Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG

–Excellent location – show map
+36 photos
Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

About this property

Within the grounds of Chester Racecourse, this Holiday Inn Express offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and impressive views. Chester’s historic center is just a 5-minute walk away. The spacious rooms feature colorful art and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a satellite TV and a private modern bathroom with a power shower. Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet each morning in the bright and airy dining room. Breakfast is a continental breakfast with hot offerings of sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs and baked beans. There is a business room and business facilities on site. Just a 10-minute drive from Chester Zoo, the Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse is 3 miles from the M53 motorway. There is parking available for £10, and Ellesmere Port is a 10-minute drive away. Guests are entitled to discounts at health club and there is unlimited tea/coffee throughout the stay.

Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Most popular amenities

  • Parking on site
  • Free Wifi
  • Family rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Located in the best-rated area in Chester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

Breakfast Info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 full bed
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2 twin beds
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
1 full bed
2 twin beds
1 full bed
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1 sofa bed
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Guest reviews

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Guests who stayed here loved

Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The location was excellent and the staff were very helpful and professional very good value for money”
Steven
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were very all very friendly. Our room was fairly comfortable and it was clean. The breakfast was of a reasonable standard. The location is ideal, just a short walk from the centre of Chester”
Michael
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The accommodation is situated a short walk to the city centre alongside the famous Chester racecourse. The reception staff member on arrival {and checkout} was cheerful and extremely helpful. The room was a standard but clean having all the usual...”
Gulledge
United States United States
“Very clean. Breakfast had wide variety. Location OK. Nice to have outlets for shaver and nightlight in toilet. Front desk staff very warm and friendly.”
Alan
Malta Malta
“Perfect location, more then perfect room size. Is on of the best hotels in the area. Booking via third party is usually much more cheaper. Restaurants in area are very good too.”
Nikki
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Very close to the racecourse, and room was available on arrival.”
Chelsea
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, friendly staff, easy access for parking, lovely breakfast,”
Daniel
Australia Australia
“Great location. Parking onsite. All the usual Express facilities.”
Brett
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good location, friendly staff, really good breakfast”
Anne
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“very tasty breakfast with plenty of fresh fruit, yoghurt, pastries, cooked items, lots of coffee. It was so easy to walk into Chester and very nice being close to the city walls and the racecourse. Being able to park was a bonus too. £10 each...”

Hotel area info

House rules

Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG takes special requests – add in the next step!
Check-in
From 2:00 PM to 12:00 AM
Check-out
Until 11:00 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
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Children & Beds

Child policies

Children of all ages are welcome.

Children 18 and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Crib and extra bed policies

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There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cribs are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Must-know information for guests at this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse access via road will be restricted during 22nd April-10th May, the car park is only accessible via Sealand Road, CH1 4NT, Tesco should be on your right-hand side, continue down, and we are located on the right-hand side just after bridge. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.