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Set in 27 acres of wooded grounds, this 4-star hotel was sympathetically extended in 1999 and is now possibly one of the finest hotels in the North West.

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel has a pleasant setting in a rural location where you can take in the fresh air as you escape the rigours of daily life. Situated close to the ancient Roman city of Chester and the beauty of north Wales, the hotel is easily accessible from the M53 and M56 motorways, making it a convenient place to stay. This peaceful and tranquil setting is only a short drive away from the cosmopolitan cities of Liverpool and Manchester with their selection of designer shopping, exciting nightlife and unique visitor attractions. Offering 4-star facilities in a pleasant rural location, yet within easy access of nearby cities, Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is a great option, whatever your reason for visiting. The hotel’s state-of-the-art conference centre features a main room capable of hosting a seminar of 400. The room divides into 2, each having its own bar and breakout facility. Upstairs the centre has 5 air conditioned, self contained meeting rooms suitable for an interview for 2 up to a meeting for 50. Facilities available include a LCD projector, 35 mm projector, overhead projector, projection screens, marker boards, flip chart, televisions, video recorders, video conferencing and ISDN/modem ports. The hotel can organise corporate activities and themed dinners to suit all requirements. Most of the 72 luxuriously appointed bedrooms feature peaceful views over carefully tended lawns, elegant rose gardens or charming woodlands. The state-of-the-art leisure club has an 18 metre swimming pool, sauna, steam room, fully-equipped Technogym and aerobics studio. If you want to relax and unwind then you can try one of the of beauty products available.

Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel is convenient for University of Chester, Chester Racecourse, Speke Hall, Liverpool Hope University,