Data Sources & Methodology

Full transparency about where our information comes from and how we process it.

Hotel Data

Primary Source
Booking.com Partner API
Data Points Collected
  • Hotel name, address, and geographic coordinates
  • Star rating and guest review scores
  • Amenities and facilities list
  • Starting prices (indicative, subject to change)
  • Property images
  • Booking URLs
Update Frequency
Monthly full data refresh, with weekly price spot-checks
Last Updated

Fixture Data

Primary Source
API-Football (official football data provider)
Data Points
  • Match dates and kick-off times
  • Competition (Premier League, FA Cup, etc.)
  • Home and away teams
  • Venue information
  • Match status (scheduled, postponed, etc.)
Update Frequency
Daily during football season
Important Note
Premier League fixtures are subject to change for TV scheduling. Always verify kick-off times with official Chelsea FC sources before traveling.

Stadium Information

Sources
  • Chelsea FC official website
  • Transport for London (TfL)
  • First-hand contributor experience (100+ matches attended)
  • OpenStreetMap for geographic data
Key Data Points
  • Stadium address: Fulham Road, London SW6 1HS
  • Coordinates: 51.4816°N, 0.191°W
  • Capacity: 40,341 seats
  • Nearest tube: Fulham Broadway (District Line)

Distance Calculations

All distances are calculated using the Haversine formula from hotel coordinates to Stamford Bridge.

Reference Point
Stamford Bridge main entrance: 51.4816°N, 0.191°W
Walking Time Estimation
Calculated at average walking speed of 3 mph (approximately 20 minutes per mile)
Accuracy
±50 meters for distance, ±2 minutes for walking time

Price Information

Important: Prices shown are starting prices ("from") and may vary based on:

  • Date of stay: Match days typically have higher prices
  • Room type: Standard vs. premium rooms
  • Occupancy: Single vs. double vs. family rooms
  • Booking lead time: Last-minute bookings often cost more
  • Seasonal demand: Big matches (derbies, European nights) command premium prices

Always check current prices on the booking platform for accurate quotes.

Affiliate Disclosure

Stamford Bridge Stays is an independent affiliate directory. We earn a commission when you book hotels through our links via Booking.com, Expedia, or Hotels.com.

  • Commission typically ranges from 4-6% of booking value
  • This commission comes at no extra cost to you
  • Commission rates do NOT influence our rankings
  • Hotels are ranked by distance and quality, not commission

See our About page for full affiliate disclosure.

Last updated: November 2025

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