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Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG

4.0 star property
Travelers can recharge with spa treatments and a restaurant meal at this Chester hotel, while the indoor pool and fitness center keep active routines on track.

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Located near Chester Cathedral and the City Walls, Holiday Inn Chester - South offers a sauna, steam room, spa treatments, and an indoor pool. Enjoy meals at The Junction Restaurant and relax in the garden. The health club and attentive staff ensure a smooth stay.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Restaurant
The current price is £37
includes taxes & fees
15 Mar - 16 Mar

Room options

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
Private bathroom
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

7.0 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds, Accessible

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 2 Single Beds

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Standard Room | Desk, free cots/infant beds, WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

7.6 out of 10
Good
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Single Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Room amenity

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(15 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Shower/bath combination
Hairdryer
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walk-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(28 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Walk-In Shower)

Room amenity

Standard Room, 2 Single Beds (Walk-In Shower)

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(11 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Connecting rooms available
Free cots/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Separate bedroom
Hairdryer
Shower/bath combination
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

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About the area

Located in Chester, Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG is in the city centre. Chester City Walls is a notable landmark and some of the area's popular attractions include Crocky Trail and Chester Zoo. Blue Planet Aquarium and The Ice Cream Farm are not to be missed. Visit our Chester travel guide
Map
Wrexham Road, Chester, England, CH4 9DL

What's nearby

  • Chester Racecourse which includes a sporting event as well as a large group of people
    Chester Racecourse
    6 min drive - 2.5 miles
  • Chester City Walls showing heritage elements and château or palace
    Chester City Walls
    6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Chester Zoo showing railway items and zoo animals
    Chester Zoo
    11 min drive - 9.3 miles
  • Westminster Park
    3 min drive - 1.3 miles
  • Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital
    4 min drive - 1.7 miles

Getting around

  • Buckley Station
    8 min drive
  • Liverpool (LPL-John Lennon)
    42 min drive

Restaurants

  • The Carlton Tavern
    5 min drive
  • The Ship Inn
    5 min drive
  • The Handbridge
    4 min drive
  • New Oriental
    5 min drive
  • The Grosvenor Arms
    4 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG

Upscale hotel near Chester Racecourse
Located close to Chester Cathedral and Chester City Walls, Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG provides a terrace, a garden and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or steam room, and indulge in a facial or a body treatment. Be sure to enjoy a meal at Junction Restaurant, the on-site restaurant. In addition to a bar and a health club, guests can connect to in-room WiFi (surcharge).
You'll also find perks such as:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self-parking
  • English breakfast (surcharge), tour/ticket information and a banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property, meeting rooms and multilingual staff
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 143 rooms offer comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as perks such as WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/bath combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, electric kettles and heating

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: WiFi (GBP 16 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)
  • Available in some public areas: WiFi (GBP 16 per 24-hour period); wired internet (surcharge)

Parking and transport

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Daily English breakfast available 6:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Junction Restaurant
  • Terrace Bar and Lounge

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room

Family friendly

  • In-room cot
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • ATM
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Tour and ticket assistance

Business services

  • 140 square feet of conference space
  • 24-hour business centre
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Spa

  • Facials

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business centre
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 1 building
  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free cot
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay films

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Heating
  • Phone

Policies

Check-in

Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 16

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property on the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Free cots are available on request at the property

Payment types at the property

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for English breakfast: from approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Fee for in-room wireless Internet: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for in-room wired Internet: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wireless Internet in public areas: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Fee for wired Internet in public areas: GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

The property has connecting/adjoining rooms, which are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property using the number on the booking confirmation
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

Property is also known as

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Holiday Chester By Ihg Chester
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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?

As of 8 Mar 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG on 15 Mar 2026 start from £37, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, this property allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?

Self-parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?

Checkout is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG located?

Located in the heart of Chester, this hotel is within 3 mi (5 km) of Chester Racecourse, Chester Cathedral and Chester City Walls. Crocky Trail and Chester Zoo are also within 9 mi (15 km).

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.2

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.6

Staff & service

7.4

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 387 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 345 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 153 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 75 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 44 out of 1004 reviews

Reviews

8/10 Good

Tom

Great breakfast and amenities
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

Jason

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Outside of hotel looked a bit old and tired, inside was OK. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2026

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Staff were very polite throughout whole stay Room was ideal , but was in need of a face lift
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sandra

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Holiday Inn experience ... terrific in all areas and especially the staff. Well worth a visit.:)
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly staff, clean room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sioned

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Clean room staff were friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rita

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
I didn’t have breakfast, I went for the morning wellness, swimming, sauna, jacuzzi and gym. The facilities were clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotless staff lovely
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

rachael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Really friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

george

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Bathroom door needs replaced.. staff exceptional. Could not do enough for us, Amenities were acceptable, but room needs up graded. Overall enjoyed our stay. Breakfast very good.
Stayed 4 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
All good hotel with good parking spaces
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Matthew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Really nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. A good breakfast facility and all day dining.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Convenient location, nice walk into Chester. Clean hotel. Breakfast really hot with good selection. Really nice staff. Just a pity jacuzzi was broken.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALLISON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Friendly venue and service.
Stayed 3 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

W

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Good parking and safe
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Leon

Liked: Amenities
Not the most modern hotel but friendly and pleasant
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Leanne

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Love staying here, stay around 3-4 times a year. Great location, very clean and friendly staff.
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Tracey

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Comfortable and clean room. Lovely facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness
Good location, easy to access with good parking. Building looks quite dated outside but is of a good standard inside. Rooms a reasonable size, large comfortable beds with a good en-suite with large shower. Great for a short overnight stay.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Jonathan

Liked: Cleanliness
We booked this hotel specifically to use the pool but it was closed, think we should’ve been informed of that as it’s a big selling point. The corridor outside of our room had a bad smell on both days. Staff were nice though, helpful and friendly and the room was clean.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Robin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The room was spacious and clean. Bathroom was most impressive. Got confused about the arrangement for food; needed to take more care on signing in but i am now of that age! Staff were helpful and friendly throughout the Holiday Inn, South Cheshire. Thanks.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Elizabeth

Very clean, helpful and friendly staff. Lovely swimming pool.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay, the bedroom was clean and comfortable. Good choices for breakfast. We had an evening meal in the bar, the staff there were lovely, We unfortunately didn’t have chance to use the leisure facilities.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

ADRIAN MATTHEW

Liked: Staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good place and close to Chester city
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good value for money

Friendly staff. Nice breakfast selection. Good room.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025