Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG

Hotels
Holiday Inn Express
8.4 (7624 reviews)
The Racecource, New Crane Street , Chester , gb

Children allowed

Facilities

Electric bicycle charging station
Non-smoking rooms
Terrace
Family rooms
Lift / Elevator
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
Fax/photocopying
Facilities for disabled guests
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Cons:
Room cleanliness issues
Breakfast chaos
Dated rooms

Categories

Cleanliness
8.04
Although guests enjoyed their stay, there were mentions about cleanliness concerning the sofa bed needing attention and some rooms being dated.
Service
9.01
Guests frequently highlighted the friendly and helpful nature of the staff.
Location
9.05
Numerous reviews praised the hotel's superb location with easy access to city facilities.
Room Quality
8
Rooms were generally functional, but some were noted to be small or dated.
Amenities
8.03
Amenities were adequate but could be improved with air conditioning and better breakfast organization.
Value for Money
8.49
Guests felt the hotel provided good value for money, particularly considering the location.
Food and Beverage
8.04
Breakfast received mixed reviews; while some enjoyed it, others mentioned the chaotic situation and limited vegetarian options.
Overall Experience
8.51
Overall positive experiences were reported, with many saying they would return.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:54

Property Description

Impressive Views and Convenient Location
Located within Chester Racecourse grounds, Holiday Inn Express offers stunning views and is just a short walk from the historic center.

Comfortable Rooms and Varied Breakfast
Enjoy spacious rooms with colorful art, tea/coffee facilities, and modern bathrooms. Start your day with a delicious breakfast buffet including hot offerings.

Business Facilities and Nearby Attractions
With on-site business amenities, free parking, and proximity to Chester Zoo and the M53 motorway, this hotel caters to both business and leisure travelers.

Book now to experience these fantastic amenities at Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse.

Important information:

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.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: MAN

Property Policies

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Groups

    When booking more than 6 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 17 years old stay for free when using an existing bed.
    You haven't added any extra beds.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Parking

    Public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed) and costs GBP 10 per day.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 7624 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.04
Service: 9.01
Location: 9.05
Room Quality: 8
Amenities: 8.03
Value for Money: 8.49
Food and Beverage: 8.04
Overall Experience: 8.51
M
Mark solo_traveller gb
9
Nice room with good facilities. Easy and handy
Cons:

Lack of breakfast choice

2026-02-14 via Nuitee
L
Lesley family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Steve couple gb
8
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
D
Damien couple gb
9
2026-02-14 via Nuitee
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Paul family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
H
Hitoshi solo_traveller gb
10
Comfortable stay in clean and spacious room
Pros:

Clean and spacious room, convenient location from City Centre

Cons:

n/a

2026-02-13 via Nuitee
S
shona family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-13 via Nuitee
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Lisa family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-12 via Nuitee
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Christie family_with_children gb
8
Overnight stay
Pros:

Location was good for centre of Town

Cons:

Shower over bath was poor. Water flow from shower was also poor, Modern rooms should have walk in showers. I appreciate some cliente may want a bath, but to me it's old fashioned

2026-02-12 via Nuitee
K
Kay couple gb
8
Pros:

The location, the staff

Cons:

The breakfast wasn't as good as on previous visits, especially the bacon which was hard and dry and the baked beans were cold.

2026-02-11 via Nuitee
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Stephen family_with_children gb
10
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Mandeep family_with_children gb
8
2026-02-10 via Nuitee
T
TREVOR couple gb
9
Pros:

Very convenient for the town shopping centre. Great parking and really helpful staff.

2026-02-10 via Nuitee
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Sally couple gb
8
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
G
george couple gb
10
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
H
Heath solo_traveller gb
9
2026-02-09 via Nuitee
J
J H-R family_with_children gb
10
Wonderful Stay Thank You
Pros:

Everything

Cons:

Nothing

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
S
Steve family_with_children gb
9
Pros:

Good location, close to the city. Parking on site.
Clean, comfortable accommodation.

2026-02-08 via Nuitee
P
Paul family_with_children gb
10
2026-01-31 via Nuitee
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O. solo_traveller bg
9
2026-01-31 via Nuitee