Central Hotel, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire
7 - 9 Portland Street, Cheltenham, Gloucestershire, GL52 2NZ
Guest Rating: 
3.7 / 5
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About the hotel
The Central Hotel is located in Cheltenham town centre, in the heart of the Cotswolds.
Trading as a hotel with self catering facilities for each room, good quality accommodation is available at affordable prices. Most rooms have full en suite facilities and offer a real alternative to B&B in Cheltenham.
Early booking is recommended due to low prices and high occupancy.
The Central Hotel is located in Cheltenham town centre and has 20 rooms in total, 15 with full en suite facilities. Our rooms are available on a room only basis, with each room having self-catering facilities.
We are excellently placed for high street shops, restaurants, bars and nightlife and act as a good base for tourism. We are also ideally located for Cheltenham town hall and Cheltenham Racecourse events.
Hotel Facilities
General
- Family Rooms,
- Luggage Storage,
- Parking ,
- Express Check-In/Check-Out,
- Heating,
- All Public and Private spaces non-smoking,
- Non-Smoking Rooms,
- Free Parking.
Activities
- Golf Course (within 3 km).
Services
- Fax/Photocopying,
- Barber/Beauty Shop,
- Wi-Fi/Wireless LAN,
- Internet Services,
- Airport Shuttle,
- Breakfast in the Room,
- Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included,
- Laundry,
- Ticket Service.
Hotel Policies
Important! Some policies may vary from these depending on your room, date and rate selection. Please check the room information when booking.
Check In / Check Out
- You may check in from 14:00 hours until 22:00 hours.
- You must check out by 10:00 hours.
Cancellations
If cancelled up to 1 day before the date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
To cancel an existing booking please go to the Cancellation page.
Extra Charges
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Parking
Free public parking is possible on site.
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Internet
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Deposit
The total price of the reservation will be charged on the day of booking and is refundable.
Children and extra beds
All children are welcome. All children under 3 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. There is no capacity for extra beds in the room. Maximum capacity of babycots in a room is 1.
Cards accepted at the hotel
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card.
Reserve online using
- Visa,
- Maestro,
- Master Card,
- American Express.
Important Information
Check-In:
The hotel reception is open from 09:00 during Monday to Saturday.
On Mondays, Fridays and Saturdays, it closes at 20:30.
From Tuesday to Thursday, it closes at 19:00.
If you check in outside of these times, a GBP 10 charge will be made by Central Hotel.
The reception does not open on Sundays - please contact the hotel in advance if you are checking in on a Sunday.
Breakfasts:
If needed, breakfast must be requested at the time of booking.
Room information
We have 20 rooms in total:
15 with full en suite facilities
3 with only shower/basin to room
2 which share a toilet.
All rooms are fully serviced, facilities including TV and DVD player, full size fridge, combi microwave, tea/coffee making facilities and a hairdryer.
Standard Single Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Heating,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Single Room En Suite more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Standard Double Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Heating,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
En Suite Double more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- CD Player,
- Refrigerator,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Toilet,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Standard Twin Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Heating,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
En Suite Twin Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Family Room more info
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Refrigerator,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- TV,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer.
Studio more info
These comprehensive apartments feature: a separate living area with a sofa; a fully-equipped kitchen; bathroom with travertine tiles and power-shower; and all modern technologies, including a plasma LCD TV with cable channels and Wi-Fi internet. Please note that this is a special introductory price for a new apartment.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Microwave,
- Cable TV,
- Refrigerator,
- Heating,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer,
- Washing Machine.
1 Bedroom Apartment more info
These comprehensive apartments feature: a fully-equipped kitchen; bathroom with shower; gas central heating; and all modern technologies, including a plasma LCD TV with cable channels and Wi-Fi internet. The apartments are found in Albion Street. They also have a communal garden.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Patio,
- Cable TV,
- Refrigerator,
- Bathroom,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer,
- Washing Machine,
- Kitchen.
2-Bedroom Apartment more info
A luxury apartment with a plasma LCD TV, a luxury bathroom and a fully-equipped kitchen. Apartments on Albion Street have a garden, and apartments on St Pauls Street have on-road parking.
Amenities:
- DVD Player,
- Cable TV,
- Refrigerator,
- Bathroom,
- Shower,
- Heating,
- Tea/Coffee Maker,
- Hairdryer,
- Washing Machine,
- Kitchen.
Restaurants and Bars
Unfortuantely we do not have a communal eating area as we are a Self Catering Hotel. However we do have Combi Microwave, Kettle and a Full Size Fridge to each room.
Directions
Cheltenham is well serviced by Public transport.
By Car:-
Cheltenham is easily reached from the M4 & M5 motorways, and is crossed by both the A46 and the A40.
From the M4:-
Leave the motorway at junction 15 (signposted Swindon), and follow the A417/A419 to Cheltenham. At the Air Balloon Inn roundabout just outside Cheltenham, take the second exit down the hill and follow the road all the way into the town centre. After about 4 miles, follow the road down and left onto Oriel Road and the one-way system(two turns after the Eagle Star tower). Follow the inner ring signs over the promenade and right past Pizza Hut and Boots. Just after the road bends to the right turn left onto Portland Street and you will see Central Hotel almost immediadtely on your right.
From the M5(North):-
Leave at junction 10 and follow the A40119 for about 3 miles into the town centre, following the one way system along the high street, onto Clarence Street and past Pizza Hut and Boots. Just after the road bends to the right turn left onto Portland Street and you will see Central Hotel almost immediately on your right.
From the M5(South):-
Leave at junction 11a and follow the A417 to the junction with the A46(signposted Cheltenham). Follow the A46 for about 2 miles until you reach a roundabout, and turn left for Cheltenham. After the Eagle Star tower, follow the road down and to the second left onto Oriel Road and the one way system. Follow the inner ring signs over the Promenade and righth past the bus station. At the traffic lights, follow the one way system right and past Pizza Hut and Boots. Just after the road bends to the right turn left onto Portland Street and you will see Central Hotel almost immediately on your right.
By Train:-
The stayion is a twenty minute walk or a short bus or taxi ride from Central Hotel and the town centre. Take buses F or G to the town centre, or get a taxi outside the main entrance. If walking, leave by the main entrance and turn right as you leave the car park onto Queens Road.
At the junction with Lansdown Road and the Texaco petrol station, take a very slight left and follow Lansdown Road for about 600 yards until reach a large roundabout. Turn left down Montpellier Walk, which leads into Promenade. Walk down the Promenade past the shops and over the pedestrianised section at Cavendish House, and follow the high street around to your right. Take the first left after Boots and cross the road to reach Portland Street, with Central Hotel on your right.
If you get the bus from the station, get off F or G on the High Street just after Tesco Metro. Follow the high street and turn left onto North Street. Follow the road to the right and take the next left onto Portland Street - Central Hoel is immediately on your right.
By Bus:-
National bus services will arrive at the Royal Wells bus station, about five minutes walk from the hotel. Turn left out of the bus station, and then right at the traffic lights onto Clarence Street. Follow the road past Boots and around o the right, and take the next left onto Portland Street, with central Hotel immediately on your right.
*Directions included in email booking confirmation