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Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Chester Racecourse

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Swimmers can enjoy a clear view of the pool from the covered area with windows.
Enjoy a casual atmosphere with a variety of seating options and a central counter where baristas attend to customers.
Relax in this inviting space with a TV, dining table, and comfortable seating.
Welcome to our hotel, featuring a modern entrance with a glass facade and multiple windows.
Relax in our spacious lobby with a central seating area, reception desk, and bookshelf.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Pet-friendly

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Wrexham Road, Chester, England, CH4 9DL
  • Chester Racecourse
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chester Cathedral
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Chester City Walls
    ‪5 min drive‬
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    ‪37 min drive‬

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room

Standard Room

7.0 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Walk-In Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walk-In Shower)

7.8 out of 10
Good
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 24.0 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(8 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chester

City center retreat .Within 3 miles (5 km) of this Chester hotel, you'll find Chester Racecourse and Chester Cathedral. Chester City Walls is within 3 miles (5 km) and Crocky Trail is within 9 miles (15 km).

What's nearby

  • River Dee - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
  • Chester Racecourse - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 5 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Chester City Walls - 5 min drive - 5.0 km
  • Chester Zoo - 11 min drive - 15.0 km

Getting around

  • Bache Station - 8 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 40 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Chester Racecourse - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Oriental - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪The Grosvenor Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Carlton Tavern - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Red Lion - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG

4-star hotel near Chester Racecourse
Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG offers its guests an indoor pool, a health club, and a sauna. Along with a restaurant, there's a snack bar/deli on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have WiFi and wired Internet for a fee.

A 24-hour business center and meeting rooms are available. Event space at this hotel measures 140 square feet (13 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, multilingual staff, and tour/ticket assistance are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Chester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 143 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 140 sq ft of conference space
  • 13 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Tour and ticket information
  • Terrace
  • Garden
  • ATM
  • Elevator
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG offers 143 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies. Bathrooms include shower/tub combinations and complimentary toiletries.

In-room wired and wireless Internet access is available for a surcharge. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Housekeeping is provided daily.

Languages

Bulgarian, English, Polish, Slovenian, Thai

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 16 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 16 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Accessibility

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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Maximum 2 pets
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Free cribs (infant beds)!

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless internet: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired internet: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless internet in public areas: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired internet in public areas: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche, and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Chester South Holiday Inn
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Holiday Chester By Ihg Chester
Holiday Inn Chester South an IHG Hotel
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Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 359 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 366 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 41 out of 1001 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Paul

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Ok

Noisy but ok
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

louise

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

kristelyn

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Kiran Kumar

Business traveller
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lindsay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Just got back from a lovely few days. The outside of the property is run down but the areas that matter are lovely. The breakfast was really nice and the pool was an added bonus. Room was lovely and clean. Like the addition of a fridge in the room. Will definitely return when visiting Chester again. Thank you
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kate

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel. Quiet and comfortable, staff polite, everything we needed.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

6/10 Okay

jonathan

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Regina

Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The outside of the hotel isn’t very appealing looks old and rundown, but it was nice on the inside.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

2/10 Terrible

Claire

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Enjoyable stay

The room and bathroom were clean and bed comfortable. Unfortunately the air didn't work, and we were told it was being overalled at present. The swimming pool was nice size, water temp okay and the Jacuzzi enjoyably warm. Had dinner on first night and wasn't impressed with the menu options or quality of cooking. Parking free and plenty of spaces. Reception and bar staff friendly and courteous. Overall an enjoyable 4 day stay, and ideally suited for exploring local areas.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Calum

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

simon

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service

Overnight stay

Good location off main arterial road for overnight stay. A bonus is free onsite parking. Excellent customer care and the food and drink in the evening was good with an excellent breakfast buffet in the morning. The rooms could do with a facelift as a bit worn out. A big plus is the request for service charge and not just automatically added to the bit which the Novotel hotel did unfortunately.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kirsten

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely big room with a sofa. Clean bathroom with powerful shower. Little fridge in room if needed. WiFi worked perfectly. Only issue was room was a little warm but able to open window which helped
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Frances

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Staff very helpful . Hotel comfortabe

Very pleasant and enjoyable. Thanks
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Comfortable stay

A very comfortable and clean room a very enjoyable weekend and we will be staying here again
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Gillian

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A good night’s sleep

The welcome at reception was good and Amanda? was really helpful. The bathroom had been nicely refurbed and was clean. The bedlinen was clean and crisp - very important. I arrived late night and had a good night’s sleep as it was quiet despite its closeness to a busy road. There was plenty of parking available. Unfortunately the EV charging at the hotel was not yet completed, but there were 2 charging points in the nearby business park.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Debbie

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Paul

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were exellent but facilities were limited
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with group

Only useful as a Stopover

Portakabins connected together. Good value for money as a functional stopover. Gym equipment very dated.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Claire

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good stay. Hotel overall was clean and tidy but some of the carpets and paintwork were looking a bit tired. Restaurant food was good and breakfast was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025