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County Hotel Chelmsford

4.0 star property
Chelmsford hotel with restaurant and bar/lounge

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In the heart of the city, County Hotel Chelmsford offers a luxurious retreat with a living plant wall and secured bicycle storage. Enjoy British cuisine at Samphire Restaurant, unwind on the terrace or explore business opportunities in the business center. Guests praise helpful staff.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Electric vehicle charging point
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Non-smoking
  • Free WiFi

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurant and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Conference center
  • Business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Terrace
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Front-desk safe
  • Snack bar/deli

Feel at home (6)

  • Terrace
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Self parking (surcharge)
  • Kids' menu
  • Snack bar/deli
The current price is AED 488
AED 585 total
includes taxes & fees
Nov 17 - Nov 18

Room options

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Single Room | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Ensuite | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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Standard Double Room, Balcony | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Standard Double Room, Balcony

Highlights

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Sofa bed - double
Bidet
  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King 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
2 bedrooms
Portable fan
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Economy Double Room (Annex Building) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

Highlights

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

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Economy Single Room (Annex Building) | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi

Economy Single Room (Annex Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Eco-friendly toiletries
Electric kettle
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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About the neighborhood

Map
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 2PZ

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Tower Gardens - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
  • Bond Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Forest Drive Shops - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Savernake Park - 18 min walk - 1.6 km

Getting around

  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 23 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 24 min drive
  • London City Airport (LCY) - 58 min drive
  • Chelmsford Station - 4 min walk
  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 10 min drive
  • Ingatestone Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪The Ale House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪Mr Cavendish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Radio City Social - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Tavern - ‬5 min walk

About this property

County Hotel Chelmsford

Located near a train station, County Hotel Chelmsford is a great choice for a stay in Chelmsford. For a bite to eat, guests can check out Samphire Restaurant, which serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Other features include a bar/lounge, a snack bar/deli, and a terrace. Fellow travelers say great things about the helpful staff.

At a glance

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Hotel size

    • 58 rooms
    • Arranged over 2 floors
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Arriving/Leaving

    • Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM
    • Contactless check-in available
    • Minimum check-in age: 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out available
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Special check-in instructions

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

    • Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
    • Government-issued photo ID may be required
    • Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children

    • No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING

Parking

    • Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 9 per night)
    • Wheelchair-accessible parking on site
    • Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information

    • Smoke-free property

Property amenities

Food and drink

  • Full breakfast (surcharge) 7:00 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–10:00 AM on weekends
  • Restaurant
  • Bar/lounge
  • Room service (limited hours)
  • Snack bar/deli

Traveling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business center
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference center

Services

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Wedding services
  • Multilingual staff
  • Bike storage

Facilities

  • Built in 1928
  • Safe-deposit box at front desk
  • Terrace
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • Vegan dining options
  • Vegetarian dining options
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Area rugs in public areas
  • Tile flooring in public areas
  • Hardwood flooring in public areas

Room amenities

Home comfort

  • Heating
  • Portable fan
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle
  • Iron/ironing board

Sleep well

  • Bed sheets provided

Freshen up

  • Shower only
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Towels
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)

Stay connected

  • Desk
  • Free WiFi

More

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Bulk dispenser for toiletries
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products provided

Special features

Dining

Samphire Restaurant - This restaurant specializes in British cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Tourism Program, a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Fees & policies

Optional extras

  • Full breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 10.00 to 15.00 per person

Parking

  • Uncovered self parking costs GBP 9 per night

Policies

Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.
This property does not have elevators.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a smoke detector on site.
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

National rating

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

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

Does County Hotel Chelmsford offer free cancellation for a full refund?

Yes, County Hotel Chelmsford does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.

Are pets allowed at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Sorry, pets aren't allowed.

Is parking offered on site at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Yes. Self parking costs GBP 9 per night. Electric vehicle charging is available.

What are the check-in and check-out times at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM. Contactless check-in and check-out are available.

Are there restaurants at or near County Hotel Chelmsford?

Yes, Samphire Restaurant offers British cuisine.

What's the area around County Hotel Chelmsford like?

County Hotel Chelmsford is in the heart of Chelmsford, a short 4-minute walk from Chelmsford Station and 8 minutes' walk from Chelmsford Cathedral.

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County Hotel Chelmsford Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.6/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

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What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its excellent choice, quality, and service. (15 reviews)
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Reviews

10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Friendly staff. The breakfast was really good. The room was clean and comfortable.
Nigel, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Secure parking
Antony, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very enjoyable stay staff great
Colin Paul, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Very Good Location and very clean
Pallav, 2-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Good service and quiet place
ganesan, 2-night trip

8/10 Very good

It was comfortable for one night
Adrian, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Top Marks!

Received an upgrade on arrival and the room was fabulous. Everything just as one would like. Warm, clean, spacious, comfortable bed and lovely linen. Bathroom had a shower and a bath. Staff very polite and helpful.
Ros, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

Overnight stay at County Hotel Chelmsford

The receptionist was very welcoming and explained the process. She left me with a packed breakfast to pick up in the morning when I realised I would miss breakfast because of where I needed to be before it was time for breakfast to be served. The bed in my room was comfortable and the tea making facilities were good
Philip, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Thank you for a pleasant stay.
Sarah, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

The staff were incredibly helpful and greeted me with friendly, welcoming smiles that brightened my day. I highly recommend this venue.
Ayomide, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Our room was small and overpriced.
Robin, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Would not stay again. Breakfast was nice though. Kind staff. Facility is outdated with no AC in regular rooms and no screens on the windows.
Christine, 2-night trip

6/10 Good

90s vibe

Hotel is looking a little dated and could do with a lick of paint
3-night trip

8/10 Very good

Very comfy bed and clean room. Excellent tea/coffee making facilities. Bar food was freshly cooked and very tasty. Very accessible to Chelmsford centre and our daughter's university. It was a bit noisy as our room was onto the main road, but given the location it was to be expected.
Diane, 4-night trip

8/10 Very good

Years of use

Stayed here many times over past 45 years. Good quality 4 star hotel. Top rooms are of very good standard. Smaller rooms less so.
John, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

Good location and excellent staff

This hotel is very conveniently located in the centre of Chlemsford and it is only a short walk to the mainline train station, which has excellent and frequent Greater Anglia train services to London. The hotel staff, especially the reception ladies, are very friendly and pleasant, helpful and accommodating. The breakfast buffet has now been replaced by a freshly cooked to order offering, for which you need to allow extra time. My only gribble was the breakfast coffee was tepid.
1-night trip

6/10 Good

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
bob, 1-night trip

6/10 Good

Hotel is in need of renovation and the room was of a poor standard for the price
John, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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.
Derek, 1-night trip

8/10 Very good

The property was nice - front desk very helpful. Room was stifling hot and no visible way to turn the radiator off in the bathroom. The balcony doors even when locked wobbled and didn’t block out the noise. Breakfast was nice, although they did miss an item off of mine and my friends breakfast but easily remedied. Breakfast was Luke warm. All in all a decent stay for one night.
sarah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

No temperature control

Room was very basic. It was hot outside but the radiator in the bathroom was constantly on and the corridor outside was ridiculously hot. There was a fan in the room but not big enough for a room of that size. Not being able to make the room any cooler was extremely uncomfortable
Nikita, 2-night trip

4/10 Fair

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 .
Deborah, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Booking site says parking on site but doesn't mention that its £7 per night unless you go right into small print. Every other hotel states chargeable parking on site. Check in, i felt as I use my hiking pack instead of a suitcase for a 1 night stay, I was looked at and spoken down too by the male receptionist. This was a shame as i was actually checking out the hotels in area to use for company stays and training days. He even asked if i knew about the on site parking charges, which shows that none regular guests know nothing about it. Room was small. The bathroom dangerous as the shower is 2 steps up from the floor. Steps and floor covered in slippy fake wood vinyl. The shower head was 50% blocked, leaked, and impossible to get a cold shower. It was hot or scolding. The bed was up against the wall on 2 sides, 1 side up against the loudest creaking staircase ive ever heard including my 30 years actually in the Hotel trade. The windows are old 1940s metal framed, single glazed that you couldnt leave open, even on the latch as there is nothing stopping other guests from getting out of there windows and just walk around the flat roof crawl boards and into your room. The only this the room had going for it was the hairdryer, iron, mini board, and room safe. Reception is meant to be 24/7 but checking out at 0730 and waiting 8 minutes at the desk, nobody came. Left through the back door and there was the receptionist, sitting outside drinking coffee. Will NOT use or recommend.
Robert, 1-night trip

4/10 Fair

Poor - uncomfortable, tight bathroom and v. noisy

I stayed only for 1 night and at first the room was okay, average size with a really tiny ensuite but generally clean. However, soon I realised that the thermostat to regulate the heat did not work - I was too hot. I could open the windows a crack but they overlooked the car park and this would be unsafe and compromise my privacy as I was on the ground floor. At night, the place was really noisy. Kept me awake for quite a long time. I stayed in the annexe on the ground floor and the upstairs occupants were constantly moving around. Noise insulation was non existent. When it comes to the ensuite shower room - it was so tight that to sit on the WC was actually not possible without turning myself at an angle of 45 degrees! Another annoying thing was that I was charged 8 pounds to park my car overnight, but as the hotel seemed to have a function all the parking spaces were taken and it took me ages to find a parking spot. All these issues created a very uncomfortable night for me, and I will not be returning or recommending this hotel.
Rohit, 1-night trip

10/10 Exceptional

A good experience

Excellent reception experience. The young lady was so very helpful and caring. I am 75 and she was so patient. The only downside is £1.90 for soda water. Most pubs charge 0 or a nominal amount. This is a hotel and there was the service of the water but the profit margin must be enormous and I admit to feeling exploited. However room was very nice as was WiFi. I would recommend and stay again
Trevor, 1-night trip

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