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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property

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A bar area with shelves of bottles and glasses, a tap with a beer tap, and a security camera on the wall.
A modern kitchen with wooden cabinets, a central island, and a breakfast bar. There are hanging lights and a sign indicating breakfast service.
Exterior
A modern interior with seating arrangements and large windows.
A reception desk with two monitors, a water bottle, and a small container with pens.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is $94
includes taxes & fees
Jul 26 - Jul 27

Explore the area

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The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY
  • Place, Chester Racecourse
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester Cathedral
    ‪7 min walk‬
  • Place, Chester City Walls
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Airport, Manchester (MAN)
    ‪61 min drive‬

Room options

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(27 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Free Hot Breakfast)

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
(100 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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
  • Free WiFi

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

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(31 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Double Standard Single Sofa Bed Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Double Standard Single Sofa Bed Free Hot Breakfast

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Double Standard with Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Double Standard with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 193 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for 1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

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

1 Double Accessible with Free Hot Breakfast

  • 236 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3-star Chester hotel steps from Chester Racecourse
This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business center, and self parking. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business center, conference space, and dry cleaning are onsite.
Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG offers 97 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include showers and hair dryers.

This Chester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Housekeeping is provided daily.

A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Guests can enjoy a complimentary breakfast each morning. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access.

Business-related amenities at this 3-star property consist of a 24-hour business center and a meeting room. Event facilities measuring 192 square feet (17 square meters) include conference space. This business-friendly hotel also offers a terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff. Parking is available onsite for a surcharge.

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG is a smoke-free property.

A complimentary full breakfast is served each morning between 7:00 AM and 10:00 AM.
Onsite venue - This sports bar serves light fare only. Guests can enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting).

Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (GBP 12 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
  • Elevator
  • 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 12 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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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 565 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 304 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 93 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1008 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1008 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.4/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent room and breakfast. Recommended!!
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Claire

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great, lots of choice
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
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

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Super friendly staff - central Chester literally 10 minutes walk away
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Louise

Clean room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Arthur

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff members really friendly and helpful
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant staff, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Dean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Stay 2 or 3 times a year, usual great service.
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Modris

Staff were really friendly and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room .Amenities great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jasmin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast is decent of a buffet style. However the orange and apple juice doesn't taste the freshest. The room was clean and comfy and the bathroom was nice.
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Ronald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The business facilities were good
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great WiFi, staff friendly and courteous. Breakfast was nice. Rooms were clean. Always a great place to stay for Chester’s city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel go above and beyond first time here would definitely recommend it and return soon thank you for a wonderful visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 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

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and comfortable, breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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

Joanne

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

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great price for a great stay
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay once again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
We chose this hotel because we needed to park our van. The car park is part of the racecourse parking and we were charged £10 for our one night’s stay but, if we wanted could have exited and entered as many times within 24 hours as we liked. Hotel room was clean but a little ‘worn’ in places. Great shower and breakfast.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026