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Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG

4.0 star property
Travelers find rejuvenation at this Runcorn retreat with its sauna treatments, steam room, and fresh meals at the on-site Cow On The Hill restaurant

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Holiday Inn Runcorn, an IHG Hotel, is near Delamere Forest and Walton Hall and Gardens. Guests enjoy the indoor pool and health club after exploring. The Cow On The Hill restaurant serves satisfying breakfasts and dinners, while high-speed WiFi keeps everyone connected.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant
  • Air conditioning

Room options

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed (Walk-In Shower)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.4 out of 10
Good
(14 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walk-In Shower)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walk-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(43 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Walk-In Shower)

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Walk-In Shower)

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(17 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Standard Room | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(7 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Sofa bed - double
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

7.4 out of 10
Good
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

Minibar, in-room safe, desk, laptop workspace

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Connecting rooms available
Free cribs/infant beds
Flat-screen TV
Pillow menu
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
  • Sleeps 4
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Runcorn, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG is near a train station and near theme parks. Walton Hall and Gardens and Arley Hall are notable landmarks, and some of the area's popular attractions include Manley Mere and Blue Planet Aquarium. Check out an event or a game at Oulton Park Circuit, and consider making time for Chester Zoo, a top attraction not to be missed. Visit our Runcorn travel guide
Map
Wood Lane Beechwood, Runcorn, England, WA7 3HA

What's nearby

  • Toft's Dairy in Sandusky advertises itself as Ohio's oldest dairy. They have a scoop shop on the premises with a pretty extensive offering of creative flavors.
    River Weaver
    10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Perfect place for walking and cycling
    Delamere Forest
    14 min drive - 10.0 miles
  • Chester Zoo featuring zoo animals and railway items
    Chester Zoo
    16 min drive - 14.0 miles
  • Lions and lionesses 🦁 #lion #lioness #bigcats #safari
    Knowsley Safari Park
    19 min drive - 14.1 miles
  • Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet
    12 min drive - 11.2 miles

Getting around

  • Frodsham Station
    4 min drive
  • John Lennon Airport (LPL)
    21 min drive

Restaurants

  • McDonald's
    3 min drive
  • Traders Bar & Grill
    2 min walk
  • Norton Arms
    4 min drive
  • KFC
    3 min drive
  • The Beechwood
    3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG

Upscale hotel near Walton Hall and Gardens
Located close to Delamere Forest and Manley Mere, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG provides a terrace, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. For some rest and relaxation, visit the sauna or the steam room. The on-site restaurant, Cow On The Hill, offers breakfast and dinner. Free in-room WiFi is available to all guests, along with a bar and a health club.
Other perks include:
  • An indoor pool
  • Free self parking
  • Buffet breakfast (surcharge), express check-out, and an elevator
  • A 24-hour front desk, a vending machine, and a TV in the lobby
  • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
Room features
All 153 rooms have comforts such as 24-hour room service and pillow menus, as well as thoughtful touches like laptop-friendly workspaces and air conditioning. Guest reviews speak positively of the clean rooms at the property.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Bathrooms with bathtubs and hair dryers
  • Flat-screen TVs with premium channels
  • Free infant beds, video-game consoles, and coffee/tea makers

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Cow On The Hill
  • Hub Bar

Things to do

  • Billiards/pool table
  • Health club
  • Indoor pool
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • In-room crib
  • Indoor pool
  • Laundry facilities
  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Free newspapers in lobby
  • Laundry facilities
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk
  • Vending machine

Guest services

  • Dry cleaning/laundry service
  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Porter/bellhop

Business services

  • 7,817 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Garden
  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible business center
  • Wheelchair-accessible gym
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to elevator
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 5 floors
  • Banquet hall

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Free crib
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies
  • Video game console

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Minibar

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Laptop workspace
  • Phone
  • Safe

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

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.

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 10 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees
Welcoming dogs only
2 total pets
Pets cannot be left unattended
Specific rooms only, restrictions apply; pet-friendly rooms can be requested by contacting the property at the number on the booking confirmation
Food and water bowls are available

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Free cribs are available on request at the property

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

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
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

We should mention

Pool access available from 7:00 AM to 10:00 PM
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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG have a pool?

Yes, this property has an indoor pool. Pool access is from 7:00 AM–10:00 PM.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG?

As of Jan 29, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG on Feb 8, 2026 start from $56.45, excluding taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG pet-friendly?

Yes, Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG allows dogs (limit 2 total). There's a fee of GBP 10 per pet, per night. Service animals are exempt from fees. Some restrictions may apply, so please contact the property for more details.

How much is parking?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG?

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 3:00 AM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG?

Check-out is at noon.

Where is Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG located?

Situated in Runcorn, this hotel is within 12 mi (20 km) of Delamere Forest, Walton Hall and Gardens, and Manley Mere. Blue Planet Aquarium and Cheshire Oaks Designer Outlet are also within 12 mi (20 km).

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Reviews

Holiday Inn Runcorn by IHG Reviews

8.2

Very Good

8.6

Cleanliness

7.8

Location

8.8

Staff & service

8.0

Property conditions & facilities
Rating 10 - Excellent. 413 out of 983 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 351 out of 983 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 135 out of 983 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 45 out of 983 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 39 out of 983 reviews

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness
We had a wonderful stay here. The staff were extremely friendly and helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Natalie

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely clean hotel . Very spacious and clean rooms. Beds were nice and comfortable. Shower was clean and towels provided. Staff were lovely and very welcoming. Highly recommended. We had a lovely stay. Thank you.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Rebecca

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great staff and comfortable enough room
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent staff and facilities. Will most definitely stay again. Pool and health club were great
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ingrid

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely spacious room good sized bed we had a lovely stay the staff are very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Arlaine

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Love that the pool is open for kids until night time and they have kids play area- room is a bit small though but should be fine for a few days stay. We will consider to book this hotel again without a doubt.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great staff, great location a very pleasant stay
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Yvonne

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was very spacey and comfortable
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Room was spotless,the staff especially Andrea and all the guys on reception are great,all the team are just so helpful,love my stays here,great place to meet up with family,can't wait to come back.Thank you everyone xxxx
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Diljiet

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Friendly Staff
Stayed 3 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Amenities
Staff friendly and helpful, breakfast very good and reasonably priced but bedroom extremely tired and in need of refurbishment. Mould in shower and general cleanliness of room was poor.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Clair

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was a little tired, excellent powerful shower, staff were very friendly
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Caroline

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff were very friendly and accommodating.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Elizabeth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Wonderful hotel, we used another local hotel and decided to try Holiday Inn. What a great find, clean, tidy, great food and lovely friendly staff. Will use the hotel again.
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great friendly staff
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marlon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast was very good and well stocked. It was good to be able to eat at the hotel and not have to stop when we got on the road. The staff was very friendly and accommodating in every aspect.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
This hotel Is excellent. All the staff - reception, restaurant, bar and room servicing are brilliant, friendly and always go that extra mile for you. Breakfast is excellent and the most varied we have encountered. The lunch and evening meal menus are very good too.
Stayed 4 nights in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

ANDREW

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Friendly welcome and very informative 👍
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely stay

Very friendly staff, lovely to have pool access for an overnight stay visiting the zoo with family
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely staff, clean well decorated room, fab swimming pool 😍kids loved it, would definitely return x
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Rosemary

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The property was clean,breakfast was excellent the staff were very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Vijay

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great bar and breakfast service
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Mary

Disliked: Room comfort
Food was average. Lovely staff. beds very uncomfortable and worn. shower trap dirty
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Creston

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff:Andrea was very helpful for local information and chatting. With the restaurant close for the evening, I ordered food at the bar. They were obviously super busy but did a great job (1 young man & 1 young woman) the lady took my order was was very good for being so busy.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good location and hotel

Good hotel and location with pool and gym.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025