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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Chester Racecourse

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Exterior
Sports bar, alfresco dining
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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

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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Sofa bed
Private bathroom
  • 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

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse - 2 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Chester Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 10 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • River Dee - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 6 min drive - 3.2 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Chester Racecourse - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Beer Heroes Chester - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Watergates Wine Bar - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Architect - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Custom House Inn - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

Hotel near Chester Racecourse
Chester City Walls is located near Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG, which provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a reception hall
  • ATM/banking services, multilingual staff, and 1 meeting room
  • A front-desk safe, free newspapers, and a vending machine
  • Guest reviews say great things the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

Languages

English, Spanish

Property amenities

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

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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property

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
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 10 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
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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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. The Rows of Chester and St Peter's Church are also within 10 minutes. Chester Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 541 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 341 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 84 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 27 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1005 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bed was nice and comfy an enjoyed breakfast and the stay overall
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the centre of Chester, which is why we chose it, clean throughout and the staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gareth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value, breakfast and friendly, helpful staff!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Always enjoy a trip to this hotel ,well situated ,plus car park ,although you have to pay a charge ,which was always free ,but it won’t stop us using this hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access for the city and going out and about from the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

Lovely hotel staff very helpful & friendly
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jacqueline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liz and team were excellent hosts.bery friendly staff and ensured everything was ok. Lovely hotel but the noise from the road is loud as very busy road if room if facing this way.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nick

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly,5 mins walk into the city,Good value
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selbourne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy walking to town centre and parks. The race course is right next door to hotel if you want to go. This was our second visit to the hotel and the staff there are very friendly and they went the extra mile for us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The overall experience was excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jill

Every member of staff was warm, friendly and helpful. Access to the places of interest is all in easy walking distance.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. £10 a day to park , this is reasonable for chester. Easy to walk up into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just a 5 minute walk into town with parking that is £10 a night, the only downside side is the walls are thin and if you’ve got a neighbour whose got their tv on loud , like I did, you’ll get no sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Staff & service, room comfort
Great location and handy on site car park, just £10 for overnight parking
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nathan

Clean hotel, staff were friendly & helpful. Ideal location for city centre, walking distance to city wall & castle.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Cherie

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, friendly staff, clean and comfortable room, and excellent breakfast.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved the stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Close to town
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Idwal

Easy to find, the hotel is very friendly and helpful. The rooms have comfortable beds with soft or firm pillows.The breakfast is also quite substantial and tasty.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

POK MAN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything is very good
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We loved our four night stay.We have been there before and enjoyed it then too.The breakfast was good too.The cleaners did a fantastic job and changed the towels and bedding if needed.We loved being able to make a free hot drink when we got back from our walks.The staff were all very friendly too.Theres nothing that we didn’t like.
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Lovely friendly staff, great breakfast and hot drinks on tap. Parking £10 overnight.would recommend.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nicole

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

Great stay.

Great hotel with efficient and friendly service. We were provided with everything we needed for our overnight stay and at a very fair price with an very good breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked an extra night, to make my traveling plans easier. But didn't know that I had to pay £10.00 a night for parking, so it made a good priced hotel, dearer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025