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The Best Hotels in Cheltenham for Every Traveller

Ellenborough Park is a perfect example of the historic grandeur Cheltenham has to offer
Ellenborough Park is a perfect example of the historic grandeur Cheltenham has to offer | Courtesy of Ellenborough Park / Expedia
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Alice Johnston
Food Editor22 December 2020

Many of the hotels in Cheltenham were once the not-so-humble abodes of Gloucestershire’s upper crust. Now transformed into beautiful boutiques and bewitching B&Bs, they act as a base for out-of-towners having a flutter at Cheltenham Racecourse or tramping across the Cotswolds. Whatever your reasons for coming, here’s where you should stay in Cheltenham.

Queens Hotel Cheltenham

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Named after Queen Victoria, the Queens Hotel has hit royally high standards since it opened in July 1838. Modelled on the Temple of Jupiter in Rome, its architecture is decidedly palatial. Guests stay in one of 84 individually styled rooms, which combine period architecture with contemporary stylings. For a truly British experience – one Her Royal Highness would surely approve of – take to the Duke’s Tea Room for a cuppa and something sweet.
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Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
In-room accessibility
Conference space
Concierge services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Bar/lounge
Smoke-free property

Malmaison Cheltenham

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Coffee and/or Coffee Maker
Breakfast Meal
Deep Soaking Bathtub
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Jetted Tub
Lobby Sitting Area
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Indoor Wedding
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Lounge
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With its grand white stucco facade, Malmaison fits in well with aristocratic Cheltenham. Inside, however, rooms reject the traditional with bursts of colour and statement prints. Guests can enjoy breakfast, lunch and dinner at the in-house Chez Mal Brasserie, which serves a global mix of modern cuisines. In the evening, the hotel bar is the place to sip seasonal cocktails fashioned by Malchemists behind the counter.
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Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Terrace
Bar/lounge
Smoke-free property

Ellenborough Park

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Gym
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Dining
Treatment Room
Reception
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Courtyard View
Bar
Sports Facility
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Encapsulating quintessential British luxury, Ellenborough Park is a 15th-century country estate of oak beams, stone fireplaces and stained glass windows. Suites are unique but make the most of the property’s original furnishings and architecture. With the Cotswolds on your doorstep, there are plenty of country trails and undulating hillside to explore. But most will be happy spending their afternoons in the hotel’s five-star gastro pub – particularly on a Sunday, when it serves a delicious traditional roast.
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Free WiFi
Outdoor pool
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Full-service spa
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Express check-out
Conference space
Concierge services
24-hour front desk
Fitness facilities
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Terrace
Bar/lounge
Smoke-free property

No. 38 the Park

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Courtyard
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Deep Soaking Bathtub
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Meeting Facility
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No. 38 the Park occupies a Georgian townhouse in Pittville, a leafy corner of Cheltenham. Each of its 13 rooms are decorated with one-off artworks, antiques and artefacts. Breakfast comes in the form of a continental buffet – freshly baked pastries and jams – or you can order from the à la carte menu. Close to the racecourse, it’s ideal come Gold Cup season. The walk there, and stumble back, takes around 15 minutes.
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Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Terrace
Bar/lounge
Smoke-free property

Hotel Du Vin

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Garden
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Breakfast Meal
Bar
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Interior
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Based in Cheltenham’s Montpellier district, this chic hotel – part of a respected portfolio of getaways in the UK – is ideal for exploring town. Its 49 rooms are individually styled but come with deep baths and fine Egyptian linen. Spend your days dipping in and out of the nearby independent boutiques and your nights frequenting the local restaurants. If you don’t fancy leaving the hotel, however, there’s an on-site bistro serving classic French dishes.
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Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Conference space
Concierge services
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Bar/lounge
Smoke-free property

DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham

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Spa
Reception
Lobby Sitting Area
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Pool
Restaurant
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Meeting Facility
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A nirvana for golf fans, the DoubleTree is perched right on the edge of the Lilley Brook Golf Course. Before your day on the greens, fill up with a continental or cooked breakfast at the Lakeside restaurant, which has calming views over Lilley Brook Lake. Those uninterested in three-irons and pitching wedges can exchange a morning tee time for afternoon tea at the Lilley Brook Bar & Lounge. An on-site spa offers facials, massages and waxes.
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Free WiFi
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
In-room accessibility
Full-service spa
Express check-out
Conference space
24-hour front desk
Dry cleaning/laundry service
Terrace
Bar/lounge
Smoke-free property

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    • Delta Hotels by Marriott Cheltenham

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    Perched on the edge of the Cotswolds, Delta Hotels straddles both town and country. In under 15 minutes you can drive into Cheltenham’s centre. Alternatively, the undulating countryside is right on your doorstep. Whatever you choose, there’s a room with power showers and tea-making facilities upon your return. The hotel also has a spa where guests can unwind with facials, mani-pedis and body treatments.
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    Free WiFi
    Breakfast available (surcharge)
    Restaurant
    In-room accessibility
    Full-service spa
    Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
    Express check-out
    Conference space
    24-hour front desk
    Fitness facilities
    Dry cleaning/laundry service
    Terrace
    Bar/lounge
    Smoke-free property

    The Greenway Hotel & Spa

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    Indoor Pool
    Treatment Room
    Business Center
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    Outdoor Spa Tub
    Spa
    Hair Salon
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    Live out your romance novel dreams with a stay in this 16th-century Elizabethan manor. The beautiful exterior – Cotswold stone warmed by a waterfall of ivy – hints at further splendour inside. Its 21 rooms are mostly decorated with muted tones but complemented by beautiful period furnishings. Surrounded by landscaped gardens, this is very much a country retreat, despite being a mere 10-minute drive away from the centre of Cheltenham. The hotel also has the Garden Room Restaurant, which serves a seasonal, contemporary British menu.
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    Free WiFi
    Breakfast available (surcharge)
    Restaurant
    Full-service spa
    Concierge services
    24-hour front desk
    Fitness facilities
    Dry cleaning/laundry service
    Terrace
    Bar/lounge
    Smoke-free property

    Cotswold Grange

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    Sitting on a peaceful, tree-lined avenue in Pittville, Cotswold Grange is equally close to Cheltenham Racecourse and the town centre – so, horses or shopping? While you decide, unwind in the gardens next to the ornamental fish pond. Rooms are peaceful yet interesting, with splashes of colour providing cheer among the neutrals. When not relaxing in the room, head to the award-winning restaurant, which serves modern British cuisine.
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    Free WiFi
    Express check-out
    Dry cleaning/laundry service
    Bar/lounge
    Smoke-free property

    Lypiatt House

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    Executive Lounge
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    Deep Soaking Bathtub
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    The Victorian-era Lypiatt House acts as an elegant getaway to Cheltenham’s Montpellier district. A short walk away are the trendy area’s boutique shops and restaurants. Cheltenham is not party central, but you will find bars to take you into the night. The hotel itself is elegantly decorated – retaining its original charm while introducing contemporary stylings and furnishings. On-site parking is available should you wish to head into the nearby countryside.
    Everything you need to know

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    Free WiFi
    Smoke-free property
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