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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property
3-star hotel near Chester Racecourse

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
Exterior

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

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

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

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

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

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

About the area

Chester

City center stay.With a stay at this Chester hotel, you'll be steps from Chester Racecourse and within a 10-minute walk of Chester City Walls. The Rows of Chester and Dewa Roman Experience are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester City Walls - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Chester - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chester Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Bache Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Architect - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Commonhall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Heroes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Sandwich'd - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs at the Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3-star hotel near Chester Racecourse
You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces.

A 24-hour business center and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 192 square feet (17 square meters) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 192 sq ft of conference space
  • 17 sq m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business center (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Laundry facilities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

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

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
  • 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

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free crib

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

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
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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • 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.

  • Self parking fee: GBP 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; cash is not accepted
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. 

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.
  • 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. 556 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 328 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1018 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1018 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Alwyn

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, on Chester race course, short walk into town & tourist areas. Good parking paid, overnight ( till 2 pm next day).
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was modern and clean with a convenient location. It was only a 10-minute drive from Chester Zoo, but also a short walk from the city centre. We also found a nice park across the road that the kids enjoyed. The staff were helpful and friendly, and the complimentary drinks (tea, coffee, and juice) were a nice touch, saving me a fair bit of money on drinks for the kids. A good breakfast was also included in the price, featuring cooked options, fresh fruit, yoghurt, cereals, and more. The only slight negative was that the room was quite noisy. The sound of people opening and closing their doors seemed to reverberate around the building. We also had to keep the window open, as there was no air conditioning. This meant there was quite a bit of outside noise from the nearby train line, as well as what sounded like a club or bar that was pretty noisy on Saturday night. The overall stay was positive, and I would recommend it as a good value central location with reasonably priced parking at £10 per day.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I booked this hotel on a friend's recommendation and it did not disappoint. The city centre was within 10 mins walking distance and even the hop on tour bus stopped outside the hotel. We had an enjoyable day on the bus including a river cruise. The hotel room, staff and breakfast were lovely. We had an enjoyable stay and would not hesitate booking again.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicholas

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
great deal with free breakfast and a car park v close (even though there was no discount for being at the hotel) and free coffee/hot drink and fresh juice and fruit free all night
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Travelled with partner
Liked: Amenities
Excellent value for . Staff very helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Vicki and John

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

john

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, but difficult to get to and parking is at the race course grounds. Nice friendly basic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent, quick and efficient check in and out. Room comfortable and clean. Car parking excellent which costs £10 and is perfect for a stay in Chester.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

JACQUELINE

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

Great hotel and handy for the town.

Our stay was wonderful, clean and bright room with a window you can open and the beds were so comfortable. As i always give the room once over with my own cleaning wipes the only thing was the handle of the kettle was dirty. The reception staff were so helpful and breakfast was lovely with plenty of choice.Will definely be staying hear again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice to stay there again, everybody at the hotel was as usual very NICE.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

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

Great hotel

Helpful staff, child friendly. Very close to city walls and attractions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Tony

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
You put us in a disabled room that had interconnected doors as thin as paper. Not what I would call an ideal or private stay.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

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

6/10 Okay

Vita

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in excellent condition and staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and availability of tea, coffee and other drinks excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Narinder

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

8/10 Good

Katheryn

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

4/10 Poor

David

Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

RAYMOND

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trevor

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