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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property

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Sports bar, al fresco dining
Property amenity
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Sports bar, al fresco dining

Reviews

8.8 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry room

Explore the area

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

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(26 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(95 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(19 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Standard Room (with Free Hot Breakfast)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(30 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

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

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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About this property

Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

This smoke-free hotel features a bar/lounge, a 24-hour business centre and self parking. Free full breakfast and free WiFi in public areas are also provided. Additionally, a business centre, conference space and dry cleaning are on-site.
Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG 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.

The free breakfast at Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG 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
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 by IHG. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chester hotel is smoke free.

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).

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 cot
  • 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 centre
  • 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 centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 4 floors
  • Reception hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes
  • Free cot

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

  • No pets allowed, but service animals are welcome

Children and extra beds

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

Payment types at the property

Important information

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.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
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
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
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 at the property.
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • 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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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.8

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 559 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 305 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 92 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

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Excellent staff, very comfortable beds.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Brilliant staff, clean rooms and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

8/10 Good

Janice

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable quiet room .Amenities great
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Candice

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly helpful staff. Will stay again
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great WiFi, staff friendly and courteous. Breakfast was nice. Rooms were clean. Always a great place to stay for Chester’s city centre
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff at this hotel go above and beyond first time here would definitely recommend it and return soon thank you for a wonderful visit
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Great staff
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly and helpful, room clean and comfortable, breakfast good
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good location, good size room, reasonable breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

Great location, friendly staff and fab breakfast 😊
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Christopher

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

10/10 Excellent

Madeleine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were very welcoming and helpful. Room was really nice, everything we needed in there Breakfast was included in the price which was plentiful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Friendly reception staff made check in easy, clean room and good breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Tina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great stay once again
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Tracy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Friendly and helpful staff, great location
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

emily

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Charles

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Both staff and room were excellent for the price.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Jason

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

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Absolutely perfect .Staff breakfast and the cleanliness all 5 star.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Clean, modern and great location
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Anne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
We always stay here when we visit our Daughter. Always extremely good all round.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Adrian

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean with the staff being very attentive for most of the time.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Ka Lok

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Clean room, and nice breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Keith

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
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Rhodelia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
It was very nice
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025