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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks

Centre Island Waterways Lower Mersey Street, Ellesmere Port, England, CH65 2AL
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About us

Located on our very own island, surrounded by lock gates, bridges and canals, we provide a ‎tranquil setting, only minutes away from retail areas and local industry. On the banks of the Shropshire Union Canal, the Holiday Inn® Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks hotel is only eight miles from Chester's historic city centre. Easy motorway access puts Liverpool and Manchester less than 30 minutes' drive away, and free secure parking is provided. Ellesmere Port train station is a mile from the hotel for rail links across the UK. The hotel offers nine canal side meeting rooms and event spaces. The largest suite is ideal for elegant wedding receptions of up to 220 guests. A dedicated Conference Host is happy to help with planning. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

Venue Details

ChainIHG
BrandHoliday Inn
Built-
Renovated2002
Total meeting space11,313 sq. ft.
Guest Rooms83
Venue typeHotel

Industry Ratings

Northstar

Amenities

Room features and guest services

  • Internet access
  • Laundry service
  • Room service
  • Voicemail box

Facilities

  • Onsite catering
  • Onsite restaurant
  • Wheelchair accessible

Business services

  • AV capabilities
  • Business center

Recreational activities

  • Health club
  • Indoor pool

Transportation

  • Taxi
  • Train

Meeting rooms

Total meeting space
11,312.9 sq. ft.
Largest room
301.4 sq. ft.
Meeting rooms
9
Second largest room
252 sq. ft.
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Meeting space

Name
Room size
Ceiling height
Maximum capacity
U-Shape
Banquet rounds
Cocktail rounds
Theater
Classroom
Boardroom
Hollow square
Brindley Suite
301.4 sq. ft.
13.1 x 23.0 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
10
6
--
10
6
10
-
Jessop Suite
|
958.0 sq. ft.
27.9 x 34.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
90
30
5
-
90
45
24
40
Manfred Suite
|
1,356.3 sq. ft.
59.1 x 23.0 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
150
50
100
150
120
70
40
40
Mercer Suite
|
2,712.5 sq. ft.
68.9 x 39.4 sq. ft.
9.8 ft.
270
80
220
250
270
110
70
100
Rennie Suite
|
5,102.1 sq. ft.
13.1 x 34.4 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
30
18
--
30
12
20
-
Gilbert Suite
|
430.6 sq. ft.
13.1 x 32.8 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
30
---
30
12
18
-
Conservatory
|
452.1 sq. ft.
13.1 x 34.4 sq. ft.
7.9 ft.
20
15
1
-
20
12
18
-
Mercer Suite 1+2
252 sq. ft.
12 x 21 sq. ft.
3 ft.
270
70
220
-
270
110
70
80
Mercer Suite 2
84 sq. ft.
7 x 12 sq. ft.
3 ft.
270
70
220
-
270
110
70
80

Guest rooms

Total guest rooms
83
Single (1 bed)
42
Double (2 beds)
40
Suites
1

Location

Getting Here

Distance from airport 14.2 mi
Parking in the area
Complimentary parking

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Cheshire Oaks Outlet Village

Shopping
2 mi
Cheshire oaks or Chester oaks/outlet as some people call it is the UK’s largest Designer Outlet village. Opened in 1995 Cheshire oaks has over 360,000 square feet of retail space with more than 145 shops, restaurants and cafes. These include some of the biggest high street brands including Hugo Boss, Burberry and Polo Ralph Lauren.
GB
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Liverpool Airport

Airport
37 kms
Liverpool John Lennon Airport
Speke Hall Avenue
Liverpool, MSY, GB L24 1YD
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Additional Information

Facility Restrictions

Our bedrooms are available for single and double occupancy

Additional details

The hotel offers nine canal side meeting rooms and event spaces. The largest suite is ideal for elegant wedding receptions of up to 220 guests or event dinners/celebrations. A dedicated Conference Host is happy to help with planning. Free WiFi is available throughout the hotel.

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Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks Frequently Asked Questions

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Sustainable Practices

Please provide comments or a link to any publicly communicated Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks's sustainability or social impact goals/strategy.
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Does Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks have a strategy that focuses on the elimination and diversion of waste (i.e. plastics, papers, cardboard, etc.)? If yes, please elaborate on your strategy of elimination and diversion of waste.
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Diversity and Inclusion

For US hotels only, is Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks and/or parent company certified as a 51% diverse owned business enterprise (BE)? If yes, please indicate which one of the following you are certified as:
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If applicable, could you please provide a link to Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks's public report on their commitments and initiatives related to diversity, equity, and inclusion?
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Health and Safety

Were practices at Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks developed based on health service recommendations from public governmental entities or private organizations? If Yes, please list which organizations were used to develop these practices.
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Does Holiday Inn Ellesmere Port/Cheshire Oaks clean and sanitize public areas and publicly accessible facilities (i.e. meeting rooms, restaurants, elevator banks, etc.)? If yes, describe any new measures that are taken.
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