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Holiday Inn Express Chester - Racecourse by IHG

3.0 star property
Experience city charm at its finest. Start your day with breakfast then head out to explore historic walls or simply relax on our charming terrace.

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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

  • Free WiFi
  • Business services
  • Bar
  • Laundry
The current price is AED 272
AED 326 total
includes taxes & fees
22 Feb - 23 Feb

Room options

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

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(19 reviews)

Highlights

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

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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
(84 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

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

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

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

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed OR 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (with Free Hot Breakfast)

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
Separate bedroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed

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. Chester Zoo and Chester Roman Gardens are also worth visiting. Spend some time exploring the area's activities, including golfing. Guests love the hotel's central location. Visit our Chester travel guide
Map
The Racecourse, New Crane Street, Chester, England, CH1 2LY

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse which includes a sporting event as well as a large group of people
    Chester Racecourse
    1 min walk - 0.2 km
  • Chester Town Hall taken yesterday afternoon. Taken on a Sony a6000 with a with a 7artisans fisheye lens.
    Chester Town Hall
    6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chester City Walls which includes heritage elements and chateau or palace
    Chester City Walls
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Chester Cathedral showing heritage architecture, a church or cathedral and a park
    Chester Cathedral
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Grosvenor Park which includes outdoor eating and a garden as well as a small group of people
    Grosvenor Park
    11 min walk - 0.9 km

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • Sandwich'd
    6 min walk
  • Beer Heroes
    5 min walk
  • Commonhall
    6 min walk
  • The Architect
    5 min walk
  • The Watergates Bar
    5 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), multilingual staff, and a reception hall
  • 1 meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and ATM/banking services
  • A front-desk safe, smoke-free premises, and free newspapers
  • Guest reviews say great things about 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

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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
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

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 is parking?

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

8.8

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 556 out of 1002 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 308 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

Reviews

8/10 Good

Susan

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

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

6/10 Okay

kerry

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Amenities
The room was clean, and comfortable. Breakfast was ok. However the Kettle and Hairdryer didnt work in the room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Joanne

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

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

6/10 Okay

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were lovely . The room was beside a main road so can hear the traffic . Didn’t have breakfast as was going for an op convenient for hospital by taxi
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

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

8/10 Good

Tracy

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

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

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

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

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

10/10 Excellent

Laura

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The breakfast was good quality and delicious. Staff very friendly and welcoming. Room was lovely and clean.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Emma

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

10/10 Excellent

Lesley

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Breakfast was amazing so much choice and the hot breakfast was piping hot. The staff were so friendly and helpful which was great as it was our first visit to Chester. The cleanliness and location of the hotel was spot on...would definitely recommend the hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Guy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Breakfast good and plentiful. Room was comfy and pleasant and clean. Service from front desk and restaurant was excellent
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elaine

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Large group, stayed for 2 nights over a weekend.. great location for chester night life, basic room, clean, beds comfortable, bathroom clean, Breakfast was good, a little busy waiting on food to be replaced, cutlery was an issue both mornings, staff friendly,
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

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

Great Location.

Buffet breakfast had a good variety and was fresh. Room and hotel in general was very clean. Bed was a little narrow and soft but otherwise the room was comfortable. Hotel witin easy walking distance of city centre.
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

DAWN

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was clean. Staff very helpful and informative
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Clean room comfortable bed help full staff!
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

John

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good wi-fi , friendly and helpful staff and a short walk to the city centre and right next door to the horse racing .
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gavin

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

Great stay

The staff were all fab. The rooms were spotless and the breakfast was wonderful. If im being super critical, there were two bulbs out in the room but never got round to reporting.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Graham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff, the breakfast was brilliant, the room was clean, parking although charged for was good. Only slight disappointment was the room had no draws, everything else was excellent
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

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

ANGELA

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