Chelmsford City Racecourse - 13 min drive - 14.4 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 37 min drive
London (SEN-Southend) - 40 min drive
London City Airport (LCY) - 66 min drive
Chelmsford Station - 4 min walk
Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 10 min drive
Wickford Battlesbridge Station - 11 min drive
Restaurants
The Ale House - 4 min walk
Radio City Social - 4 min walk
The Ship - 1 min walk
Brewhouse & Kitchen - Chelmsford - 4 min walk
The Railway Tavern - 4 min walk
About this property
The Ship
When visiting Chelmsford, The Ship is a great choice to consider. You can unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge, and the restaurant is the perfect spot to grab a bite to eat. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.
Languages
English
At a glance
Hotel size
6 rooms
Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability
Check-out time is 10:00 AM
Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Pets
Pets not allowed
Internet
Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
Parking
Onsite self parking (fees apply)
Other information
Smoke-free property
Caters to adults only
No stag/bachelor or hen/bachelorette parties
Property amenities
Food and drink
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Room amenities
More
Daily housekeeping
Fees & policies
Parking
Self parking is available for an extra charge
Policies
This property's policy is to refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, including pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
This property does not have elevators.
This property accepts credit cards.
Also known as
Ship Inn Chelmsford
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Inn The Ship Chelmsford
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Frequently asked questions
Are pets allowed at The Ship?
Sorry, pets aren't allowed.
Is parking offered on site at The Ship?
Yes, there's self parking on site (charges apply).
What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship?
Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM. Check-out time is 10:00 AM.
Are there restaurants at or near The Ship?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant.
What's the area around The Ship like?
The Ship is a short 4-minute walk from Chelmsford Station and 7 minutes' walk from Chelmsford Cathedral.
The Ship Reviews
Reviews
8.0
Very good
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8.2/10
Cleanliness
8.4/10
Staff & service
7.4/10
Amenities
7.6/10
Property conditions & facilities
7.6/10
Eco-friendliness
Reviews
10/10 Exceptional
19 Oct 2024
I will stay again.
Good stay, comfortable, reasonably quiet for city centre pub. Plan to stay again.
Donna
Donna, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
10/10 Exceptional
17 Oct 2024
Martin
Martin, 2-night family trip
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10/10 Exceptional
8 Oct 2024
Donna
Donna, 1-night business trip
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8/10 Very good
17 Sep 2024
Business 1 night stay
Clean and comfortable
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Sep 2024
Chris
Chris, 1-night business trip
Verified Hotels.com guest review
6/10 Good
8 Sep 2024
The property is just 3 mins walk from the main Train station which is extremely convenient. There is only one cafe and a big tesco with rest of the non edible shops around. The room we had was dusty although toilet was clean, it was tiny. Durable for one or two nights.
The wooden cupboard doors magnetic hinge was broken and just too many pieces of wooden furniture in there that could provide a modern look rather than dull and really dusty look and feel as the glass was not wiped clean. The window was locked so we could not open the window for air and including our friends room which they were suffocating in there boiling hot. The worst is that its really noisy till 12.30 am and then you have street people shouting and screaming almost till 4-5 am if unlucky.
If you have the room below, the people above walking and talking can be heard and creaky which if you are a light sleeper, forget about getting any sleep. This is good for you to party and sleep drunk to not hear any noise.
Food in the pub was average but the desserts were great. Service is really friendly and good. Location is a bonus
Emillieona
Emillieona, 2-night romance trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
4 Sep 2024
Very nice clean room, mine was a single and perfectly enough room for me. The pub and food were good, 10 min walk into the City is great. Would have been nice if the coffee/milk had been serviced for the 2nd night. Would I stay there again? …. definitely yes, if the price is right.
Nigel
Nigel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
4 Sep 2024
Confused regarding parking and the toilet area was 8/10 for cleanliness overall a great place to stay, room was noisy in the morning.
Vernon
Vernon, 2-night business trip
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6/10 Good
3 Sep 2024
Very clean and lovely room, but the window couldn’t stay open. When is over 20 degrees outside (during the day we’re 30 degrees) and the room small it gets very hot and stuffy inside. I could open the window but it didn’t stay open. Also, there were lots of decaf coffee sachets but not even one normal coffee. One pod only for the minging coffee machine. The only cup in the room was still dirty from the previous occupant.
Laura
Laura, 1-night business trip
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6/10 Good
12 Aug 2024
Clean but noisy
Lynne
Lynne, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
11 Aug 2024
R
R, 1-night trip with friends
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10/10 Exceptional
17 Jul 2024
Great food loads of options stayed 3 times now will be staying again
Robert
Robert, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
14 Jul 2024
Loved it … will be staying again
Andrew
Andrew, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
13 Jul 2024
Good for a business stay
Lovely, although parking is in public car oark next door
Kelly
Kelly, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
11 Jul 2024
Never stay here
The ship was very disappointing. The bathroom almost flooded when using the shower because of clogged up hair in the drain that had not been cleaned. The bedsheets were stained. A fire alarm then went off at 4am and no staff on site to support us. We were due to leave for London at 6am so no point trying to get back to sleep. When we asked for a refund, hotels.com told us the ship had refused to pay it. Steer clear of this property. The worst service I’ve had.
May
May, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
9 Jul 2024
No complaints
David
David, 1-night business trip
Verified Expedia guest review
2/10 Poor
3 Jul 2024
Josiah
Josiah, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
1 Jul 2024
The TV was troublesome
William
William, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
30 Jun 2024
Very helpful staff and good value for money.
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night business trip
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10/10 Exceptional
25 Jun 2024
Extremely clean , my single room had everything in for my one night stay , great shower , comfortable bed .Very good value for money very good location
Susan
Susan, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
24 Jun 2024
Decent accommodation in a good pub
One night stop for work near by. Car park was a disappointment as couldn't park the Van due to height restriction. quite noisy as windows are old, but the food and the pub are good, beds comfy and a reasonable price
Stephen
Stephen, 1-night business trip
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2/10 Poor
22 Jun 2024
S
S, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
15 Jun 2024
It's a nice place to stay. Rooms are very nice and tidy.
Also., brilliant pub at ground floor 👍❗
Robertas
Robertas, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
14 Jun 2024
Lovely staff and lovely bedroom. Parking was an issue as it was not accurately described
Paula
Paula, 1-night trip
Verified Expedia guest review
8/10 Very good
13 Jun 2024
One Night Stay.
Perfectly adequate for a one night stay.
But, unless one knows the area, getting to it via Sat Nav is challenging, and the local parking is a nightmare!:.