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Holiday Inn Express Chester-Racecourse

3.0 of 5
The Racecourse on New Crane Street, Chester CH1 2LY, England
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Rating summary
  • Location
    4.5 of 5 stars
  • Sleep Quality
    3.5 of 5 stars
  • Rooms
    4 of 5 stars
  • Service
    4 of 5 stars
  • Value
    4 of 5 stars
  • Cleanliness
    4 of 5 stars
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1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 June 2013 NEW via mobile

Oh my gosh this hotel is amazing! The staff were lovely! The hotel was spotless couldn't find any faults. There was a lovely big tv with lots of channels, the beds were super comfy and to top it off the hotel was in an excellent location about less then 5 minutes walk from the town! It's a basic hotel so... More

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Cleethorpes, United Kingdom
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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 11 June 2013

hotel is fine, bit expensive for what you get, we paid £91 for a double, is fine for a clean comfy room with excellent shower.breakfast is great, fresh fruit salad, tea coffee yoghurt's pastries toast and sausage beans and scrambled eggs, make your own choice. situated on the race course and right next to a railway line which wasn't really... More

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Lincolnshire
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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 10 June 2013

First on the plus side the hotel is well situated, a short walk from the city walls and Chester itself. The staff were friendly and the main areas were light and generally clean. Now for the not so good bits. My twin room was tired, one bed felt more like a water bed than a normal bed and obviously needed... More

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2 of 5 stars Reviewed 9 June 2013

Good points I stayed for 1 night at the hotel. The hotel is in a good location next to the racecourse and about a 2 minute walk into the town. The receptionist was very friendly, welcoming and informative. Bad points I am not fussy but I was disappointed with the hygiene of the hotel. The bathroom floor had hairs on... More

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Scoullar, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Chester-Racecourse, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Dear guest Thank you for taking the time out to review your recent stay with us. I am very disappointed to see you experienced some issues during your stay, I can assure you this is not the standard the hotel has. I will be passing this on to housekeeping who will have the problems sorted with immediate effect. Please accept... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 4 June 2013

This is an edited version of my previous positive review, based on initial impressions. Unfortuntely after a few nights there were some downsides to this otherwise perfectly acceptable hotel. First issue was the large number of rowdy patrons in the bar area. When returning from dinner at Moules a Go Go (excellent and nearby!!) the bar was populated with some... More

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Derby, United Kingdom
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 2 June 2013

As so called 'budget' hotels go, this is EXCELLENT! ALL the staff were pleasant & very helpful. Breakfast was lovely & I'm told locally sourced. The rooms we're perfectly suitable. It was only a 5 min walk to Chester. & the in site restaurants recommend by the hotel were fab!

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Scoullar, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Chester-Racecourse, responded to this review
5 June 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time out to review your recent stay at the Holiday Inn Express, Chester Race course. I am so delighted to hear you enjoyed your time with us and thank you for your kind comments regarding staff and breakfast. Breakfast is all scored locally getting our eggs fresh from a local farm and sausages... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

We stayed here for four nights. Easy to find on the race course and very close to city centre. Good parking. Rooms slightly small but ok. Bathroom very good with walk-in shower. Bed comfy and large flat screen tv. Breakfast free and good. No restaurant only bar. Plenty of eating places just 10 to 15 minutes walk away. Overall a... More

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Scoullar, Manager at Holiday Inn Express Chester-Racecourse, responded to this review
11 June 2013

Dear Guest Thank you for taking the time out to review your recent stay with us at the Holiday Inn Express, Chester race course. I'm pleased to see you enjoyed your time with us. Although we don't have a restaurant at the hotel we do have 3 restaurant that are part of the race course which guests receive a 10%... More

Dublin, Dublin, Ireland
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 1 June 2013

ideal place for trips to chester stroll up to center of chester or down to the river or cathedral all very close, many good pubs serving really nice food close to hotel, staff will advise. have been to chester many times now have discovered holiday inn racecourse will definately return arthur

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Ripon, United Kingdom
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18 hotel reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 31 May 2013

We stayed for 3 nights and enjoyed every minute.The staff were welcoming,friendly and helpful.Always on hand to give directions and helpful information. The breakfast was hot,fresh and plenty of choice for everyones taste.Our room was clean and spacious with a lovely comfortable bed.We didnt hear noise from next door once, which was a good thing. It was a lovely few... More

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co.durham
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 May 2013 via mobile

Stayed here with my 12year old son,location to shops is great.Bus station approx a 10 min walk from hotel,we went to Cheshire oaks outlet ,which is a must.Then the next day to the zoo,got discounted tickets from hotel.I felt safe in hotel,as I was travelling alone,with a child.Breakfast is what you would expect from a continental breakfast,fruit,pastries,sausages,scrambled eggs etc.overrall good... More

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Also Known As:
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Holiday Inn Express Chester-Racecourse Hotel
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Chester Holiday Inn
Address: The Racecourse on New Crane Street, Chester CH1 2LY, England
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Region: United Kingdom > England > Cheshire > Chester
Amenities:
Bar/Lounge Business Centre Free Breakfast Free High-Speed Internet Free Parking Wheelchair access
Hotel Style:
#11 Business Hotels in Chester
#16 Family Hotels in Chester
Price range (per night): $75 - $292
Hotel Class:3 star (3*)
Official Description (provided by the hotel):
Combine good value with a great location at Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse, the only hotel within the racecourse's grounds.Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse is a completely non smoking hotel and just 5 minutes from Chester's historic city centre, putting quaint cobbled streets and an array of shops and restaurants within walking distance. Wake up to our complimentary breakfast and enjoy discounts on dinner at the racecourse's smart Restaurant 1539. You'll also benefit from complimentary onsite parking and complimentary wireless Internet in the hotel's public areas.We're a 5-minute drive from major companies in Chester Business Park, and 15 minutes from Deeside Industrial Park. You can hold training days for up to 25 people in Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse's 2 meeting rooms. Feel free to plan your presentation in our 24-hour self-service Business Centre.We're the closest hotel to Chester Racecourse, making us an ideal choice for your day at the races. Soak up Chester's rich history with a stroll down picturesque Watergate Street where grand Georgian buildings nestle alongside fine antique shops. Explore the city's Roman walls to enjoy views over the Cheshire countryside.Ask our friendly staff about Holiday Inn Express Chester Racecourse's packages for discounted entry to local attractions. You can meet and mingle with friends at our bar at the end of a day's sightseeing.Please contact the hotel directly for group bookings and race day packages. ... more   less 
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