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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property

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Sports bar, alfresco dining
Exterior
Sports bar, alfresco dining
Exterior
Property amenity

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
$85
includes taxes & fees
Feb 1 - Feb 2

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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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
(84 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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
(27 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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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 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 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
  • 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 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

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

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. 556 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 310 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 90 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 14 out of 1002 reviews

9.2/10

Cleanliness

9.2/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great Location.

Buffet breakfast had a good variety and was fresh. Room and hotel in general was very clean. Bed was a little narrow and soft but otherwise the room was comfortable. Hotel witin easy walking distance of city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Great stay

The staff were all fab. The rooms were spotless and the breakfast was wonderful. If im being super critical, there were two bulbs out in the room but never got round to reporting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the breakfast was brilliant, the room was clean, parking although charged for was good. Only slight disappointment was the room had no draws, everything else was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large group, stayed for 2 nights over a weekend.. great location for chester night life, basic room, clean, beds comfortable, bathroom clean, Breakfast was good, a little busy waiting on food to be replaced, cutlery was an issue both mornings, staff friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Keith, Didcot

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff very friendly and helpful; hotel excellent value for money with all inclusive breakfast; Good location just outside the city walls (5-10 min walk into town centre)
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

ELIZABETH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
All good , although the coffee was undrinkable!!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Laurie

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Neil

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Steven

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Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing so much choice and the hot breakfast was piping hot. The staff were so friendly and helpful which was great as it was our first visit to Chester. The cleanliness and location of the hotel was spot on...would definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lugar impecable para el descanso y a pocos minutos andando de los principales lugares para visitar en Chester
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Dale, Hamlyn Terrace

Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

6/10 Okay

gary

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Room was ok, but at the front if the hotel you can not sleep, the main road is just far to busy. Staff were very good and re located to a room on the rear if the hotel on the 2nd night. Trays were empty of food on the 1st morning, but all full the next morning. Very good location with parking at the hotel and very close to the centre, but I very much doubt I will stay here again unless I could guarantee a room at the rear of the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room comfortable bed help full staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steven

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

emily

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great value stay in a perfect location Decent breakfast Easy check in Great parking
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast good and plentiful. Room was comfy and pleasant and clean. Service from front desk and restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The only negative that I have with the hotel is having to pay extra for parking. The breakfast buffet was good with lots of choices, the room was clean. Close to sightseeing.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent clean room and friendly staff. Breakfast was fantastic for price. Close to shops and restaurants. Double bed was a little small and could hear people next door and in corridor.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

JF

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Daniel

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were superb went the extra mile for you and couldn’t fault the breakfast and the beverages brilliant well done
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cherie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

stewart

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The ten pound parking charge on arrival was a big surprise,apparently it was mentioned on the site we booked with but was in such small letters we missed it just be aware this is a price per night. We have stayed here before and chose it because it was a five minute walk into the centre of Chester and it was just as good as our last visit. The staff from the carpark attendant, reception,cleaning and dining room where all great to deal with polite positive and very helpful. The hotel was well kept and the breakfast Had enough variety, the only thing letting it down was cold plates. Great place to stay for a few days the cathedral was wonderful and has a good cafe. The walk round the city walls was fantastic , the shambles is always a pleasure to walk round,so much history and fantastic buildings. We will be back to do the boat ride and all the other things we could not fit in on this trip.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

4/10 Poor

Ian

Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025