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The 3 best hotels in Gloucester.

One Budget, one Best Value, one Luxury, chosen from 4 hotels Booking.com returned for the same stay. No endless list: pick your style and book.

The 3 best hotels in Gloucester, United Kingdom: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel (budget), Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG (best value) and Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG (luxury). Sourced guest scores and reference prices.

Selected with the Top3Hotels method · Updated September 20, 2026IndependentNo paid rankings

At a glance

BudgetMercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel8.2/10 · €111 / nightBest ValueHoliday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG8.6/10 · €157 / nightUpscale alternativeHotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG9.1/10 · €175 / night
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Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, Gloucester
Budget
8.2€111 / night

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

★★★★Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards

Best forSmart-budget trips

  • 8.2/10 from 1,114 guest reviews
  • ≈ 24 min walk to Prinknash Abbey
  • Chosen from 4 hotels
1,114 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.8Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and polite team provide a warm welcome.
  • Cleanliness: Some rooms are spotless, while others suffer from dust, stained carpets, and mould.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Free parking
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Budget pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.2/10 from 1,114 guest reviews; joint review-score position 4 of 4 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Budget choice: €110.75 per night was the lowest eligible reference price after reserving the upscale choice.
  • Price context: €110.75/night versus a sample median of €148.92/night (26% below the median).
  • Location: Gloucester, Gloucester. Address: Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG, Gloucester
Best Value★ Our pick
8.6€157 / night

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG

★★★★Crest Way, Barnwood

Best forMost travellers

  • 8.6/10 from 1,770 guest reviews
  • 3.7 km to Gloucester Cathedral
  • Chosen from 4 hotels
1,770 Booking.com reviewsLocation 8.6Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026
  • Guests sayStaff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.
  • Value For Money: Reasonable room rates, though parking and dining costs are high.
  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Best Value pick
  • Guest feedback: 8.6/10 from 1,770 guest reviews; joint review-score position 2 of 4 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Best Value choice: balances the guest score, the number of reviews and the reference price; it is not necessarily the cheapest hotel.
  • Price context: €156.79/night versus a sample median of €148.92/night.
  • Location: Gloucester, Gloucester. Address: Crest Way, Barnwood. Walking times are estimates from map distance.
Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG, Gloucester
Upscale alternative
9.1€175 / night

Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG

★★★★4 Cathedral Walk

Best forSpecial occasions · Sightseeing on foot

  • 9.1/10 from 364 guest reviews
  • ≈ 6 min walk to Gloucester Cathedral
  • Chosen from 4 hotels
364 Booking.com reviewsLocation 9.4Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026

Highly rated four-star alternative · restaurant, family rooms.

  • Pets allowed
  • Family rooms
  • Great breakfast
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Why this Upscale alternative pick
  • Guest feedback: 9.1/10 from 364 guest reviews; joint review-score position 1 of 4 eligible properties in the provider sample.
  • Luxury choice: 4 stars (official). Five-star hotels are prioritized; a four-star fallback must score at least 8.5.
  • Price context: €174.86/night versus a sample median of €148.92/night.
  • Location: Gloucester, Gloucester. Address: 4 Cathedral Walk . Walking times are estimates from map distance.

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Reference rate: 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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Where to stay in Gloucester

Each pick sits in a different part of town. Choose the base that fits your trip.

Budget

Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel · ≈ 24 min walk to Prinknash Abbey

Best for: Smart-budget trips

Best Value

Crest Way, Barnwood

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG · 3.7 km to Gloucester Cathedral

Best for: Most travellers

Upscale alternative

4 Cathedral Walk

Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG · ≈ 6 min walk to Gloucester Cathedral

Best for: Special occasions, Sightseeing on foot

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BudgetBest ValueUpscale alternativeGloucester Cathedral · Glevum · Prinknash Abbey

Gloucester hotels compared

PickHotelAreaStarsGuest scoreRef. price / night
BudgetMercure Gloucester Bowden Hall HotelBondend Lane, Upton St Leonards48.2 (1,114)€111
Best ValueHoliday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHGCrest Way, Barnwood48.6 (1,770)€157
Upscale alternativeHotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG4 Cathedral Walk 49.1 (364)€175

Questions about hotels in Gloucester

What is the best budget hotel in Gloucester?
Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel (Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards): 8.2/10 · 1,114 reviews · €111 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and polite team provide a warm welcome.”
What is the best value hotel in Gloucester?
Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG (Crest Way, Barnwood): 8.6/10 · 1,770 reviews · €157 / night · Guests say: “Staff: Friendly, helpful, and professional team provide a warm welcome.”
What is the best luxury hotel in Gloucester?
Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG (4 Cathedral Walk ): 9.1/10 · 364 reviews · €175 / night
Where should I stay in Gloucester?
Our three picks are in Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards, Crest Way, Barnwood, 4 Cathedral Walk . Open each hotel on the map to see the neighbourhood before you book.
Are these hotel prices live?
No. They are reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults and 1 room, checked on Booking.com on September 20, 2026. The booking link shows the current rate for your dates.

How we pick the three

Budget is the lowest eligible reference rate. Best Value balances price and guest score. Luxury prioritises five-star hotels; if none qualify, a four-star rated 8.5+ is labelled as an upscale alternative. Every pick shows its source, review count and when we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking. How we choose →

Sources

Guest scores, review counts, reference prices and hotel photos: Booking.com. City photos: Wikimedia Commons. Sights: Wikipedia. Maps: OpenStreetMap. Price checked on Booking.com · 20 Sep 2026.

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