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4 Star Hotels in Chelmsford

Properties are selected based on real traveler reviews and popularity among guests who’ve booked a night in Chelmsford on Hotels.com. These Chelmsford 4 Star Hotels consistently deliver on quality, location and traveler experience. Last updated on October 16, 2026.

A sign for Channels Lodge with a contact number.

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.

A rustic dining area with wooden beams, grey upholstered chairs, and a wooden table.

1. Channels Hotel

Chelmsford

CNY755

CNY906 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A buffet table with various food items and condiments.

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.

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.

2. County Hotel Chelmsford

Chelmsford

CNY843

CNY1,012 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 19 - Oct 20

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

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick wall.

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.

3. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

CNY895

CNY1,074 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

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

A narrow waterway with dense greenery on both sides, a statue in the foreground, and a small boat with a roof.

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

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

4. Le Bouchon Brasserie & Hotel

Maldon

CNY840

CNY1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

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

A room with rows of white chairs with bows, a table with a floral arrangement, and a large arched window.

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

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

5. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

CNY435

CNY522 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A large, historic building with a formal garden and a central fountain.

A courtyard with a pathway, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

A hot tub with a skylight, surrounded by tiled walls and a wooden deck.

A spacious room with a green sofa set, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

6. Down Hall Hotel

Bishop's Stortford

CNY1,062

CNY1,274 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 1 - Nov 2

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a bar counter and multiple stools.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by white walls and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a large glass sculpture, and a man walking.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, large windows, and a modern seating area with leather sofas and a coffee table.

7. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

CNY729

CNY875 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 14 - Nov 15

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central round table surrounded by chairs.

A modern lounge area with plush armchairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

A modern reception area with marble counters, a blue patterned carpet, and hanging spherical lights.

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

8. Novotel London Stansted Airport

Stansted

CNY620

CNY744 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 30 - Oct 31

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

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

A modern lounge area with large windows, wooden flooring, and contemporary furniture.

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

9. Holiday Inn Basildon by IHG

Basildon

CNY435

CNY522 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

A bar area with stools, a clock, and various bottles and jars on shelves.

A neatly made bed with floral pillows, two bedside lamps, and two framed artworks on the wall above.

A room with a large window, a wooden floor, and a view of buildings outside.

A building with a white facade, multiple windows, and a sign indicating live music events.

10. The White Horse

Maldon

CNY847

CNY1,017 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A bar counter with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a bowl of fruit.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and comfortable seating.

A garden with a pond, purple flowers, and a brick building in the background.

An aerial view of a large, historic building with multiple sections, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

11. Mulberry House

Ongar

CNY700

CNY840 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 21 - Oct 22

12. Fanhams Hall Hotel

Ware

CNY928

CNY1,114 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

A modern bathroom with a copper bathtub, a white robe, and a framed artwork on the wall.

A staircase leading to a room with a patterned wall, a framed picture, and a blue bench.

A courtyard with outdoor seating, a gazebo, and a row of buildings with illuminated windows.

A room with a large bathtub, a chandelier, and a television on the wall.

13. Staycations Maldon Suites

Maldon

CNY921

CNY1,105 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 26 - Oct 27

An outdoor patio area with tables and chairs, surrounded by potted plants and a brick wall.

A furnished room with a sofa, a small table with a vase, a desk with a computer, and a TV on the wall.

A bedroom with a double bed, a chair, a window with curtains, and a radiator.

A storefront with outdoor seating, potted plants, and a clear blue sky.

14. Star Anglia Hotel

Colchester

CNY486

CNY583 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 16 - Oct 17

An outdoor dining area with tables and chairs, a view of the sea, and a dining table set with wine glasses and a bowl of food.

A bar area with a marble counter, stools, and a wine rack filled with bottles.

A modern dining area with a long table, multiple chairs, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, and a view of the sea.

15. Seven Hotel

Southend-on-Sea

CNY752

CNY902 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 3 - Nov 4

A multi-story building with a balcony featuring a sign that reads "The Ship Hotel."

A modern hotel room with a large bed, a sofa, a small table, and a balcony with a view.

A two-story building with a sign reading "The Ship Hotel".

A restaurant with a nautical theme, featuring a large painting of a seascape, wooden beams on the ceiling, and a mix of table and booth seating.

16. The Ship Hotel

Leigh-on-Sea

CNY737

CNY884 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 2 - Nov 3

A spacious lobby with a marble floor, a 'Grab & Go' kiosk, and a modern reception desk.

An indoor swimming pool with a high ceiling and wooden beams, surrounded by glass walls and a tiled floor.

A bar area with a counter, bar stools, and a variety of bottles. There are chairs around a table and a potted plant in the corner.

A large, historic building with a prominent tower, surrounded by lush greenery and expansive fields.

17. Delta Hotels by Marriott Colchester

Colchester

CNY525

CNY630 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 18 - Oct 19

A bar area with wooden stools, copper pendant lighting, and a variety of bottles and glasses on shelves.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, wine bottles on shelves, and a clock on the wall.

A white building with a sign reading "The Shop Inn."

Two light blue upholstered chairs with wooden legs and decorative studs, positioned on a checkered floor with a small table between them.

18. The Ship Inn

Burnham-on-Crouch

CNY840

CNY1,008 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 12 - Nov 13

A hot tub with a view of trees and a 'No Diving' sign.

A modern restaurant interior with high tables, cushioned seating, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with round tables and chairs, a metal grill structure, and a building with a sign that reads "MEO'S".

An indoor swimming pool with clear blue water, tiled walls, and a roof structure.

19. Holiday Inn Brentwood M25, Jct. 28 by IHG

Brentwood

CNY560

CNY672 total

includes taxes & fees

Nov 8 - Nov 9

Two modern, semi-open wooden cabins with dark roofs, set in a forested area with a well-maintained lawn and a picnic table visible.

A long dining table with chairs, a brick wall, wooden paneling, and large windows with a view.

A spacious living area with a sofa set, armchairs, a coffee table, and a dining table.

A cozy wooden cabin with a bed, seating area, and a small kitchen.

20. The Great Hallingbury Manor

Bishop's Stortford

CNY825

CNY990 total

includes taxes & fees

Oct 28 - Oct 29

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Top landmarks in Chelmsford

A large white mansion with multiple chimneys and columns, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Hylands House and Park

8.4/10 (10 reviews)

Hylands House and Park is just one of the landmarks located 1.4 mi (2.2 km) from central Writtle, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

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A large brick castle with two towers and a central entrance, surrounded by a well-maintained lawn and trees.

Leez Priory

10.0/10 (1 review)

Leez Priory is just one of the landmarks located 2 mi (3.2 km) from central Great and Little Leighs, so you might want to stop by for a few pics during your trip.

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A historic church with a tall spire and red tulips in the foreground.

Chelmsford Cathedral

9.2/10 (10 reviews)

Chelmsford Cathedral is in the heart of Chelmsford, so why not stop by during your stay.

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Chelmsford City Racecourse

7.6/10 (14 reviews)

Chelmsford City Racecourse is 1.3 mi (2.1 km) from central Great and Little Leighs, why not stop by during your stay.

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Bond Street

8.8/10 (15 reviews)

If you like shopping, take time out to go to Bond Street when in Chelmsford.

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Danbury Country Park

8.8/10 (3 reviews)

If you like the great outdoors, you might want to take time to explore Danbury Country Park, one of the green spaces in the heart of Danbury. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to RHS Garden Hyde Hall and Beeleigh Abbey Gardens, both nearby.

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Marsh Farm Country Park

7.6/10 (4 reviews)

Immerse yourself in nature and spend the day at Marsh Farm Country Park, located 9.4 mi (15.1 km) from central Chelmsford. Want to stretch your legs some more? Head to Hockley Woods and RHS Garden Hyde Hall, both nearby.

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Forest Drive Shops

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

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