Staying in Cheltenham: Where to Stay and the Best Hotels
Where to stay in Cheltenham, area by area: 15 hotels, guesthouses and apartments in Montpellier, the town centre and Pittville, with parking, dogs and the races.
In short: for staying in Cheltenham, base yourself in the town centre, Montpellier or Pittville and you can walk almost everywhere. Our picks: the Queens Hotel on the Promenade for a classic stay, No.38 The Park in Pittville for the races, and the Holiday Inn Express by the Brewery Quarter for value, with free breakfast.
Where to stay in Cheltenham, area by area, with 15 hotels, guesthouses and apartments checked on their own websites on 19 October 2026.
Where is the best area to stay in Cheltenham?
The town centre, Montpellier or Pittville. All three are within walking distance of each other, so pick by what you are coming for.
| Area | Best for | Stay at |
|---|---|---|
| Montpellier | Smart restaurants and bars, a classic stay | Queens Hotel, Hotel du Vin, Malmaison |
| Town centre | Shops, nightlife, budget stays | The George, The Dulwich, Crescent Place, Holiday Inn Express, Premier Inn |
| Pittville | The races, Pittville Park, quiet streets | No.38 The Park, Cotswold Grange, Clarence Court |
| Further out | Drivers, longer and self-catering stays | The Charlton, Beaumont House, The Little Manor, Beechurst |
Staying in Montpellier
Queens Hotel
Cheltenham's grand Regency hotel, opened in 1838 overlooking Imperial Gardens, with Victoria's restaurant, the Gold Cup Bar and afternoon tea.
- 🛏️ 84 rooms
- 🅿️ Parking £17 a night
- 🐕 Dogs £30 a night
- 📍 The Promenade, Montpellier
Hotel du Vin
A boutique hotel behind a classic Georgian front, with a roll-top bath or monsoon shower in every room, a French and British bistro and a cellar of up to 400 wines.
- 🛏️ 49 rooms and suites
- 🅿️ Parking £10 a night
- 📍 Parabola Road
Malmaison
A lively boutique hotel near Montpellier Gardens, with a brasserie and bar cooking on Konro and Josper grills and 24-hour room service. Scaffolding is up outside while the building is worked on.
- 🛏️ 61 rooms and suites
- 🅿️ Parking £10 a night
- 🐕 Dogs £25 a night
- 📍 Bayshill Road
Staying in the town centre
The George
A design-led hotel run by Young's, a few minutes from the Promenade, with contactless self check-in. Breakfast is the only meal on site, with the town's restaurants on the doorstep.
- 🛏️ 46 rooms
- 🍳 Breakfast only
- 📍 St George's Road, Town Centre
The Dulwich
A Regency townhouse on Royal Crescent with self check-in by keycode, kitchenettes in some rooms and a parking space for each room. Its website lists no breakfast.
- 🛏️ 8 rooms
- 💷 From £81 a night
- 🅿️ Parking £5 a day
- 📍 Royal Crescent
Crescent Place
Stylish rooms and suites, including a Grade II listed chapel conversion with a mezzanine bedroom and roll-top bath, with tea and coffee stations rather than kitchens.
- 🛏️ Rooms and chapel suites
- 🚫 Adults only, no pets
- 🅿️ Paid parking nearby
- 📍 Crescent Place
Holiday Inn Express
A modern chain hotel by the Brewery Quarter, a short walk from the High Street, with breakfast included in the room rate.
- 🍳 Free breakfast
- 📍 Dunalley Street
Premier Inn Cheltenham Town Centre
The most central of the town's Premier Inns, opposite the Brewery Quarter, with a Thyme bar and grill, air conditioning and accessible rooms. Up to two children eat breakfast free with an adult.
- 🅿️ NCP nearby, £15 for 4 to 24 hours
- 🚫 No pets
- 📍 Henrietta Street
Staying in Pittville
No.38 The Park
A Georgian townhouse run by Young's that calls itself the closest hotel to the racecourse, with a restaurant, a speakeasy bar and an EV charger. There is no lift.
- 🛏️ 13 rooms
- 🐎 15-minute walk to the racecourse
- 🅿️ Free if you book direct
- 🐕 Dogs £25 a night
- 📍 Evesham Road, Pittville
Cotswold Grange
A Cotswold-stone house from about 1855 on a quiet avenue between the town centre and the racecourse, with a bar and a hand-painted breakfast room. All rooms are reached by stairs.
- 🏅 AA 5 Star Guest Accommodation 2025
- 🍳 AA Breakfast Award 2025
- 👨👩👧 Family rooms
- 📍 Pittville Circus Road
Clarence Court Hotel
A Regency hotel on Clarence Square, once owned by the Duke of Wellington, with the Forty5 restaurant serving dinner Tuesday to Saturday and free use of a local gym. The entrance has steep steps and there is no lift.
- 🅿️ Free parking, book direct
- ⚡ EV charging
- 🐕 Dogs welcome
- 📍 Clarence Square
Staying further out
The Charlton
A contactless boutique hotel with no reception desk: door codes are emailed before you arrive. It has its own restaurant and bar with a covered outdoor area.
- 💷 Doubles from £109
- 🍽️ Restaurant and bar
- 📍 London Road, Charlton Kings
Beaumont House
A guesthouse about 15 minutes' walk from the centre with a touchscreen check-in and a light complimentary breakfast of muffins, cereal bars and juice. No pets.
- 🅿️ Free parking
- ⚡ EV charging
- 📍 Shurdington Road, The Suffolks
The Little Manor
A private house in gardens in Swindon Village, north of the centre, with three rooms, a shared kitchen and a continental breakfast.
- 💷 From £110 a night
- 🛏️ 3 rooms, 2-night minimum
- 📍 Swindon Village
Beechurst Serviced Apartments
Five self-catering apartments in a converted Victorian farmhouse near junction 11 of the M5, each with its own entrance and a full kitchen. Pets are not allowed.
- 🛏️ 5 apartments for two
- 🅿️ Free parking
- 📍 The Reddings
Which Cheltenham hotels have parking and take dogs?
| Stay | Parking | Dogs |
|---|---|---|
| Queens Hotel | On site, £17 a night | Yes, £30 a night |
| Hotel du Vin | On site, £10 a night | Ask the hotel |
| Malmaison | £10 a night | Yes, £25 a night |
| No.38 The Park | Free if booked direct | Yes, £25 a night |
| Clarence Court | Free if booked direct | Yes |
| The Dulwich | £5 a day | Not stated |
| Holiday Inn Express | Check when booking | Check when booking |
| Premier Inn Town Centre | NCP, £15 for 4 to 24 hours | No |
| Beaumont House | Free | No |
| Beechurst | Free, one car per apartment | No |
Where should I stay for the Cheltenham races?
In Pittville, the closest part of town to Cheltenham Racecourse. No.38 The Park says it is a 15-minute stroll from the course, and Cotswold Grange and Clarence Court are nearby. The town centre hotels are about 2 km away. Festival week in March books up first, so book early, and read our Cheltenham races guide.
Staying in Cheltenham: questions
Where is the best place to stay in Cheltenham?
The town centre, Montpellier or Pittville, which are all within walking distance of each other. Pittville is closest to the racecourse.
Which hotel is closest to Cheltenham Racecourse?
No.38 The Park on Evesham Road in Pittville, which describes itself as the closest hotel to the racecourse, a 15-minute walk away.
Which Cheltenham hotels have free parking?
No.38 The Park and Clarence Court if you book direct, plus Beaumont House and the Beechurst apartments.
Are there dog-friendly hotels in Cheltenham?
Yes: the Queens Hotel, Malmaison, The George, No.38 The Park and Clarence Court take dogs.
Where can I stay cheaply in Cheltenham town centre?
The Dulwich on Royal Crescent from £81 a night, or the Holiday Inn Express and Premier Inn by the Brewery Quarter.