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flag The historic Chester Grosvenor Hotel will close in September 2026 due to unsafe RAAC, though parts of it will stay open during refurbishment.

flag The Chester Grosvenor Hotel, a historic Grade II-listed building dating to 1865 near the Eastgate Clock, will close in September 2026 due to unsafe Reinforced Autoclaved Aerated Concrete (RAAC) discovered above its function suites. flag Bespoke Hotels, the operator, cited structural safety concerns as the reason for the shutdown, though other areas like the spa and restaurants will remain open. flag The closure, which has distressed staff and locals, marks the end of over a century of service. flag The Grosvenor Estate, which owns the property, plans to invest in major refurbishment and seek a new operator, aiming to preserve the hotel’s legacy while ensuring safety. flag No details on redevelopment or reopening have been released.

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