What is the best budget hotel in Gloucester?

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel in Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards: rated 8.2/10 from 1,114 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €111 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 4 hotels in our sample.

What is the best value hotel in Gloucester?

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG in Crest Way, Barnwood. It balances guest feedback (8.6/10 from 1,770 reviews) against price (about €157 per night).

What is the best luxury hotel in Gloucester?

Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG in 4 Cathedral Walk , a 4-star hotel rated 9.1/10 from 364 reviews. No five-star hotel qualified, so this is labelled as an upscale alternative.

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 20 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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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.

BudgetSpend thoughtfully

Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel

Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards · Gloucester · ★★★★

8.21,114 Booking.com reviews
Checked 20 Sep 2026

Lowest eligible reference rate · gym, restaurant.

Gym
Restaurant
Free parking
Family rooms

€111 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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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 and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Best ValueThe balanced pick

Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG

Crest Way, Barnwood · Gloucester · ★★★★

8.61,770 Booking.com reviews
Checked 20 Sep 2026

8.6/10 with a balanced reference price · gym, pool.

Gym
Pool
Restaurant
Family rooms

€157 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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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 and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Upscale alternativeMake it exceptional

Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG

4 Cathedral Walk · Gloucester · ★★★★

9.1364 Booking.com reviews
Checked 20 Sep 2026

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

Restaurant
Family rooms
Free Wi-Fi
Air conditioning

€175 / night

Reference rate
10–12 Nov 2026 · 2 adults

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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 and distances to attractions have not been verified.

Reference rates for 10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults, 1 room · Booking.com snapshot 20 Sep 2026. Prices change: always confirm on the booking page. Route between the three on Google Maps ↗

Gloucester hotels compared

Pick	Hotel	Area	Stars	Guest score	Ref. price / night
Budget	Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel	Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards	4	8.2 (1,114)	€111
Best Value	Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG	Crest Way, Barnwood	4	8.6 (1,770)	€157
Upscale alternative	Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG	4 Cathedral Walk	4	9.1 (364)	€175

Questions about hotels in Gloucester

What is the best budget hotel in Gloucester?: Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel in Bondend Lane, Upton St Leonards: rated 8.2/10 from 1,114 Booking.com reviews, with a reference rate of about €111 per night (10–12 Nov 2026, 2 adults). It was the lowest eligible rate among the 4 hotels in our sample.
What is the best value hotel in Gloucester?: Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG in Crest Way, Barnwood. It balances guest feedback (8.6/10 from 1,770 reviews) against price (about €157 per night).
What is the best luxury hotel in Gloucester?: Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG in 4 Cathedral Walk , a 4-star hotel rated 9.1/10 from 364 reviews. No five-star hotel qualified, so this is labelled as an upscale alternative.
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 20 Sep 2026. Your price depends on your dates; the booking link shows the current rate.

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 the date we checked it. This is a data-based shortlist, not a paid ranking.

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