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🛏️ Hotels Near Gloucester

Hotels, inns and places to stay in and around Gloucester.

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Premier Inn Gloucester (Quayside)
📍 Bakers Quay, St Ann Way, Gloucester, GL1 5BQ 📞 0330 135 9036

Central Gloucester hotel at Bakers Quay with on-site restaurant, free Wi-Fi and parking close to Gloucester Docks and Gloucester Quays.

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Hatherley Manor Hotel and Spa
📍 Down Hatherley Lane, Gloucester, GL2 9QA 📞 01452 730217

Country house hotel and spa near Gloucester with bedrooms, dining, spa facilities and event spaces.

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The Albert Hotel Gloucester
📍 The Albert Hotel, 56/58 Worcester Street, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 3AG 📞 07506 754 656

City-centre hotel on Worcester Street offering affordable en-suite rooms within easy reach of Gloucester station, the cathedral and the city centre.

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Hatton Court Hotel
📍 Hatton Court Hotel, Upton Hill, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8DE 📞 01452 228740

Country house hotel on the hillside just outside Gloucester, with a restaurant, bar and quick access into the city and the Cotswolds.

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Gloucester Robinswood Hotel By Sunday
📍 Matson Lane, Matson, Gloucester, GL4 6EA 📞 0330 028 3408

Modern hotel on the edge of Gloucester near Robinswood Hill, with spa and pool facilities plus straightforward access to the city centre and M5.

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The Edward Hotel Gloucester
📍 88-92 London Rd, Gloucester, GL1 3PG 📞 01452 525865

Independent Gloucester hotel on London Road, around ten minutes' walk from the city centre, rail station and bus station. A practical choice for a Gloucester stay with free parking, Wi-Fi and EV charging on site.

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Oakwood Hotel
📍 Twigworth Road, Twigworth, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL2 9PG 📞 +44 1452 905452

Modern country hotel on the northern edge of Gloucester, handy for city breaks, weddings and a quieter stay just outside the centre.

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City Centre Guest House - Gloucester Park
📍 72 Weston Road, Gloucester, Gloucestershire, GL1 5AX 📞 +441452522243

Friendly guest house beside Gloucester Park, well placed for the station, city centre sights and short stays near the docks.

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Mercure Gloucester, Bowden Hall Hotel
📍 Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, Gloucester, GL4 8ED 📞 01452 255012

Four-star country-house hotel on the edge of Gloucester, set in parkland at Upton St Leonards and well placed for city breaks, weddings and short stays near the Cotswolds. A sensible option if you want a quieter base outside the centre without being far from Gloucester Quays or the cathedral.

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The Cheltenham Chase Hotel
📍 Shurdington Rd, Brockworth, Gloucester GL3 4PB, UK 📞 01452 519988

A four-star hotel on the Gloucester side of Brockworth with spa facilities, event space and straightforward access to both Gloucester and Cheltenham. It suits city breaks, business stays and longer Gloucestershire weekends where you want a quieter edge-of-city base.

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Holiday Inn Express Gloucester - South
📍 Waterwells Business Park, Quedgeley, Gloucester, GL2 2AB, United Kingdom 📞 +44 371 902 1544

Modern hotel at Waterwells Business Park in Quedgeley, handy for drivers who want a practical base just south of Gloucester with straightforward access to the Quays, cathedral and M5. A solid option for short stays, business trips or stopping off before heading into the city.

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Judges Lodgings Boutique Hotel & Apartments
📍 29 Spa Road, Gloucester, GL1 1AE 📞 +44 1452 905 197

Boutique self-catering aparthotel on Spa Road, a short walk from Gloucester Quays, the docks and the cathedral. Well suited to city breaks or longer stays if you want somewhere central with easy access to Gloucester’s bars, restaurants and waterfront.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What hotels are near Gloucester?
Gloucester has a good range of accommodation from budget chains to boutique hotels. The city centre has several hotels within walking distance of the cathedral and docks, including familiar chains like Premier Inn and Travelodge. Independent hotels and guesthouses offer character and personal service, some in converted historic buildings. The nearby Cotswolds provide luxury manor house hotels and country inns with character rooms. Cheltenham, eight miles away, has spa hotels and larger properties suitable for events and conferences. Budget travellers can find good value at the edge-of-town chain hotels with free parking. For self-catering, serviced apartments in the city centre and Cotswold holiday cottages are popular alternatives.
How much do hotels near Gloucester cost?
Budget chain hotels near Gloucester cost £45 to £70 per night for a standard double room. Mid-range independent hotels and country inns charge £70 to £130 per night. Boutique and luxury hotels in the Cotswolds range from £150 to £300 per night. Guesthouses and bed and breakfasts offer good value at £60 to £100 per night including breakfast. Prices peak during major events like the Three Choirs Festival and Cheltenham Race Week, when rates can double. Weekend rates are generally higher than midweek, and booking well in advance gives the best prices. Serviced apartments cost £80 to £150 per night but work out cheaper for longer stays as they include kitchen facilities.
Is it better to stay in Gloucester or Cheltenham?
It depends on what you are visiting for. Gloucester suits visitors interested in the cathedral, historic docks and rugby at Kingsholm. The city is also closer to the Forest of Dean and the Wye Valley. Cheltenham is better for race meetings, shopping and the Regency spa town experience. Cheltenham has more restaurants and nightlife per square mile, while Gloucester feels more like a working city with genuine history. Hotel prices are similar in both, though Cheltenham has more upmarket options. The two cities are only eight miles apart with a ten-minute drive or regular bus and train connections, so you can easily stay in one and visit the other. For Cotswold exploration, either works equally well as a base.
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Hotels near Gloucester cover a few quite different needs, so it is worth deciding early whether you want a walkable city stay or a practical base for driving around the county. Central stays make the most sense if your plan revolves around Gloucester Quays, the Cathedral, Guildhall events or a rail arrival, because you can spend more time on foot and less time moving the car. Properties on the edge of the city or near main routes are usually better for business trips, motorway access, late arrivals or day trips into places such as Cheltenham, the Forest of Dean and the Cotswolds.

The local tourism guide separates accommodation into hotels, guest houses and B&Bs, self-catering and serviced apartments, which is a useful clue to how Gloucester is best searched. Traditional hotel stays suit short breaks and one-night stops, while serviced apartments or self-catering options are often better for longer stays, family visits or anyone who wants kitchen space and a bit more independence. Inns and smaller places can be a good middle ground if you want more character than a standard chain hotel without giving up easy parking and breakfast.

Before booking, check the dull but important details: whether parking is included, whether the property is truly city-centre or just outside Gloucester, and how it handles event weekends when the Quays or Cathedral draw more visitors in. If you are planning to eat out and walk in the evening, location matters more than star rating; if you are using Gloucester as a base for wider touring, road access usually matters more than being in the very centre. This category is most useful when you treat it as trip-planning, not just bed-shopping.