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The Ship

3.0 star property

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Bar (on property)
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)
Exterior
Restaurant
Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Breakfast available
  • Parking available
  • Bar
  • Housekeeping

Explore the area

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18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 1SW
  • Place, Admirals Park LNR
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Chelmsford Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪42 min drive‬

Room options

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

A neatly arranged bedroom with a bed, bedside tables, a chair, and a red rug.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

  • Sleeps 2

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

A room with two wooden beds, a wooden wardrobe, a chair, a desk with a tray, and a mirror.

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

  • Sleeps 2

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

A room with two wooden beds, nightstands, a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

  • Sleeps 2

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 6)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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Room

Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About this property

The Ship

Along with a restaurant, this smoke-free inn has a bar/lounge and self parking. WiFi in public areas is free.
The Ship offers 6 accommodations. Housekeeping is provided daily.
During your stay at The Ship, you're just a quick walk from Chelmsford Cathedral. You'll find features like free WiFi in public areas, plus a restaurant and a bar.
  • Free WiFi and wired Internet in some public areas
  • Grab something to eat at the restaurant or stop for a drink at the bar/lounge
  • Breakfast is offered for a fee
  • Self parking available for a fee
  • Within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. WiFi and wired Internet are free in public spaces. For a fee, parking is available.

This 3-star Chelmsford inn is smoke free.

The Ship has a restaurant on site.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transport

  • Parking on site (surcharge)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Breakfast available for a fee
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No lift

More

  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Food and drink

  • Ice maker

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2:00 PM; Check-in end time: 6:00 PM
Early check-in subject to availability

Check-out

Check-out before 10:00 AM

Special check-in instructions

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • This property welcomes adults only.

Payment types at the property

Important information

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards
If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the property's cancellation policy. In accordance with EU regulations about consumer rights, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

We should mention

  • Please note that this property can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.

Property is also known as

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The Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 112 out of 292 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 100 out of 292 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 45 out of 292 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 13 out of 292 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 292 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified

10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Good pub with rooms, friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great place to stay good food in the evening
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Sonny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff very helpful and food excellent But room 7 seems to be over a cellar so noisey throw the night. And brick wall covering window.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2026
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Catherine

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely old pub right next to Chelmsford rail and bus stations. Very welcoming bar staff. Rooms are really nicely decorated with tea and coffee making and separate secure access. Really great value and centrally located for all Chelmsford has to offer.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
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6/10 Okay

Abhijit

Liked: Amenities
Staff was courteous. Room was smaller than expected; a bit claustrophobic, but fine for one night.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice hotel good food and service, carpark next to hotel but overnight parking ends at 8am
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Gaydene

Liked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
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.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025
Verified

8/10 Good

Kellie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff friendly, room clean, food/drinks great! Not handicapped fitted, lots of stairs. Separate toilet and shower area outside room.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified

6/10 Okay

Kevin

Liked: Staff & service
Bar team were great, pleasant pub, but room was very basic, no en-suite, so midnight walk to the loo.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Andrew

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Loved it … will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

6/10 Okay

Anneli

Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
No hairdryer in the room. Shared Bathroom was upstairs. Bit of a maze. Staff friendly. Bed comfy.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great food loads of options stayed 3 times now will be staying again
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Siobhan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Loved the en suite room, thank you!
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very central, nice room, friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022
Verified

8/10 Good

Stephen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very helpful staff and good value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Donna

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

I will stay again.

Good stay, comfortable, reasonably quiet for city centre pub. Plan to stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2024
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2/10 Terrible

Steven

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Room was poor. Staff couldn’t advise on parking. Got over charged by £10.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

G

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Better than chain hotels

Really clean and comfortable room, toasty warm, good shower
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Colin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Excellent.

Very convenient location; had a very comfortable night's sleep. Would use this venue again.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good for a business stay

Lovely, although parking is in public car oark next door
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, good food options & friendly staff. Very conveniently situated for an easy walk to town centre amenities
Stayed 7 nights in Mar 2023
Verified

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Good location
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2023
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The place was clean and the staff were very accommodating and polite
Verified

10/10 Excellent

Robertas

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It's a nice place to stay. Rooms are very nice and tidy. Also., brilliant pub at ground floor 👍❗
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024
Verified

8/10 Good

Carol

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean comfortable room. Staff were friendly and helpful. Food in pub was discounted slightly for guests. There were a fair few stairs and it was a tad noisy outside, however it suited our overnight stay and we would stay there again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

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