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The Ship

Property class: 3

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A bar setting with a glass of a clear, possibly alcoholic beverage garnished with a lime slice, on a bar counter with a green cloth underneath.
A room with a wooden rocking chair, a mirror, and a bed with white bedding.
A cozy bar area with wooden furniture, patterned chairs, and wall-mounted lamps.
A neatly made bed with white linens and a wooden headboard.
A corner building with a sign reading "The Ship" and a pub named "Greene King".

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, Central Park
    ‪7 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
  • 1 Double Bed

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
  • 2 Twin Beds

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
  • 2 Twin Beds

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)

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(11 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A room with two wooden beds, a chair, a bedside table, and a lamp.

Twin Room, Ensuite (Room 4)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(2 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

A bedroom with a bed, a red wall, a framed picture, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Suite, Shared Bathroom (Bath and Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden headboard, a nightstand with a lamp, and a window with blinds.

Triple Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 3)

  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 3 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with two single beds, a wooden wardrobe, a black leather chair, and a chandelier.

Twin Room, Shared Bathroom (Room 5)

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(6 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and a window with blinds.

Single Room, Ensuite (Room 7)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(5 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A bedroom with a bed, a round mirror, a patterned wallpaper, and a door leading to a bathroom.

Double Room, Ensuite (Room 8)

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

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

A bedroom with a bed, nightstand, dresser, and a window with blinds.

Single Room, Ensuite, City View (Room 9)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • City view
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed
  • Free WiFi

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

A neatly made bed with white linens, a headboard with a light wood finish, and a patterned wallpaper with a leaf-like design.

Superior Double Room, Ensuite (Room 10)

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

About the neighborhood

Chelmsford

The Ship places you within a 10-minute stroll of Chelmsford Cathedral and Admirals Park LNR. This 6-room, 3-star inn welcomes guests with conveniences like a restaurant and a bar/lounge.
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What's nearby

  • Admirals Park LNR - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bond Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Riverside Leisure Centre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Melbourne Park - 4 min drive - 1.3 miles

Getting around

  • Chelmsford Station - 4 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 39 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Inn Time - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Pret a Manger - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪Five Guys - ‬9 min walk

About this property

The Ship

Guests of The Ship enjoy features like free WiFi in public areas. Onsite parking is available for a fee.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Self parking on site (surcharge)

Food and drink

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

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • No elevator

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

  • This property doesn't allow pets

Children and extra beds

  • This is an adults-only property

Property payment types

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
  • Check-in: 2:00 PM—-6:00 PM
  • Check-out: 10:00 AM
Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply).

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards.

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • The inn can refuse certain bookings for the purpose of group events or parties, which include pre-wedding stag/bachelor and hen/bachelorette parties.
  • There are no elevators.

Property is also known as

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Frequently asked questions

What's there to see close to The Ship?

This inn in Chelmsford is within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park LNR, Central Park, and Admirals Park. You'll also find Bond Street and Riverside Leisure Centre less than a mile away.

How much does it cost to stay at The Ship?

As of Aug 18, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at The Ship on Aug 19, 2026 start from $121, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Is parking available on site at The Ship?

Yes, parking is available for a surcharge.

Does The Ship have a casino?

No, The Ship doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at The Ship?

No, there is no indoor pool at this inn.

What will couples enjoy most about a stay at The Ship?

At this adults-only inn, couples will appreciate amenities like a restaurant plus some guestrooms include a city view and premium bedding.

Does The Ship have a hot tub?

No, this inn doesn't have a spa tub.

Does The Ship have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, The Ship serves breakfast for a surcharge from its restaurant.

Does The Ship allow pets to stay for free?

No, pets aren't allowed at The Ship.

Does The Ship have connecting rooms available?

No, this inn doesn't feature connecting guestrooms.

Where is the closest airport to The Ship?

The closest major airport to The Ship is Stansted Airport (STN), which is 19 mi away (39 minutes by car). Another top airport is London (SEN-Southend), which is located 19.6 mi away (45-minute drive).

Are there rooms with balconies that I can book at The Ship?

No, there aren't any guestrooms at The Ship that offer a balcony.

The Ship Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 114 out of 298 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 101 out of 298 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 46 out of 298 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 14 out of 298 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 23 out of 298 reviews

8.2/10

Cleanliness

8.4/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Mariama

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location and great food
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
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10/10 Excellent

Ethan

Good pub with rooms, friendly team
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
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8/10 Good

Carleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Nice rooms at The Ship. 2mins walk to the train station, 5mins into town. Can hear the pub music but they turn it off promptly at closing. Shower was strong and beds are comfy. Staff are friendly and welcoming, easy to check in and check out. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

8/10 Good

Charlotte

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The bedroom was really nice and clean although the bed had been really creaky and the room was hot. The tv didn’t bar many channels. But the overall experience and room was good. People at the bar were very friendly and the staff were lovely. There was a good vibe and atmosphere.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Jenny

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were fantastic and showed me to my room and were happy to book a table for me and my friends that evening which was so helpful. The room was clean and the bed was very comfortable however the room was very hot all throughout the night so I slept with the fan on. I assumed this was known as there was already a fan in my room so I was happy to sleep with it on but it was noisy, so pack earplugs! The coffee machine was a lovely touch and the room was perfect for what I needed. I would recommend and stay again happily.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

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 review

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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2/10 Terrible

Jeffrey

Never stayed as they wouldn’t let me clove my dates. No debate; no alternatives. Nothing. No customer service
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

6/10 Okay

Paul

Liked: Staff & service, amenities
Initially was given a room which needed a guide to fined and required oxegen, so many steps up and down, the staff very quickly gave me a different room in a better location, but the TV could not be controlled and i was unable to watch TV. The room was cold till i was shown the control was outside the room door. One of the reasons I stayed at the ship previously was there is a carpark right next door, overnight parking till 8am next day. This has changed and it is now only till 5am so you have to leave at 5am or get up and go to move your car to another parking. For this reason I will never stay at the Ship again, I an going to Chelmsford again in a couple of weeks and have found a new location.
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

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 review

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 review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Adriana

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

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 review

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 review

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 review

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
Verified review

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 review

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 review

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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