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The historic Chester Grosvenor Hotel will close in September 2026 due to unsafe RAAC, though parts of it will stay open during refurbishment.
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.
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.
The closure, which has distressed staff and locals, marks the end of over a century of service.
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.
No details on redevelopment or reopening have been released.
El histórico Chester Grosvenor Hotel se cerrará en septiembre de 2026 debido a un RAAC inseguro, aunque partes de él permanecerán abiertas durante la renovación.