Cheltenham Festival: Hotel availability
The biggest jump racing event of the year attracts thousands of visitors to Cheltenham, The Festival Town. Local accommodation is often booked months, sometimes a year, in advance.
To assist visitors in booking last-minute hotels for the Cheltenham Festival we have contacted local providers and checked their latest availability.
Please contact accommodation providers direct to check their current availability and book your stay.
We look forward to welcoming you to Cheltenham!
Where to stay for Cheltenham Festival 2026...
Hotel Du Vin
Parabola Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3AH
Set in the stylish Montpellier district, Hotel du Vin Cheltenham is a luxurious boutique hotel offering a quintessential English experience. This exquisite hotel is the ideal base to explore Cheltenham, a characterful spa town. Moreover, its close proximity to The Promenade, the town's fashionable shopping street, allows guests to fully immerse themselves in the charm and elegance of the locale.
Malmaison
Bayshill Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3AS
Tucked amidst rolling hills and verdant countryside, with the renowned spa town of Cheltenham within reach, Malmaison Cheltenham offers an idyllic retreat. This boutique hotel, nestled in the heart of the Cotswolds, is your perfect sanctuary for a relaxing luxury break. With 61 sumptuously styled rooms and suites, Malmaison Cheltenham offers an unforgettable stay experience.
Cotswold Grange
Pittville Circus Rd, Cheltenham, GL52 2QH
This independently run boutique hotel sits on a quiet, tree-lined avenue conveniently located walking distance between Cheltenham Racecourse and the town centre.
Cleeve Hill Hotel
Cleeve Hill, Cheltenham, GL52 3PR
Located in an enviable location at the peak of the Cotswolds, the highest hotel in the area and just shy of two miles from Cheltenham Racecourse. Here you can expect home-baked cookies, spacious, bright, airy rooms and spectacular views.
Cowley Manor
Cowley, Cheltenham GL53 9NL
A Grade II listed luxurious property located less than 7 miles from Cheltenham Racecourse. Home to 31 bedrooms complemented by a spa, restaurant, cocktail lounge, library, mudroom and spacious living rooms.
Holiday Inn Express Cheltenham
33 Dunalley Street, Cheltenham, GL50 4AP
The George
49 St George's Rd, Cheltenham GL50 3DZ
Situated in the heart of Cheltenham, The George offers 46 design-led bedrooms, all focusing on the key ingredients: ultra-comfy mattresses, waterfall showers and Hi-Speed WiFi.
The Greenway Hotel
Shurdington, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL51 4UG
Located within a short drive of Cheltenham. Set in eight acres of stunning countryside grounds, this 16th Century Elizabethan manor house hotel is the proud owner of 4 AA Red Stars reflecting the team’s exceptional service and hospitality.
Stay Lets Cheltenham
11 Bath St, Cheltenham GL50 1YA
Offering comfort, value and flexibility in one package, Stay Lets Cheltenham offers a suite of modern serviced apartments pertfect for short or extended stays.
Neptune Apartments
47-49 The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1PJ
Looking for luxury, relaxation and freedom in the heart of beautiful Regency Cheltenham? Neptune Apartments are a collection of 12 apartments based in a newly refurbished, listed period building, offering traditional features and timeless style with a modern twist.
Staying at one of the individually designed adult-only apartments gives you the luxury of a 5-star hotel, but with the complete freedom to do your own thing.
Luxury Apartments
Various addresses in Cheltenham
A family run company, with over 20 years of experience in serviced lets in Cheltenham. Offering a large portfolio of fully furnished serviced apartments and houses in excellent locations.
The company hand-select each property on their books with only one in fifty offered to Luxury Apartments meeting their strict criteria for comfort, location, and quality.
Leonardo Hotel
Gloucester Road, Cheltenham, GL51 0TS
Leonardo Hotel Cheltenham is located just 15 minutes from the action.
No. 131
The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NW
No.131 The Promenade is just a stone's throw from the Montpellier district of Cheltenham, 1.5 miles (approx. 34 minute walk) from Cheltenham Racecourse. Named one of the Cotswolds' favourite hotels. Here you can expect classic on the outside, contemporary British on the inside with delicious all-day and signature dining and one of the very best late-night bars in town - Gin & Juice.
No. 38
The Promenade, Cheltenham, GL50 1NW
Tucked away in a leafy corner of Pittville, No.38 The Park is ideally located within walking distance of Cheltenham Racecourse. Each of their 13 beautiful, bespoke bedrooms, are dog friendly and feature one-off artworks, antiques and artefacts as well as lots of little luxuries.
Star Glamping
National Star, Ullenwood, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL53 9QU
Offering racegoers the freedom of camping without the hassle of ropes, tent pegs or rain. Their glamping pods are built from environmentally friendly and sustainable wood to provide all the comfort you need.
Cotswold Farm Park
Guiting Power, Cheltenham GL54 5FL
Tucked away in the stunning countryside, Cotswold Farm Park offers a cosy spot for you to park up, unwind, and explore the local beauty before heading out for a day at the races.
Keep popping back. As accommodation providers contact us with their availability for Cheltenham Festival 2026 we will update this list.