Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property

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Hotel features a flat roof and balconies on upper floors, with a well-lit entrance and city views.
Two single beds with white linens and blue accents, accompanied by bedside tables and lamps, and a desk with a chair for work or leisure.
Explore the city with our interactive map, featuring key landmarks and points of interest.
Enjoy a home-cooked meal in this kitchen with a stove and ample storage.
Welcome to our hotel lobby, featuring a reception desk, comfortable seating areas, and a large window offering a view of the outdoors.

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(11 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(70 reviews)
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(13 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(22 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

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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).

Languages

English, Spanish

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
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. 548 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 86 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 28 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 12 out of 1001 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

10/10 Excellent

David

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

Racecourse view

Fantastic value, comfy clean rooms. Wonderful buffet style breakfast. Free tea and coffee from the minute you arrive.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel is just a 5 minute walk into town with parking that is £10 a night, the only downside side is the walls are thin and if you’ve got a neighbour whose got their tv on loud , like I did, you’ll get no sleep
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
No issues other than no meals available for dinner.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gill

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly helpful staff Clean comfortable room Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 4 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Close to the centre of Chester, which is why we chose it, clean throughout and the staff were helpful and friendly
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lynne

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

10/10 Excellent

JANE

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
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Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rob

Traveled with partner
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

8/10 Good

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Hamid

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

10/10 Excellent

larry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marion

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel in a good position. Lovely breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Sonia

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 5 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Easy access for the city and going out and about from the hotel
Stayed 4 nights in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Selbourne

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was easy walking to town centre and parks. The race course is right next door to hotel if you want to go. This was our second visit to the hotel and the staff there are very friendly and they went the extra mile for us
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

4/10 Poor

Keith

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

JOHN, Cannock

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean property. £10 a day to park , this is reasonable for chester. Easy to walk up into town.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I had booked an extra night, to make my traveling plans easier. But didn't know that I had to pay £10.00 a night for parking, so it made a good priced hotel, dearer.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

SARAH

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 3 nights in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

Petr

Business traveler
Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Room comfort
Noisy room for disabled which was via cheap door connected to other room(where somebody was listening tv all night)
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025