Hotel Indigo - Chester by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes for most visitors to Chester who arrive by train or on foot: Hotel Indigo scores 9.1 from 2,559 reviews and sits a short walk from the Cathedral and the station. Drivers should weigh the lack of on-site parking.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
Hotel Indigo - Chester by IHG suits couples and city-break travellers who want a highly rated hotel within easy walking distance of the centre. Guests single out the welcome from staff, and a restaurant and air conditioning are listed.
Drivers may want to look elsewhere. There is no on-site parking, and guests use public car parks a short walk away. Families should also note that our data does not list family rooms here.
Location and getting around
The address is Grosvenor Park Road, in Chester City Centre. The location sub-score is 9.5. Guests mention a short walk to the city centre, the railway station and Grosvenor Park.
Chester Cathedral is about 0.6 km away, around 8 minutes on foot, and Chester Castle about 1 km, around 13 minutes. Chester Zoo is about 3.9 km away, around 49 minutes, which is far: take public transport or a taxi. Walking times are straight-line estimates.
What guests say
The score is 9.1 out of 10 from 2,559 reviews, joint first on review score among the 9 eligible hotels we looked at. Staff get the most praise: friendly, helpful and professional, with a warm welcome.
The location is the other strong point. The one recurring complaint is parking, since there are no on-site spaces.
Price and what you get against our other Chester picks
Reference prices seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults put Hotel Indigo at €149.79 a night, about €300 for two nights. The sample median was €117.74, so it is above the middle. These are not live quotes, so check today's price for your dates.
Our budget pick, Moxy Chester, was €96.75 a night with 8.8 and 4 stars. Our luxury pick, Stone Villa, was €169.03 with 8.9 and 5 stars. Indigo costs about €53 more than Moxy for a higher score, and about €19 less than Stone Villa while scoring better than both.
Breakfast styles listed are continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian and buffet. Whether breakfast is in your rate is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 9 eligible hotels in Chester. Hotel Indigo is our Best Value choice because it balances the top guest score, a large number of reviews and a reference price that is mid-range rather than cheap. It is not the lowest-priced option, but it offers the most for the money.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms are not confirmed. Check the restaurant's opening times for your dates.
If you drive, find the nearest public car park and its daily rate before arrival, since the hotel has no parking of its own.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Does Hotel Indigo Chester have parking?
No, there is no on-site parking. Guests use public car parks a short walk away, so check rates in advance.
How far is Hotel Indigo from Chester railway station?
Guests describe the station as a short walk. Our data does not give an exact distance, so check the route on a map.
Is Hotel Indigo close to Chester Cathedral?
Yes. The Cathedral is about 0.6 km away, around 8 minutes on foot by estimate.
Can I walk to Chester Zoo from Hotel Indigo?
It is about 3.9 km, around 49 minutes on foot, which is far. Public transport or a taxi is the practical choice.
How much does Hotel Indigo Chester cost per night?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults was €149.79 a night. Check today's price for your dates.