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County Hotel Chelmsford

4.0 star property
Hotel in Chelmsford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
your current months are December, 2024 and January, 2025.
December 2024
January 2025

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Suite, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Front of property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen
Interior

Reviews

8.0 out of 10

Very good

Guests liked:

Clean rooms, friendly staff

Popular amenities

  • 24/7 front desk
    24/7 front desk
  • Bar
    Bar
  • Parking available
    Parking available
  • Room service
    Room service
  • Breakfast available
    Breakfast available
  • Housekeeping
    Housekeeping

Explore the area

Map
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 2PZ
  • Chelmsford Cathedral
    8 min walk
  • Bond Street
    11 min walk
  • Melbourne Stadium
    4 min drive
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    23 min drive

Room options

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Sofa bed
Bidet
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room (Annex Building)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 10.20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

Highlights

Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Bidet
Eco-friendly toiletries
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

Highlights

Separate dining area
Separate sitting area
Heating
Kitchen
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hairdryer
Electric kettle
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Chelmsford

County Hotel Chelmsford puts you in the heart of Chelmsford, within just a 10-minute stroll of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. Highlights at this hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Samphire Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business amenities include 5 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Chelmsford hotel include Chelmsford Cathedral and Bond Street.

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 8 min walk - 0.7 km
  • Bond Street - 11 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 8 min drive - 8.7 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 11 min drive - 13.9 km
  • Leez Priory - 12 min drive - 15.4 km

Getting around

  • Chelmsford Station - 4 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 23 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale House - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Radio City Social - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - Chelmsford - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

County Hotel Chelmsford

Hotel in Chelmsford with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Business amenities include a business centre and 5 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at the business-friendly County Hotel Chelmsford. Parking is available for a fee. A complete renovation of County Hotel Chelmsford was completed in July 2023.

This 4-star Chelmsford hotel is smoke free.

  • 58 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Built in 1928
  • Deli
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Terrace
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
County Hotel Chelmsford offers 58 accommodations with coffee/tea makers and a hairdryer. This Chelmsford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Languages

English, Filipino, German, Hindi, Hungarian, Polish, Portuguese, Romanian, Russian, Spanish

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 9 per night)
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast available for a fee 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 to 15 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Restaurants on site

  • Samphire Restaurant

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)
  • Multilingual staff
  • Wedding services

Business services

  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Business centre
  • Conference centre

Outdoors

  • Terrace

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 2 accessible parking spaces
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas
  • No lift
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Smoke-free property
  • Traditional architecture
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian breakfast available
  • Vegetarian dining options

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Shower
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Limited room service

More

  • Bulk dispensers for toiletries
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • Portable fan

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; check-in end time: 10:00 PM
Contactless check-in and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cots (infant beds) are not available.

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00 to 15.00 per person
  • Uncovered self-parking fee: GBP 9 per night

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival. This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products. Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
    For guests' safety, the property includes a smoke detector in all accommodation.

We should mention

  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

County Chelmsford
County Hotel
County Hotel Chelmsford
The County Hotel Chelmsford Essex
County Hotel Chelmsford Hotel
County Hotel Chelmsford Chelmsford
County Hotel Chelmsford Hotel Chelmsford

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at County Hotel Chelmsford?

County Hotel Chelmsford offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

How much does it cost to stay at County Hotel Chelmsford?

As of 18 Nov 2024, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at County Hotel Chelmsford on 24 Nov 2024 start from AU$193.32, 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 at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Yep, County Hotel Chelmsford has an uncovered self car park for GBP 9 per night.

Are there any beaches close to County Hotel Chelmsford?

The closest beach to County Hotel Chelmsford is Mill Beach (18 km).

Does County Hotel Chelmsford serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at County Hotel Chelmsford?

No, County Hotel Chelmsford does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at County Hotel Chelmsford?

No, pets are not allowed.

County Hotel Chelmsford Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 149 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 8 - Good. 166 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 6 - Okay. 71 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 4 - Poor. 34 out of 433 reviews" "
Rating 2 - Terrible. 13 out of 433 reviews" "

8.4/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

7.0/10

Amenities

7.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.0/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

4/10 Poor

James

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

8/10 Good

M

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

10/10 Excellent

Hasika

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

6/10 Okay

Jennifer

Travelled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Hotel rather bland and a little tired.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

4/10 Poor

Robin

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Our room was small and overpriced.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

10/10 Excellent

Nicola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice hotel
Nice and clean. Decent breakfast. Would recommend for a short break.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Colin

Stayed 1 night in Jul 2024

8/10 Good

Dan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness
Extremely small single room and toilet facilities.
My recent stay at the County Hotel was disappointing due to the room allocated to me upon arrival, the room was not in the main building but in a new block at the back of the hotel facing the car park, the room was clean etc; but the space and layout of the room was very small and electrical layout very poor and needs better planning, I probably will not return back again due to my experience this time.
Stayed 4 nights in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very helpful and friendly. Breakfast was delicious!!! 2nd time of saying and would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

2/10 Terrible

Andrew

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Tiny boiling hot room. £145 for one night including car park. No AC and windows would only open 2 inches. Avoid!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

Jeremy

Travelled with partner
Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
worn out
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

4/10 Poor

Deborah

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service, amenities
I have stayed here many times. Thus time i was put in what the hotel call the cottages. No they are not cottages. Tgey back onto the main busy road into chelmsford. It was like sleeping on the M25. Worst night sleep ive had in a long time . The hotel now charge £9 to park at tge hotel for patrons and a £20 deposit for the room Key in the Cottage rooms . Check in was rather chaotic but that was because it was Friday night and staff were training . Would never want to stay in the "Cottages" part of hotel located at end of car park which is noisy and backs onto main road again it was awful . Prefer to sty in main part of hotel .
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

6/10 Okay

bob

Business traveller
Very noisy .creaky floors.loud boiler workings up to 10pm (in room 67).bath water not hot enough.very noisy bathroom extractors. Tv program choices excellent.tea/ coffee facilities excellent.limited toiletries supplied. Would have expected complimentary overnight parking
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Nice enough. Generally pleasant.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ayomide

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were incredibly helpful and greeted me with friendly, welcoming smiles that brightened my day. I highly recommend this venue.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2024

8/10 Good

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
All good
Stayed 2 nights in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Jacqueline

Travelled with group
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2024

4/10 Poor

Derek

Travelled with group
Best avoided
My hotel room turned out not to be in the hotel but in a converted semi detached house in the back of the hotel car park additional charges for breakfast and parking (£10 per night) seemed incredibly over the top, and breakfast was definitely not worth £15.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

8/10 Good

Marcia

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Liked the location i.e not far from the station, although i did drive. Didnt like the outer building where the room was.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024

6/10 Okay

Douglas

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Not what I hoped for
As I have to have a hotel once a month due to work I thought I would make a change from the usual Premier Inn I have month in month out. As this hotel is only a five minute walk from the Train Station it seemed ideal. I cannot see how the price of £160 per night is justified. The room I had was rather small and the bed equally so. When compared the quality of bed at Premier Inn, I was beginning to think I had made a mistake to the tune of £60 Although breakfast was very good, even if charged at £20, that would make the room £140 and certainly never worth that much As for what ember of management thought it a good idea to allow the carpet fitters to start banging around before 09.00 on the Main stairs so no-one could get past, perhaps they may need to re-think their priorities. The only way to get access downstairs from what I could see was via the disabled access lift that wouldn't move without another person outside to hold the door shut. Would I stay here again, afraid not on this basis and rather disappointed in fact.
Stayed 1 night in May 2024