A NEW hotel in Chester city centre has announced its opening date.

The Coach House on Northgate Street will open the nine roomed hotel above the popular restaurant on May 1.

The upper two floors of the building have undergone a spectacular refurbishment to create nine ensuite rooms in the heart of the city.Š

The initial phase of the project, the refurbishment of the restaurant and bar area, was completed in 2007.

Les Owens, director of The Coach House, said: “The second phase of the development of The Coach House has been highly successful.ŠWe have designed the rooms to provide everything the modern day visitor requires.ŠWhether here for a business or leisure trip, we hope that The Coach House will fulfil the needs of our guests.”