room but did not sleep due to paper thin walls and the noise being unbearable due to drunken rumblings, banging and music from the room above and a child screaming throughout the night from the same room, understandably. Additionally the mattress had a hole in it the size of a small football. At 6am I raised my concerns with staff and were given a different room for night 2. We had ordered room service for breakfast, this never arrived. We were subsequently offered a complimentary breakfast for the 2nd morning however due to our unsettling experience in the restaurant for our evening meal on the first night I did not wish to put my child in that same environment again and checked out at the earliest opportunity. During our stay it was made known to me that this hotel is a halfway house for local council waiting list and is widely known locally for this. Awful experience.
Booked for 2 nights as local to Chester zoo & outside of city centre. Travelling alone with young child. The corridor to our room distinctly smelt of cannabis clearly coming from one of the rooms, I did not raise this as felt this was strong enough for the hotel staff to recognise themselves. We had our evening meal on 1st night in the restaurant, the food was not great for the price, and had to move as we were initially seated under a dripping conservatory overhead window. The bar area next to the restaurant was loud and felt rough. I did not feel safe in this environment with my child. We went back to our room but did not sleep due to paper thin walls and the noise being unbearable due to drunken rumblings, banging and music from the room above and a child screaming throughout the night from the same room, understandably. Additionally the mattress had a hole in it the size of a small football. At 6am I raised my concerns with staff and were given a different room for night 2. We had ordered room service for breakfast, this never arrived. We were subsequently offered a complimentary breakfast for the 2nd morning however due to our unsettling experience in the restaurant for our evening meal on the first night I did not wish to put my child in that same environment again and checked out at the earliest opportunity. During our stay it was made known to me that this hotel is a halfway house for local council waiting list and is widely known locally for this. Awful experience.
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Ashley
4 Nov 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
I enjoyed my stay (5 nights) very much. Was a little shocked to find out that there were no shops around at all but I should have checked that out before A BIG thank you to Geraldine on reception. She was wonderful and looked after me so well. I wish all hotels had such a person like her. The breakfasts and dinners were top class. A great choice and everything was super delicious The hotel needs an upgrade particularly the rooms and corridors. There was no bottled water in the room and no fridge to store my own bottled water that I had to buy. Geraldine even offered me her own bottled water which I declined but how very kind to offer me! One of the receptionists in the morning was not very friendly/cheerful but thankfully, I did not have to have too much contact with her There were some distubances outside the hotel reception area which caused concerns for myself and other guests. However, it did not affect me personally
I enjoyed my stay (5 nights) very much. Was a little shocked to find out that there were no shops around at all but I should have checked that out before A BIG thank you to Geraldine on reception. She was wonderful and looked after me so well. I wish all hotels had such a person like her. The breakfasts and dinners were top class. A great choice and everything was super delicious The hotel needs an upgrade particularly the rooms and corridors. There was no bottled water in the room and no fridge to store my own bottled water that I had to buy. Geraldine even offered me her own bottled water which I declined but how very kind to offer me! One of the receptionists in the morning was not very friendly/cheerful but thankfully, I did not have to have too much contact with her There were some distubances outside the hotel reception area which caused concerns for myself and other guests. However, it did not affect me personally
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Phillip
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Mollington Banastre is a once-grand property in sore need of renovation in some areas. The reception, and downstairs areas were in good order, but the bedroom we stayed in was scruffy! It was a pet-friendly room, so I didn't expect it to be plushly furnished, but I also didn't expect the curtains to be in tatters! On the flip side, the breakfast was good and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. At £100/night on average, plus a per surcharge of £15, it was a bit steep!
The Mollington Banastre is a once-grand property in sore need of renovation in some areas. The reception, and downstairs areas were in good order, but the bedroom we stayed in was scruffy! It was a pet-friendly room, so I didn't expect it to be plushly furnished, but I also didn't expect the curtains to be in tatters! On the flip side, the breakfast was good and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. At £100/night on average, plus a per surcharge of £15, it was a bit steep!
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Adam
29 Dec 2022
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Stayed 19,355 nights
Friendly staff but the Hotel needs a good clean and updating in some areas.
Friendly staff but the Hotel needs a good clean and updating in some areas.
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Melissa
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was ok. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and using the swimming pool. Didnt eat in the restaurant as wasnt much choice so had to order a takeaway. Service was ok. Had to wait a while to be served at the bar. Not enough staff. Drinks extremely over priced, £19.50 for 1 beer and a double gin and tonic. Shocking.
Our stay was ok. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and using the swimming pool. Didnt eat in the restaurant as wasnt much choice so had to order a takeaway. Service was ok. Had to wait a while to be served at the bar. Not enough staff. Drinks extremely over priced, £19.50 for 1 beer and a double gin and tonic. Shocking.
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Sara
28 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very nice. Originally hadn’t booked for breakfast but decided for £10 each we would add it to the stay. Unfortunately the hotel was very understaffed and breakfast was quite chaotic. The breakfast was ok but we had to wait for clean plates, glasses, food to be replenished. A bit disappointing. Staff were lovely and did well under such circumstances
Room was very nice. Originally hadn’t booked for breakfast but decided for £10 each we would add it to the stay. Unfortunately the hotel was very understaffed and breakfast was quite chaotic. The breakfast was ok but we had to wait for clean plates, glasses, food to be replenished. A bit disappointing. Staff were lovely and did well under such circumstances
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Location
Convenient for Chester Zoo and access to Chester, with a generally quiet setting and ample parking noted by guests.
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Richard
27 Jun 2025
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Stayed 4 nights
The hotel was conveniently located for the work I was in Chester for. The bed was really uncomfortable and the room i general would benefit from a refurbishment.
The hotel was conveniently located for the work I was in Chester for. The bed was really uncomfortable and the room i general would benefit from a refurbishment.
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Jane
3 Sept 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Convenient location and good value
Convenient location and good value
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Adam
15 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Two night trip away with my partner & 2 year old son. Standard Queen room. Was clean and cosy enough. A cot was provided in our room as requested. Plenty of space in the room also. Around a 7-8 minute drive to both Chester Zoo & Chester Centre. We got a taxi into the centre 1 night (£8). Would recommend the Sergios Italian Restaurant. Didnt experience the spa services so cant comment. Chose not to get breakfast for £15 and instead went for breakfast 3 minutes down the road at The Wheatsheaf (£4.99) all you can eat breakfast.
Two night trip away with my partner & 2 year old son. Standard Queen room. Was clean and cosy enough. A cot was provided in our room as requested. Plenty of space in the room also. Around a 7-8 minute drive to both Chester Zoo & Chester Centre. We got a taxi into the centre 1 night (£8). Would recommend the Sergios Italian Restaurant. Didnt experience the spa services so cant comment. Chose not to get breakfast for £15 and instead went for breakfast 3 minutes down the road at The Wheatsheaf (£4.99) all you can eat breakfast.
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Mr D J
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed two nights in twin room. Hotel is in need of an update. Our room was clean but wardrobe doors would not shut, shower head fittings falling apart, toilet difficult to flush. Hotel surroundings are lovely, the pool and fitness facilities are good. Staff all very nice and helpful. Restaurant food quality hit and miss, my pasta was good, my wife's fish and chips was poor.
Stayed two nights in twin room. Hotel is in need of an update. Our room was clean but wardrobe doors would not shut, shower head fittings falling apart, toilet difficult to flush. Hotel surroundings are lovely, the pool and fitness facilities are good. Staff all very nice and helpful. Restaurant food quality hit and miss, my pasta was good, my wife's fish and chips was poor.
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Sophie
7 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Excellent hotel in a very nice setting, location is very quiet and peaceful for a nice break. The hotel has a nice size pool with jacuzzi hot tub and sauna which is definitely a luxury. Good selections for breakfast and dinner including room service if you prefer, but overall I have to say the staff are excellent - my partner and I have stayed here before and the staff are extremely polite and personable which adds to the charm of the hotel!
Excellent hotel in a very nice setting, location is very quiet and peaceful for a nice break. The hotel has a nice size pool with jacuzzi hot tub and sauna which is definitely a luxury. Good selections for breakfast and dinner including room service if you prefer, but overall I have to say the staff are excellent - my partner and I have stayed here before and the staff are extremely polite and personable which adds to the charm of the hotel!
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Gary
27 May 2025
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Stayed 1 night
A nice hotel with friendly staff. A restaurant and bar, a grassed garden area and a large parking area. Rooms Comfortable, with a shower and bath. Minor maintenance issues in our room with loose toilet seat, curtain off of rail and dirty carpets that need sorting.
A nice hotel with friendly staff. A restaurant and bar, a grassed garden area and a large parking area. Rooms Comfortable, with a shower and bath. Minor maintenance issues in our room with loose toilet seat, curtain off of rail and dirty carpets that need sorting.
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Martina
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked for 2 nights as local to Chester zoo & outside of city centre. Travelling alone with young child. The corridor to our room distinctly smelt of cannabis clearly coming from one of the rooms, I did not raise this as felt this was strong enough for the hotel staff to recognise themselves. We had our evening meal on 1st night in the restaurant, the food was not great for the price, and had to move as we were initially seated under a dripping conservatory overhead window. The bar area next to the restaurant was loud and felt rough. I did not feel safe in this environment with my child. We went back to our room but did not sleep due to paper thin walls and the noise being unbearable due to drunken rumblings, banging and music from the room above and a child screaming throughout the night from the same room, understandably. Additionally the mattress had a hole in it the size of a small football. At 6am I raised my concerns with staff and were given a different room for night 2. We had ordered room service for breakfast, this never arrived. We were subsequently offered a complimentary breakfast for the 2nd morning however due to our unsettling experience in the restaurant for our evening meal on the first night I did not wish to put my child in that same environment again and checked out at the earliest opportunity. During our stay it was made known to me that this hotel is a halfway house for local council waiting list and is widely known locally for this. Awful experience.
Booked for 2 nights as local to Chester zoo & outside of city centre. Travelling alone with young child. The corridor to our room distinctly smelt of cannabis clearly coming from one of the rooms, I did not raise this as felt this was strong enough for the hotel staff to recognise themselves. We had our evening meal on 1st night in the restaurant, the food was not great for the price, and had to move as we were initially seated under a dripping conservatory overhead window. The bar area next to the restaurant was loud and felt rough. I did not feel safe in this environment with my child. We went back to our room but did not sleep due to paper thin walls and the noise being unbearable due to drunken rumblings, banging and music from the room above and a child screaming throughout the night from the same room, understandably. Additionally the mattress had a hole in it the size of a small football. At 6am I raised my concerns with staff and were given a different room for night 2. We had ordered room service for breakfast, this never arrived. We were subsequently offered a complimentary breakfast for the 2nd morning however due to our unsettling experience in the restaurant for our evening meal on the first night I did not wish to put my child in that same environment again and checked out at the earliest opportunity. During our stay it was made known to me that this hotel is a halfway house for local council waiting list and is widely known locally for this. Awful experience.
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Ashley
4 Nov 2023
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Stayed 5 nights
I enjoyed my stay (5 nights) very much. Was a little shocked to find out that there were no shops around at all but I should have checked that out before A BIG thank you to Geraldine on reception. She was wonderful and looked after me so well. I wish all hotels had such a person like her. The breakfasts and dinners were top class. A great choice and everything was super delicious The hotel needs an upgrade particularly the rooms and corridors. There was no bottled water in the room and no fridge to store my own bottled water that I had to buy. Geraldine even offered me her own bottled water which I declined but how very kind to offer me! One of the receptionists in the morning was not very friendly/cheerful but thankfully, I did not have to have too much contact with her There were some distubances outside the hotel reception area which caused concerns for myself and other guests. However, it did not affect me personally
I enjoyed my stay (5 nights) very much. Was a little shocked to find out that there were no shops around at all but I should have checked that out before A BIG thank you to Geraldine on reception. She was wonderful and looked after me so well. I wish all hotels had such a person like her. The breakfasts and dinners were top class. A great choice and everything was super delicious The hotel needs an upgrade particularly the rooms and corridors. There was no bottled water in the room and no fridge to store my own bottled water that I had to buy. Geraldine even offered me her own bottled water which I declined but how very kind to offer me! One of the receptionists in the morning was not very friendly/cheerful but thankfully, I did not have to have too much contact with her There were some distubances outside the hotel reception area which caused concerns for myself and other guests. However, it did not affect me personally
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Phillip
17 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
The Mollington Banastre is a once-grand property in sore need of renovation in some areas. The reception, and downstairs areas were in good order, but the bedroom we stayed in was scruffy! It was a pet-friendly room, so I didn't expect it to be plushly furnished, but I also didn't expect the curtains to be in tatters! On the flip side, the breakfast was good and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. At £100/night on average, plus a per surcharge of £15, it was a bit steep!
The Mollington Banastre is a once-grand property in sore need of renovation in some areas. The reception, and downstairs areas were in good order, but the bedroom we stayed in was scruffy! It was a pet-friendly room, so I didn't expect it to be plushly furnished, but I also didn't expect the curtains to be in tatters! On the flip side, the breakfast was good and the staff were pleasant and welcoming. At £100/night on average, plus a per surcharge of £15, it was a bit steep!
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Charlotte
15 Sept 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
We stayed at this hotel for our trip to Chester zoo and the location is great for the zoo. Check in was easy despite our late arrival. However, as per other reviews the hotel is quite old and could do with being revamped. When we woke up Saturday morning we unfortunately didn’t have an hot water for a shower. The spa / pool also looks like it needs some tlc. The walls were quite thin that we could hear people at 2am returning home and coughing next door. However, for the price we paid for the two nights we couldn’t argue too much.
We stayed at this hotel for our trip to Chester zoo and the location is great for the zoo. Check in was easy despite our late arrival. However, as per other reviews the hotel is quite old and could do with being revamped. When we woke up Saturday morning we unfortunately didn’t have an hot water for a shower. The spa / pool also looks like it needs some tlc. The walls were quite thin that we could hear people at 2am returning home and coughing next door. However, for the price we paid for the two nights we couldn’t argue too much.
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Dining
Food and drink are mixed: some enjoyed dinners and acceptable breakfasts, while others reported limited choice, delays or missed orders, and prices that felt high.
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Chloe
13 Aug 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Very dated. Rooms and hotel has a floaty smell. Rooms was clean but sheets felt cheap. Breakfast is poor not much options. Coffee was stone cold. Abit over priced for what we got.
Very dated. Rooms and hotel has a floaty smell. Rooms was clean but sheets felt cheap. Breakfast is poor not much options. Coffee was stone cold. Abit over priced for what we got.
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Liam
18 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Last minute stop and photos don’t match the reality, staff were pleasant and evening meal and breakfast were ok. Corby trouser press from the 1970’s is an indication of the time warp this hotel is in. Fire alarm sounded at 2:30am nobody explained what was going on. Over charged by £19 for my evening meal which I luckily saw on the bill and have removed. Use Hotels every week and this was not what I experience as a norm.
Last minute stop and photos don’t match the reality, staff were pleasant and evening meal and breakfast were ok. Corby trouser press from the 1970’s is an indication of the time warp this hotel is in. Fire alarm sounded at 2:30am nobody explained what was going on. Over charged by £19 for my evening meal which I luckily saw on the bill and have removed. Use Hotels every week and this was not what I experience as a norm.
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Robert
23 Jul 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Friendly, helpful staff but don't seem to have many. First room we were given (Rm 14), the springs of the mattress were visible under the duvet!! Told the guy on Reception we wanted another room. Mattress was rock hard but no springs (Rm 70). No side lights or table lamps in this room. Shower was great. Quite large walk in shower & rainbiw shower. Tea, coffee, kettle in room. Very basic decor and very basic room. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast was full English, toast, cereals and fruit. Again, very nice. Just a shame about the rooms.
Friendly, helpful staff but don't seem to have many. First room we were given (Rm 14), the springs of the mattress were visible under the duvet!! Told the guy on Reception we wanted another room. Mattress was rock hard but no springs (Rm 70). No side lights or table lamps in this room. Shower was great. Quite large walk in shower & rainbiw shower. Tea, coffee, kettle in room. Very basic decor and very basic room. Evening meal was delicious and breakfast was full English, toast, cereals and fruit. Again, very nice. Just a shame about the rooms.
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Colin
20 Aug 2023
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Stayed 2 nights
Very limited evening dining menu. The bar was poorly stocked, running out of Rose wine and some spirits. The staff worked very hard and were cheerful but there was not enough of them.
Very limited evening dining menu. The bar was poorly stocked, running out of Rose wine and some spirits. The staff worked very hard and were cheerful but there was not enough of them.
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Mr D J
1 Aug 2024
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Stayed 2 nights
Stayed two nights in twin room. Hotel is in need of an update. Our room was clean but wardrobe doors would not shut, shower head fittings falling apart, toilet difficult to flush. Hotel surroundings are lovely, the pool and fitness facilities are good. Staff all very nice and helpful. Restaurant food quality hit and miss, my pasta was good, my wife's fish and chips was poor.
Stayed two nights in twin room. Hotel is in need of an update. Our room was clean but wardrobe doors would not shut, shower head fittings falling apart, toilet difficult to flush. Hotel surroundings are lovely, the pool and fitness facilities are good. Staff all very nice and helpful. Restaurant food quality hit and miss, my pasta was good, my wife's fish and chips was poor.
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Martina
5 Nov 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Booked for 2 nights as local to Chester zoo & outside of city centre. Travelling alone with young child. The corridor to our room distinctly smelt of cannabis clearly coming from one of the rooms, I did not raise this as felt this was strong enough for the hotel staff to recognise themselves. We had our evening meal on 1st night in the restaurant, the food was not great for the price, and had to move as we were initially seated under a dripping conservatory overhead window. The bar area next to the restaurant was loud and felt rough. I did not feel safe in this environment with my child. We went back to our room but did not sleep due to paper thin walls and the noise being unbearable due to drunken rumblings, banging and music from the room above and a child screaming throughout the night from the same room, understandably. Additionally the mattress had a hole in it the size of a small football. At 6am I raised my concerns with staff and were given a different room for night 2. We had ordered room service for breakfast, this never arrived. We were subsequently offered a complimentary breakfast for the 2nd morning however due to our unsettling experience in the restaurant for our evening meal on the first night I did not wish to put my child in that same environment again and checked out at the earliest opportunity. During our stay it was made known to me that this hotel is a halfway house for local council waiting list and is widely known locally for this. Awful experience.
Booked for 2 nights as local to Chester zoo & outside of city centre. Travelling alone with young child. The corridor to our room distinctly smelt of cannabis clearly coming from one of the rooms, I did not raise this as felt this was strong enough for the hotel staff to recognise themselves. We had our evening meal on 1st night in the restaurant, the food was not great for the price, and had to move as we were initially seated under a dripping conservatory overhead window. The bar area next to the restaurant was loud and felt rough. I did not feel safe in this environment with my child. We went back to our room but did not sleep due to paper thin walls and the noise being unbearable due to drunken rumblings, banging and music from the room above and a child screaming throughout the night from the same room, understandably. Additionally the mattress had a hole in it the size of a small football. At 6am I raised my concerns with staff and were given a different room for night 2. We had ordered room service for breakfast, this never arrived. We were subsequently offered a complimentary breakfast for the 2nd morning however due to our unsettling experience in the restaurant for our evening meal on the first night I did not wish to put my child in that same environment again and checked out at the earliest opportunity. During our stay it was made known to me that this hotel is a halfway house for local council waiting list and is widely known locally for this. Awful experience.
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Andrew
8 Jan 2023
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Stayed 1 night
Our room was huge, clean and the bed was comfortable. Before our evening meal we went to the spa. On arriving at the spa reception we were told the hot tub wasn\'t working but would be tomorrow and that everything else was working. Unfortunately this was untrue as the heating for the changing rooms and poolside area was very cold and the steam room was broken. Usually, we\'d spend a few hours in a hotel spa area. We lasted 20mins! Our evening meal was nice but overpriced for what it was. Breakfast was very hectic, with little choice and the cereal was just in uncovered bowls. I had to ask for some "well done" sausages as the ones on offer were pink. After breakfast we returned to the spa where most of the lights were turned off, nobody was at the reception either (this was 11am and it opened at 8am). The hot tub was working but was a cold tub so nobody used it. Changing areas and poolside still cold. It started to rain which produced considerable leaks from the roof onto the poolside in several areas. Sufficed to say we didnt stay long! With some investment and attention to detail this hotel could be so much better.
Our room was huge, clean and the bed was comfortable. Before our evening meal we went to the spa. On arriving at the spa reception we were told the hot tub wasn\'t working but would be tomorrow and that everything else was working. Unfortunately this was untrue as the heating for the changing rooms and poolside area was very cold and the steam room was broken. Usually, we\'d spend a few hours in a hotel spa area. We lasted 20mins! Our evening meal was nice but overpriced for what it was. Breakfast was very hectic, with little choice and the cereal was just in uncovered bowls. I had to ask for some "well done" sausages as the ones on offer were pink. After breakfast we returned to the spa where most of the lights were turned off, nobody was at the reception either (this was 11am and it opened at 8am). The hot tub was working but was a cold tub so nobody used it. Changing areas and poolside still cold. It started to rain which produced considerable leaks from the roof onto the poolside in several areas. Sufficed to say we didnt stay long! With some investment and attention to detail this hotel could be so much better.
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Melissa
21 Apr 2025
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Stayed 1 night
Our stay was ok. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and using the swimming pool. Didnt eat in the restaurant as wasnt much choice so had to order a takeaway. Service was ok. Had to wait a while to be served at the bar. Not enough staff. Drinks extremely over priced, £19.50 for 1 beer and a double gin and tonic. Shocking.
Our stay was ok. We enjoyed sitting in the garden and using the swimming pool. Didnt eat in the restaurant as wasnt much choice so had to order a takeaway. Service was ok. Had to wait a while to be served at the bar. Not enough staff. Drinks extremely over priced, £19.50 for 1 beer and a double gin and tonic. Shocking.
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Sara
28 Dec 2024
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Stayed 1 night
Room was very nice. Originally hadn’t booked for breakfast but decided for £10 each we would add it to the stay. Unfortunately the hotel was very understaffed and breakfast was quite chaotic. The breakfast was ok but we had to wait for clean plates, glasses, food to be replenished. A bit disappointing. Staff were lovely and did well under such circumstances
Room was very nice. Originally hadn’t booked for breakfast but decided for £10 each we would add it to the stay. Unfortunately the hotel was very understaffed and breakfast was quite chaotic. The breakfast was ok but we had to wait for clean plates, glasses, food to be replenished. A bit disappointing. Staff were lovely and did well under such circumstances
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David
29 Jun 2025
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Stayed 2 nights
Room was in need of improvement. Mattress was in need of replacement, and lighting poor. Reception and public areas were good. Swimming Pool good. Breakfast and Evening meals very good.
Room was in need of improvement. Mattress was in need of replacement, and lighting poor. Reception and public areas were good. Swimming Pool good. Breakfast and Evening meals very good.
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Paul
4 weeks ago
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Stayed 1 night
AWFUL!! Parking is good. I booked it because it had a "spa". The sauna was smaller than most broomclosets could seat 2 ppl (in the dark) wood splitting and worn. The changing rooms were tired, old broken floor tiles everywhere, blown wooden fixtures, bring your own padlock 4 lockers. Dirty floor arpubd edges. The pool water had a green hue. There was wobbly tiles under foot under the water and a random unmarked step a fair distance from where the others stopped. Missing tiles under water. The room carpet was awful. There wasnt a bin in bathroom, no sanitary bags for ppl to use, bathroom was in the loft space so big but had laminate floor which had split apart at alot of the joins, no extractor fan either with a really hard to turn shower tap. The light switch in the main room was loose. There was no tea spoons, curtains, fridge, ANY USB plugs or even a chair! The furniture was ancient and rough and the TV was just plopped onto a coffee table. OK on now to the breakfast!! WHAT A JOKE. Im currently sat typing this in Greggs as the coffee at the hotel was wrank! The yoghurt were tesco value as I assume was the eggs (tasted of nothing) sausages thick skin tough with no flavour, greasy bacon the only nice thing was the fried mushrooms! Update: I've since spoken to the owner (from South coast) told me they've been struggling since covid etc. He also offered me a £40 refund if I stated in an email that I wouldn't leave a negative review, I chose to leave this review instead.
AWFUL!! Parking is good. I booked it because it had a "spa". The sauna was smaller than most broomclosets could seat 2 ppl (in the dark) wood splitting and worn. The changing rooms were tired, old broken floor tiles everywhere, blown wooden fixtures, bring your own padlock 4 lockers. Dirty floor arpubd edges. The pool water had a green hue. There was wobbly tiles under foot under the water and a random unmarked step a fair distance from where the others stopped. Missing tiles under water. The room carpet was awful. There wasnt a bin in bathroom, no sanitary bags for ppl to use, bathroom was in the loft space so big but had laminate floor which had split apart at alot of the joins, no extractor fan either with a really hard to turn shower tap. The light switch in the main room was loose. There was no tea spoons, curtains, fridge, ANY USB plugs or even a chair! The furniture was ancient and rough and the TV was just plopped onto a coffee table. OK on now to the breakfast!! WHAT A JOKE. Im currently sat typing this in Greggs as the coffee at the hotel was wrank! The yoghurt were tesco value as I assume was the eggs (tasted of nothing) sausages thick skin tough with no flavour, greasy bacon the only nice thing was the fried mushrooms! Update: I've since spoken to the owner (from South coast) told me they've been struggling since covid etc. He also offered me a £40 refund if I stated in an email that I wouldn't leave a negative review, I chose to leave this review instead.
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Lea
28 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The staff are all polite and very helpful, place is cosy. We truly enjoyed our stay.
The staff are all polite and very helpful, place is cosy. We truly enjoyed our stay.
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Trevor
17 Jul 2026
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Stayed 2 nights
Really nice chilled 2 days here with my wife. What an amazing space this is, beautiful gardens, good gym and pool. A bit old fashioned but oozing character, huge open spaces everywhere you look. Food was nice. Definitely would recommend 👌
Really nice chilled 2 days here with my wife. What an amazing space this is, beautiful gardens, good gym and pool. A bit old fashioned but oozing character, huge open spaces everywhere you look. Food was nice. Definitely would recommend 👌
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Lisa
12 Jul 2026
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Stayed 1 night
The hotel was clean, spacious room, dated decor but didn't affect stay, the pool is a good size & nice facility.
The hotel was clean, spacious room, dated decor but didn't affect stay, the pool is a good size & nice facility.
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Yves
27 Jun 2026
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Stayed 1 night
Plenty parking space, friendly staff and quick check-in but with this heat, the hotel does not offer air conditioning so the corridors aswell as the room were unbearable to be in! A small plastic fan was available in the room. Other than that, there was very little option to deal with the temperature unless you want to spend your night in the shower. Also, our mattress was awful and had a big hole. See pictures. What a shame as the hotel offers a very beautiful garden.
Plenty parking space, friendly staff and quick check-in but with this heat, the hotel does not offer air conditioning so the corridors aswell as the room were unbearable to be in! A small plastic fan was available in the room. Other than that, there was very little option to deal with the temperature unless you want to spend your night in the shower. Also, our mattress was awful and had a big hole. See pictures. What a shame as the hotel offers a very beautiful garden.
FAQs about Brook Mollington Banastre Hotel & Spa
Is parking available at the property?
Free self-parking is available on-site, but it is limited.
What type of breakfast is offered and what are the serving hours?
English breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee of approximately GBP 15 for adults and children.
Are pets allowed at the property?
Pets are allowed in specific rooms only, with a fee of GBP 20 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees.
What are the standard check-in and check-out times?
Check-in time is at 3:00 PM and check-out time is at 11:00 AM. Early check-in and late check-out are available for a fee of GBP 20, subject to availability.
What accessibility features are available for guests with disabilities?
The property features step-free entrances and wheelchair-accessible facilities in public areas and rooms. Additional accessibility features may be available upon request.
What is the location of the property in relation to key landmarks?
The hotel is located in the business district of Chester, within a 5-minute drive of Countess of Chester Hospital and Chester City Walls. It is approximately 1.8 miles from the University of Chester and 2.5 miles from Chester Racecourse.
Does the property have a swimming pool?
Yes, the hotel features an indoor pool, which is accessible from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
What are the policies for guests staying with children?
Children are allowed at the property, and the minimum age for children to stay for free is not specified.
What are the policies regarding extra beds and cribs?
The property offers rollaway beds for a fee of GBP 20 per night, subject to availability. Advance request or confirmation is required for rollaway beds.
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- 2026-09-19: 217.07915673828126USD
- 2026-09-20: 70.5788677734375USD
- 2026-09-21: 82.12879548187256USD
- 2026-09-22: 115.59200513458252USD
- 2026-09-23: 86.91638946228028USD
- 2026-09-24: 80.38966384277343USD
- 2026-09-25: 90.73447246856689USD
- 2026-09-26: 162.93465896606446USD
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- 2026-09-28: 70.5788677734375USD
- 2026-09-29: 74.49262060852051USD
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- 2026-10-08: 74.6625349029541USD
- 2026-10-09: 90.73447246856689USD
- 2026-10-10: 1194.0560104248048USD
- 2026-10-11: 71.6240630897522USD
- 2026-10-12: 77.36118255767822USD
- 2026-10-13: 89.78495141143799USD
- 2026-10-14: 89.78495141143799USD
- 2026-10-15: 71.6240630897522USD
- 2026-10-16: 89.4116202178955USD
- 2026-10-17: 91.6939973449707USD
- 2026-10-18: 71.61837446975709USD
- 2026-10-19: 83.08831149749756USD
- 2026-10-20: 80.21974954833985USD
- 2026-10-21: 76.34589680023193USD
- 2026-10-22: 78.31071247558593USD
- 2026-10-23: 88.83543035430908USD
- 2026-10-24: 105.11726204833984USD
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- 2026-10-27: 77.36118255767822USD
- 2026-10-28: 79.26023353271485USD
- 2026-10-29: 73.53310459289551USD
- 2026-10-30: 90.73447246856689USD
- 2026-10-31: 127.06624407043456USD
- 2026-11-01: 71.6240630897522USD
- 2026-11-02: 83.08831149749756USD
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- 2026-11-04: 84.04782751312256USD
- 2026-11-05: 77.36118255767822USD
If you are planning to arrive after 10:00 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests will receive an email within 48 hours before arrival with check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. For any questions, please contact the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
Check-in must be done by someone who is at least 18 years old.
- Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
- Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
- Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
- The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
- This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
- Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
- Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
- Pool access available from 6:00 AM to 10:00 PM.
- Reservations are required for massage services and spa treatments. Reservations can be made by contacting the hotel prior to arrival, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation.
- This property allows pets in specific rooms only (surcharges apply and can be found in the Fees section). Guests can request one of these rooms by contacting the property directly, using the contact information on the booking confirmation.
- Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
- Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 15 for adults and GBP 15 for children
- Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
- Service animals are exempt from fees
- Early check-in fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
- Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
- Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
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