The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham
The Holiday Inn Gloucester-Cheltenham
Enjoy relaxed comfort and modern convenience at Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham, an inviting base for your Cheltenham Festival experience. This friendly hotel offers contemporary amenities, relaxed dining and leisure facilities, the perfect blend of convenience and comfort to unwind after a thrilling day at the races.Request a personalised quote or speak to an expert today:
What's Included
- One (or more) nights accommodation
- Breakfast each morning
- Free drink at the hotel
- Free Racing Post
- Return racecourse transfers
- Ticket to day(s) of your choice
Easy Racecourse Access
Located just a short 20-minute transfer from the course, the hotel offers a convenient base away from the busiest crowds while keeping race-day travel simple and stress-free.
Excellent Value
One of the best value hotels based on its proximity to the racecourse
On-Site Dining
With all day dining and restaurants, casual bar and lounge and room service, the Holiday Inn can cater for however you’re feeling after the races.
Leisure & Relaxation Facilities
After a long day at the races, guests can unwind in the hotel’s leisure club, including gym and pool facilities, perfect for recharging before the next event.
Holiday Inn Gloucester – Cheltenham is conveniently located with excellent access to the Cheltenham Festival and surrounding attractions. The hotel sits just off the M5 motorway between Gloucester and Cheltenham, making it easy to reach the racecourse, with transfers taking around 20 minutes.
The Open Lobby Restaurant serves a hearty breakfast buffet each morning and an all-day menu of classic British and international dishes for lunch and dinner, making it easy to fuel up before heading to the course or unwind afterwards.
The Open Lobby Bar & Lounge provides a relaxed space for drinks, light meals and snacks, with coffees, cocktails, local ales and wines available throughout the day. For added convenience, room service is offered with a selection of meals and snacks delivered directly to your room, perfect for busy race days or late returns. In warmer weather, outdoor seating adds a pleasant al fresco option for casual dining and drinks.
The hotel offers free on-site parking for all guests, making it an ideal choice for racegoers. The spacious surface car park provides easy access to the hotel entrance and is suitable for cars, taxis and larger vehicles. With no additional charges or advanced reservations required, you can arrive and depart at your convenience.
There are also electric car charging points.
The hotel features a heated indoor swimming pool — ideal for a refreshing swim or gentle unwind after a day at the course. Adjacent to the pool are a sauna and steam room, providing soothing spaces to relax tired muscles and de-stress.
For those wishing to maintain their fitness routine, there is a well-equipped gym with modern cardio and strength equipment.
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Frequently Asked Questions
Check-in is from 2:00 pm and check-out is by 12:00 pm (noon).
Yes – breakfast is included in your Racing Breaks package every morning. A hot breakfast buffet is served (typically weekdays 6:30–9:30 am, weekends 7:30–10:30 am).
The Open Lobby restaurant serves modern brasserie-style cuisine for breakfast, lunch and dinner. The Bar and Lounge offers snacks, light meals, Starbucks coffee and drinks, with satellite sports TV – perfect for a relaxed post-racing atmosphere.
The Bar and Lounge is open daily for drinks and light bites, generally throughout the afternoon and evening.
Yes. Guests have complimentary access to the Spirit Health Club, which includes a fully equipped gym, indoor swimming pool (12.5 m), whirlpool spa, steam room and saunas. Opening hours are typically Monday–Friday 6:30 am–9:00 pm and weekends/Bank Holidays 7:00 am–7:00 pm.
Yes – on-site self-parking is available at a charge of £5 per 24 hours. You’ll need to register your vehicle on arrival.
Gloucester train station is approximately 5 minutes’ drive (around 2–3 miles) from the hotel.
The hotel is roughly 10 miles from Cheltenham Racecourse. Return transfers are included in your Racing Breaks package and usually take around 20–30 minutes.
Yes – the hotel is conveniently located just off the M5, about 2 miles from Gloucester city centre and 10 miles from Cheltenham, with a good selection of bars, restaurants and pubs nearby or a short drive/taxi ride away.
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