Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse By Ihg, Chester
About the Hotel
Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse, is situated within the grounds of the Chester Racecourse, making it a prime location for racegoers. This modern hotel offers a combination of comfort and convenience, particularly appealing to families. With easy access to Chester city center and major transport links, it serves as a strategic base for visitors exploring the area. Guests can enjoy a range of facilities that cater to both leisure and business travelers.
Location
Located just a mile from Chester Station, the hotel offers straightforward access to major motorways and public transport links. Guests can reach Manchester Airport and Liverpool Airport within an hour. The hotel is in proximity to various local attractions, including Chester Cathedral and the historic city walls, promoting easy exploration of the area's rich heritage.
Rooms
The hotel features 97 contemporary guest rooms designed for comfort and productivity. Amenities include well-lit desks, free WiFi, and Smart TVs for entertainment. Some rooms offer views of the racecourse, adding a unique aspect to the stay. Guests can benefit from various pillow options and plush duvets for enhanced relaxation.
Eat & Drink
An extensive Express Start Breakfast buffet is included with every stay, featuring traditional English and continental selections. The hotel’s dining area allows guests to enjoy meals while taking in views of the racecourse. The White Horse, a family-friendly gastro pub on-site, enhances the culinary experience with its cozy atmosphere and diverse menu options.
Leisure & Business
The hotel provides several amenities for business travelers, including a naturally lit meeting room that accommodates up to 25 guests. High-speed WiFi and complimentary self-parking are available to support productivity. Leisure facilities are available nearby, including Chester Zoo and picturesque parks for relaxation after a busy day.
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What our guests says about facilities
General
- No smoking on site
- Wi-Fi
- Parking
- Safe deposit box
- 24-hour reception
- Express check-in/ -out
- No pets allowed
- Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
- 24-hour security
- Baggage storage
- Elevator
- ATM/Cash machine
- Vending machines
- Smoke detectors
- Electric vehicle charging station
- Fire extinguishers
Guest Parking
- Electric kettle
Services
- Housekeeping
- Dry cleaning
Dining
- Bar/ Lounge area
- Special diet menus
Business
- Business center
- Meeting/ Banquet facilities
- Fax/Photocopying
Children
- Cribs
Room features
- Heating
- Sitting area
- Terrace
- Garden furniture
- Tea and coffee facilities
- Ironing facilities
- Rollaway beds
Bathroom
- Free toiletries
- Sink
Self-catering
- Electric kettle
Media
- Flat-screen TV
- AM/FM alarm clock
Room decor
- Carpeted floor
Location
Reviews and Ratings
The hotel location is great, just a few minutes walk to the center of Chester, next to the racecourse. The rooms were fine until a morning bathroom surprise, but the amenities were all together on one floor. The service was exceptional, with friendly staff accommodating requests and fixing booking issues. Dining was excellent, though brown bread and toast could be added. The hotel is good value for visits to City center attractions.
The hotel was comfortable and clean, but unfortunately facing the main road, making it quite noisy. I downsized the room for the first night to a less superior one, which was not as comfortable. However, overall, the hotel was excellent for the money.
My three-day stay at the hotel had its ups and downs. The rooms, although to a good standard with twin beds, shower room, tea/coffee facilities, free WiFi, and a TV, were lacking storage space, which made my stay uncomfortable at times. The noise from the corridor, upstairs, and next door was quite bothersome. On the bright side, the service was friendly and welcoming, and the breakfast was excellent. The location, only a leisurely 5-minute walk from the town center and overlooking the racecourse, was superb. However, the dining experience left much to be desired with limited options and cold food.
My stay at the hotel had its good and bad points. The room overlooked the race course, which was fantastic, but being on the ground floor next to the main road made it very noisy even with the window open. The stained sofa bed was not appealing. The service was top-notch and highly recommended The White Horse pub within the Racecourse. The location was convenient, close to all major tourist spots in Chester, just a short walk to the city centre. The dining experience offered plenty of choices and a 10-minute walk to the city center.
The hotel had extremely clean and well-presented rooms that were spacious and modern. Despite being on the main road, I wasn't disturbed by traffic noise. The service was exceptional, with a lovely touch of complimentary wine left in our room and always pleasant and helpful staff. The location was great for exploring the city, although some litter from local events was a downside. The dining experience was adequate but somewhat limited. Overall, a good experience with some minor drawbacks.
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