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About the Hotel

The Racecourse,New Crane Street, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2LY
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Close to Chester town centre
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Offering a shared lounge and various recreational opportunities, Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse By Ihg is located 14 minutes' walk from Chester Cathedral Falconry and Nature Gardens. The inn offers Wi-Fi in public areas and a car park on site.

Location

Chester Racecourse is 350 metres away, while Chester train station is 1.9 km from this 3-star hotel. The Holiday Inn is also within 5 minutes' walk of River Dee.

The property is not far from the Chester Roman Gardens.

Guests will find Stanley Street bus stop next to this Chester hotel, about 300 metres away.

Rooms

The 97 rooms at the smoke-free accommodation are equipped with comforts such as air conditioning, as well as a tv set with satellite channels. They come with private bathrooms.

Eat & Drink

Breakfast is served on the deck each morning. Guests can quench their thirst in the lounge bar with their favourite drink. The bar area includes a lounge. Offering British dishes, Big Hand Ale House is situated 5 minutes' stroll from Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse By Ihg.

Leisure & Business

This hotel has a health club. Guests can have access to a meeting room and a conference space, and make use of a desk and a xerox.

Must-do experiences

  • Visit the historic Chester Rows for unique shopping and architecture.
  • Take a stroll along the city walls for stunning views of Chester.
  • Don't miss the Roman amphitheater, the largest in Britain, nearby.
  • Enjoy local delicacies like Chester fruitcake at a local café.
  • Explore the Chester Market for fresh produce and handmade crafts.
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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
2 Single beds
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Standard Room Hot
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Standard Double Room Single Sofa Bed Hot
3 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • Express check-in/ -out
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Lift
  • 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 centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots

Room features

  • Heating
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Sink

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

The Racecourse,New Crane Street, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2LY
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The Racecourse,New Crane Street, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2LY
Nearby
Watergate Square
Chester Racecourse
1100 ft
30 Watergate Street
Booth Mansion
1500 ft
Church
Church of St Peter
1800 ft
Chester City Walls Road Water Tower Gardens
Sick to Death
1100 ft
Gallery
The Watergate Street Gallery
1200 ft
40 Watergate Street
The Antiques Shop
1400 ft
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market Hall
Chester in Lego
1500 ft
27 Grosvenor Street The Grosvenor Museum
Chester History & Heritage
2000 ft
60 Watergate Street
Watergate Street Independent Quarter
1200 ft
1 Tower Road
The Water Tower
1100 ft
Water Tower
Within These Walls
1100 ft
Restaurants
Falafel Xpress
3900 ft
73 Watergate Street
Crustum
3100 ft
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market
Peak Sandwiches
3100 ft
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market
MRKT Cafe
3800 ft
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Shop Unit 20 - 21
Steins
3100 ft
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market
The Red Lion
3500 ft
59 Northgate Street
Getting around
City Centre
Chester5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
Chester Hawarden Airport (CEG)18 min  ·  7.1 mi
Liverpool John Lennon Airport (LPL)60 min  ·  24.9 mi
Train
Chester Train Station18 min  ·  5000 ft
Bus
Bus stop12 min  ·  3300 ft
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 14:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Public parking is possible on site at GBP 10 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
The hotel Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse By Ihg provides visitors with a free full breakfast. 
Children & extra beds
There are no cots provided in a room. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Number of floors:
4
Number of rooms:
97
Former name
Holiday Inn Express Chester-Racecourse
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