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4.2 out of 5

"Good, clean hotel - nothing fancy, but a great base while staying in Chester. Friendly, helpful staff. " More

By a verified traveller on Tue 21 Dec 2021

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 3 Max

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

Bed Count 2 Twin Beds Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Standard Room

Bed Count 1 Full Bed Maximum Occupancy 2 Max

Hotel Description

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel gets good marks from our customers. During your stay, you're just a quick walk from Chester Racecourse. You'll find features such as free WiFi in public areas, plus a bar and a 24-hour business centre.

  • Free full breakfast served daily
  • Free WiFi
  • Relax with a drink at the sports bar
  • Self-parking available for a fee
  • Amenities include free newspapers in reception, a front desk safe and a 24-hour business centre
  • Guests have great things to say about the convenient parking and the central location
  • Steps from Chester Racecourse and 10 minutes on foot from Chester City Walls

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel ratings based on 9 Verified Reviews

Review Summary
4.2 out of 5 4.0 out of 5.0
Room cleanliness 4.5 out of 5.0
Service & staff 5.0 out of 5.0
Room comfort 0.0 out of 5.0
Hotel condition 4.5 out of 5.0

Guest reviews for Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel

Everyone (2) Couples (4) Family (2)
4 out of 5

Posted by on 12 Feb 2022

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5 out of 5
Good, clean hotel - nothing fancy, but a great base while staying in Chester. Friendly, helpful staff.

Posted by on 21 Dec 2021

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5 out of 5
Location of property was fantastic. Problems in the room dealt with efficiently. Lovely comfy bed.

Posted by on 30 Sep 2021

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3 out of 5
Great location and nice breakfast plenty of space in the car park too

Posted by on 11 Jan 2020

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5 out of 5
Being right next to the racecourse gave it a very lovely setting

Posted by on 18 Nov 2019

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4 out of 5
Location was good, breakfast was great, view of racecourse great. Radiator in bedroom did not work but staff brought portable straight up.

Posted by on 26 Oct 2019

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4 out of 5
Great location for a grest price, always a bonus to get free parking and free breakfast, the only downside was on one of the hottest days it could do with air conditioning rather than a fan in the room but hey ho well pleased.

Posted by on 27 Aug 2019

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4 out of 5
Great location, just a few hundred yards away from the city centre. Good breakfast.

Posted by on 23 Apr 2019

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4 out of 5
The bathroom haven't been clean correctly. It has urine on the toilets and hairs in the shower.

Posted by on 6 Aug 2019

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About the Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel

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

Property Features

You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Free breakfast is served daily. WiFi is free in public spaces. A 24-hour business centre and a meeting room are available. Event space at this hotel measures 192 square feet (17 square metres) and includes conference space. A terrace, a vending machine, and multilingual staff are also featured at the business-friendly Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel. For a fee, parking is available. This 3-star Chester hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 97 guestrooms or units
  • 4 levels
  • 192 sq ft of conference space
  • 17 sq. m of conference space
  • Full breakfast (free)
  • Business centre (24 hours)
  • Conference space
  • Dry cleaning
  • Self-service laundry
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Newspapers in lobby (free)
  • ATM
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge

Family Friendly Amenities

  • Free WiFi
  • Laundry facilities
  • Free cots/infant beds

Internet

Available in all rooms: Free WiFi

Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking

Free self parking

Transport

  • Train station: Chester Station (2.3 km / 1.5 mi)
  • Parking: Self parking available for a surcharge

Room Amenities

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse, an IHG Hotel offers 97 accommodations with a safe and coffee/tea makers. Flat-screen televisions come with digital channels. Bathrooms include a shower and hairdryers. This Chester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and telephones. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and blackout curtains. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

  • Flat-screen television
  • Digital channels
  • Coffee maker
  • Shower
  • Cots (free)
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Hairdryer
  • Safe
  • Telephone
  • Iron and ironing board
  • Desk
  • Blackout curtains
  • Heating
  • Ensuite bathroom
  • Connecting rooms available

Food & Drink

Guests are served a free full breakfast daily from 7:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

On-site venue – This sports bar only serves light fare. Guests can enjoy al fresco dining (weather permitting).

Accessibility

If you have any requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.

  • Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair accessible parking
  • Assistive listening devices available
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible meeting spaces/business centre

Hotel Policies

Check-in

  • Check-in time starts at 2 PM
  • Check-in time ends at midnight

Special check-in instructions:

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 must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

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.

To arrange for check-in, guests must contact the property in advance of arrival using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests arriving after midnight must make advance arrangements by contacting the property using the information on the booking confirmation. Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in information. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.

Check-out

  • Check-out by 11 AM

Payment types

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Free cots (infant beds)!

Pet Policy

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Policies

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

Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.

A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.

Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche and Eurocard. Cash is not accepted.

  • Property is cleaned with disinfectant
  • Service animals are allowed
  • Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions
  • Debit cards not accepted
  • Guests are provided with free hand sanitiser
  • Staffed front desk
  • Social distancing measures are in place
  • LGBTQ friendly
  • Property confirms they are implementing enhanced cleaning measures
  • Commonly-touched surfaces are cleaned with disinfectant
  • Property confirms they are implementing guest safety measures

Fees

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Self-parking fee: GBP 10 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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You should know

  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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