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title: "The Ormonde Guesthouse vs The Saddle Inn: which hotel is better?"
description: "The Ormonde Guesthouse or The Saddle Inn in Chester? Compare guest ratings, location, amenities, rooms and prices side by side."
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# The Ormonde Guesthouse vs The Saddle Inn

Both are in Chester, 1.2 km apart. Here is where each one is stronger.

Guesthouse · Newtown
## [The Ormonde Guesthouse](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-ormonde-guesthouse-chester/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.4 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 8.5

- **Score by category:** 2 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2210549/agoda/?lang=en)

Guesthouse · City of Chester
## [The Saddle Inn](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-saddle-inn-chester/)

- **Guest rating:** 9.3 ·  Exceptional

- **Location score:** 7.6

- **Score by category:** 0 of 3

[Check rates](https://stayversus.com/go/2215836/agoda/?lang=en)

The short answer

## Pick The Ormonde Guesthouse

It leads in 2 of 3 categories. 1.2 km apart.

### Choose The Ormonde Guesthouse if you want

-   the more consistently praised stay (9.4 / 9.3)

### Choose The Saddle Inn if you want

-   more restaurants on the doorstep (150 / 68)

### Why is The Ormonde Guesthouse better than The Saddle Inn?

1.  1.1 km closer to public transport (−1.1 km)
2.  More guest reviews (51 vs 15), so the rating is more reliable (×3.4)
3.  Earlier check-in (14:00 vs 15:00) (−1h)

### Why is The Saddle Inn better than The Ormonde Guesthouse?

1.  82 more restaurants and cafés within 500 m (+82)
2.  More walkable surroundings (walk grade 94 vs 79) (+15)
3.  8 more sights within 1 km (+8)

## All compared facts

Every category is scored from 0 to 10 with the same formula for every hotel.

 

|  | The Ormonde Guesthouse | The Saddle Inn |
| --- | --- | --- |
| Score by category |
| Guest rating | 9.4 | 9.3 |
| Location | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Public transport | 9.7  (+5.8) | 3.9 |
| Ratings & reviews |
| StayVersus score | 9.1  (+0.2) | 8.9 |
| Guest rating | 9.4  (+0.1) | 9.3 |
| Number of reviews | 51  (+36) | 15 |
| Google rating | 4.5/5 | – |
| Google reviews | 201 | – |
| Rank in Chester | top 13%  (+7%) | top 20% |
| Location |
| Location score | 8.5  (+0.9) | 7.6 |
| Distance to the centre | 770 m | 530 m  (−240 m) |
| To public transport | 210 m  (−1.1 km) | 1.3 km |
| To the airport | 16 km  (−1.1 km) | 17 km |
| Restaurants within 500 m | 68 | 150  (+82) |
| To the nearest food shop | 170 m  (−110 m) | 270 m |
| Shops within 500 m | 3 | 10  (+7) |
| Sights within 1 km | 11 | 19  (+8) |
| Rooms & building |
| Rooms | – | 9 |
| Listed amenities | 2 | 5  (+3) |
| Policies |
| Check-in from | 14:00  (−1h) | 15:00 |
| Check-out until | 10:30 | 11:00  (+1h) |
| Amenities |
| Free Wi-Fi | ✓ | – |
| Luggage storage | – | ✓ |
| Breakfast | – | ✓ |
| Bar | – | ✓ |
| Coffee or tea maker | – | ✓ |
| Which hotel suits you |
| Sightseeing on foot | ✓ | – |
| Business trips | ✓ | – |

## Live prices around both hotels

Real nightly rates from booking partners for the dates you picked above. Tap a price for the offer.

## Location

1.2 km apart

The Ormonde Guesthouse: city centre: 770 m, nearest station Chester: 210 m, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 16 km, 68 places to eat within 500 m, 11 sights within 1 km.

The Saddle Inn: city centre: 530 m, nearest station Chester Train Station: 1.3 km, Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL): 17 km, 150+ places to eat within 500 m, 19 sights within 1 km.

## Weather in Chester

[Chester weather: 15-day forecast](https://atlasofseasons.com/en/united-kingdom/england/chester/weather)

## The Ormonde Guesthouse or The Saddle Inn: common questions

### Which is better, The Ormonde Guesthouse or The Saddle Inn?

The Ormonde Guesthouse leads in 2 of 3 categories, including location, public transport.

### Which is cheaper, The Ormonde Guesthouse or The Saddle Inn?

Prices change by date. Pick your dates above to see both nightly prices side by side.

### Which hotel is closer to the centre?

The Saddle Inn is closer: 530 m from the centre, against 770 m for The Ormonde Guesthouse.

### How far apart are The Ormonde Guesthouse and The Saddle Inn?

The two hotels are 1.2 km apart in a straight line.

## Compare now

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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