One of our top picks in Chester.Boasting 2 acres of beautiful gardens and a Feel Good Health Club, Mercure Chester Abbots Well Hotel provides free parking and free high-speed WiFi. Less than 3 miles from the city centre, its grounds lead to the pretty canal-side walkways of Christleton. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV, tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk. The health club has a free-form indoor swimming pool and a gym. Guests can relax in the sauna, steam room and hot tub, or try relaxing treatments in the beauty salon. (Treatments must be pre-booked 3 days in advance.) Featuring contemporary art and intimate lighting, The Brasserie serves an international menu and wine list. Fresh coffees and light snacks can be enjoyed on the garden terrace or in the bar. Situated just outside Chester’s historic centre, Mercure Chester is 10 minutes’ drive from Chester Zoo and Chester Race Course. Boughton Heath Park and Ride is a 5-minute walk away, offering buses to the centre.