Nestled near Chester Cathedral and the historic Chester City Walls, Holiday Inn Chester - South offers a warm welcome with its sauna, steam room, and rejuvenating spa treatments. Enjoy a delicious meal at Junction Restaurant or unwind in the garden after exploring nearby attractions. With an indoor pool and health club to keep you active and helpful staff on hand to make your stay seamless.
Grosvenor Nuffield Hospital - 3 min drive - 3.0 km
Westminster Park - 4 min drive - 3.7 km
Chester Racecourse - 5 min drive - 4.3 km
Chester City Walls - 6 min drive - 5.0 km
Chester Zoo - 12 min drive - 10.7 km
Getting around
Chester (CEG-Hawarden) - 18 min drive
John Lennon Airport (LPL) - 42 min drive
Manchester Airport (MAN) - 44 min drive
Bache Station - 8 min drive
Buckley Station - 8 min drive
Penyffordd Station - 9 min drive
Restaurants
The Ship Inn - 5 min drive
The Carlton Tavern - 5 min drive
The Handbridge - 4 min drive
Bear & Billet - 5 min drive
The Grosvenor Arms - 4 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG
At Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG, you'll be within a 10-minute drive of Chester Racecourse and Chester City Walls. Guests indulge in facials, then grab a bite to eat at the restaurant. An indoor pool, a bar/lounge, and a health club are other features. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
At a glance
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Hotel size
143 rooms
Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in time starts at 3:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 16
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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.
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 16
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Pets
Pets allowed (dogs only, 2 total)*
Service animals welcome
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply*
Pets must be supervised
Food and water bowls available
WIFI
Internet
WiFi and wired internet access in public areas*
WiFi and wired internet access in rooms*
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Free onsite self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
English breakfast (surcharge) each morning 6:00 AM–10:00 AM
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
24-hour room service
Snack bar/deli
Working away
24-hour business center
Meeting rooms
Conference space (140 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Tour/ticket assistance
Dry cleaning/laundry services
Luggage storage
Multilingual staff
Facilities
1 building/tower
ATM/banking
Garden
Terrace
Health club
An indoor pool
Sauna
Steam room
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible fitness center
Wheelchair-accessible business center
Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Room amenities
Be entertained
Flat-screen television
Premium satellite channels
Pay movies
Home comfort
Heating
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Sleep well
Pillow menu
Free crib/infant bed
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Stay connected
Desk
WiFi and wired internet for a surcharge
Phone
More
Daily housekeeping
Connecting/adjoining rooms available
Special features
Dining
Junction Restaurant - Onsite restaurant.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
WiFi is available in guestrooms for GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
WiFi is available in public areas for GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in guestrooms for GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
Wired internet access is available in public areas for GBP 16 per 24-hour period (rates may vary)
English breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 16.95 per person
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Policies
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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
This property accepts credit cards. Cash is not accepted.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, Carte Blanche
Cashless transactions are available.
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.
Also known as
Chester South Holiday Inn
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Chester Holiday Inn
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Holiday Inn Chester South
Holiday Chester By Ihg Chester
Holiday Inn Chester South an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG Hotel
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Frequently asked questions
Does Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Is there a pool at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?
Yes, there's an indoor pool.
Are pets allowed at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?
Yes, dogs are welcome, with a limit of 2 total. There's a charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Food and water bowls are available. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.
Is parking offered on site at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?
Yes, there's free self parking.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?
You can check in starting at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is noon. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG and nearby?
Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG has an indoor pool and a sauna, as well as a steam room and a garden.
Are there restaurants at or near Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG?
Yes, Junction Restaurant offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG like?
Holiday Inn Chester - South by IHG puts you in the heart of Chester. Popular attractions include Chester Racecourse, which is 5 minutes away by car.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very Good
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8.2
Cleanliness
7.8
Location
8.6
Staff & service
7.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was consistently described as excellent, well-stocked, and with a good selection. (48 reviews)
Free parking was available and easily accessible, with some guests also using the nearby park and ride service. (10 reviews)
The pool was well-maintained, clean, and a great size, with some reviewers also enjoying the Jacuzzi and sauna facilities. (20 reviews)
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Reviews
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 8, 2026
Good: Staff, breakfast, location, easy parking and access
Nothing bad!
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 15, 2026
Room was clean and tidy, staff were friendly.
Andy
Andy, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 9, 2026
Great stay. Hotel looks run down outside but the inside is great and looks to have been done up. Staff lovely and friendly, food great and everything you need in the room.
Claire
Claire, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 25, 2026
Great breakfast and amenities
Tom
Tom, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 2, 2026
First time to stay& Holiday Inn, although it was only for one night it was lovely..... very helpful gentleman on the reception , bar staff very friendly and dining room manager was really helpful. Great choice for breakfast,
Will definitely be back,
Thank you
Lisa
Lisa, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 31, 2025
Great hotel, we had good time there. Great staff.
SHI MING
SHI MING, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 5, 2026
Good painless check in, room was clean and roomy all as described.
Ian
Ian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Yes staff courteous and room clean
Howard
Howard, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 29, 2025
Good sized room, overall needs updating, but breakfast was pretty good.
Antony
Antony, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 6, 2026
Outside of hotel looked a bit old and tired, inside was OK. Staff were very helpful and friendly.
Jason
Jason, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jan 3, 2026
Staff were very polite throughout whole stay
Room was ideal , but was in need of a face lift
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 15, 2025
Friendly staff, clean room
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 6, 2026
Holiday Inn experience ... terrific in all areas and especially the staff. Well worth a visit.:)
Sandra
Sandra, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 16, 2025
Clean and tidy all staff friendly and helpful
Anthony
Anthony, 2-night trip
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6/10 Good
Feb 1, 2026
We are only stayed one night,well for the price I paid it was ok,but very dated, loads of mould in the bathroom,holes in the bedding funny smell in the room as we walk in,but room were clean.Staff was nice.We would not stay again.
Joanna
Joanna, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 13, 2025
Clean room staff were friendly
Sioned
Sioned, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 1, 2025
Staff were very helpful and friendly. Room had everything we needed and was very clean and spacious.
Cheska
Cheska, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 27, 2025
It was clean and tidy
DINCER
DINCER, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 18, 2025
Really friendly staff
rachael
rachael, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Sep 21, 2025
Really nice hotel, very friendly and helpful staff. A good breakfast facility and all day dining.
Matthew
Matthew, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 18, 2025
Spotless staff lovely
Sharon
Sharon, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 16, 2025
All good hotel with good parking spaces
James
James, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Nov 12, 2025
Clean room, nice shower
Andy
Andy, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Oct 27, 2025
Friendly venue and service.
ALLISON
ALLISON, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2025
Perfect stay. I did not expect breakfast included so it was a nice surprise.it was a good selection.
I used the gym, pool, jacuzzi and sauna and it was not busy.
We used the park and ride bus which was a cross the road from the hotel when we went to the city centre which was £2.50 return.