A modern North Wales hotel close to Chester, with a restaurant and facilities for meetings and weddings Holiday Inn® A55 Chester West hotel is in the beautiful Welsh countryside, close to the border and a 15-minute drive from Chester. A park-and-ride scheme provides hassle-free access to the city. The hotel is on the A55, which provides links to the region. The area is best explored by car, and there's ample free parking at the hotel. The Welsh coastline is dotted with castles. CADW castles and historic sites are all within 30 minutes' drive from the hotel. Hunt for designer bargains at Cheshire Oaks Outlet, 20 minutes away by car, or head to Chester, where you can discover history at Chester Cathedral, see the ancient city walls or spend a family day out at Chester Zoo. Business travelers visit the area for Deeside Industrial Park and St. Asaph Business Park, 10 and 25 minutes away respectively. You can hold a conference at one of the hotel's four meeting rooms. The largest, the Vivaldi Suite, opens on to a landscaped garden, making it an ideal venue for weddings, too. Kids stay and eat free, so book a family room with two double beds and make the most of dining at the hotel's Conservatory Restaurant. Work out at the mini-gym, and stay connected with free Wi-Fi. End the day unwinding with a drink in the Open Lobby Bar Area.