The 10 best Hotels in Cheltenham for 2025

The top 5 hotels in Cheltenham

Explore Cheltenham's rich history and excellent eateries, or use the town as a springboard to the charming Cotswolds. You'll find a wealth of pretty hotels and country manors here in our top 5 picks.

Our best hotels in Cheltenham

1.

The Greenway Hotel & Spa 4*

This spectacular 16th-century manor house hotel is brimming with Elizabethan character. From the sophisticated period furnishings to the dignified dining hall, there are plenty of nooks and crannies to explore. What's more, the Greenway offers a fine indoor swimming complex, sumptuous spa treatments and charming gardens to stroll. 2.

No. 38 The Park

Idyllically situated overlooking Pittville Park, this charming Georgian townhouse hotel offers strikingly modern interiors. Bedrooms are decorated with bespoke and quirky antique furnishings, while common areas exude a cool and chic charm. It's a lovely little getaway with good links out to the Cotswolds. 3.

Queens Hotel Cheltenham - MGallery 4*

Nestled right in the centre of Cheltenham, Queens Hotel is close to the town's top nightspots and restaurants. The hotel itself dates back to the Regency period, with a strong history as one of the first purpose-built hotels in Europe. Its 84 alluring rooms and decadent on-site restaurant are loaded with glamorous and classic décor and design. 4.

Ellenborough Park 5*

This regal rural retreat is among the Cotswolds' most spectacular hotels. Surrounded by serene countryside, the hotel traces its roots back to the 15th century. You'll find charming cloisters, alleys and gardens which lead inside to delightful interiors which seamlessly blend antiques and modern décor. 5.

The Wheatsheaf Inn

This cosy 17th-century coaching inn is located in Northleach in the Cotswolds, just east of Cheltenham. Surrounded by picture-postcard rural village sights, guests can enjoy a slower pace of life with 14 charming bedrooms decorated with homely bespoke furnishings. The graceful and intimate dining hall serves up locally-sourced food among a must-see wine list.

Services will you find in our hotels in Cheltenham

• Free Wi-Fi
• Tea and coffee making facilities
• Luxury toiletries
• Flatscreen TVs
• Luxury bathrooms
• Swimming pools
• Cosy bars
• Award-winning restaurants

Going on holiday in Cheltenham

Cheltenham is a popular summertime retreat, with crowds expected during the school holidays from July to August. If you'd like to avoid these busy periods, you can consider a visit in the shoulder seasons of spring and autumn. This is also a fine time to visit the neighbouring Cotswolds as the countryside comes to life. Cheltenham's biggest event of the year is the Cheltenham Festival in March. It's best to avoid this period unless you're attending, as prices rise and traffic swells. Winter is also delightful, with Christmas lights and crisp walks in neighbouring nature.

Hotel offers at Cheltenham convenient for all kind of travel

Cheltenham has much to offer all kinds of visitor. The wealth of historical spa-oriented hotels are perfect retreats for couples. You'll also find some of England's finest restaurants to celebrate anniversaries or big events. As for families, Cheltenham is brimming with activities. Sudeley Castle, Fairytale Farm and the Cotswold Wildlife Park are all fine days out for kids. Cheltenham is also great for groups of friends, with plentiful outdoor pursuits and a lively centre for shopping and dining along Montpellier and the Promenade.

The range of hotels we offer at Cheltenham

• Historic hotels
• Country house hotels
• Spa hotels
• Boutique hotels
• Coaching inn hotels

Cheltenham: What should we bring for a hotel stay?

• Comfortable shoes
• Walking clothes
• An umbrella
• Evening attire
• Charging cables
• Camera

Your best hotel at Cheltenham: how to get there and make your booking

How to get to Cheltenham

Cheltenham is very well connected, with frequent rail services to most major UK cities and towns from Cheltenham Spa. There's also an extensive public bus network and a small international airport nearby. There are great public transport links out to the Cotswolds if you don't have a car. Once you've arrived in the town, you'll find the town centre easy to navigate on foot. The rail station itself is about 1 mile west of the town centre, with regular bus routes throughout.

How to book your hotel in Cheltenham

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The opinion of the Voyage Privé travel expert on Cheltenham

Once a resplendent spa resort for 18th-century aristocrats, today Cheltenham retains its historic and opulent charm. You'll find a wealth of well-manicured squares, Regency-era buildings and leafy parks to explore. What's more, it has one of the most scenic shopping centres in the entire country. With excellent restaurants and first-rate hotels, Cheltenham is a great base to explore the region, especially the serene Cotswolds.

Cheltenham – nestled outside of the scenic Cotswolds

Cheltenham is a fine base to explore both the Cotswolds and Gloucestershire. Within minutes, you can escape to honey-coloured villages surrounded by rolling hills. Highlights include Bourton on the Water, Stow on the Wold, Moreton in Marsh and Bilbury, all easily reached by road. Cheltenham and the Cotswolds offer outdoor adventures and romantic getaways to suit all your travelling needs.