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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property
Experience city charm at its finest. Start your day with breakfast then head out to explore historic walls or simply relax on our charming terrace.

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Located in a shopping district, Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse offers a convenient retreat with free full breakfast, a bar, and 24-hour business center. Enjoy the nearby Chester City Walls or unwind on the terrace while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests appreciated the helpful staff and central location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(20 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(87 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(28 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Chester, Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG is in the city center. Chester City Walls and Chester Castle are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and The Rows of Chester. Chester Zoo and Chester Roman Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chester travel guide
Map
The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY

What's nearby

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

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sandwich'd
    6 min walk
  • Beer Heroes
    5 min walk
  • Commonhall
    6 min walk
  • The Architect
    5 min walk
  • Cheezy Bandits
    7 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 about 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

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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
  • 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 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
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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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?

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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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 555 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 306 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 1001 reviews

Reviews

Verified

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

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
WiFi fine, room comfortable, breakfast plentiful. Location good. Car park £10 for 24 hours. Very competitive value for money with other hotels in this area. Would ùse again.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Terry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean warm room excellent staff wi fi fast no problems
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good size room, reasonable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Poor connectivity in the area in general, WiFi was generally okay but completely open and 100% insecure. Hotel was good, rooms basic but in good condition, bathroom nice, beds comfortable enough. Staff on the whole were excellent. Bar open until late but don't have friends round as they refuse to serve due to "security"
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception staff made check in easy, clean room and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great location, friendly staff and fab breakfast 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are lovely. Room was clean. Parking although extra was easy. Internet was good. Cooked breakfast adequate. Teas and coffees plentiful. There is a small bar. Location for town centre access great. Unfortunately there is road noise and the bedroom doors can slam loudly which is not great at 1am.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect .Staff breakfast and the cleanliness all 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was ok. However the Kettle and Hairdryer didnt work in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both staff and room were excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

emily

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay in a perfect location Decent breakfast Easy check in Great parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when we visit our Daughter. Always extremely good all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with the staff being very attentive for most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were lovely . The room was beside a main road so can hear the traffic . Didn’t have breakfast as was going for an op convenient for hospital by taxi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ka Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very friendly and helpful; hotel excellent value for money with all inclusive breakfast; Good location just outside the city walls (5-10 min walk into town centre)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast lovely lots of choice, room clean but basic, plenty hot water. Warm and comfortable, staff pleasant Handy for Chester, could walk in to town, car park next door £ 10 per 24 hrs
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Emma

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great location
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good quality and delicious. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing so much choice and the hot breakfast was piping hot. The staff were so friendly and helpful which was great as it was our first visit to Chester. The cleanliness and location of the hotel was spot on...would definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

MRS M T

Lovely helpful staff. Nice comfortable, clean room. Good walk in shower. Plenty of hot water and towels. Great self service breakfast. Complimentary drinks station with hot chocolate before bedtime!
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast good and plentiful. Room was comfy and pleasant and clean. Service from front desk and restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025