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The Chester Hotel

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Johnston Gardens

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A stone building with a grand entrance, large windows, and a well-lit facade.
A courtyard with a tiled floor, a staircase, and buildings with large windows.
A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a bench, and a view of the outdoors.
A modern living room with a fireplace, two armchairs, a coffee table, and a large abstract painting.
A modern interior with a long hallway, seating area, and a bar.

Reviews

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Gym
  • Breakfast available
  • Business services

Explore the area

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59-63 Queens Road, Aberdeen, Scotland, AB15 4YP
  • Place, Gordon Highlanders Museum
    ‪8 min walk‬
  • Place, Rubislaw Quarry
    ‪10 min walk‬
  • Place, His Majesty's Theatre
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Airport, Aberdeen (ABZ)
    ‪19 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Classic King Room

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a headboard, and a window with curtains.

Classic King Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(40 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand King Room

A neatly made bed with a geometric-patterned headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a small vase with flowers.

Grand King Room

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Grand Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a wardrobe, and a bathroom.

Grand Twin Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Club Room

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a sofa, and a framed picture on the wall.

Club Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Rothesay Suite

A room with a fireplace, a television, and a sign indicating the room is the 'Rothesay Suite.'

The Rothesay Suite

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (The Chester Suite)

A modern hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, and a framed picture on the wall.

Luxury Suite, 1 King Bed (The Chester Suite)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for Classic Double Room

A hotel room with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a wardrobe.

Classic Double Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 12 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Family Room

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, and a wardrobe.

Family Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Rubislaw Suite

A neatly made bed with a grey and brown bedspread, a headboard, and a bedside table with a lamp.

The Rubislaw Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

View all photos for The Marshall Suite

A modern living room with a dark patterned sofa, two brown cushions, a glass coffee table, and a framed picture on the wall.

The Marshall Suite

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for The Mackenzie Suite

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a coffee table, a TV, and a framed picture on the wall.

The Mackenzie Suite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for The House

A modern two-story house with a white exterior, black trim, and a gravel driveway.

The House

  • 182 sq m
  • 5 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 10
  • 5 King Beds

View all photos for Classic Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables with lamps, a window with curtains, and a view of buildings outside.

Classic Suite

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 36 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 King Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Harlaw Suite

A hotel room with a large bed, two bedside tables, a dresser, a mirror, and a patterned headboard.

Harlaw Suite

  • 182 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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About the area

Aberdeen

City center stay.Within a 10-minute walk of this Aberdeen West End hotel, you'll find Johnston Gardens and Gordon Highlanders Museum. Also, Rubislaw Quarry is within half a mile (1 km) and His Majesty's Theatre is within 2 miles (3 km).

What's nearby

  • Gordon Highlanders Museum - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Johnston Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Rubislaw Quarry - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Aberdeen Music Hall - 4 min drive - 1.9 km
  • His Majesty's Theatre - 5 min drive - 2.2 km

Getting around

  • Aberdeen Station - 8 min drive
  • Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) - 11 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cafe Cognito - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Sushi Den - ‬16 min walk
  • ‪The Ashvale - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Blackbird Bakery - ‬13 min walk
  • ‪Atholl Hotel - ‬11 min walk

About this property

The Chester Hotel

4-star hotel near Johnston Gardens
There's a restaurant on site. You can unwind with a drink at one of the 2 bars/lounges. Public spaces have free WiFi. A fitness center, a terrace, and concierge services are also featured at The Chester Hotel. Free self parking is available.

This 4-star Aberdeen hotel is smoke free.

  • 68 guestrooms or units
  • 2 bars or lounges
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Concierge
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • 1 conference room
  • Dining venue
The Chester Hotel offers 68 accommodations with minibars and safes. Beds feature Egyptian cotton sheets and premium bedding. Refrigerators and coffee/tea makers are provided. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. 32-inch flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily full breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 15 per person
  • 2 bars/lounges
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 32-inch flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Blackout drapes
  • Egyptian cotton sheets

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Minibar
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM

Late check-out subject to availability

Late check-out fee: GBP 30

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

If you are planning to arrive after 11 PM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 30.0 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 15 per person
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 30 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 30.0 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

You need to know

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
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector in each accommodation.

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitScotland, the National Tourist Board for Scotland.

Property is also known as

Chester Hotel Aberdeen

Chester Hotel

Chester Aberdeen

The Chester Hotel Hotel

The Chester Hotel Aberdeen

The Chester Hotel Hotel Aberdeen

Frequently asked questions

How close is The Chester Hotel to the airport?

The Chester Hotel is 6.6 mi (11-min drive) away from the Aberdeen Airport (ABZ) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at The Chester Hotel?

As of Sept 16, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Chester Hotel on Sept 27, 2026 start from CA $156, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does The Chester Hotel have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at The Chester Hotel.

How close is The Chester Hotel to the beach?

This hotel is 3.3 mi (14-min drive) from Aberdeen City Beach and 3.4 mi (13-min drive) from Beach Ballroom Bathing Area. Don't forget your sunscreen!

Does The Chester Hotel offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at The Chester Hotel, but full breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15 per person. It's available every day from 6 AM to 10 AM.

Is there a casino at The Chester Hotel?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at The Chester Hotel?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at The Chester Hotel?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does The Chester Hotel have a pool?

The Chester Hotel does not have a pool.

Does The Chester Hotel have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does The Chester Hotel have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is The Chester Hotel to downtown Aberdeen?

The Chester Hotel is 1.7 mi away from Aberdeen.

The Chester Hotel Reviews

Reviews

9.2

Wonderful

Rating 10 - Excellent. 453 out of 645 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 129 out of 645 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 38 out of 645 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 15 out of 645 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 10 out of 645 reviews

9.6/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

9.2/10

Amenities

9.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

June

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Just a one night stay but the room was lovely and I had a delicious steak in the restaurant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

George

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This is a well run hotel and the staff are excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Hotel was perfectly situated and the room was clean and well decorated and maintained
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Malcolm

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can’t fault it, staff, hotel in general and breakfast was superb
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kjartan

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We be back soon , all and all verry nice hotel.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

jeannine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We have been travelling fur 2 weeks, I must say this was the best place to stay hands down. Highly recommend!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mathias

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was clean and excellent. Breakfast was amazing. Location was great.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mary

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great place, wonderful atmosphere and attentive staff!
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sebastian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff, nice and clean, excelllent heated towel rail to dry some emergency laundry too! Location is a bus ride from town but plenty of parking if coming by car
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was good
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The Chester in Aberdeen is a perfect boutique hotel. Well appointed rooms, quality bedding and nice toiletries, coffee maker, shortbreads, and a fine restaurant on site.
Stayed 5 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mrs Julie

An excellent stay Everything was five star ⭐
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kimberley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stated at the hotel for 2 nights and it was fabulous! Our room, Harlow Suite, was gorgeous and included a free stocked refrigerator. Staff very attentive and courteous. Breakfast buffet was excellent. Not a huge selection, but just enough of a selection to satisfy everyone. I highly recommend this hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lalani

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
really lovely hotel and amazing food
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Another lovely stay at Chester. Stayed in the residence and had a really nice time.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Wonderful stay, room and service was great.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It’s always nice staying at The Chester Hotel in Aberdeen. When we arrived we got a complimentary room upgrade, which was nice.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Lyndsey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spotless and comfortable. The bar staff were lovely. Breakfast was lovely and quiet. Always a great night away.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, friendly staff
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Iona

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very pleasant and attentive There was a good choice at breakfast He room was lovely and the toiletries were v nice.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Grant

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Class establishment. Clean, roomy and super breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

William

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice place to stay while we were in Aberdeen.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
G
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Such a lovely place to stay at with excellent members of Staff.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025