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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property
Hotel with free breakfast, steps from Chester Racecourse

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Exterior
Free daily full breakfast
Exterior
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, blackout drapes, iron/ironing board
Located in a shopping district, Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse offers a convenient retreat with free full breakfast, a bar, and 24-hour business center. Enjoy the nearby Chester City Walls or unwind on the terrace while staying connected with free in-room WiFi. Previous guests appreciated the helpful staff and central location.

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
The current price is ₩111,962
₩134,354 total
includes taxes & fees
Sep 25 - Sep 26

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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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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

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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(12 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
(75 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free rollaway/extra beds
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Sofa bed - double
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds
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About the neighborhood

Located in Chester, Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG is in the city center. Chester City Walls and Chester Castle are local landmarks, and travelers looking to shop may want to visit Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet and The Rows of Chester. Check out an event or a game at Chester Racecourse, and consider making time for Chester Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location.
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The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse - 1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester City Walls - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chester Cathedral - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • University of Chester - 14 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Chester Zoo - 6 min drive - 4.3 km

Getting around

  • Bache Station - 4 min drive
  • Manchester Airport (MAN) - 46 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Architect
  • ‪Commonhall - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Beer Heroes - ‬5 min walk
  • Sandwich'd
  • ‪Upstairs at the Grill - ‬3 min walk

About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

Hotel near Chester Racecourse
Chester City Walls is located near Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG, which provides free full breakfast, a terrace, and dry cleaning/laundry services. In addition to a bar and a 24-hour business center, guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Self parking (surcharge), smoke-free premises, and a 24-hour front desk
  • Multilingual staff, a vending machine, and 1 meeting room
  • ATM/banking services, luggage storage, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things the convenient parking, central location, and helpful staff
Room features
All 97 rooms offer comforts such as free WiFi and safes. Guest reviews highly rate the clean rooms at the property.
Other amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with showers and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with digital channels
  • Free infant beds, coffee/tea makers, and heating

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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Frequently asked questions

Is Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

As of Sep 20, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG on Sep 25, 2025 start from ₩111,962, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

Self parking is available for GBP 10 per night.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. The Rows of Chester and Dewa Roman Experience are also within 10 minutes. Chester Station is 22 minutes by foot.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

8.8

Excellent

9.2

Cleanliness

8.6

Amenities

9.2

Staff & service

8.6

Eco-friendliness

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 553 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 327 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 89 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 33 out of 1013 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 11 out of 1013 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Doreen

Liked: Amenities
They do a excellent breakfast and the location is good only a short walk into the town.Our only complaint is the beds are only double size and the rooms were very warm but overall this is a great place to stay
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

lisa

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Not far from town centre, comfortable for an over night stay.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANGELA

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean friendly staff easy parking
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Donnalea

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very welcoming and friendly staff. Incredibly helpful with any queries we had. Would happily stay again and recommend to others.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

HARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was great good Joyce
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Overall really good, just wish they would serve good coffee for breakfast, it's awful. Premier Inn can do it so why not you.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
hotel is a bit tired but staff were excellent
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

m

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Staff go above and beond to make you welcome nothing is too muchvtrouble
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff very helpful,breakfast very good,bed very comfortable,overall a good stay.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Amy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

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

Very good stay

Very good stay. Very comfortable beds, excellent breakfast and friendly staff. Excellent location.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly staff and good facilities
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Maria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
It was nice to stay there again, everybody at the hotel was as usual very NICE.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Gaynor

Liked: Amenities
Breakfast was cold
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice stay , staff very friendly especially the lady hosting at breakfast. Room clean and comfortable would definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Car park immediately next to the racecourse
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ros

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The hotel was in excellent condition and staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast was good and availability of tea, coffee and other drinks excellent.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely hotel, very friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

4/10 Poor

Andy

Disliked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The rooms we very dusty, the shower had mould in it. Breakfast was terrible, not alot out and it was cold. Coffee tasted like warm dirt.microwave to heat up baby food. Key cards didnt work everyday
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

john

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel, but difficult to get to and parking is at the race course grounds. Nice friendly basic hotel
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard

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

Excellent

Venue convenient to town, excellent staff, easy parking.
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

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

8/10 Good

Olga

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good hotel ! I stayed in the summer and there was NO Air Conditioning in my room
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chantelle

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

Great hotel

Helpful staff, child friendly. Very close to city walls and attractions
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025