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title: "The Ship, Chelmsford: reviews, location & comparison"
description: "The Ship in Chelmsford: rated 7.5 by guests, 3-star. Amenities, location and nearby alternatives compared side by side."
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retrieved: 2026-10-12
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Inn · ★★★
# The Ship

Chelmsford, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

7.5 ·  Good 39 reviews ·  #4 #4 of 5 in Chelmsford ·  7.0 Location score
## About The Ship

The Ship is an inn in Chelmsford, Chelmsford, United Kingdom. It holds a 3-star rating. Guests rate it 7.5 out of 10 across 39 reviews. Facilities include bar, free wi-fi. It is 750 m from the centre of Chelmsford. The nearest airport, London Stansted Airport (STN), is 23 km away.

- **Type:** Inn

- **Star rating:** ★★★

- **Check-in from:** 14:00

- **Check-out until:** 10:30

- **Rooms:** 6

- **Other stays within 500 m:** 7

18 Broomfield Rd

## How The Ship scores

Compared with the average hotel in Chelmsford.

-   Guest rating **7.5**
-   Location **7.0**
-   Public transport **9.5**

Chelmsford average

## Amenities

### Food & drink

-   Bar

### Internet

-   Free Wi-Fi

### Parking & transport

-   Parking

### In the rooms

-   Coffee or tea maker
-   Blackout curtains

Based on the property listing at our booking partner.

## Location

- **Location score:** **7.0**/10

- **Walk grade:** **64**/100 Somewhat walkable

- **Restaurants & cafés within 500 m:** **67**

- **Sights within 1 km:** **1**

<table class="dist" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tbody data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest station<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Liverpool St Station</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">240 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">4 min walk</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Nearest airport<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">London Stansted Airport (STN)</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">23 km</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">51 min drive</span></td></tr><tr data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><th scope="row" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Distance to the centre<span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">Chelmsford</span></th><td class="num" data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7=""><b data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">750 m</b><span data-astro-cid-s3y4nmt7="">12 min walk</span></td></tr></tbody></table>

### Sights nearby

-   Central Park Memorial Gardens500 m
-   Little Stars Circus1.1 km
-   The National K9 Police Dog Memorial1.6 km
-   Museum of Chelmsford1.7 km
-   The Essex Regiment Museum1.7 km
-   Colchester Zoo1.7 km

## The Ship: in detail

The Ship provides flawless service and all the necessary facilities for visitors. Stay connected with your associates, as complimentary Wi-Fi is available during your entire visit. When arriving by car, take advantage of the inn's convenient on-site parking facilities. The inn's daily housekeeping ensures an excellent option for your stay. To ensure the well-being and convenience of all visitors, smoking is strictly prohibited throughout the entire inn. Smoking is permitted solely in the specified smoking zones allocated by inn. In order to ensure the utmost level of relaxation, the guestrooms feature an inviting design and are equipped with all basic necessities, creating a delightful stay experience. To ensure a pleasant stay, a selection of rooms at inn come furnished with linen service and blackout curtains, all designed with your ease in mind. In select rooms, visitors can enjoy a touch of amusement with the availability of television and cable TV for their entertainment needs. Rest assured, quenching your thirst is not a concern with a coffee or tea maker available in select accommodations. Various excellent meal offerings at inn ensure that enticing and easily accessible options are constantly available. Upon your arrival, don't miss experiencing bar for enjoyable in-house evening entertainment.

### Compare

## Compare The Ship with nearby hotels

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-   [The County Hotel](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/the-county-hotel-chelmsford/) Hotel ★★★★ 170 m away
    
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-   [Travelodge Chelmsford](https://stayversus.com/en/hotel/travelodge-chelmsford-chelmsford/) Hotel ★★★ 1.6 km away
    
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## Questions about The Ship

### What are the check-in and check-out times at The Ship?

Check-in starts at 14:00 and check-out is until 10:30.

### Is there parking at The Ship?

Yes, parking is available; charges may apply.

### How far is The Ship from the airport?

The nearest airport, London Stansted Airport (STN), is 23 km away in a straight line.

### How many rooms does The Ship have?

The Ship has 6 rooms.

Updated 6 Oct 2026. Data: Agoda, Overture Maps, OpenStreetMap, OurAirports and hotels' own websites. We may earn a commission from partner links; it never changes the comparison. [How we score](https://stayversus.com/en/about/)

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