Top 10 Hotels in Matching (from $45) 2026 - Competitive Prices

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A large, historic building with a formal garden and a central fountain.

A hot tub with a skylight, surrounded by tiled walls and a wooden deck.

A spacious room with a green sofa set, a fireplace, and a chandelier.

A courtyard with a pathway, surrounded by well-maintained lawns and flowering trees.

1. Down Hall Hotel

Bishop's Stortford

Marco

$176 nightly

$212 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

A traditional building with a green door, outdoor seating, and potted plants.

A bar area with wooden counter, multiple taps, and shelves of bottles.

A building entrance with a green door, a wall-mounted lantern, and a decorative leaf-shaped plaque.

A lobby with a reception desk, a staircase, a round wooden table with chairs, and framed artwork on the walls.

2. The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

Harlow

chris

$71 nightly

$85 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

An indoor swimming pool with clear glass walls, wooden beams, and lounge chairs along the poolside.

A table set for a tea service with a champagne bottle, sandwiches, and pastries.

A three-tiered dessert stand with pastries and sandwiches, a white tablecloth, and a vase of flowers.

A spacious lobby with a high ceiling, a reception desk, seating area, and a glass elevator.

3. Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

Sawbridgeworth

Nigel

$73 nightly

$87 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel lobby with seating, a reception desk, and a plant.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

A modern hotel reception area with a reception desk, a clock, and a welcome sign.

A hotel lobby with seating, a reception desk, and a large window.

4. Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

Harlow

Ravi

$72 nightly

$87 total

Sep 13 - Sep 14

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel dining area with tables, chairs, and a view of the outdoors.

5. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Stephen

$74 nightly

$89 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A modern meeting room with dark wooden floors, grey and mustard-colored chairs, and a large window providing a view of the outdoors.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, and a chair.

6. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Krystal

$60 nightly

$72 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A modern hotel with a symmetrical facade, multiple floors, and a prominent entrance with a sign.

A modern restaurant with a bar area, dining tables, and chairs.

A spacious lobby with a sofa, chairs, a coffee table, a reception desk, a TV, and a dining area.

A modern kitchen with marble countertops, bar seating, and pendant lighting.

7. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Stansted

Malcolm

$117 nightly

$140 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A reception area with a counter, seating, and a blue door labeled "Toilet Room".

A restaurant with red chairs and tables, a kitchen area, and large windows.

A Days Inn hotel with a brick facade, a signboard, and a well-lit entrance.

A hotel room with two beds, a large window with curtains, a wall-mounted lamp, and a small wooden shelf.

8. Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

TANYA

$56 nightly

$68 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

A spacious dining area with a high ceiling, wooden beams, and a central round table surrounded by chairs.

A spacious living area with blue sofas, a coffee table, and a kitchen in the background.

A modern lounge area with plush armchairs, a round table, and a patterned carpet.

A hotel room with a bed, two bedside lamps, a nightstand with a phone, and a wall mural of a beach scene.

9. Novotel London Stansted Airport

Stansted

Toby

$100 nightly

$120 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A bar counter with a bottle of champagne, two glasses, and a bowl of fruit.

An aerial view of a large, historic building with multiple sections, surrounded by lush greenery and a well-maintained lawn.

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk, a chair, a mirror, and a bathroom visible through an open door.

A cozy living room with a fireplace, a large mirror, and comfortable seating.

10. Mulberry House

Ongar

Simon

$107 nightly

$129 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with a modern design, featuring a bar counter and multiple stools.

A modern hotel lobby with a central atrium, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A modern indoor swimming pool with a clear blue water surface, surrounded by white walls and a tiled floor.

A modern hotel lobby with marble reception desks, a large glass sculpture, and a man walking.

11. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

Bishop's Stortford

Alan

$123 nightly

$148 total

Sep 28 - Sep 29

Total with taxes and fees

A bar area with Guinness beer taps, a chalkboard menu, and a CCTV warning sign.

A traditional pub named 'Kicking Dickey' with a signboard, multiple windows, and outdoor seating.

An outdoor patio area with picnic tables and umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

A pool table in a room with large windows and chairs.

12. The Kicking Dickey

Dunmow

Tanya

$73 nightly

$88 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

A room with exposed wooden beams, two armchairs with floral cushions, a round mirror, and a green door with a 'G' sign.

A dining area with wooden beams, teal upholstered chairs, and a wooden table set for a meal.

A bar with a chalkboard menu listing gin and spirits.

A hotel room with exposed wooden beams, a bed, a desk with a chair, a television, and a fireplace.

13. Saracens Head Hotel

Dunmow

Diane

$67 nightly

$80 total

Sep 20 - Sep 21

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows. There is a wooden headboard, a bedside table with a lamp, and a wall-mounted phone.

A Holiday Inn Express hotel with a modern facade, large windows, and a prominent entrance.

A reception area with a counter, seating, a television, and a bookshelf.

A hotel room with two beds, each with white bedding and red pillows, a wooden headboard, a small table with a telephone and a sign, and two wall-mounted light fixtures.

14. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

Bishop's Stortford

Janet

$98 nightly

$118 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A hotel entrance with a large glass facade, a brick exterior, and a palm tree nearby.

A glass-enclosed shower with a marble wall background.

A bedroom with a large bed, a chair, a small table, and a painting on the wall.

A multi-tiered stone fountain in a grassy area with dense green foliage in the background.

15. DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

Bishop's Stortford

Sarah

$72 nightly

$86 total

Aug 30 - Aug 31

Total with taxes and fees

Two modern, semi-open wooden cabins with dark roofs, set in a forested area with a well-maintained lawn and a picnic table visible.

A small, modern wooden cabin with a curved roof, set in a forested area.

A long dining table with chairs, a brick wall, wooden paneling, and large windows with a view.

A cozy wooden cabin with a bed, seating area, and a small kitchen.

16. The Great Hallingbury Manor

Bishop's Stortford

Georgina

$105 nightly

$126 total

Sep 17 - Sep 18

Total with taxes and fees

A cozy room with a brick fireplace, comfortable seating, and a view of the outside.

An outdoor patio area with wooden tables and chairs, two umbrellas, and a blue sofa.

A hotel room with a bed, two plaid pillows, a red lamp, and a wooden headboard.

The exterior of The Feathers Inn, featuring a prominent sign, a traditional entrance with a lantern, and outdoor seating area.

17. Feathers Hotel by Chef and Brewer Collection

Ware

Billie-Jo

$76 nightly

$91 total

Sep 6 - Sep 7

Total with taxes and fees

A bar with a bartender preparing drinks, shelves of liquor bottles, and a beer tap.

A restaurant with wooden tables and chairs, large windows, and a brick wall.

A cozy room with a wooden bench, a table, and a window with curtains.

A bedroom with exposed wooden beams, a large bed with white bedding and purple accents, a nightstand, a dresser, and a window with curtains.

18. The Harvard Inn

Ingatestone

Debra

$137 nightly

$164 total

Sep 8 - Sep 9

Total with taxes and fees

A modern restaurant with high ceilings, pendant lighting, and a mix of seating styles.

A spacious lobby with a high wooden ceiling, a bar area, and seating arrangements.

A hotel room with two beds, a desk, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

A conference room with rows of white chairs, grey sashes, and a carpeted aisle.

19. Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

Waltham Abbey

Gabriel Adigo

$104 nightly

$125 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

A garden with a conservatory, a gazebo, and several dome-shaped structures.

A large bed with a headboard, a floor lamp, and a table with books and a glass of wine.

A restaurant with multiple dining tables and chairs, a wine rack, and a bar area.

An outdoor seating area with wicker tables and chairs under large umbrellas, surrounded by greenery.

20. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

Ingatestone

Kehinde

$125 nightly

$151 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

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Top Matching Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"All the staff were very friendly. We arrived in time for dinner so ate in the hotel. 12.5% tip automatically added at payment station.Didn’t want to cause a fuss but would like to have been given the choice. A bit naughty to automatically add."

Novotel London Stansted Airport

8/10 Good

"Was good"

MOXY London Stratford

10/10 Excellent

"Really nice and cool hotel. Friendly staff, easy check in and out. Loved the free cocktails in check in. Really liked the bar downstairs with table football and plenty of space. Great location right next to Westfield Stratford and the Elizabeth line. Room was spacious for two, a high standard and super clean. Sound proofed rooms. Really comfortable beds and pillows!"

ibis London Canning Town

10/10 Excellent

"Perfect for a concert at the O2"

The Westbridge Hotel

8/10 Good

"Will stay at the westbridge hotel again"

Southgate Hotel London

8/10 Good

"Nice hotel and located near the tube. The walls are thin and lots of people making noise in the hallways between 12-3am both nights."

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel

10/10 Excellent

"Large clean room, excellent and very nice bathroom, brightly tiled and clean with new sinks and showers. Breakfast included so more than adequate. Staff very accomodating, our favourite hotel in London, worth the journey."

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

10/10 Excellent

"Great location, helpful staff, convenient shuttle service, clean room"

Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London

10/10 Excellent

"Great transport connection good hotel"

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Woodlands Lodge Ilford

60 Woodlands Road Ilford England

$37 nightly

$45 total

Sep 1 - Sep 2

Total with taxes and fees

5.2/10 (501 reviews)

Cranbrook Hotel

22-24 Coventry Road Ilford England

$41 nightly

$49 total

Sep 3 - Sep 4

Total with taxes and fees

York Hotel

8 York Road Ilford England

$44 nightly

$53 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

4.4/10 (203 reviews)

Kip Hotel

2 Aspland Grove London England

$47 nightly

$56 total

Sep 27 - Sep 28

Total with taxes and fees

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

Welcome Break Service Area Bishop's Stortford England

$56 nightly

$68 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

The Finsbury Park Hotel

20 Wilberforce Rd London England

$68 nightly

$82 total

Aug 31 - Sep 1

Total with taxes and fees

8/10 Very Good! (185 reviews)

Frequently asked questions

What is the best area to stay in Matching?

The best area to stay in Matching is Matching Green, the heart of the village, offering a tranquil and quintessential English countryside experience.Matching Green is characterized by its expansive village green, one of the largest in England, surrounded by historic cottages and a traditional pub. This central area provides a peaceful setting with easy access to local walking paths and the village cricket pitch, which is often active during warmer months. It's a place where you can enjoy the quiet pace of rural life.Couples seeking a relaxing getaway will find Matching Green particularly appealing. The area offers a romantic backdrop with its historic architecture and scenic surroundings, superb for strolls and enjoying the local hospitality. The absence of urban hustle makes it an ideal spot to unwind and connect.For families, Matching Green provides a wonderful environment for children to enjoy the outdoors. The large village green offers ample space for play, and the surrounding footpaths are suitable for family walks.

When is the best time to go to Matching?

The best time to visit Matching is typically during the late spring and summer months, from May to September, when the weather is most pleasant for exploring the countryside.During this period, you'll find the temperatures are generally mild, making it ideal for enjoying outdoor activities such as walking or cycling through the Essex lanes and visiting local attractions. The days are also longer, providing more daylight for sightseeing.For those interested in local events and garden visits, July and August often feature village fêtes and open garden schemes, offering a chance to experience the local community and admire the well-kept gardens of Matching and surrounding villages.

Can I cancel my hotel reservation on Expedia?

You can cancel your hotel reservation on Expedia, though it depends on the cancellation policy of your booking. Most bookings are refundable if canceled within 24-48 hours of the scheduled arrival. Be sure to check your booking confirmation for the exact cancellation policy. If free cancellation is available, you can cancel directly through your Expedia account by logging in, going to "My Trips", and selecting your reservation. To find flexible deals, filter your search by "Fully refundable property" for hotels in Matching.

How much is the nightly rate at a Matching hotel?

Prices for hotels in Matching often vary, but you can find a great deal from $45 on Expedia. All sorts of factors affect price, such as the time of year or the days of the week you choose for your stay. Find the best deals by being flexible with your dates, and sort search results by "Price: low to high" for the cheapest rate.

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Our top choices for Matching hotels

1. Down Hall Hotel

2. The Green Man by Chef and Brewer Collection

3. Manor of Groves Hotel, Golf & Health Club

4. Holiday Inn Express Harlow by IHG

5. Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

6. Ramada by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

7. Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

8. Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

9. Novotel London Stansted Airport

10. Mulberry House

11. Radisson Blu Hotel London Stansted Airport

12. The Kicking Dickey

13. Saracens Head Hotel

14. Holiday Inn Express London Stansted Airport by IHG

15. DeSalis Hotel London Stansted

16. The Great Hallingbury Manor

17. Feathers Hotel by Chef and Brewer Collection

18. The Harvard Inn

19. Delta Hotels by Marriott Waltham Abbey

20. Ivy Hill Hotel, BW Signature Collection

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Top Matching Hotel Reviews

Hampton by Hilton London Stansted Airport

Novotel London Stansted Airport

MOXY London Stratford

ibis London Canning Town

The Westbridge Hotel

Southgate Hotel London

DoubleTree by Hilton Hotel London ExCel

Premier Inn London Stansted Airport

Maldron Hotel Finsbury Park, London

More cheap stays in Matching

Woodlands Lodge Ilford

Cranbrook Hotel

York Hotel

Kip Hotel

Days Inn by Wyndham London Stansted Airport

The Finsbury Park Hotel

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