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Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG

4.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, in the vicinity of Delamere Forest

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Indoor pool
Banquet hall
Exterior
Free self parking
Breakfast and dinner served
Holiday Inn Runcorn, an IHG Hotel, is near Delamere Forest and Walton Hall and Gardens. Guests enjoy the indoor pool and health club after exploring. The Cow On The Hill restaurant serves satisfying breakfasts and dinners, while high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.8 out of 10
Good
(13 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(38 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

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

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

About the neighborhood

Located in Runcorn, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG is near a train station and near theme parks. Walton Hall and Gardens and Arley Hall are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Manley Mere and Blue Planet Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Oulton Park Circuit, and consider making time for Chester Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed.
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Wood Lane Beechwood, Runcorn, England, WA7 3HA

What's nearby

  • Walton Hall and Gardens - 9 min drive - 7.1 miles
  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet - 12 min drive - 10.8 miles
  • Delamere Forest - 14 min drive - 9.8 miles
  • Chester Zoo - 15 min drive - 13.6 miles
  • Gulliver's World - Warrington - 19 min drive - 11.3 miles

Getting around

  • Frodsham Station - 4 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 24 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪KFC - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Norton Arms - ‬5 min drive
  • ‪Traders Bar & Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪The Beechwood - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG

Upscale hotel near Walton Hall and Gardens
Located close to Delamere Forest and Manley Mere, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Cow On The Hill, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and free newspapers
  • A billiards/pool table, meeting rooms, and an elevator
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 153 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cow On The Hill
  • Hub Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

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

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7,817 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

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 path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express 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 buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • 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
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

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

Is Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG 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 at Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG?

Self parking is free at this property.

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

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

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

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG located?

Situated in Runcorn, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Delamere Forest, Walton Hall and Gardens, and Manley Mere. Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.2

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 376 out of 919 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 337 out of 919 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 126 out of 919 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 44 out of 919 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 36 out of 919 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.0/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, we used another local hotel and decided to try Holiday Inn. What a great find, clean, tidy, great food and lovely friendly staff. Will use the hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and well stocked. It was good to be able to eat at the hotel and not have to stop when we got on the road. The staff was very friendly and accommodating in every aspect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

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

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel Is excellent. All the staff - reception, restaurant, bar and room servicing are brilliant, friendly and always go that extra mile for you. Breakfast is excellent and the most varied we have encountered. The lunch and evening meal menus are very good too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Male member of staff at breakfast was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

craig

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Great apart from the card to enter your room stopped working.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ELAINE

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Swimming Pool Very Good Breakfast Lovely Interior Will definitely return
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Deniz

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and great room. Happy to return again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff are exceptional. Food exceptional
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, staff very friendly especially Rebecca at front desk and barman on Wednesday night 13/8/25
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

JILL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
overall the hotel, and the staff were brilliant very clean room was fantastic.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean well decorated room, fab swimming pool 😍kids loved it, would definitely return x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Lovely stay

Very friendly staff, lovely to have pool access for an overnight stay visiting the zoo with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean,breakfast was excellent the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

6/10 Okay

VIJAYKUMAR

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stay was ok... very old propery
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Paula

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Room was tired but clean. Food was lovely. Pool was a good size and clean.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and breakfast service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brenda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Really enjoyed my stay. Excellent value for money. Quiet location and easy access to major roads. Good breakfast with excellent choice options.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Christopher

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Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

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

Good location and hotel

Good hotel and location with pool and gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

danielle

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was not particuallry clean, towels were dirty. Tried to call reception (just out of shower) but it was after 9pm and no one would answer. Stains on the bedroom carpet. QR code on welcome letter didnt work. Hotel in desperate need of TLC. Would not choose to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharanjit

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly check-in and staff, comfy bed and room, nice shower and swimming pool, great variety for breakfast - Perfect for the price
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent all round service friendly staff good food
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel. Very much liked the spacious foyer/bar/dining area. Easy parking too. Would definitely book again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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