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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

  • Parking available
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Non-smoking

Main amenities (12)

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Restaurants and bar/lounge
  • Breakfast available
  • Self parking
  • Room service
  • Conference centre
  • Business centre
  • 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)
  • Children's menu
  • Snack bar/deli

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)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.8 out of 10
Good
(6 reviews)
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 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

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 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

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 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)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • 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
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed

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About the area

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

What's nearby

  • Admirals Park LNR - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • West Park - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Bond Street - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Riverside Ice and Leisure - 16 min walk - 1.4 km

Getting around

  • London (STN-Stansted) - 39 min drive
  • London (SEN-Southend) - 45 min drive
  • London (LCY-London City) - 66 min drive
  • Chelmsford Station - 5 min walk
  • Wickford Hatfield Peverel Station - 10 min drive
  • Ingatestone Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Back Inn Time - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Ale House - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Radio City Social - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Central Park Cafe - ‬9 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 visit 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 travellers 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 and check-out are available
    • Minimum check-in age – 18
    • Check-out time is 11 AM
    • Contactless check-out
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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
    • Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
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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 cots (infant beds)
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Pets

    • Pets not allowed
WIFI

Internet

    • Free WiFi in public areas
    • Free WiFi in rooms
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Parking

    • Uncovered on-site 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

Travelling with children

  • Children's menu

Working away

  • Business centre
  • 5 meeting rooms
  • Conference centre

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% of lighting from LEDs
  • Banquet hall
  • Traditional architecture

Accessibility

  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • 2 on-site accessible parking spaces
  • Wheelchair-accessible public bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Visual fire alarm
  • Step-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
  • Hairdryer
  • 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 specialises 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 Programme – 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

This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business or profession.

Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.

Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed.

This property does not have lifts.

This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products.

Guests can rest easy knowing that there's a fire extinguisher and 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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.

If you cancel your booking, you'll be subject to the host's cancellation policy. In accordance with UK consumer law, property booking services are not subject to the right of withdrawal.

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 that you 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 car 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 social distancing 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 5-minute walk from Chelmsford Station and 8 minutes' walk from Chelmsford Cathedral.

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Reviews

County Hotel Chelmsford Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6

Cleanliness

8.0

Location

8.8

Staff & service

7.8

Property conditions & facilities

Guest review summary

What guests liked

  • Breakfast was consistently praised for its delicious options, wide range, and excellent quality. (18 reviews)
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Reviews

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10/10 Exceptional

Staff were so helpful and accomadating. I would highly recommend staying at this hotel. I would also highly recommend eating in the restaurant. Both dinner and breakfast were amazing with a touch of luxury too .
Chloe, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Superb friendly service
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had another lovely stay. Staff are always friendly and helpful and hotel is very clean and tidy. Will definitely be back again
Lisa, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Really good from start to finish. Staff were all very welcoming and helpful. The room was spacious and spotless. The breakfast was lovely with a wide range of options.
Alexander, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Room was very clean and the staff were very welcoming and accommodating.
Mitchell, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room and bathroom were exceptionally clean and the bed/bedding very comfortable.
Ros, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Had a lovely 1 night stay at this hotel. Immaculate room with the most comfy bed. Lovely bar and restaurant downstairs. Great location, 10 minute walk into town. Would highly recommend.
Charlotte, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very comfortable stay, and the lady serving Breakfast Chris couldn’t have been more friendly and helpful. A great place to stay in the area
Ben, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The heating wasn’t working for some reason but the staff were amazing and moved me rooms very quickly and made sure I was very cozy! Staff are amazing!
Paul, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Staff are supper helpful
Rajdeep, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely people very friendly helpful.. clean room good food
sharon, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Excellent location. Friendly staff. The breakfast was really good. The room was clean and comfortable.
Nigel, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Always a pleasure to stay this time u was nervous as I was in the annexe but the ground floor room was modern, comfortable and had air con/heating
Michelle, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very good service, clean room, staff were very good and breakfast very nice
Paul, 3-night trip
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6/10 Good

Staff are friendly and helpful.
MARIECLAIRE, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very nice room that was really clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Alexander, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

The room (although dated) was spotless. There was plenty of room, the bath was gorgeous, and we loved the addition of cold milk in the fridge. The radiator and aircon suddenly made strange noises in the night, waking us a few times.
Elizabeth, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Lovely hotel, super location and really nice staff especially at breakfast
Lee, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel!

Stayed for one night for a girls weekend away to go to Chelmsford's Music Festival. Hotel was in a great location with parking. We had a spacious room with great amenities & a lovely lunch in the bar! Would definitely stay here again!!
Paulette, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good

Always a pleasant stay here, the staff are very friendly & helpful
Steve, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

The staff were very kind and professional. The place was very clean and comfortable.
Pamela, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Good location near the train station and good sized rooms. Bathrooms were newer and functional.
Brian, 5-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Everywhere was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice.
Karolyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Very Good Location and very clean
Pallav, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional

Great hotel and lovely staff very helpful also within walking distance of town
margaret, 2-night trip