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

1. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

18.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Elizabeth

P3,777

P4,532 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

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

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

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

2. Channels Hotel

7.7 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Daniel

P7,142

P8,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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

3. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

18.6 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Charles

P5,175

P6,210 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A grand staircase with wooden balusters and a carpeted landing.

4. Pontlands Park

14.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Andrea

P10,385

P12,462 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 27 - Oct 28

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

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

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

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

5. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

18.3 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

fRANCES

P6,836

P8,203 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 9 - Nov 10

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

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

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

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

16.6 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

STEVEN

P8,392

P10,071 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

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

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.

7. The Compasses Inn

3.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Daniel

P6,993

P8,392 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 29 - Oct 30

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

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

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.

8. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

18 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Elizabeth

P6,924

P8,308 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

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

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

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

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

P9,642

P11,571 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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

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

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.

10. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

17.2 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Sean

P4,091

P4,909 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 10 - Nov 11

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

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

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

11. County Hotel Chelmsford

12.1 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Olayinka

P8,001

P9,601 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

12. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.3 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

norman

P7,973

P9,567 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

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

13. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

3.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Arcilia

P3,217

P3,860 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

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

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

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.

14. Noble Goose Rooms

12.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Antony

P9,504

P11,405 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

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.

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.

15. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

17.8 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Karen

P7,868

P9,441 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, and a framed picture on the wall.

A bedroom with two beds, a nightstand, a mirror, and floral wall art.

A small kitchenette with a table, two bar stools, a coffee maker, a kettle, and a microwave.

A compact kitchen with a dining area, featuring a microwave, kettle, and various kitchen utensils.

16. Little Bullocks Farm

15.9 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Ruth

P5,944

P7,133 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

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

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

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

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.

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

19.5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Darrell

P4,966

P5,959 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

An outdoor patio area with multiple round tables and wicker chairs, surrounded by buildings with traditional architecture.

A pier with boats docked, a clear sky, and a building with a sign.

A plate with toast topped with guacamole, diced tomatoes, onions, and a poached egg garnished with chives.

A neatly made bed with pillows and folded towels, a window with curtains, and a wall-mounted light fixture.

18. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

17.4 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Dawn

P4,784

P5,740 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

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

A building with outdoor seating and a sign for 'Kings Arms Bar Food & Rooms.'

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

P4,895

P5,875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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.

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.

20. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

5 km from Chelmsford City Racecourse

Jon

P4,161

P4,993 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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Compare popular hotels close to Chelmsford City Racecourse

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Premier Inn London Stansted Airport	8.8 Excellent 373 reviews	View
Channels Hotel	9.6 Exceptional 300 reviews	View
Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG	8.6 Excellent 1,354 reviews	View
Pontlands Park	9.4 Exceptional 459 reviews	View
Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport	9.0 Wonderful 2,530 reviews	View

Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

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."

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect location for Airport"

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"• Fantastic hotel with a warm, welcoming atmosphere. Everything from check-in to check-out was seamless and stress-free.""

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

8/10 Good

"Polite staff! The room was clean but stains on the floor. Overall, we did enjoy staying at Braintree."

Down Hall Hotel

10/10 Excellent

"Very nice and clean spacious bedroom bathroom is amazing food 10/10 quite off grid amazing staff very attentive room service spot-on very nice place to enjoy weekend get away or family holiday would recommend every time"

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

10/10 Excellent

"A prompt check in"

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Perfect for staying on route"

The Essex Golf and Country Club

10/10 Excellent

"This was our 6th stay at The Essex and we never have any complaints. The rooms are good size and have been recently refurbished. The location is nice and quiet, with a nice walk round the local airfield"

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Very friendly staff"

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.

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. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

2. Channels Hotel

3. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

4. Pontlands Park

5. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

6. The Blue Boar - Maldon

7. The Compasses Inn

8. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

9. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

10. Swan Hotel Thaxted by Greene King Inns

11. County Hotel Chelmsford

12. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

13. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

14. Noble Goose Rooms

15. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

16. Little Bullocks Farm

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

18. Jolly Sailor- Fish on the Quay

19. The Kings Arms Broad Green

20. White Hart Braintree by Greene King Inns

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Top Chelmsford City Racecourse Hotel Reviews

DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Holiday Inn Express Colchester by IHG

Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

Down Hall Hotel

Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

The Essex Golf and Country Club

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

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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