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

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

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

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

1. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Arcilia

₩68,011

₩81,613 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

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

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

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

2. Channels Hotel

7.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Daniel

₩151,176

₩181,411 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

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

A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.

3. Saracens Head Hotel

10.9 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

John

₩78,608

₩94,330 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

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

4. Pontlands Park

14.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Andrea

₩219,558

₩263,469 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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.

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.

5. The Compasses Inn

3.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Daniel

₩147,844

₩177,420 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

A hotel room with a bed, a TV on a wooden stand, a desk with a chair, and a mirror on the wall.

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

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

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

6. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

18.3 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Maggie

₩144,706

₩173,648 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A hotel room with two beds, a wooden headboard, floral wallpaper, and a window with curtains.

A white building with a sign reading "The Swan" and outdoor seating.

A cozy restaurant interior with a wooden bench seating area, wooden tables, and rustic decor.

An outdoor seating area with tables and chairs, a staircase, and a building labeled "The Swan Hotel."

7. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

17.2 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Sean

₩86,601

₩103,922 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 5 - Nov 6

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

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 hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

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

8. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.6 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

STEVEN

₩177,420

₩212,904 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

A modern kitchen with a central island, a gas stove, and a stainless steel range hood.

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.

9. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

12.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Paul

₩203,843

₩244,612 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

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

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

10. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

18 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Elizabeth

₩146,372

₩175,646 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows. There is a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

A modern breakfast bar with a coffee machine, a refrigerator, and various food items.

A modern building entrance with a blue canopy, glass doors, and potted plants.

A modern library with colorful seating, bookshelves, and potted plants.

11. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

18.6 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Charles

₩109,409

₩131,291 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 6 - Nov 7

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.

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

12. County Hotel Chelmsford

12.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Olayinka

₩169,141

₩202,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A four-poster bed with a white frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a red cushion.

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

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

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

13. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.3 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

norman

₩158,918

₩190,702 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a mirror, and a window.

A staircase with wooden railings, carpeted steps, a dining table with chairs, and a white door in a room with wooden flooring.

A bathroom with a wooden tray, a wicker basket, and a mirror reflecting a window with patterned curtains.

A dining area with a wooden table and chairs, a white console table with a lamp, a staircase, and a window with a view.

14. Noble Goose Rooms

12.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Antony

₩200,929

₩241,115 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A traditional two-story house with a steeply pitched roof, a wooden door, and a small window.

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

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

15. Motts Cottage

8.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Derek

₩145,076

₩174,091 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 15 - Nov 16

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.

16. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

12 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Lea

₩75,499

₩90,599 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 22 - Nov 23

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

A dining area with multiple tables and chairs, large windows, and wall-mounted lamps.

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

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

17. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Jon

₩87,965

₩105,565 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A garden with a conservatory, a gazebo, and several dome-shaped structures.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs under large umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

A hotel lobby with a glass partition, a bar area with a purple-lit counter, and a patterned carpet.

18. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

17.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Karen

₩146,572

₩175,886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

A building with a sign reading "Kings Arms Bar, Food, Rooms."

A shelf stocked with various liquor bottles and glasses.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, an air conditioning unit, a wooden door, and a mirror.

19. The Kings Arms Broad Green

15.2 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Christopher

₩103,620

₩124,351 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

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.

20. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

19.5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Darrell

₩104,974

₩125,969 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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Compare top hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG 3.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse View	Channels Hotel 7.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse View	Saracens Head Hotel 10.9 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse View	Pontlands Park 14.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse View	The Compasses Inn 3.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse View
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₩68,011 ₩81,613 total includes taxes & fees Nov 8 - Nov 9	₩151,176 ₩181,411 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	₩78,608 ₩94,330 total includes taxes & fees Oct 25 - Oct 26	₩219,558 ₩263,469 total includes taxes & fees Nov 3 - Nov 4	₩147,844 ₩177,420 total includes taxes & fees Oct 29 - Oct 30

Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Novotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"A huge shout out for Mia, When I arrived at the hotel, I was tired, stressed and very upset and Mia made everything easy for my check in. I really enjoyed relaxing in the deep bathtub and letting go of some of the stress. All staff smiley and helpful. The hotel is nice and clean but looks a little tired. Great placement for airport but if you have an early check in beware ,the first shuttle is 3am!"

St Nicholas Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"The room was clean but could do with a deep clean, staff were good. Balcony was a great addition. Overall I would 100% stay again, very central and convenient location. Bit of a walk to get your luggage to hotel. I will be using the hotel again."

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"I would have given it 5 stars but for the excessively thick duvets, yes I'm hot blooded but the beds are warm. Location is good, half decent quality breakfast setting up an early flight, will come back."

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Only stayed 1 night and was out by 3am so can’t really give a proper review"

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

8/10 Good

"The bar and food were really good for an airport hotel and the staff were so friendly the breakfast was plentiful too very good stay indeed"

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

8/10 Good

"Stay here often. Easy commute from east London"

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Very very very very very very very handy location"

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"All food at this place"

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

10/10 Excellent

"Value for money was great. Receptionist was lovely. Rooms yes were dated but what do you expect for the price. Great airport hotel."

Other attractions near Chelmsford City Racecourse

Leez Priory

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can learn about the history of Great and Little Leighs with a stop at Leez Priory. Check out the lively bars or charming coffeehouses in this relaxing area.

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Great Notley Country Park

Explore the great outdoors at Great Notley Country Park, a lovely green space in Great Notley. Check out the lively bars or top-notch restaurants in this walkable area.

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Cineworld Braintree

You can take time to visit Cineworld Braintree during your travels to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Freeport Outlet Village

You can enjoy retail therapy at Freeport Outlet Village during your stay in Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor the top-notch restaurants.

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Braintree Village

8.8/10 (11 reviews)

You can enjoy retail therapy at Braintree Village during your visit to Braintree. While in this family-friendly area, you can savor 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. Savor 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 savor 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's the area like around Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Chelmsford City Racecourse is located in a welcoming area of Great and Little Leighs known for its array of dining options and bar scene. You'll find 19 hotels and other accommodations within a few miles for a convenient home base.

What's the best hotel to stay close to Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveler data, and this hotel offers free breakfast and a restaurant. It's located 2.1 mi (3.4 km) from Chelmsford City Racecourse. Other good options around the area include Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport and The Essex Golf and Country Club.

How many hotels should I expect to find near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodations a few miles from Chelmsford City Racecourse.

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

Yes! You'll find that most room reservations are fully refundable if you cancel prior to the hotel's cancellation deadline, which is usually within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. If you booked a non-refundable reservation, you might be able to cancel it and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Enter your dates, click on "Search", then you can filter by "fully refundable" to view top deals close to Chelmsford City Racecourse.

Where can I learn more about changing or cancelling my trip in the area near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

To access more information about rescheduling or cancelling your stay near Chelmsford City Racecourse, head over to our customer service page.

What can I see and do near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

You might spend a leisurely day outdoors at Great Notley Country Park and Braintree Public Gardens. A trip to Braintree Village and Freeport Outlet Village might be just the ticket for souvenir shopping. You might plan a visit to Cressing Road Stadium or Cineworld Braintree while you're in the area.

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Our top choices for Chelmsford City Racecourse hotels

1. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

2. Channels Hotel

3. Saracens Head Hotel

4. Pontlands Park

5. The Compasses Inn

6. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

7. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

8. The Blue Boar - Maldon

9. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

10. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

11. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

12. County Hotel Chelmsford

13. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

14. Noble Goose Rooms

15. Motts Cottage

16. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

17. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

18. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

19. The Kings Arms Broad Green

20. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Compare top hotels near Chelmsford City Racecourse

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Channels Hotel

Saracens Head Hotel

Pontlands Park

The Compasses Inn

Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Novotel London Stansted Airport

St Nicholas Hotel

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

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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