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Whether you’re planning on discovering the secrets of the city centre or venturing a bit further to explore the surrounding area, which includes the festival town of Cheltenham, and the stunning Cotswolds, Gloucester makes the ideal base to do this from. No matter what you’re looking for, Gloucester has the perfect place for you to stay, from hotels to boats, and everything in between! 

Gloucester boasts a wide variety of hotels, from chains such as Premier Inn, Travelodge, and Holiday Inn, to smaller independent hotels such as The Thatch Inn, and The Edward Hotel. If you’re coming to Gloucester in search of history, check out The New Inn, which is a Grade I listed 15th century building, and is the most complete surviving example of a medieval galleried inn in Britain, with previous guests rumoured to include William Shakespeare! If you’re bringing a four-legged friend with you, why not stay in one of Gloucester’s dog-friendly hotels? These include Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall, Hatton Court Hotel, and Hatherley Manor Hotel & Spa, the latter of which will even provide treats for your furry friend! If you can’t quite decide where in the area you’d like to stay, why not enjoy a trip on the largest capacity inland hotel boat in the UK with English Holiday Cruises, and take the opportunity to explore not only Gloucester, but also the surrounding area, all while enjoying the beautiful waterfront scenery? 

Want a bit more space to yourself? Gloucester is also home to a whole host of self-catering accommodation, including a large number of Airbnb properties. For a luxury experience, The Judges Lodgings offers 15 boutique apartments, just a stone’s throw from both the city centre and Gloucester Quays. If you’re after a more unique stay, why not check out SULA Lightship, the UK’s only stay-aboard historic lightship? If you’d prefer to keep your feet on land, The Lock House is located in Gloucester Docks, and provides the opportunity to stay in an early 19th century Lock Keeper’s house.