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

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is €78
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(16 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(26 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout curtains
Private bathroom
Hairdryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the area

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

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

  • ‪Commonhall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Heroes - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Lockwood & Company - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Upstairs at the Grill - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Caffè Nero - ‬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 centre, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self-parking (surcharge), smoke-free property and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine and 1 meeting room
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the convenient parking, central location and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms include comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the cleanliness rooms at the property.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hairdryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers and heating

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • 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 cot

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 cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

As of 11 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG on 21 Sept 2025 start from €77.67, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

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?

Checkout 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 Dewa Roman Experience 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. 549 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 324 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 88 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1005 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1005 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

Doreen

Liked: Amenities
They do a excellent breakfast and the location is good only a short walk into the town.Our only complaint is the beds are only double size and the rooms were very warm but overall this is a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from town centre, comfortable for an over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Catharine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice city hotel to stay in. Spacious room. Well priced.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnalea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Incredibly helpful with any queries we had. Would happily stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great good Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
hotel is a bit tired but staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff go above and beond to make you welcome nothing is too muchvtrouble
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Cooked breakfast was poor. Hash browns were cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

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

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall really good, just wish they would serve good coffee for breakfast, it's awful. Premier Inn can do it so why not you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

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

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

Very good stay

Very good stay. Very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Car park immediately next to the racecourse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

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

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

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

10/10 Excellent

Frank

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

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Last time I stayed parking was free to guests, now its charged. Breakfast became very samish after a week. Close to town, cheaper parking across the road.
Stayed 4 nights in Jul 2025

4/10 Poor

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms we very dusty, the shower had mould in it. Breakfast was terrible, not alot out and it was cold. Coffee tasted like warm dirt.microwave to heat up baby food. Key cards didnt work everyday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

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

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel, nice staff good location
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel ! I stayed in the summer and there was NO Air Conditioning in my room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025