Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

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A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a tap with a beer tap, and a security camera on the wall.
A hotel entrance with a glass door, a reception area, and a seating area with red chairs.
A modern interior with seating arrangements and large windows.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a breakfast bar. There are hanging lights and a sign indicating breakfast service.
A reception desk with two monitors, a water bottle, and a small container with pens.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast included
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $91
$75 nightly
$91 total
Total with taxes and fees
Sep 20 - Sep 21

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The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY
  • Place, Chester Racecourse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪60 min drive‬

Room options

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(29 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(104 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.2 out of 10
Very good
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

1 Double Standard Single Sofa Bed Free Hot Breakfast

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

1 Double Standard with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the neighborhood

Chester

With a stay at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG, you'll be centrally located in Chester, a 2-minute drive from Chester City Walls and 6 minutes from Chester Zoo. .This hotel is 6.2 mi (10 km) from Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and 0.1 mi (0.2 km) from Chester Racecourse.

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • The Rows of Chester - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chester Town Hall - 7 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Bache Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 42 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Beer Heroes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Architect - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Cheezy Bandits - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪the flower cup - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG offers 97 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Chester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Stay in one of 97 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include phones, as well as safes and desks.
Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and a reception hall.
Quench your thirst with your favorite drink at the bar/lounge. A complimentary full breakfast is served daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.
Featured amenities include a 24-hour business center, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chester? This hotel has 192 square feet (17 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and a meeting room. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This sports bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Free full breakfast available daily 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM
  • A bar/lounge

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 192 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting room

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight

Late check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation

If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome

Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Self parking fee: GBP 12 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 564 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 300 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 91 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Had a lovely stay close to everything clean rooms and lovely staff very friendly
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
excellent location, lovely breakfast, comfortable rooms, clean and tidy and reasonably priced.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Angela

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was good and the parking was secure and a short walk from city centre.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was good, the hotel is very clean, the staff are excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Gerry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Decent hotel and handy for the town. Easy parking and a couple of EV chargers.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Barry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room parking and staff very helpful but breakfast needs more hot food choice.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and breakfast. Recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Julia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy to get too, close to transportation, clean and a place to sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Melanie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Staff friendly and helpful. Great breakfasr. Nice bar area
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

JAMES

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really friendly staff, great location by the racecourse. Breakfast as you would expect - they even brought the veggie sausages right to me so great service! Only issue were finishing touches to the room, I.e. dusty curtains and previously used milk pot by the kettle.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant staff, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Thomas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good location, Good internet, good breakfast, very helpful staff
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Can't complain about anything if anybody does complain they must writing about a different hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff - central Chester literally 10 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay 2 or 3 times a year, usual great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Beth

Lovely breakfast and friendly receptionist. Toilet was not flushing though and sink was abit blocked
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members really friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

6/10 Okay

Andy

Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed here a few years ago. It was in good condition then but getting old now .carpets worn slightly stained .we were put in a room more catered for the old or less able. Breakfast not the best I've ever eaten. Hotel only a short walk to city centre..lots of cafes and places to eat...
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Modris

Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was great but the bed was uncomfortable.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Pui Yan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I really enjoyed my stay. It would be even better if there were coffee beans with a stronger coffee flavor to choose from. Also, the sofa bed could be more comfortable, as my child found it a bit hard on the back. If possible, adding more triple rooms would be great for families. Thank you!
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room .Amenities great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026