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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 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.

1. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

R m

S$81

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

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

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.

2. Channels Hotel

7.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Steven

S$193

includes taxes & fees

28 Oct - 29 Oct

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

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.

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

3. The Compasses Inn

3.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Daniel

S$169

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

A hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

A Premier Inn hotel with a modern design, large windows, and a purple and white color scheme.

4. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

18.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Stephen

S$110

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

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

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.

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

5. Pontlands Park

14.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Beverley

S$228

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

Connie

S$180

includes taxes & fees

27 Oct - 28 Oct

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

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

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

7. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.6 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

John

S$189

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.

8. Saracens Head Hotel

10.9 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Diane

S$100

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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.

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

9. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.3 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

David

S$193

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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.

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

10. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Chris

S$101

includes taxes & fees

4 Oct - 5 Oct

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 library with colorful seating, bookshelves, and potted plants.

A bar area with multiple beverage dispensers, a sign indicating beverage orders only, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

A conference room with a table, chairs, a whiteboard, and a curtain.

11. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

18.6 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Charles

S$149

includes taxes & fees

26 Oct - 27 Oct

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

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

12. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

12.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Geraint

S$222

includes taxes & fees

29 Sept - 30 Sept

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

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

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

13. Motts Cottage

8.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Derek

S$166

includes taxes & fees

2 Oct - 3 Oct

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

A room with a television mounted on the wall, a wooden chair with a cushion, a small wooden side table, and a fireplace.

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

S$157

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern seating area with leather sofas and a coffee table.

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

15. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

18 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Reinhard

S$179

includes taxes & fees

18 Oct - 19 Oct

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

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

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

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

16. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

17.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Kehinde

S$190

includes taxes & fees

30 Sept - 1 Oct

A narrow alley with a wheelbarrow, potted plants, and a building with exposed brick and timber framing.

A traditional pub with a signboard advertising food and drink.

A rustic pub interior with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and traditional decor.

An outdoor bar with a rustic wooden counter, hanging flower baskets, and a variety of bottles and glasses.

17. The WoolPack Inn

12.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Kate

S$156

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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.

18. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

12 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Lea

S$88

includes taxes & fees

25 Oct - 26 Oct

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

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

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

Two people at a reception desk, one handing over a card to the other.

19. County Hotel Chelmsford

12.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Olayinka

S$194

includes taxes & fees

28 Sept - 29 Sept

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

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

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

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

20. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

17.2 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Jonathan

S$97

includes taxes & fees

11 Oct - 12 Oct

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Compare popular hotels close to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG	9.0 Wonderful 1,002 reviews	View
Channels Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 296 reviews	View
The Compasses Inn	9.4 Exceptional 171 reviews	View
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport	8.8 Excellent 351 reviews	View
Pontlands Park	9.4 Exceptional 453 reviews	View

Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"It was fine and easy to get to airport"

Stansted Airport Lodge

8/10 Good

"I think this place has potential. It did it's job for me, somewhere to stay for a night close to Stansted Airport on a bus route that runs late I to the night as I was on a late arriving flight. Price is very reasonable to alternative accommodation, the accommodation is clean, it just needs some minor cosmetic repairs doing in the room. Perhaps an automated email could be sent to people staying the night reminding them of the check in process and how to find the accommodation, as the reception desk is not staffed."

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"If you need a reasonable priced hotel at Stansted airport this is ideal. Staff are excellent the common areas of the hotel are bright, very clean and welcoming. The rooms are good and the comfort of the bed was great."

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

8/10 Good

"The staff were exceptionally friendly and helpful. Room was a great size. Restaurant was freezing. They did turn down/off the aircon but it was still very cold with people sat in coats!"

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"Everything was perfect. Second time staying."

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

10/10 Excellent

"Clean room, helpful staff, usual English breakfast selection, you have to pay extra for parking."

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

8/10 Good

"Carpets need a good clean"

Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford

8/10 Good

"Good for short stays"

Other attractions near Chelmsford City Racecourse

Leez Priory

10.0/10 (1 review)

You can find out about the history of Great and Little Leighs with a stop at Leez Priory. Visit the lively bars or cosy cafes 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. Visit 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 savour the top-notch restaurants.

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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'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?

The Essex Golf and Country Club is one of the top choices for your stay based on our traveller data, and this hotel offers a full-service spa and a golf course. You'll find it 8.7 mi (14 km) from Chelmsford City Racecourse. Other good options around the area include Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport and Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport.

How many hotels will I be able to find near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

Expedia has 19 hotels and other accommodation options 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! Most hotel bookings are fully refundable if you cancel before the hotel's cancellation deadline, which often is within 24-48 hours of your check-in date. If you have a non-refundable reservation, you may still be able to cancel and receive a refund within a 24-hour period of booking. Add dates, click "Search", then use the filter option "fully refundable" to get the best deals available near Chelmsford City Racecourse.

What can I see and do near Chelmsford City Racecourse?

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

4. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

5. Pontlands Park

6. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

7. The Blue Boar - Maldon

8. Saracens Head Hotel

9. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

10. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

11. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

12. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

13. Motts Cottage

14. Noble Goose Rooms

15. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

16. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

17. The WoolPack Inn

18. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

19. County Hotel Chelmsford

20. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

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Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Stansted Airport Lodge

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Palms Hotel & Retreat By Palette London Romford

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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