Name: Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse by IHG
Address: The Racecource, New Crane Street, Chester, GB

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A smart Chester hotel on racecourse grounds, with inclusive breakfast and a bar. Holiday Inn Express® Chester - Racecourse hotel is next to racecourse eateries and a five-minute walk from the city centre. Trains from Chester Station, a mile away, reach Manchester Airport (MAN) in just over an hour. Up to 15 business guests can gather in the hotel's naturally lit meeting room, and there are catering options for a productive working lunch. Chester is among the UK's most famous historic towns, and close to the hotel you can walk the ancient city, following in the footsteps of long-gone Roman soldiers. The Grosvenor Museum, Chester Cathedral and medieval Chester Castle are all within a 15-minute walk of the hotel, as is Grosvenor Shopping Centre if you're in need of some retail therapy. At this hotel you can enjoy:-Free Wi-Fi An electric car charging point Express Start™ Free breakfast In good weather, savour a delicious English or continental breakfast on the deck area, where you can also admire views of the racecourse with a drink in hand in the evenings. Discounts at 1 racecourse restaurant in the city centre means you can tuck into tasty dishes with a bit of change left over for a bet. After strolling back from dinner, retire to an inviting Next Generation room with Smart TV, USB ports and blackout curtains.

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Tier × benefits, as tested

What guests actually got at each tier — switch levels.

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IHG One Rewards · From guest reports · actual benefits may vary

Room upgradeSubject to availability

Subject to availability

Free breakfastRarely

Lounge accessRarely

Late checkoutSubject to availability

延迟至14:00退房 · until 14:00

Welcome giftSubject to availability

欢迎礼或积分二选一

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Guest scores & sentiment

From 205 guest reviews · multi-source · as of 2026-07-12

Guests praise friendly staff, prime location, and inclusive breakfast with free parking. Common complaints include outdated room facilities, poor soundproofing from trains, and high room temperatures due to lack of AC.

Dimension scores · cross-source

Location9.0

Cleanliness8.8

Surroundings8.6

Facilities8.3

Service8.1

Value8.0

Rooms8.0

＋ PraisedExcellent staff service · Prime location · Generous breakfast · Convenient parking

－ ComplaintsPoor soundproofing/noise · Outdated facilities/small rooms · Lack of AC/heat · Parking fees

KEYSuitable for those valuing service/location. Avoid if sensitive to noise or heat; verify parking fees and soundproofing.

FAQ · grounded in hotel data & reviews

locationHow is the location? Is it convenient to reach the city center?＋

Located within Chester Racecourse with a 9.0 rating, it is a short walk to the historic center and near the M53 motorway.

diningIs breakfast included? Is there a good variety?＋

Yes, breakfast is included and highly praised, featuring a buffet with hot options and choices for children.

businessIs it suitable for business travel? Are there office facilities?＋

Yes, it offers business amenities, fax/copying services, express check-in/out, and free parking for convenience.

familyIs it convenient for families with kids? Are family rooms available?＋

Children are allowed, and family rooms are available. Staff are noted as attentive, though some rooms may lack air conditioning.

coupleHow is the experience for couples? Is the room quiet?＋

Popular among couples for its location and service, but note that soundproofing is poor and train noise may be an issue.

roomWhat are the room facilities like? Is there air conditioning?＋

Spacious rooms with modern bathrooms and tea/coffee facilities, but facilities are dated and lack air conditioning, which can cause heat in summer.

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Room types · 5

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RoomDouble Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast - Accessible

1 × Double bed22 ㎡up to 2

With an en suite shower room, this room features tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview channels.

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RoomStandard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

Standard Double Room with Free Hot Breakfast

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed18 ㎡up to 3

The unit has 2 beds.

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Standard Double Room with Single Sofa Bed and Free Hot Breakfast

1 × Double bed / 1 × Sofa bed18 ㎡up to 3

With an en suite shower room, this room features tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview channels. This room can accommodate either 3 adults (an additional charge will apply for the third adult) or up to 2 adults and 2 children at no extra cost.

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Standard Room with Free Hot Breakfast

1 × Double bed / 2 × Twin bed18 ㎡up to 2

With an en suite shower room, this room features tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview channels. The room type cannot be guaranteed and is allocated upon arrival.

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Standard Twin Room with Free Hot Breakfast

2 × Twin bed18 ㎡up to 2

With an en suite shower room, this room features tea/coffee making facilities and a TV with Freeview channels.

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Facilities · 50

All facilities & services listed by the hotel (aggregated across sources).

Electric bicycle charging stationFamily roomsLift / ElevatorLuggage storageExpress check-in/check-outSafety deposit boxFax/photocopyingFacilities for disabled guestsParkingTerraceOutdoor furnitureStaff adhere to local safety protocolsGuest rooms disinfected between staysCleaning standards that are effective against CoronavirusPhysical distancing rules followedHand sanitizer in guest room and key areasCashless payment availableFire extinguishersFirst aid kit availableSanitized tableware & silverwareContactless check-in/check-outInvoice providedGuests can opt-out any cleaning services during staySmoke alarmsShared stationery like menus, pens are removedGuest room sealed after cleaningProperty cleaned by professional cleaning companiesPhysical distancing in dining areasCCTV outside propertyProcess in place to check health of guestsAccess to health care professionalsScreens / Barriers between staff and guests for safetyFace masks for guests available24-hour securityDelivered food - securely coveredThermometers for guests provided by propertyMobile app for room serviceInternet accessExpress check-inElectric bicycle charging stationReception hallSecured parkingATM/bankingTelevision in common areasVegetarian menu options availableFree wired internetFront desk (limited hours)Housekeeping on requestNon-smoking roomsNon-smoking throughout

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Nearby & map

DiningSights

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Upstairs at the Grill

Meats and Grills

£££

Inspired by the steakhouses of New York, Upstairs at the Grill has a chic yet cosy atmosphere, courtesy of its mix of modern and retro elements. Prime quality steaks include porterhouse and bone-in fillet or rib-eye; the 5-week dry-aged cuts are from premium Welsh beef, and various rare breeds are sourced from around the world.

318m

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Noted

Modern Cuisine

££

One of several eateries run by chef-restaurateur Andrew Sheridan, this Chester operation was inspired by the fact Sheridan’s first job in a professional kitchen was right here in this historic city. Just six tables make up Noted’s intimate dining room, where the menu is designed for sharing and focuses on British produce mixed with a range of international flavours, be that prawn toast bao bun or crab arancino. On Sundays, the kitchen looks back to the 1980s for inspiration and serves a sharing-style roast dinner.

581m

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Arkle

Modern Cuisine

££££

A fine, Grade II building, The Chester Grosvenor hotel has stood in the heart of the city since the 19th century, and its signature restaurant – named after a famous racehorse – is decked out in the same kind of classically formal elegance the hotel is known for. The menus highlight the best of British produce, from Isle of Wight tomatoes to Herdwick hogget, and the modern dishes are flavoursome and eye-catchingly presented. Extend your evening with a drink in the chic cocktail lounge.

693m

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The Jolly Gardeners

Traditional Cuisine

££

Sitting a short walk from the city centre, this 1850s-era pub blends in with Chester’s historic architecture thanks to its red-brick and mock-Tudor exterior. It’s received a top-to-toe refurbishment in recent years, with a proper pubby feel remaining in the downstairs bar thanks to its wood panelling, flagged floors and open fires – plus regularly changing ales on tap of course. The first-floor dining rooms are the place to go for wholesome British dishes with a few nods to the Mediterranean. For dessert, look out for the soda bread treacle tart.

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