Our pick
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
Ellesmere Port, GB
★ 4-star9/102,822 reviews
6.7 km (4.2 mi) from original
English
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester 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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Lodgegrid Decision Intelligence
Best overall fit
✓Why it stands out
Rooms
8.3Rooms generally clean and comfortable, but some issues mentioned.
Cleanliness
8.4Generally clean with some issues regarding blocked toilets.
Location
9.4Ideal location for visiting local attractions like Cheshire Oaks.
Close alternatives
No close alternative was identified for this preference.
Hotels (3 selected)
Original hotel
Our pick
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
Ellesmere Port, GB
★ 4-star9/102,822 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
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
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester amenity advantages
Accessible shuttle
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG amenity advantages
WiFi availableNon-smoking roomsAir conditioningSwimming poolRoom service
Distance from original
The compared hotels differ by 2.8 km.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton: 3.9 km (2.4 mi)
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG: 6.7 km (4.2 mi)
Detailed comparison
Guest score
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.6/10Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9/10Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
9/10Rooms
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.3Rooms are described as dated and needing refreshing but generally spacious.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.3Rooms generally clean and comfortable, but some issues mentioned.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Cleanliness
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
6.8Reports of a cigarette smell and kitchen cleanliness issues impacted the rating.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.4Generally clean with some issues regarding blocked toilets.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Location
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
8.3Positive mentions of hotel location being nice and convenient for attractions.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9.4Ideal location for visiting local attractions like Cheshire Oaks.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Service
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
8.8Consistent mentions of friendly and helpful staff, though some issues raised.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9.9Staff are very friendly and helpful, praised multiple times.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Sleep & Noise
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
—Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
—Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Food & Breakfast
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
6.3Many complaints about food quality and pricing affected the overall experience.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.9Breakfast praised but need more options for kids.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Amenities & Facilities
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.8Amenities like a pool were appreciated, but some areas felt lacking.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
8.4Good amenities but lacking in certain room features.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Value
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
7.3Perceived as decent value, but food quality raised concerns impacting overall value.
Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
9.3Strong value, especially considering location and service.
Premier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
—Landmarks
Macdonald Craxton Wood Hotel & Spa, Chester
DDLHoliday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks by IHG
Westminster ParkPremier Inn Wirral - Childer Thornton
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