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County Hotel Chelmsford

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Chelmsford

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

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Explore the area

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29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 2PZ
  • Place, Chelmsford Cathedral
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, Bond Street
    ‪12 min walk‬
  • Place, Hylands House and Park
    ‪6 min drive‬
  • Airport, London (STN-Stansted)
    ‪25 min drive‬

Room options

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

Standard Double Room, Balcony

  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Suite, 1 King Bed

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

7.6 out of 10
Good
(5 reviews)
  • 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)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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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Single Room

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the area

Chelmsford

Heart of Chelmsford.Within a 10-minute walk of the hotel, you'll find Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. Chelmsford Cathedral and Bond Street are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bond Street - 12 min walk - 1.0 km
  • Hylands House and Park - 6 min drive - 4.6 km
  • Leez Priory - 12 min drive - 15.6 km
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 13 min drive - 15.1 km

Getting around

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

4-star eco-certified hotel perfect for exploring Chelmsford
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 center and 5 meeting rooms.

Public spaces have free WiFi. A terrace, multilingual staff, and room service (during limited hours) are also featured at the eco-certified 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 center
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff is 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 hair dryers. This Chelmsford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include showers and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

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

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self 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

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

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 elevator
  • 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 washroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

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 available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
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.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property 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-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
This property uses eco-friendly cleaning products
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
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 guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorize 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 each 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

Reviews

County Hotel Chelmsford Reviews

8.0

Very good

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness
Rating 10 - Excellent. 196 out of 518 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 185 out of 518 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 82 out of 518 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 518 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 17 out of 518 reviews

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Hannah

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Convient location but too hot bed too small a bit run down ⁹
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stephen

Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Travelled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel. Room was spacious and had good amenities. The bathroom was roomy and had a separate bath and a shower. The a/c was really good on a hot day and the bed was comfortable.the breakfast was excellent with a wide range buffet options hot and cold and made to order food also included.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

wendy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

4/10 Poor

Robert

Disliked: Staff & service, room comfort
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.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Victoria

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great find!

Great apartment - in its own block separate to the main hotel. Perfect for a girls trip away. Spacious and clean. Sleeps up to 6 with 3 double beds.
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

richard

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Home away from home

I haves stayed here regularly over the last 2yrs on business and the staff have made it feel like a second home. Andra and Yulia are brilliant. I tend not to leave reviews but this hotel is so good that I felt the need to let others know. If you are in Chelmsford overnight make this your go to hotel
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

2/10 Terrible

richard

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pamela

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were very kind and professional. The place was very clean and comfortable.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Emma

Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Hotel and staff were excellent, room was clean. We stayed here because we were going to watch England ladies cricket team play the West Indies, the hotel was only 4 mins away from the cricket ground by car. My only disappointment was I payed £180 for the night and then they charge you £9 to park your car for the night.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Maureen

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

darren

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ganesan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Adrian

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
It was comfortable for one night
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Alan

Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very enjoyable stay staff great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

ganesan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Nichola

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Darren

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Great stay for 1 night, staff were an asset to your hotel (particularly Adrian on reception and we think Flowers? house keeper on 1st floor was super helpful.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent and lovrly staff
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

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
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Muhammad Ance

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025