Our pick
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
Ellesmere Port, GB
★ 4-star7.6/10150 reviews
6.7 km (4.2 mi) from original
English
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG vs Similar Hotels
Compare similar hotels across guest insights, rooms, location, amenities, value, nearby attractions and suitability to understand the trade-offs before you choose.
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Hotels (3 selected)
Original hotel
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
Ellesmere Port, GB
★ 4-star9/102,822 reviews
Our pick
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
Ellesmere Port, GB
★ 4-star7.6/10150 reviews
6.7 km (4.2 mi) from original
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
Ellesmere Port, GB
★ 2-star9/10147 reviews
3.9 km (2.4 mi) from original
Trade-offs
What you may gain by choosing another hotel.
Key differences
Rooms
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG8.3
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester7.3
Cleanliness
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG8.4
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester6.8
Location
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG9.4
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester8.3
Service
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG9.9
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester8.8
Food & Breakfast
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG8.9
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester6.3
Amenities & Facilities
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG8.4
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester7.8
Value
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG9.3
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester7.3
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG amenity advantages
WiFi availableNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningSwimming poolRoom service
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester amenity advantages
Accessible shuttle
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 2.8 km.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton: 3.9 km (2.4 mi)
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester: 6.7 km (4.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9/10Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.6/10Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
9/10Rooms
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.3Rooms generally clean and comfortable, but some issues mentioned.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.3Rooms are described as dated and needing refreshing but generally spacious.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Cleanliness
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.4Generally clean with some issues regarding blocked toilets.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
6.8Reports of a cigarette smell and kitchen cleanliness issues impacted the rating.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Location
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9.4Ideal location for visiting local attractions like Cheshire Oaks.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
8.3Positive mentions of hotel location being nice and convenient for attractions.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Service
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9.9Staff are very friendly and helpful, praised multiple times.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
8.8Consistent mentions of friendly and helpful staff, though some issues raised.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Sleep & Noise
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
—Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
—Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Food & Breakfast
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.9Breakfast praised but need more options for kids.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
6.3Many complaints about food quality and pricing affected the overall experience.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Amenities & Facilities
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.4Good amenities but lacking in certain room features.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.8Amenities like a pool were appreciated, but some areas felt lacking.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Value
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9.3Strong value, especially considering location and service.
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.3Perceived as decent value, but food quality raised concerns impacting overall value.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Landmarks
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
Westminster ParkMacdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
DDLPremier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
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