Chester Inn

2.5 star property
Hotel near Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia

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Reception
Business centre
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Air conditioning
  • Free WiFi

Explore the area

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1700 North Chester St, I-85 & Hwy 321 Exit 17, Gastonia, NC, 28016
  • Place, Rankin Lake Park
    ‪16 min walk‬
  • Place, Arts on Main
    ‪2 min drive‬
  • Place, Gastonia Farmers Market
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Airport, Charlotte, NC (CLT-Charlotte-Douglas Intl.)
    ‪21 min drive‬

Room options

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Smoking

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Single Room, 1 King Bed, Accessible Bathtub, Non Smoking

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Non Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

Basic Double Room, 2 Queen Beds, Smoking

  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Queen Beds

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About the area

Gastonia

In Gastonia .You'll be within 2 miles (3 km) of Rankin Lake Park and 6 miles (10 km) of Schiele Museum of Natural History with a stay here. Eastridge Mall and CaroMont Regional Medical Center are also within 6 miles (10 km).

What's nearby

  • Rankin Lake Park - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Bradley Station Dog Park - 2 min drive - 2.3 km
  • Arts on Main - 2 min drive - 2.6 km
  • Gastonia Farmers Market - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
  • Spectrum Center - 26 min drive - 40.9 km

Getting around

  • Gastonia Station - 5 min drive
  • Charlotte-Douglas Intl. Airport (CLT) - 20 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Cavendish Brewery - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Dunkin' - ‬12 min walk
  • ‪Tommy's Drive-In - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪Circle K - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Pita Wheel - ‬2 min drive

About this property

Chester Inn

Hotel near Rankin Lake Park in Gastonia
WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. You'll find a business center on site. The business-friendly Chester Inn also features a vending machine, complimentary newspapers in the lobby, and a fireplace in the lobby. Free self parking is available.

This Gastonia hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 71 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Business facilities
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Front-desk safe
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • Fireplace in lobby
  • Television in lobby
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Water dispenser
Chester Inn offers 71 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Guests can make use of the in-room refrigerators and microwaves. Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers.

Televisions come with premium cable channels. Business-friendly amenities include desks and complimentary weekday newspapers; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room microwave
  • In-room refrigerator
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: High-speed internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Free RV/bus/truck parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available

Things to do

  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Braille/raised signage
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Visual alarms in hallways
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible concierge desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible pool
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible van parking

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • 40-inch TV with premium cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Microwave
  • Refrigerator

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Free local calls
  • Free weekday newspapers
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM
Minimum check-in age: 21

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: USD 28.25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10 per night.

Property payment types

Important information

Fees

Guests will be asked to pay the following charges at the property:

  • Deposit: USD 100.00

We've listed all charges provided to us by the property.

Optional extras

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

  • Pet fee: USD 28.25 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Rollaway bed fee: USD 10 per night

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, debit cards, and cash
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice)
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, debit cards, and cash. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Commitment to Clean (Choice).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.

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Chester Inn Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 137 out of 348 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 55 out of 348 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 49 out of 348 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 348 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 80 out of 348 reviews

6.6/10

Cleanliness

7.4/10

Staff & service

5.8/10

Amenities

6.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

6.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

2/10 Terrible

Kate

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jeremy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Edith

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

2/10 Terrible

Eric

Too bad
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracy

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The staff was very nice. The hotel was clean. It would've been nice to use the pool but it was closed. The bathroom and curtains needs an update. For the price it was good.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Tasha

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cleanliness was below average. Gnats in room, cigarette holes in comforter and overall a nasty room. I didn’t even feel comfortable sleeping in the bed so I turned my key in & left!!!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lewis

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Syvanna

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Nathalie

Business traveller, Travelled with partner
Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Non smoking room had old cigarettes behind the mattress. Weird stale smell and dirty floors.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
No breakfast no pool not worth the price
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kenneth

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Walter

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
It was overall a good stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Staff & service
👍
Stayed 11 nights in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Sylvia

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Felt unsafe and dirty. Staff were wonderful.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

Maria

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Melissa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

4/10 Poor

Jairo

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexis

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort

Good nights sleep!

From the outside, I thought what did I do. Once I got my room, it was decent , clean, and comfortable!
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Fast and efficient
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

2/10 Terrible

brian

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Linda, Southfield

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Room was clean and bed was comfortable. Small pillows on bed. Faucet loose in bathroom. Pool was green. Signs on door no longer serve a continental breakfast.
Bed was comfortable.  Not much for pillows
Pool closed
Storm damage from a few years back but they are working on getting fixed.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Junrey

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kevin

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Open rooms with high ceilings
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025