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A Holiday Inn Express building with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A buffet area with various food options, including fruits, pastries, and beverages.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

1. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

2.1 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

R m

£55

includes taxes & fees

13 Sept - 14 Sept

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a bar counter and multiple stools.

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a large glass sculpture, and a man walking.

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by white walls and a tiled floor.

2. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

11.2 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Alan

£108

includes taxes & fees

25 Aug - 26 Aug

A traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.

A brick building with a sign reading "RIDLEYS ALE AND STOUT".

A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.

3. The Compasses Inn

2.4 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Daniel

£93

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

A cozy room with a fireplace, comfortable seating, a table with a candle, and a view through a window.

A cozy room with a wooden ceiling, a round table with chairs, a cushioned sofa, and a cabinet with glass doors.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a black lamp post, and a potted plant.

A bedroom with a large bed, a wooden nightstand, a desk, and a chair.

4. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

3.1 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Hannah

£63

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a reception desk, a TV, and a dining area.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a desk, and a view of the airport.

5. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

11.4 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Malcolm

£106

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

A rustic dining area with wooden beams, grey upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

6. Channels Hotel

4.8 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Steven

£140

includes taxes & fees

31 Aug - 1 Sept

A gazebo with a tiled roof, surrounded by lush greenery and white flowers.

A hotel room with a bed, a window with curtains, and a view of a tree outside.

7. The Inn on the Lake Hotel

30.7 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Gurdial

£52

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A buffet setup with various food items, a potted plant, and modern lighting fixtures.

A modern lounge area with a fireplace, comfortable seating, and a small table with drinks and snacks.

A modern hotel lobby with a staircase, seating areas, and a reception desk.

A modern gym with exercise equipment, large windows, and a herringbone floor pattern.

8. Novotel Cambridge North

30.4 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Maria

£89

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a central reception desk, a high ceiling, and a glass railing overlooking the area.

An indoor swimming pool with clear lanes, a high ceiling with a triangular design, and a view of the outside through large windows.

A hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, and multiple framed pictures on the wall.

A spa area with a hot tub, tiled floor, windows, and potted plants.

9. The Essex Golf and Country Club

8.7 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Marie

£68

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A tray with pastries, a teapot, and a cup on a wooden table.

A row of traditional white buildings with gabled roofs, a flag, and outdoor seating areas.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.

10. County Hotel Chelmsford

7.5 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

SUSAN

£114

includes taxes & fees

24 Aug - 25 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a brick wall.

A wooden bridge over a pond with a brick house in the background.

A bed with a canopy, a bedside table with a lamp, and a nightstand with a lamp.

A traditional brick building with a symmetrical facade, multiple chimneys, and a well-maintained garden area.

11. Pontlands Park

9.2 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

lindsey

£142

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

A spacious living room with a dining area, large windows, and a view of the outside.

A spacious hotel lobby with wooden flooring, multiple seating areas, and large windows allowing natural light.

A modern gym with cardio machines, weight equipment, and a large mirror.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a green armchair, a dining table with a bowl of fruit, and a window with sheer curtains.

12. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

30.4 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Carolyn

£145

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A buffet table with various food items and desserts.

A hotel room with a large bed, a TV, a desk, and a chair.

A hotel reception area with a wooden reception desk, several armchairs, a small table with a lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

A hotel lobby with a fireplace, multiple seating areas, and a large mirror on the wall.

13. Delta Hotels Bexleyheath

30.9 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Paul

£74

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

A gym with multiple treadmills and elliptical machines arranged in rows.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

12.1 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

long

£63

includes taxes & fees

6 Sept - 7 Sept

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

A hotel room with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

A dining area with wooden beams, teal upholstered chairs, and a wooden table set for a meal.

A room with rows of white chairs with bows, a table with a floral arrangement, and a large arched window.

15. Saracens Head Hotel

6.8 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Diane

£61

includes taxes & fees

20 Sept - 21 Sept

A reception area with a modern design, featuring a reception desk, a green wall with plants, and a herringbone wood floor.

A modern living room with a grey sofa, a white table, and a TV mounted on the wall.

A modern reception area with a wooden floor, a reception desk, black leather seating, a wall-mounted TV, and a green vertical garden.

A hotel room with two beds, a TV, a wardrobe, and a painting on the wall.

16. ILFORD GRAND HOTEL (Fully Air Conditioned)

27.1 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Mahindra

£60

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

A modern interior with a spiral staircase, hexagonal patterned floor, and contemporary furniture.

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair. There is a sliding glass door leading to an outdoor area.

A bar area with a circular marble countertop, leather chairs, and a chandelier.

17. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

29.2 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Andrew

£144

includes taxes & fees

30 Aug - 31 Aug

An indoor swimming pool with lounge chairs and a hot tub.

A restaurant with a bar area, a large floral centerpiece, and a neon sign.

A bar area with a counter, stools, and a display of bottles.

A wooden planter with pink flowers, a wooden barrel, and a white cabinet.

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge

29.2 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Olufemi

£89

includes taxes & fees

28 Aug - 29 Aug

A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.

A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, patterned chairs, and wall-mounted lamps.

19. The Ship

7.5 mi from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Mariama

£87

includes taxes & fees

22 Sept - 23 Sept

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Compare popular hotels close to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG	8.8 Excellent 1,007 reviews	View
The Compasses Inn	9.6 Exceptional 167 reviews	View
Channels Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 293 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport	9.0 Wonderful 2,490 reviews	View
Pontlands Park	9.4 Exceptional 443 reviews	View

Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"What a lovely hotel lovely and clean staff very polite and friendly"

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"A very ice modern room, good Indian restaurant on site, Starbucks coffee and a decent swimming pool. Perfect. Only surprise was rhe £8 extra for parking."

Novotel London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Overall ok. We traveled with kids only for one night. Nothing to complain really but i wouldn’t book for more than one night . Breakfast was ok but not too many choices ."

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very good service,and nice staff👌🙏😊."

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"This is a really well run hotel. We had a large room with a super king sized bed. I asked for a softer pillow and housekeeping delivered one within minutes of asking. The pool is only small but it has a great jacuzzi (lovely and hot which often isn’t the case), sauna and steam room. The buffet breakfast was delicious. Obviously it’s not in a beautiful setting as it’s right in the junction of the A12 and M25 but it is a little haven of loveliness."

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

10/10 Excellent

"Nice place & great location. Used for a work trip. Food was good & room was spacious & clean. The only down side was on arrival. I stood waiting for a drink & was acknowledged by 3 members of staff whilst waiting who turned their heads away from me. I waited a good few minutes before asking for assistance. The same thing happened on my next visit to the bar."

The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"Room was nice, bathroom was a bit rundown as bath wouldn't empty and drains ended up blocking. The bath had slightly come away from the wall where it met the tiles. All in all though hotel was.pretty nice"

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"amazing breakfast"

The Mill Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"We had a very last minute booking, but the staff were very attentive and accommodating. The room was good and spacious, located in the annex, it did not have bath, but we were OK with the shower. The food is good, the breakfast was lovely, however continental part has no porridge and no cheese/charcuterie, just corn and other flakes and bread and jam and some small pastries. Beautiful location, building, good and comfy beds and good service"

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10.0/10 (1 review)

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Great Notley Country Park

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Cineworld Braintree

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Freeport Outlet Village

You can browse for the perfect souvenirs at Freeport Outlet Village during your trip to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Braintree Village

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can do some window-shopping at Braintree Village during your trip to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Braintree Public Gardens

8.0/10 (2 reviews)

Explore the great outdoors at Braintree Public Gardens, a lovely green space in Braintree. Savour the lively bars and top-notch restaurants while in town.

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Cressing Road Stadium

Catch an event at Cressing Road Stadium during your trip to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savour the top-notch restaurants.

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Tuffnel Mere

Commune with nature and explore the great outdoors at Tuffnel Mere during your travels in Broomfield.

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Frequently asked questions

What are the top-rated hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Discover the top-rated hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse that offer comfort and convenience for an unforgettable stay.Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHGHoliday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is a well-rated 3.0-star hotel located 6.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, with a review rating of 8.8. It provides travellers with essential amenities such as free buffet breakfast and contactless check-in for a smooth arrival. Guests can enjoy access to an indoor pool nearby and take advantage of free self-parking. This hotel is ideal for those looking for a comfortable stay with practical features.The Compasses InnThe Compasses Inn, rated 9.6 by travellers, is a delightful 3.5-star accommodation situated only 5.5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse. This hotel has a welcoming atmosphere with daily housekeeping and premium bedding for a restful night's sleep. Guests can unwind in the lovely garden and take advantage of the complimentary self-parking. Perfect for travellers seeking comfort and convenience close to the racecourse.LaurelsLaurels is a charming 3.5-star hotel located just 7.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, with an impressive review rating of 9.8. This inviting hotel features premium bedding and designer toiletries, ensuring a comfortable experience. Travellers can enjoy a free daily breakfast, including a delicious cooked option, and relax on the terrace. The hotel also offers convenient self-parking, making it an excellent choice for those exploring the area.

How much is a hotel near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Staying near Chelmsford City Racecourse is a treat, with plenty of hotels from £54 offering incredible amenities. If you're leaning toward a little luxury, prices can rise, especially in peak season. Be sure to book in advance to enjoy more options and potentially better rates, especially if you're planning a trip during weekends or around public holidays.

What are the most popular family-friendly hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

If you're seeking top-rated family-friendly hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse, look no further than these inviting options that cater to your family's needs.Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHGHoliday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is a welcoming 3-star hotel located just 6.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, with an impressive review rating of 8.8. Families will appreciate the complimentary buffet breakfast and the availability of connecting rooms and travel cribs. With additional amenities such as free self-parking and an indoor pool nearby, this hotel ensures a comfortable and enjoyable stay for everyone.The Compasses InnThe Compasses Inn is a charming 3.5-star hotel situated only 5.5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, rated highly by travellers with a score of 9.6. This hotel is ideal for families, offering free rollaway beds and cribs along with a lovely garden for kids to explore. Guests can also enjoy free toiletries, early check-in, and free self-parking, making it a perfect base for family adventures.

What are the best affordable hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

For those searching for budget-friendly, top-rated hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse, there are some excellent options that combine comfort and value.Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHGHoliday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is a welcoming 3-star hotel located just 6.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, with an impressive review rating of 8.8. This hotel is ideal for travellers looking for a convenient stay with complimentary amenities including free WiFi and a delicious buffet breakfast each morning. Guests can also enjoy the added benefits of free parking and early check-in options, making it a great choice for those planning a day at the races.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

For travellers looking for the best pet-friendly hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse, there are some excellent options that cater to both you and your furry companions.Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHGHoliday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is a welcoming 3-star hotel located just 6.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, with a strong travellers' rating of 8.8. This pet-friendly hotel permits dogs and provides essential amenities such as food and water bowls to ensure your pet's comfort. Guests can also enjoy complimentary breakfast, free self-parking, and convenient early check-in options. With an indoor pool nearby, it's an ideal spot for a relaxing stay.The Compasses InnThe Compasses Inn is a charming 3.5-star hotel situated only 5.5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse, featuring an impressive travellers' rating of 9.6. This pet-friendly inn welcomes pets and provides comfortable accommodations with food and water bowls. Guests will appreciate the beautiful garden, daily housekeeping, and free self-parking. With premium bedding and early check-in available, it's perfect for a cozy getaway with your furry friend.

Can I book a fully refundable hotel close to Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Most bookings on Expedia are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of arrival, though this depends on the hotel's individual cancellation policy, which you should check in your booking confirmation. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by going to "My Trips" and selecting your reservation. To find fully refundable hotel options, simply enter "Chelmsford City Racecourse", set your travel dates, and use the "Fully refundable" filter under "Deals & Discounts" on the results page. Alternatively, explore deals with free cancellation options on Expedia.

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Our top choices for Chelmsford City Racecourse hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

2. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

3. The Compasses Inn

4. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

5. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

6. Channels Hotel

7. The Inn on the Lake Hotel

8. Novotel Cambridge North

9. The Essex Golf and Country Club

10. County Hotel Chelmsford

11. Pontlands Park

12. Wilde Cambridge City Centre

13. Delta Hotels Bexleyheath

14. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

15. Saracens Head Hotel

16. ILFORD GRAND HOTEL (Fully Air Conditioned)

17. Clayton Hotel Cambridge

18. DoubleTree by Hilton Dartford Bridge

19. The Ship

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Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Novotel London Stansted Airport

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

The Mill Hotel

Other attractions near Chelmsford City Racecourse

Leez Priory

Great Notley Country Park

Cineworld Braintree

Freeport Outlet Village

Braintree Village

Braintree Public Gardens

Cressing Road Stadium

Tuffnel Mere

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