Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham by IHG
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Worth booking if you are driving, want a reliable 4-star with a gym and a strong breakfast, and do not mind being outside the city. If you want to walk to the cathedral or keep extra costs low, look at our other two Gloucester picks.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Best Value pick in Gloucester. It fits travellers with a car, families who want a family room, and anyone who values friendly staff and a cooked breakfast. A gym and pool appear among the listed facilities, and the hotel is tagged as pet friendly, so confirm the pet policy before booking.
Skip it if you plan to explore on foot. Every sight in our data is more than 45 minutes' walk away.
Location and getting around
The hotel is on Crest Way in Barnwood, outside central Gloucester. Gloucester Cathedral is 3.7 km away, about 46 minutes on foot. Glevum is 3.8 km away, about 48 minutes, and Prinknash Abbey is 4.8 km away, about 60 minutes. These are straight-line estimates, and all three are far: plan on a car, public transport or a taxi.
Guests still rate the location 8.6, which suggests it works well for people arriving by road. We have no confirmed details on bus routes, so check how you will get into the city before you commit.
What guests say
The score is 8.6 out of 10 from 1,770 reviews, joint second of the 4 properties we compared. That is a large number of reviews, so the score is fairly stable.
Staff come up most often. Guests describe a friendly, helpful and professional team. Breakfast is the other highlight: a hot, fresh buffet with a wide choice. The listed styles are Full English/Irish and buffet.
The main complaint is extra costs. Guests find the room rates reasonable but say parking and dining are expensive. Budget for both.
Price and how it compares with our other picks
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 (10 to 12 Nov) was €156.79 per night for 2 adults. That sits slightly above the sample median of €148.92. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, Mercure Gloucester Bowden Hall Hotel, scored 8.2 at €110.75 a night. Our Luxury pick, Hotel Indigo Gloucester - The Forum by IHG, scored 9.1 at €174.86. All three are 4 stars. This one sits in the middle: about €46 more than the Mercure for a higher score, and about €18 less than the Indigo for a lower one.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 4 eligible hotels in Gloucester. The Best Value slot balances guest score, number of reviews and price, so it is not the cheapest option by design. This hotel combines a high score with a large base of 1,770 reviews and a price close to the median.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Check them on your rate. Ask what parking costs per night, since guests flag it, and confirm pool and gym opening times.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Can you walk from Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham to Gloucester Cathedral?
Not easily. It is 3.7 km away, roughly 46 minutes on foot as a straight-line estimate. Most people will want a car, public transport or a taxi.
Is parking free at Holiday Inn Gloucester - Cheltenham?
Parking costs are not confirmed in our data, and guests say parking is expensive. Check the current charge with the hotel before you arrive.
What is breakfast like?
Guests praise a hot, fresh buffet with a wide variety. Full English/Irish and buffet styles are listed. Check whether breakfast is included in your rate.
How much does the hotel cost?
The reference price seen for a 2-night stay in November 2026 was €156.79 per night for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates, as rates change.