Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG

–Excellent location - show map
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Scored 8.4
Rated very good

Staff

9.3

Property highlights

About this property

Within the grounds of Chester Racecourse, this Holiday Inn Express offers free high-speed Wi-Fi, a 24-hour front desk and impressive views. Chester’s historic centre is just a 5-minute walk away. The spacious rooms feature colourful art and tea/coffee facilities. All rooms have a satellite TV and a private modern bathroom with a power shower. Guests can enjoy a varied breakfast buffet each morning in the bright and airy dining room. Breakfast is a continental breakfast with hot offerings of sausages, bacon, scrambled eggs and baked beans. There is a business room and business facilities on site. Just a 10-minute drive from Chester Zoo, the Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse is 3 miles from the M53 motorway. There is parking available for £10, and Ellesmere Port is a 10-minute drive away. Guests are entitled to discounts at health club and there is unlimited tea/coffee throughout the stay.

Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.

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Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar
Holiday Inn Express
Hotel chain/brand
Holiday Inn Express

Perfect for a 3-night stay!

  • Situated in the best rated area in Chester, this hotel has an excellent location score of 9.3

  • Top pick by families with children

Breakfast info

Continental, Vegetarian, Buffet, Breakfast to go

  • Parking available at the hotel

Loyal customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.

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Guests who stayed here loved

Stephen
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great location, breakfast was lovely and an added bonus. Good value.”
David
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Everything,great breakfast would definitely go back”
Russell
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Really central location, reasonable price.Very clean.Good breakfast.Nice tea and coffee machine”
Michaela
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Breakfast was fabulous, the best I have had for a long time Staff very helpful Complimentary tea and coffee appreciated”
Gregory
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Perfect location for access to the centre of Chester. Complimentary tea, coffee & chocolate was lovely. Staff were very helpful. Room was spotless, no complaints what-so-ever.”
Colin
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Great position for our visit to Chester. The Cathedral is just a ten-minute walk. We had never visited the City before and the position and value really added to our experience”
Elizabeth
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff at this hotel are excellent, so helpful and aware of their customers needs. So much better than other budget hotels we have stayed in. Our room was spacious, and well equipped . Breakfast was fantastic, with loads of choice, and...”
Kelly
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The staff were absolutely amazing. So welcoming from the minute we arrived to we left! They honestly were the best staff I have came across in hotels in a very long time!”
Jeanette
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“Good value Clean All Staff friendly Polite Helpful”
Kerstie
United Kingdom United Kingdom
“The hotel was lovely and clean. Room was spacious. The staff were friendly from when we checked in to the moment we left. Breakfast was very good, and you could get coffee/teas any time of the day or evening. Bar was open till 2am ( not that we...”

Hotel surroundings

Facilities of Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG

Great facilities! Review score, 8.6

Most popular facilities

  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Free WiFi
  • Parking on site
  • Family rooms
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Bar

House rules

Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG takes special requests - add in the next step!
Check-in
From 14:00 to 00:00
Check-out
Until 11:00
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Please check what conditions may apply to each option when making your selection.
Children and beds

Child policies

Children of any age are welcome.

Children 18 years and above will be charged as adults at this property.

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Cot and extra bed policies

The number of cots allowed is dependent on the option you choose. Please check your selected option for more information.

There are no extra beds available at this property.

All cots are subject to availability.

No age restriction
There is no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
Cards accepted at this hotel
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The fine print

Need-to-know information for guests at this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse access via road will be restricted during 22nd April-10th May, the car park is only accessible via Sealand Road, CH1 4NT, Tesco should be on your right-hand side, continue down, and we are located on the right-hand side just after bridge. Apologies for any inconvenience caused.