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About the Hotel

The Racecourse,New Crane Street, Chester, United Kingdom, CH1 2LY

Amenities

Holiday Inn Express, Chester Racecourse offers a complimentary breakfast with a selection of English and continental items. Guests can enjoy free self-parking, including electric car charging stations. The hotel provides a naturally lit meeting room, accommodating up to 25 guests, with catering options available for business events.

Rooms

The hotel contains 97 rooms, some offering views of the Chester Racecourse. Each room features well-lit desks, Smart TVs, and USB ports for easy connectivity. Guests select from various pillow types to ensure a restful night's sleep.

Location

Located adjacent to the Chester Racecourse, the hotel is a five-minute walk from Chester's city center. Historical attractions, such as Chester Cathedral and Roman walls, are within a 15-minute walk. Chester Zoo, with its latest Islands exhibit, is just a 15-minute drive away.

Business Facilities

The hotel offers a well-equipped meeting room perfect for business functions, with free Wi-Fi and on-site parking. Audio-visual equipment is available to enhance presentations. Staff assistance ensures meetings run smoothly with catering options for productive work lunches.

Family-Friendly Amenities

Families traveling with children can take advantage of cribs and sofa beds available in the rooms. The hotel provides options that cater to family needs during their stay. Nearby attractions include Chester Zoo and the beautiful Grosvenor Park.

Highlights

Location: adjacent to Chester Racecourse

Rooms: 97 rooms with racecourse views

Dining: complimentary breakfast available

Business: meeting room for 25 guests

Family-Friendly: cribs and sofa beds available

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The hotel provides a selection of rooms—doubles, family rooms, and suites—with perks like free cancellation, breakfast options, and great value deals
Standard Twin Room Hot
2 persons
18 m² 
2 Single beds
Shower
Heating
Standard Room Hot
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
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Standard Double Room Single Sofa Bed Hot
3 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
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Standard Double Room Hot
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
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Getting around town

Transport options available

City Centre
Chester400 m
Airports
Chester Hawarden (CEG) 11.5 km
Liverpool John Lennon (LPL) 40.0 km
Train
Chester Train Station 1.5 km
Bus
Bus stop 1.0 km

Amenities & services

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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

  • Wi-Fi in rooms
  • 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
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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
310 m
30 Watergate Street
Booth Mansion
430 m
Church
Church of St Peter
530 m
Chester City Walls Road Water Tower Gardens
Sick to Death
320 m
Gallery
The Watergate Street Gallery
360 m
40 Watergate Street
The Antiques Shop
410 m
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market Hall
Chester in Lego
430 m
27 Grosvenor Street The Grosvenor Museum
Chester History & Heritage
600 m
60 Watergate Street
Watergate Street Independent Quarter
360 m
1 Tower Road
The Water Tower
310 m
Water Tower
Within These Walls
310 m
Restaurants
Falafel Xpress
1.2 km
73 Watergate Street
Crustum
940 m
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market
Peak Sandwiches
920 m
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market
MRKT Cafe
1.1 km
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Shop Unit 20 - 21
Steins
920 m
Chester Market Hall 6 Princess Street Chester Market
The Red Lion
1.0 km
59 Northgate Street
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