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Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Chester Racecourse

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Located near Chester Cathedral and the City Walls, Holiday Inn Chester - South offers a sauna, steam room, spa treatments, and an indoor pool. Enjoy meals at The Junction Restaurant and relax in the garden. The health club and attentive staff ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.4 out of 10
Good
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, free cribs/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 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
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 5
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

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Room amenity

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

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(10 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Shower/tub combination
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 24 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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About the neighborhood

Map
Wrexham Road, Chester, England, CH4 9DL

What's nearby

  • Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital - 3 min drive - 1.9 miles
  • Westminster Park - 3 min drive - 1.5 miles
  • Chester Racecourse - 5 min drive - 2.7 miles
  • Chester City Walls - 5 min drive - 3.1 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 11 min drive - 9.3 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪The Carlton Tavern - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Handbridge - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Architect - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪The Grosvenor Arms - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG

Upscale hotel near Chester Racecourse
Located close to Chester Cathedral and Chester City Walls, Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a body treatment or a facial. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Junction Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and a health club, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks like:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and luggage storage
  • Multilingual staff, a 24-hour front desk, and meeting rooms
  • Guest reviews say great things about the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms boast comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks like WiFi.
Extra conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles, and heating

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Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Junction Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 140 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business center
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

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

Food and drink

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

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

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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 allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • 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

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
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

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)

Property is also known as

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

Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

Is Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chester Racecourse, Chester Cathedral, and Chester City Walls. Crocky Trail and Chester Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

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Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 378 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 352 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 160 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 78 out of 1010 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 42 out of 1010 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

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly venue and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good hotel with good parking spaces
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
It was ok for a one night break on route to Alton Towers. Staff ok, room and food average. Overal ok but a handy stay over.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Amenities
Not the most modern hotel but friendly and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room. Lovely facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rakeish

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

Great stay

Good location, hotel staff were friendly and good choice of food at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, easy to access with good parking. Building looks quite dated outside but is of a good standard inside. Rooms a reasonable size, large comfortable beds with a good en-suite with large shower. Great for a short overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Perfect for what I needed
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, stay around 3-4 times a year. Great location, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
The buffet breakfast is nice, always someone at the reception desk, nice and polite, would recommend
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff very friendly especially the catering team
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Very clean, helpful and friendly staff. Lovely swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tony

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Excellent service. Staff extremely helpful and friendly. Could not fault at all. Comfortable rooms.Excellent breakfast and dinners available. Super value for money. Will definitely use this hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Vincent

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We enjoyed the Holiday Inn South for a number of reasons,the main one being the staff.ALL staff were attentive especially Gohar who treated us very respectfully and he found it great that we treated him with respect.Any food that we ate was tasty and to our needs.Arriving by car and having free parking is a bonus and if required there is a bus stop across the road to take you into town.Like the majority of hotels a little bit of TLC is required.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ADRIAN MATTHEW

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place and close to Chester city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

NEIL

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
A good break.Nice staff ..property needs a little updating which is being undertaken shortly..
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Thomas Prys

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Convenient. Good breakfast.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Trudi

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

Clean and comfortable!

Clean and comfortable room. A little cramped for four of us, but fine for just one night.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Gary

Liked: Staff & service
The hotel was good in terms of food, welcome, friendliness but us starting to look shabby and in need of decoration
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Rooms were lovely and very clean ,staff were great nice bar and restaurant food was excellent.would definitely would stop again .
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

4/10 Poor

Julie

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were excellent. Corridors were very dated and shabby. Room was ok. Clean bedding. Had 2 nights terrible sleep, hard mattrass, noise from other guests at night. Room needed a better clean, cobwebs down walls in corners, fan in bathroom full of dust. Lamps by bed full of dust. At breakfast wasnt asked if any dietary requirements, am veggie and not much hot food to eat, ended up with just mushrooms, tomatoes and hash browns (dont like eggs or baked beans).
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

SL

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

Great family city break

Chester is a fantastic city to visit especially with the children. Lots to see and do. We dod a family trail and learnt do much. The hotel was a great base, just across the road is a park and ride bus service that took you straight to the centre snd easy to pick up back to the hotel. Great to have the pool and restaurant service too the breakfast certainly filled us up for our days out.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Roger

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great staff, very professional, very helpful, gym and swimming pool was good My meal on second evening was greasy though (disappointed)
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
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