Stay at a Top Cheltenham Hotel for the Cheltenham Festival 2026
Stay at a top Cheltenham hotel for Gold Cup week, perfectly placed for the drama and excitement of racing’s biggest event
With the Cheltenham Festival returning from 10 to 13 March 2026, is perfectly placed as a relaxed and well-connected base for racing’s most iconic four days.
Set just 3.3 miles from Cheltenham Racecourse, the hotel combines easy access to the action with the calm of the Cotswolds countryside.
From the opening roar of Champion Day to the glamour of Ladies Day, the colour of St Patrick’s Thursday and the drama of Gold Cup Day, the Cheltenham Festival delivers unrivalled atmosphere and sporting theatre.
Staying nearby means less time worrying about logistics and more time soaking up the buzz, with fast transport links to the racecourse and a welcoming retreat waiting at the end of each unforgettable day.
The roar of Champion Day as the Cheltenham Festival bursts into life
A great base for friends looking to make the most of the Cheltenham Festival.Make DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds Your Race Day Base
Race-goers can choose from tailored Festival Packages designed to suit every kind of stay. Whether it is a group getaway, a VIP-style race weekend or a spa-led escape built around the racing calendar, everything is designed around comfort, flexibility and location.
Newly refurbished bedrooms provide a restful night’s sleep, while deluxe rooms and suites add extra space and thoughtful touches for a more indulgent Festival stay.
Before or after the races, guests can unwind at the onsite REVIVE Leisure Club, with an indoor pool, sauna, steam room and hot tub ideal for easing tired legs. Those looking to stay active can also make use of the refurbished gym and fitness facilities, or book a soothing spa treatment to round off a full day at the track.
DoubleTree by Hilton Cheltenham-Cotswolds, formerly the Cheltenham Park Hotel
The elegant Georgian entrance hall, blending period architecture with modern luxury.
The 15m indoor swimming pool with adjoining steam room, sauna, and spa pool for ultimate relaxation.
Herberts – elegant modern British dining with relaxed Cotswold charm.Dining is equally well catered for, with a generous breakfast available before heading to the course and relaxed evening dining on return. Guests can enjoy seasonal dishes and drinks at Herberts Restaurant, overlooking the hotel’s gardens and lake, making it easy to wind down and reflect on the day’s racing.
Surrounded by landscaped grounds yet close to Cheltenham town centre, the hotel strikes the perfect balance between Festival energy and post-race calm. It is an ideal base for enjoying the Cheltenham Festival in full, without the crowds and congestion of staying right at the racecourse.
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