Top 10 Hotels Near Chelmsford Cathedral in Chelmsford for 2026

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A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase of white flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a green sofa in the living area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round ottoman, a green sofa, a dining table, and a potted orchid.

A modern bedroom with a bed, bedside table, lamp, and a framed picture on the wall.

1. Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking

0.8 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Paul

RM625

RM1,074 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A modern living room with a glass coffee table, a sofa with patterned cushions, and a view to a kitchen and balcony.

A balcony with a metal chair and a small table with a glass of drink and a magazine.

A modern kitchen with a central island, a dining area with a glass table, and a TV on the wall.

A modern bedroom with a bed, a large mirror, and a painting of flowers.

2. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

0.7 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Geraint

RM620

RM744 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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.

3. County Hotel Chelmsford

0.7 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Olayinka

RM514

RM617 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a door at the end, and blue lighting.

A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a small table, and a window with curtains.

A bar area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar counter.

4. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

0.5 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Robert

RM449

RM539 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A room with a tropical wallpaper, two velvet chairs, a neon sign, and a small table with a book.

A check-in kiosk with a floral wallpaper and a neon sign, a bar area with stools, and a reception desk.

5. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

0.3 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Lea

RM234

RM281 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a glass-top dining table with a chair.

A hallway with a framed abstract painting, a fire alarm, and a wooden door with a fire action sign.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area.

6. Parkway House

0.5 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Christopher

RM490

RM858 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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 room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.

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.

7. The Ship

0.5 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Mariama

RM360

RM432 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

A bathroom sink with a chrome faucet and a bottle of Molton Brown hand wash.

A bathroom sink with a chrome faucet, a bottle of Molton Brown hand wash, and a towel on a tray.

8. Luxurious ONE Bedroom Apartment IN Bond Street

0.4 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

RM490

RM858 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone flooring, and classic architecture.

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

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

9. Channels Hotel

4.6 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Daniel

RM528

RM634 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

A green vintage stove with a checkered towel hanging on it, a brick wall, and a wooden cabinet with books.

A dining area with a wooden table, chairs, and a kitchen in the background.

An outdoor patio with wicker furniture, a blue umbrella, and various potted plants.

10. Motts Cottage

17.8 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Derek

RM442

RM530 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A grand staircase with wooden balusters and a carpeted landing.

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

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

11. Pontlands Park

3.8 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Beverley

RM668

RM801 total

includes taxes & fees

6 Oct - 7 Oct

A waterfront hotel with a white facade, a black roof, and a white picket fence.

A neatly made bed with white linens, two bedside tables with lamps, a framed picture of a bird on the wall, and a window with a plant.

A wooden building with a tiled patio and outdoor seating area.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a chandelier, and a collection of framed artwork on the walls.

12. The Ferry Boat Inn

17.5 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

David

RM745

RM894 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A stone fireplace with a black mantel, logs, and a decorative lantern.

A garden pathway with a pergola structure, surrounded by lush greenery and flowering plants.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a potted plant.

A large, red brick building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn.

13. Downham Hall

12 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Lindsay

RM534

RM641 total

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

A bar with a bartender preparing drinks, shelves of liquor bottles, and a beer tap.

A traditional brick building with a gravel driveway and a fenced area.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a large bed with white bedding and purple accents, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

14. The Harvard Inn

8.2 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Roy

RM546

RM656 total

includes taxes & fees

19 Oct - 20 Oct

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

A meal with a sandwich, salad, and a glass of beer on a table in a restaurant with wooden furniture and a large window.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.

15. The Blue Boar - Maldon

14.1 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

STEVEN

RM540

RM648 total

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

16. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

14.6 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

David

RM513

RM615 total

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

An indoor swimming pool with wooden walls and a tiled floor.

A traditional house with a conservatory, a gravel driveway, and a green fence.

A two-story building with a flat roof and a covered outdoor area with a glass roof.

A bedroom with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand, a window with curtains, and a wooden panel wall.

17. Hunters Meet Ltd

19.8 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Mark

RM401

RM481 total

includes taxes & fees

1 Oct - 2 Oct

A banquet hall with round tables, white draped chairs, and floral arrangements.

An outdoor patio area with white tables and chairs, covered by a floral arch.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and a floral arch.

A bar with a sign reading "Gin & Fizz Bar" and shelves stocked with various bottles.

18. Rettendon lodge events

13.4 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Roger

RM256

RM307 total

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table with a plant.

A hotel restaurant with multiple tables and chairs, a buffet area, and a coffee station.

A modern lounge area with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a wooden table, and a patterned carpet.

19. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

15.5 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

R m

RM216

RM260 total

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.

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

Two people seated at a wooden table with a green cushioned bench behind them. The table has various items including a pitcher, cups, and a plate with a picture.

20. The Compasses Inn

10.2 km from Chelmsford Cathedral

Daniel

RM450

RM540 total

includes taxes & fees

12 Oct - 13 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Chelmsford Cathedral

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking	9.8 Exceptional 8 reviews	View
Chelmsford Serviced Apartments	9.6 Exceptional 59 reviews	View
County Hotel Chelmsford	8.2 Very good 595 reviews	View
Best Western Atlantic Hotel	8.0 Very good 399 reviews	View
Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre	7.6 Good 24 reviews	View

Top Chelmsford Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

10/10 Excellent

"Will definitely stay again super value for money complementry bread and milk and cereal nice touch and 5 min walk to town centre. The rooms were very warm but the massive fans everywhere helped. Secure gated parking round the back with designated parking space."

County Hotel Chelmsford

8/10 Good

"We were only in the property for 5 hours. It was a good stay over. We would use it again."

Parkway House

10/10 Excellent

"Excellent well kept property, the only issue is there is no parking with the property and local Chelmsford parking is restrictive only till 5am and the local carparks are exceptionally expensive."

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Bond Street

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Central Park

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Frequently asked questions

What's the area like around Chelmsford Cathedral?

Chelmsford Cathedral is located in a welcoming area of Chelmsford known for its bar scene and array of dining options. If you're looking for a convenient place to stay, take a look at the 20 hotels and other accommodation options you'll find within a mile.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Chelmsford Cathedral?

1 Bed Apartment Sleeps 2 With Wi-fi & Tv is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this apartment offers private gardens and free WiFi. You'll find it 24 mi (38.5 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral. Other good options around the area include DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel and Vertus Edit Canary Wharf.

How many hotels are there near Chelmsford Cathedral?

Expedia has 20 hotels and other accommodation options within a mile from Chelmsford Cathedral.

If I need to cancel the hotel reservation for my stay near Chelmsford Cathedral, will I receive a refund?

Yes! The majority of room reservations are fully refundable as long as you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which in most cases is within 24 or 48 hours of your scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to still cancel and get a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Put your dates in and click on "Search", then you can use the "fully refundable" filter to get the best options available near Chelmsford Cathedral.

What can I see and do near Chelmsford Cathedral?

Learn about local history at Hylands House and Park and Palace of Beaulieu. Consider spending a leisurely afternoon outside at Danbury Country Park, Admirals Park or Tower Gardens. You'll have countless hours of family fun at Riverside Ice and Leisure, Riverside Leisure Centre and Savernake Park.

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Our top choices for Chelmsford Cathedral hotels

1. Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking

2. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

3. County Hotel Chelmsford

4. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

5. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

6. Parkway House

7. The Ship

8. Luxurious ONE Bedroom Apartment IN Bond Street

9. Channels Hotel

10. Motts Cottage

11. Pontlands Park

12. The Ferry Boat Inn

13. Downham Hall

14. The Harvard Inn

15. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

17. Hunters Meet Ltd

18. Rettendon lodge events

19. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

20. The Compasses Inn

Compare popular hotels close to Chelmsford Cathedral

Top Chelmsford Cathedral Hotel Reviews

Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

County Hotel Chelmsford

Parkway House

Other attractions near Chelmsford Cathedral

Admirals Park

Bond Street

Riverside Ice and Leisure

Riverside Leisure Centre

Peter Edwards Museum And Library

Central Park

Essex Police Museum

Museum of Chelmsford

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