Located in Chester, Holiday Inn Express Chester by IHG is a 1-minute drive from Parker's Battery Park and 5 minutes from The Lazy Daisy. .This hotel is 15.5 mi (24.9 km) from Broad Street and 2.7 mi (4.3 km) from James River.
What's nearby
Parker's Battery Park - 6 min walk - 0.6 km
Broad Street - 15 min drive - 26.4 km
Virginia Commonwealth University - 16 min drive - 28.1 km
Greater Richmond Convention Center - 17 min drive - 28.7 km
Short Pump Town Center - 32 min drive - 55.0 km
Getting around
Richmond Main Street Station - 17 min drive
Richmond Intl. Airport (RIC) - 20 min drive
Restaurants
Chick-fil-A - 3 min drive
McDonald's - 19 min walk
Raising Cane's Chicken Fingers - 3 min drive
Starbucks - 18 min walk
Sonic Drive-In - 3 min drive
About this property
Holiday Inn Express Chester by IHG
Hotel in Chester with free breakfast and a 24-hour fitness center
Holiday Inn Express Chester by IHG offers 95 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.
This Chester hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones; free local calls are provided (restrictions may apply). Additionally, rooms include hair dryers and irons/ironing boards. Housekeeping is provided daily.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center.
Make yourself at home in one of the 95 guestrooms featuring microwaves. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and satellite programming is available for your entertainment. Conveniences include safes and desks, as well as phones with free local calls.
Take advantage of recreation opportunities such as a 24-hour fitness center, or other amenities including complimentary wireless internet access and a television in a common area.
A complimentary buffet breakfast is included.
Featured amenities include a business center, express check-out, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Planning an event in Chester? This hotel has 1250 square feet (116 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Free self parking is available onsite.
Guests are offered a complimentary buffet breakfast.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transport
Free uncovered self parking on site
Free uncovered extended parking on site
Free RV/bus/lorry parking on site
Limited on-site self parking
Wheelchair-accessible parking and van parking available
Food and drink
Free buffet breakfast
Things to do
24-hour gym
TV in common areas
Family friendly
In-room cot
In-room microwave
Laundry facilities
Mini-fridge
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Laundry facilities
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Housekeeping (daily)
Multilingual staff
Business services
1,250 square feet of conference space
Business centre
Meeting rooms
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Assistive listening devices
Braille/raised signage
Handrails in stairways
Lift
Stair-free path to entrance
Visual alarms in hallways
Well-lit path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible business centre
Wheelchair-accessible gym
Wheelchair-accessible parking
Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
Wheelchair-accessible path to lift
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
Wheelchair-accessible van parking
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Designated smoking areas (fines apply)
Room amenities
Bedroom
Bedsheets provided
Blackout drapes
Free cot
Rollaway/extra bed (surcharge)
Bathroom
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Shampoo
Soap
Toilet paper
Towels provided
Entertainment
Pay films
TV with premium satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Microwave
Mini-fridge
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Connecting rooms available
Desk
Free local calls
Heating (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board
Laptop workspace
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Early check-in subject to availability
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 21
Check-out
Check-out before 11 AM
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
If you are planning to arrive after midnight please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are available for USD 10.0 per night
Free cribs are available on request at the property
Payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)
Rollaway bed fee: USD 10.0 per night
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
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
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
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
Chester Holiday Inn Express
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Holiday Inn Express Chester by IHG Reviews
Reviews
8.2
Very good
All reviews shown are from real guest experiences. Only travellers who have booked a stay with us can submit a review. We verify reviews according to our guidelines and publish all reviews, positive or negative.
All was nice. Unfortunately I did not get to take advantage of the breakfast due to time. Start at 6AM and closes down by 9AM. First morning we weren't up in time. Next day we left too early. Not a big deal. Room was spacious, staff was great on check in and out. Only thing I really had difficulty with was the TV kept losing it's signal. The overall experience was great. This location is close enough to dining and even grocery. Thank you for the stay!
Leonard
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025
6/10 Okay
Laura
25 Aug 2025
Laura
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025
8/10 Good
Carlos
Travelled with family and small children
24 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Air conditioning system didn't work. Service is needed.
Overall, good stay. Staff was wonderful. Breakfast was wonderful. Beds were comfy. Seems like a very old hotel that needs better maintenance. No hook to hang towels on. Stained carpet. Rusting fixtures in restroom. TV…terrible! Never could watch a whole show as it just skips in and out. Restarted several times, never solved it. Overall, ok stay but some details could be addressed.
Loved the warm cinnamon rolls and the western omelt on the breakfast menu. I
Thank you for putting a notice on the juice dispenser about the juices containing Stevia, a game changing. Rooms could be a little more soundproof. Rooms were comfortable for our needs.
Perfect spot for a one night stay on the way home from vacation to break up the drive. Staff was friendly, room was clean and comfortable, breakfast was fresh and good.
Brian
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
10/10 Excellent
Nivardo
3 Aug 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Nivardo
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025
10/10 Excellent
david
Travelled with family, Travelled with family and small children
This is a good hotel. A decent stay. Nothing to write home about, but not awful either. The TV remote and phone in the room didn't work, but everything else was fine. It had good wifi and water pressure in the shower. We didn't try the breakfast.