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Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night near Forest Drive Shops on Hotels.com. These hotels close to Forest Drive Shops consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 13, 2026.

A bedroom with a bed, a TV, a wardrobe, and a sliding door leading to a bathroom.

A modern living room with a sofa, a flat-screen TV, a dining area with a table and chairs, and a kitchen area.

A hallway with a framed abstract painting, a fire alarm, and a wooden door with a fire action sign.

A modern living room with a glass dining table, two chairs, a sofa, and a desk with a lamp.

1. Parkway House

1.6 km from Forest Drive Shops

Christopher

CNY805

CNY1,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 22 - Oct 23

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A row of traditional white buildings with gabled roofs, a flag, and outdoor seating areas.

A tray with pastries, a teapot, and a cup on a wooden table.

Two people at a reception desk, one handing over a card to the other.

2. County Hotel Chelmsford

1.2 km from Forest Drive Shops

Heather

CNY844

CNY1,013 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and shelves stocked with bottles.

A room with a tropical wallpaper, two velvet chairs, a neon sign, and a small table with a book.

A check-in kiosk with a floral wallpaper and a neon sign, a bar area with stools, and a reception desk.

3. Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

1.6 km from Forest Drive Shops

Lea

CNY384

CNY461 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A hotel corridor with a carpeted floor, a door at the end, and blue lighting.

A bar area with a sofa, chairs, and a bar counter.

4. Best Western Atlantic Hotel

2 km from Forest Drive Shops

Charlotte

CNY744

CNY893 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.

A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, patterned chairs, and wall-mounted lamps.

A room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.

A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

5. The Ship

1.3 km from Forest Drive Shops

Mariama

CNY591

CNY709 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside lamps, a painting on the wall, and a window.

A modern kitchen with white cabinetry, a built-in oven, and a countertop with a coffee maker, kettle, and cups.

A bathroom sink with a chrome faucet, a bottle of Molton Brown hand wash, and a towel on a tray.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a sofa, a lamp, and a view of the outside.

6. Luxurious ONE Bedroom Apartment IN Bond Street

1.9 km from Forest Drive Shops

CNY805

CNY1,408 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and a stove. There is a dining table with chairs and a vase of white flowers.

A modern kitchen with white cabinets, a microwave, and an oven. There is a dining area with a table and chairs, and a green sofa in the living area.

A modern living room with a flat-screen TV, a round ottoman, a green sofa, a dining table, and a potted orchid.

A dining area with a round table, two chairs, and a vase with white flowers.

7. Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking

2 km from Forest Drive Shops

Martin

CNY1,026

CNY1,763 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

A bedroom with a large bed, bedside tables, a desk, and a chair.

A spacious living area with a sofa, coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A traditional pub with outdoor seating, stone flooring, and classic architecture.

8. Channels Hotel

5.7 km from Forest Drive Shops

Nicola

CNY754

CNY905 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A garden with a conservatory, a gazebo, and several dome-shaped structures.

A large bed with a headboard, a floor lamp, and a table with books and a glass of wine.

A hotel lobby with a glass partition, a bar area with a purple-lit counter, and a patterned carpet.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

9. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

4.8 km from Forest Drive Shops

Dean

CNY830

CNY996 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A bar with a bartender preparing drinks, shelves of liquor bottles, and a beer tap.

A bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a large bed with white bedding and purple accents, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with curtains.

A traditional brick building with a gravel driveway and a fenced area.

10. The Harvard Inn

7.5 km from Forest Drive Shops

Fiona

CNY897

CNY1,076 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 15 - Oct 16

A hotel room with two beds, a small table, a chair, and a window with curtains.

A kitchen counter with a kettle, mugs, and packets of PG tips tea.

A bunk bed with a top shelf holding a bag, a shelf with a coffee maker and glasses, a mirror, and a towel on the bottom shelf.

A brick building with a sign reading 'Premier Inn' and a smaller sign below it.

11. Premier Inn Chelmsford - Springfield

5.5 km from Forest Drive Shops

Maxwell

CNY384

CNY461 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 23 - Oct 24

A traditional fireplace with logs, a chair, and various framed certificates and notices on the wall.

A snow-covered rural road with houses on either side.

A bedroom with a large bed, two bedside lamps, a chandelier, a mirror, and a window with a floral curtain.

A brick building with a sign reading "RIDLEYS ALE AND STOUT".

12. The Compasses Inn

10.6 km from Forest Drive Shops

Ross

CNY738

CNY886 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A stone fireplace with a black mantel, logs, and a decorative lantern.

A large, red brick building with multiple windows and a well-maintained lawn.

A bedroom with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a yellow armchair, and a radiator.

A conference room with a large table, chairs, and a potted plant.

13. Downham Hall

11.9 km from Forest Drive Shops

Keith

CNY855

CNY1,026 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 25 - Oct 26

A banquet hall with round tables, white draped chairs, and floral arrangements.

A hotel room with two beds, a nightstand, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A wedding aisle with white chairs and a floral arch.

An outdoor patio area with white tables and chairs, covered by a floral arch.

14. Rettendon lodge events

14 km from Forest Drive Shops

Omar

CNY420

CNY504 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A covered outdoor seating area with a table, cushions, and a statue.

A four-poster bed with a white frame, a bedside table with a lamp, and a chair with a red cushion.

A hotel entrance with a red carpet, a canopy labeled "ENTRANCE", and potted plants on either side.

A cozy indoor setting with multiple seating areas, a bar, and a decorated Christmas tree.

15. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

16.2 km from Forest Drive Shops

michael

CNY841

CNY1,010 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A narrow cobblestone street with buildings on either side, string lights overhead, and a sign indicating a hotel reception.

A hotel room with a bed, a chair, a table with a coffee maker, a painting on the wall, and a window with curtains.

A traditional inn with exposed wooden beams, a fireplace, and a variety of antique furniture.

A narrow cobblestone street lined with traditional half-timbered buildings, some with outdoor seating and potted plants.

16. The Blue Boar - Maldon

15.6 km from Forest Drive Shops

Susan

CNY886

CNY1,063 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 13 - Oct 14

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

A hotel room with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.

A dining area with wooden beams, teal upholstered chairs, and a wooden table set for a meal.

17. Saracens Head Hotel

16.9 km from Forest Drive Shops

IAN

CNY435

CNY523 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A hotel room with two beds, a desk with a computer, a chair, and a TV.

A modern lounge area with a black leather sofa, red cushions, a wooden table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, a sofa, a small table, a red chair, a lamp, and a window with curtains.

A hotel reception area with a reception desk, a sofa with red cushions, and a coffee table with a plant.

18. Holiday Inn Express Braintree by IHG

16.4 km from Forest Drive Shops

Derek

CNY340

CNY407 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A modern bar area with a curved counter, seating with colorful cushions, and large windows offering a view of greenery.

A modern living room with a black leather sofa, wooden shelving with various items, and a large flat-screen TV.

A bar area with shelves of liquor bottles, glasses, and a refrigerated display case.

A Holiday Inn hotel entrance with a clear glass door, a well-maintained lawn, and a variety of plants.

19. Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG

16.4 km from Forest Drive Shops

Andy

CNY435

CNY523 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A waterfront hotel with a white facade, a black roof, and a white picket fence.

A rustic room with a brick fireplace, leather chairs, and vintage boots.

A wooden building with a tiled patio and outdoor seating area.

A rustic interior with exposed wooden beams, a chandelier, and a collection of framed artwork on the walls.

20. The Ferry Boat Inn

18.6 km from Forest Drive Shops

Shaun

CNY993

CNY1,192 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

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Compare popular hotels close to Forest Drive Shops

Property	Property class	Guest rating
Luxurious 2 Bedroom Apartment With Free Parking	9.8 Exceptional 9 reviews	View
County Hotel Chelmsford	8.2 Very good 597 reviews	View
Best Western Atlantic Hotel	8.0 Very good 401 reviews	View
Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre	7.4 Good 26 reviews	View
Parkway House	9.2 Wonderful 19 reviews	View

Other landmarks near Forest Drive Shops

A classical pavilion with a dome and columns in a park.

Admirals Park LNR

Admirals Park LNR is 1 mi (1.5 km) from central Chelmsford, why not stop by during your stay.

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Admirals Park

Admirals Park is worth a visit, located 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from central Chelmsford.

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Savernake Park

Savernake Park is worth a visit, located 1.2 mi (1.9 km) from central Chelmsford.

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West Park

West Park is worth a visit, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Chelmsford.

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Clock Tower Retail Park

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Clock Tower Retail Park when in Chelmsford. Splash some more cash at Forest Drive Shops.

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Tower Gardens

Tower Gardens is worth a visit, located 1 mi (1.6 km) from central Chelmsford.

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Central Park

Central Park is worth a visit when in central Chelmsford.

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Peter Edwards Museum And Library

The center of Chelmsford is home to cultural attractions like Peter Edwards Museum And Library, so you might want to stop by during your stay. If you want to experience more of the culture Chelmsford has to offer, head to Chelmsford Cathedral, Bond Street, and Forest Drive Shops.

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Frequently Asked Questions

What are the best hotels near Forest Drive Shops?

Guests love staying at County Hotel Chelmsford, which is a hotel near Forest Drive Shops.
Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre is another well-reviewed hotel and is a short drive away.
With 22,615 hotels, vacation rentals, and other accommodations in the area, you'll have plenty to choose from.

How much does it cost to stay in a hotel near Forest Drive Shops?

On Hotels.com, you can find the best options for your travel budget by entering your search criteria and sorting by price. Remember that pricing varies based on where and when you plan to go.

Take a look at the lowest price per night from CNY339

What cheap hotels are close to Forest Drive Shops?

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport is a reasonably-priced hotel near Forest Drive Shops and offers a bar/lounge and a snack bar/deli.

Can I find hotels close to Forest Drive Shops that are fully refundable?

Yes, you'll find hotels with refundable room rates, but be sure to check the cancellation deadline before you book. To find refundable rates, use the "Fully refundable" filter when you search for hotels.

A couple of highly rated hotels near Forest Drive Shops that offer these rates are The Pheasant Public House & Hotel Limited and County Hotel Chelmsford.

What are the best romantic hotels near Forest Drive Shops?

For travelers looking for a romantic stay, County Hotel Chelmsford offers a restaurant and a bar/lounge. It's a short 3-minute drive from Forest Drive Shops.
Another great option is Channels Hotel, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels close to Forest Drive Shops with free breakfast?

Start your day nourished with a free cooked-to-order breakfast at The Harvard Inn, which is a short 18-minute drive from Forest Drive Shops.
The White Horse, also recommended, is located 31 minutes away by car and offers free breakfast.

Which hotels near Forest Drive Shops have rooms with great views?

Travelers can enjoy rooms with city views at The Ship, which is a short 3-minute drive from Forest Drive Shops.
Another great choice nearby is Channels Hotel, which has rooms with garden views.

What are the best family hotels close to Forest Drive Shops?

The entire family will enjoy a stay at The Ship Hotel which offers free cribs, children's meals, and an ocean-view restaurant. Forest Drive Shops is in the larger area.
Also consider InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG as another great choice for your family's trip.

What are the best luxury hotels near Forest Drive Shops?

Treat yourself when you stay at Downham Hall, which is a 26-minute drive from Forest Drive Shops and offers a bar/lounge, parking, and a terrace.
Another luxurious option is The Ship Hotel, which is in the larger area.

What are the best hotels near Forest Drive Shops with free parking?

Drive and park with ease when you stay at Best Western Atlantic Hotel, which offers free parking. You'll be a short 5-minute drive from Forest Drive Shops.
Another property that offers free parking is Channels Hotel, which is a short drive away.

What are the best hotels near Forest Drive Shops with a pool?

If swimming is at the top of your list, Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG has an indoor pool. Forest Drive Shops is a 32-minute drive from the hotel.
Another great choice for a hotel with a pool is InterContinental London - The O2 by IHG.

What are the best things to see and do around my hotel near Forest Drive Shops?

You can check out sights near Forest Drive Shops like Leez Priory and Chelmsford City Racecourse.

What are the best pet-friendly hotels close to Forest Drive Shops?

Bring your cherished pet with you to Channels Hotel, which is a short 17-minute drive from Forest Drive Shops.
Mulberry House is a second pet-friendly option.