Cheltenham Festival is a horse-racing event held at Cheltenham Racecourse in Cheltenham, United Kingdom in March. We've found 36 hotels within reach of the venue to help you plan your stay.
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Nestled in Cheltenham, "Queens Hotel Cheltenham" is an intimate upscale hotel approx. 3.1km from Cheltenham Festival. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Find intimate upscale hotel accommodation at "The Swan Hotel", approx. 23.4km from Cheltenham Festival in Bibury. Perfect base for festival-goers.
"The Sheep on Sheep street" provides intimate hotel accommodation approx. 23.1km from Cheltenham Festival in Stow-on-the-wold. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Book your stay at "The George", an upscale hotel approx. 2.9km from Cheltenham Festival. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Find intimate upscale inn accommodation at "The Bell", approx. 17.2km from Cheltenham Festival in Eckington. Part of the Eviivo family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Approx. 29.8km from Cheltenham Festival, "De Vere Cotswold Water Park" offers upscale hotel accommodation in Cricklade. Part of the Principal Hayley Hotels And Conference Venues family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Consider "Kings Head", an upscale hotel approx. 23.4km from Cheltenham Festival in Cirencester. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Conveniently approx. 18.6km from Cheltenham Festival, "The Lygon Arms" is an upscale hotel in Broadway. Perfect base for festival-goers.
"Central Hotel Gloucester" is a hotel approx. 14.2km from Cheltenham Festival in Gloucester. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Discover "The Abbey", an upscale hotel approx. 28.2km from Cheltenham Festival. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Conveniently approx. 8.0km from Cheltenham Festival, "The Greenway Hotel and Spa" is an intimate hotel in Cheltenham. Part of the Eden Hotel Group family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Consider "Ellenborough Park", a luxury hotel approx. 1.3km from Cheltenham Festival in Cheltenham. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Book your stay at "Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham Town Centre By IHG", a hotel approx. 2.2km from Cheltenham Festival. Part of the IHG family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Stay at "Old Manse Hotel by Greene King Inns", an inn approx. 21.0km from Cheltenham Festival in Bourton on the Water. Perfect base for festival-goers.
"Holiday Inn Express Gloucester By IHG" provides hotel accommodation approx. 19.2km from Cheltenham Festival in Gloucester. Part of the IHG family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Stay at "Dumbleton Hall Hotel", a serviced apartment approx. 12.1km from Cheltenham Festival in Dumbleton. Part of the Bespoke Hotels family. Featuring home-like comfort and space. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Book your stay at "The Wood Norton", an upscale hotel approx. 23.1km from Cheltenham Festival. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Approx. 25.5km from Cheltenham Festival, "The White Hart Royal, Moreton-in-Marsh, Cotswolds - The Coaching Inn Group" offers upscale boutique hotel accommodation in Moreton in Marsh. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Approx. 3.1km from Cheltenham Festival, "Queen's Hotel Cheltenham" offers upscale hotel accommodation in Cheltenham. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Approx. 5.8km from Cheltenham Festival, "Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham" offers upscale hotel accommodation in Cheltenham. Part of the Leonardo Hotels family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Discover "London Inn", an inn approx. 3.5km from Cheltenham Festival. Part of the Eviivo family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
"The Dial House" is an intimate hotel approx. 20.9km from Cheltenham Festival in Bourton on the Water. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Located in Cheltenham, "Malmaison Cheltenham" is an upscale hotel approx. 3.3km from Cheltenham Festival. Part of the Malmaison Hotels family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Approx. 11.3km from Cheltenham Festival, "Holiday Inn Gloucester / Cheltenham By IHG" offers upscale hotel accommodation in Gloucester. Part of the IHG family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Discover "Cowley Manor Hotel", an intimate upscale hotel approx. 10.0km from Cheltenham Festival. Perfect base for festival-goers.
For visitors to Cheltenham Festival, "Hotel du Vin Cheltenham" offers upscale hotel accommodation approx. 3.3km from Cheltenham Festival. Part of the Malmaison Hotels family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Find hotel accommodation at "Citrus Hotel Cheltenham by Compass Hospitality", approx. 2.7km from Cheltenham Festival in Cheltenham. Part of the Compass Hospitality family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Conveniently approx. 23.1km from Cheltenham Festival, "The Porch House" is an intimate hotel in Stow-on-the-wold. Perfect base for festival-goers.
"Stratton House Hotel" is a guesthouse approx. 21.8km from Cheltenham Festival in Cirencester. Featuring a personal touch. Perfect base for festival-goers.
Conveniently approx. 20.7km from Cheltenham Festival, "The Mousetrap Inn" is an intimate inn in Bourton on the Water. Part of the Eviivo family. Perfect base for festival-goers.
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The pinnacle of Jump racing, featuring the Gold Cup. It attracts huge crowds and generates a massive buzz in the town and surrounding area.
The Cheltenham Festival is the pinnacle of the Jump racing season, featuring four days of world-class horse racing, including the legendary Gold Cup. It is known for its electric atmosphere, with the 'Cheltenham Roar' signaling the start of the first race.
Cheltenham Spa station can be very busy; use the dedicated shuttle bus service to the racecourse
Dress suitable for the weather as March can be cold and windy
Be prepared for long queues at bars and tote betting windows
The walk from the town center to the racecourse is popular and takes about 20-30 minutes
Common questions about Cheltenham Festival
It is situated at Prestbury Park, on the northern outskirts of Cheltenham, Gloucestershire.
A dedicated shuttle bus service operates between Cheltenham Spa station and the racecourse. Alternatively, it is a 45-minute walk.
Accommodation in Cheltenham town center is highly sought after. Nearby towns like Gloucester and Tewkesbury are excellent alternatives with good transport links.
Yes, there is a designated taxi drop-off point at the racecourse. Booking in advance is recommended during Festival week.
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