A new £8 million health club and spa has been created in Chester.  Called The Club and Spa at Hoole Hall, the facility is part of a £27.5 million project to transform the former Hoole Hall Manor into a stunning Doubletree by Hilton hotel, creating a truly sumptuous destination.

The facilities are the last word in luxury and are truly state of the art including everything from a top of the range gym, two studios, 14 treatment rooms, a meditation room as well as an outdoor Watsu pool and waterfall. Some of the innovative features in the club were created in collaboration with audio visual experts, AB Audio Visual. 

Paul Kelsall, General Manager at The Club and Spa at Hoole Hall, commented, “AB Audio Visual really stood out because of the special touches that they offered us.  For example, the iPod access in the studio and the underwater music and lighting features.  Their service has been outstanding throughout.  Nothing is ever too much trouble.  Since the installation, we have had a few teething problems but AB Audio Visual have offered us an exceptional level of support.”

The system includes  a complex multizone PA system covering the swimming pool, gym, studios, reception areas, changing rooms, treatment and meditation rooms, as well as the café and bar.   In addition to a TV and music system for the gym, AB Audio Visual also created a TV network for the screens on the fitness equipment and lighting solutions for the two studios and swimming pool.

Around 18 months in the planning, the facility worked closely with renowned spa consultants Blue Spa & Leisure to create this exceptional member experience. Blue Spa & Leisure are the leading consultants in spa design, operations, marketing and applied management.

The club, which opened on 2nd November, has been rewarded with an incredible uptake in membership of over 1,000 members before the project was even completed.  Ultimately they aim to attract around 2,500 members as well as hotel guests to the 25,000 sq m facility. 

The Club and Spa is set over three spacious floors and offers its members a state of the art spa, relaxation area and roof top terrace on the first floor with a variety of water experiences on offer in the basement, including a stunning 18m swimming pool, Watsu pool, Hammam, sauna, steam room, aroma room and Jacuzzi as well as the gym and studios.  The 14 treatment rooms feature beauty brands such as Anne Semonin Paris and Pevonia. Memberships start from £50 per month. Both The Club and Spa at Hoole Hall and the Doubletree by Hilton Chester are operated by Sanguine Hospitality Ltd.