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The Ship

3.0 star property
Adults-only inn in Chelmsford with restaurant and bar/lounge

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5) | 1 bedroom
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6) | 1 bedroom
Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8) | 1 bedroom
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The Ship offers a warm atmosphere with its on-site bar and restaurant. Connect to WiFi in public areas, enjoy breakfast, and appreciate the smoke-free premises. Previous guests rave about the helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Main amenities (4)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
The current price is AED 359
AED 431 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(9 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Blackout drapes/curtains
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4) | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower) | 1 bedroom

Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3) | 1 bedroom

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
Wardrobe or closet
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds

View all photos for Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5) | 1 bedroom

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Shower/tub combination
Coffee/tea maker
Electric kettle
Digital channels
Iron/ironing board
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8) | 1 bedroom

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Premium bedding
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Cable channels
In-room safe
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

View all photos for Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

1 bedroom

Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Coffee/tea maker
Espresso maker
Cable channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • City view
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

View all photos for Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10) | 1 bedroom

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)

Highlights

Heating
Flat-screen TV
Separate bedroom
Private bathroom
Daily housekeeping
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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The price is AED 488
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18
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About the neighborhood

Map
18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 1SW

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bond Street - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tower Gardens - 13 min walk - 1.2 km
  • Forest Drive Shops - 17 min walk - 1.5 km
  • Savernake Park - 20 min walk - 1.7 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
  • Ongar Station - 15 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale House - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Mr Cavendish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Radio City Social - ‬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.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 6 rooms
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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
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Required at check-in

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi and wired internet access in public areas
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Parking

    • Onsite self parking (fees apply)
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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.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector, a security system, and outdoor lighting on site.
This property accepts credit cards.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
Cashless transactions are available.

Also known as

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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.

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The Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

7.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Popular mentions

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Location

Reviews

8/10 Very good

As a solo traveler, I can honestly say I felt safe and comfortable at The Ship. It’s so well placed for getting to the station, restaurants and shopping in Chelmsford. The room was bijou but completely adequate for a short stay.
Gaydene, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

I had a really pleasant stay at The Ship. The room was compact but spotless and well-organised, with a comfy single bed, en-suite bathroom, TV, and a side cabinet stocked with tea, coffee, and biscuits—such a thoughtful touch. It had been a long time since I’d slept in a single bed, but it was surprisingly comfortable and perfect for a good night’s rest. I’d definitely stay again and would recommend it to other travellers looking for a clean, cosy spot with all the essentials.
Ama, 3-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Lovely room above a very nice pub in a great location, just 5 minutes walk from Chelmsford station. Nothing really to dislike for the price.
Steven, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The ship accommodation. May 2025

Brilliant location for city center. The room was spotless, stocked with a lovely coffee machine, water and biscuits. Gorgeous shampoo and shower gel. The bed and pillows were soooo comfy. The pub had a good vibe and the food was lovely. Honestly couldn’t fault it!
Tracy, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very good value and service. Beware if you are relying on satnav to locate. Because of busgates it took a bit of finding. Council pay and display parking nearby but overnight only to 5am however street parking available after 6pm.
Stuart, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were welcoming and friendly. The room was modern, impeccably maintained, and spotlessly clean, which exceeded my expectations. A delightful surprise was the espresso machine in the room—such a thoughtful touch! I enjoyed my short stay and would happily return in the future.
CHIKONDI, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Nice lodgings for overnight

The room was clean and beds very comfy. Staff were very freindly and welcoming. Shared bathroom was in average condition but clean.
Tracey, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Perfectly adequate

Good central position close to train station for a few nights stay. Perfectly adequate accommodation
Peter, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

The staff were lovely the room was near a main road which was busy all night so noisy, it was a basic room but beds and bathroom were clean
Colin, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Love this Homely Old place

A great stay for a stop over , felt very homely and like stepping back in time. I have spent many hours in past at this pub ,though never stayed , made me smile that thx pine furniture was exactly the same as my Mums ( possibly from Bringy Pine In Baddow ) from the 80/90s , it’s great to see the place thrived and is busy .
Chris, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property is pleasantly decorated. Beds are very comfortable. Large rooms
Angela, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Clean but noisy
Lynne, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Lovely staff and lovely bedroom. Parking was an issue as it was not accurately described
Paula, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Overall was good,staff were very pleasant and helpful.....only criticism was the shower in the bathroom, not the best and water temperature kept changing while you were in it...
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good

It's a room above a pub. Functional but well presented. Stayed on Saturday night but no excess noise. Would stay again.
Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A hotel to try for half the price of a Premier Inn

I would definitely stay in the Ship hotel Chelmsford again. the Ship hotel was close to the bus station and the railway station, locally and easy to access. In future I will book earlier to get a room with en-suite facilities, they had only 2 en-suite rooms only, I was too late to book one of these rooms. The staff were very friendly, food was very nice and well presented, and the offerings from the bar were superb.
PHILIP, 1-night trip

2/10 Poor

Don’t go for the shared bathrooms. Very basic property
Tim, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

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, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

This hotel was lovely,beds were perfect did get good nights sleep,only thing that slightly bothered me was u can hear the telly nxt door so he must have had it up loud but i still slept,defo recommend
xxxxxx, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very noisy road, double glazing needed

Nice lively place the staff in the bar are outstanding. The big issue is the outside noise. Bin men waking you up at 05:45 is not my idea of fun. Very noisy area
1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The TV was troublesome
William, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

Twin room, extremely noisy - toilet tank and pipes made a lot of noise when toilet flushed. Could hear everyone around the room, upstairs and outside the room. Would not recommend for an overnight stay.
Susan, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good hotel to use for a night on the town. Located near the station and bars. The room had everything you could need, tea making and a fan which is great as you do not need to open the windows as you must appreciate you are in a busy city therefore it can be noisy. Parking is at the back which is a pay and display, you can pay for overnight parking but the issue with the car park is your ticket runs out at 8am and you can not renew or extend it. My advice would be if your not an early riser park at Bond St it will be more expensive but is only a short stroll away.
Rob, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

More review may seem a little unfair as I’m normally used to staying at medium to high-end chain hotels. Checking is at the bar, the staff with friendly and accommodating and showed me to my room. There was no issue with any noise coming up from the pub at all and the room was comfy and functional. The ensuite bathroom is a little on the small side, and there is no heating in the room at all, there was a radiator, but nothing heat wise coming from it at all. The pub itself is situated at crossroads in the town and because the windows are single glazed and old style sash windows noises to be expected, however, two of the windows didn’t close properly and the one in the bathroom rattled every time of vehicle passed. The bed was comfy as pillows, however, due to the traffic noise I was awaited at 6:30 when the buses started to run. It was fine as a one night accommodation, where I wasn’t spending much time in the room, but it would not be my ideal choice to return. Please bear mind, I have been quite harsh with this review, but also truthful, but I’m reviewing it against where I would normally stay, a Crowne Plaza or a Hilton Hotel. The pub itself seem very busy with a lot of people eating there and seemed like a good atmosphere, because it is in the town. It is ideally placed for walking to & from the shops and the numerous other bars and restaurants that are around it.
Alan, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

The bed sheets was stained and I found a big black hair in my bed there was no heating and the room was freezing I did ask about putting the heating on but it did not happen I felt uneasy with the the entrance to the rooms being a aluminium staircase to the rooms which was open to the public car park (no door on ) and room was not refreshed the next day pup food was good and staff was nice
joe, 2-night trip

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