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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Deluxe King)
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
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Deluxe Room, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Double)
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
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Superior Suite, 1 Double Bed (Super Deluxe Suite)
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Standard Room, 1 King Bed
18 square metres
1 King Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Deluxe Room, 1 King Bed (Super Deluxe King)
18 square metres
1 King Bed
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Standard Room, 1 Single Bed (Standard Single)
18 square metres
1 Twin Bed
Room sleeps 1 guest
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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Standard Double Family)
18 square metres
1 Double Bed
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible
18 square metres
2 Twin Beds
Room sleeps 2 guests
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Get an overview of this hotel
Eco-certified hotel with a full-service spa and a health club

Popular property highlights

Free self parking
Free WiFi
Pets allowed
Business centre
Laundry facilities

When you stay at Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester in Ellesmere Port, you'll be in the historical district, within a 10-minute drive of Chester Zoo and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet. This eco-certified hotel is 13.2 mi (21.3 km) from Royal Albert Dock and 20.1 mi (32.3 km) from Anfield Stadium.

Stay in one of 72 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Your bed comes with down comforters and premium bedding. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Private bathrooms with shower/tub combinations feature complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Pamper yourself with a visit to the spa, which offers body treatments and facials. If you're looking for recreational opportunities, you'll find a health club, an indoor pool, and a sauna. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, wedding services, and a television in a common area.

Grab dinner at Craxton Wood Grill, a restaurant that specializes in British cuisine. Dining is also available at the coffee shop/cafe, and room service (during limited hours) is provided. Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. Full 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.

Featured amenities include a business center, dry cleaning/laundry services, and a 24-hour front desk. Event facilities at this hotel consist of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.

Languages spoken

  • English

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Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa

Parkgate Road, Ellesmere Port, England CH66 9PB

Hotel Amenities

Hotel Amenities

  • Fitness facilities
  • Total number of rooms - 72
  • Number of floors - 2
  • Number of buildings/towers - 1
  • Conference space
  • Coffee/tea in common areas
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Laundry facilities
  • Television in common areas
  • Garden
  • Health club
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Business centre
  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Full-service spa
  • Spa treatment room(s)
  • Meeting rooms
  • Steam room
  • Sauna
  • Smoke-free property
  • Wedding services
  • Tours/ticket assistance
  • Free WiFi
  • Year Built – 1999
  • Number of restaurants - 1
  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Free self parking
  • Number of bars/lounges - 1
  • Number of coffee shops/cafes - 1
  • Luggage storage
  • Terrace
  • Banquet hall
  • No accessible shuttle

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Number of indoor pools - 1
  • Free WiFi
  • Snack bar/deli
  • Laundry facilities
  • Miniature golf on site

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Languages spoken

  • English
  • Spanish
  • Hungarian
  • Polish

Parking

Free self parking

Room Amenities

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester offers 72 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. Beds feature down comforters and premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries. This Ellesmere Port hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is offered daily and hypo-allergenic bedding can be requested.

  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Television
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Hypo-allergenic bedding available
  • Phone
  • Private bathroom
  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Desk
  • Premium bedding
  • Blackout drapes/curtains
  • Shower/tub combination
  • Digital TV service
  • Flat-panel TV
  • HDTV
  • Free WiFi
  • Free dial-up Internet access
  • Down comforter
  • TV size (measurement) inch
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms available
  • Heating
  • Towels provided
  • Linens provided
  • Number of bathrooms: 1

Where to Eat

Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:00 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM.

Craxton Wood Grill - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast and dinner.

The Cocktail Bar & Lounge - Overlooking the garden, this bar serves lunch, dinner, and light fare.

Onsite venue #3 - This coffee shop serves light fare only. Open daily.

Room service (during limited hours) is available.

Nearby Things to do

  • Fitness classes on site
  • Miniature golf on site
  • Pilates classes on site
  • Yoga classes/instruction on site

Spa Services

  • Body treatments
  • Facial treatments
  • Number of treatment rooms 6
  • Couples treatment rooms
  • Manicures and pedicures
  • Body wraps
  • Body scrubs
  • Aromatherapy treatments
  • Sauna in spa

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only

Hotel Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM

Minimum check-in age is: 18

Check-in time ends at anytime

Check-out

Check-out time is 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Pet Policy

  • Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Dogs and cats only
  • 2 total pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Specific rooms only
  • Pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

You need to know

Children are allowed in the pool 9-11 AM and 3-6 PM.

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. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. Guests must contact this property in advance to reserve cribs/infant beds and rollaway/extra beds. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, and Barclaycard. Cash is not accepted.

For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, and a first aid kit in each accommodation.

No cots (infant beds) available

No lifts

Pets allowed in specific rooms only

Service animals are allowed

Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Debit cards not accepted

Staffed front desk

Carbon monoxide detector

Smoke detector

Security system

Pets cannot be left unattended

Contactless check-in is available

Contactless check-out is available

Fees

Optional extras

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 24 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per day
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Hotel Names

  • Craxton
  • Craxton Wood
  • Macdonald Craxton
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood Ellesmere Port
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Ellesmere Port
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel Spa
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Hotel
  • Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester Ellesmere Port

We should mention

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.

Awards & Affiliations

  • Green Tourism Programme
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