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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
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
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

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

Room options

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

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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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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1 bedroom, desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board

Economy Single Room (Annex Building)

  • 10.20 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Living area

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 68 sq m
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room

Single Room

  • 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 - ‬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

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.

Languages

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

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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

County Hotel Chelmsford Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 177 out of 484 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 178 out of 484 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 76 out of 484 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 484 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 15 out of 484 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

7.4/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.2/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

6/10 Okay

Debra

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
tLovely bathroom and great shower, but the hotel room was very cold as the heating was quite complicated to use - added to this the heater plug shorted and there was a strong electrical smell in the room.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ros

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

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.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

ganesan

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

4/10 Poor

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were lovely , the room was clean but the heat coming out of the bathroom was unbearable . The pillows were hard and kettle was placed under an alcove meaning unless you’re three ft tall you had to stoop to make a coffee . Only one plug socket by the drinks set up so you have to decide between the telly being on or boiling your kettle . Daft I think . So had to plug the kettle on a tiny bedside cabinet and a boiled kettle full of scalding hot water is not ideal a foot away from my head . A socket would be better suited by the main table . For the money I thought it was a poor room but I will add that the shower was amazing . If anyone reads this , room 64 . I guess if you’re a single person staying then you’re more of an afterthought than a family paying more . Who knows ? R.McCartney
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michele

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Only booked the single room but would describe the bed as a small double and the room was great too.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Adrian

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Scott

Business traveller
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Room was bigger than last time but in dire need of some refurbishment. Loose floor tiles in the bath room, cracked wall tiles and generally poorly sealed / caulked with some flaking paint, roller blind old and dirty with insects trapped in it. Bed hard as nails, pillows not great / no options. 3 radiators only 1 of which you could control so room was hot without windows open but noisy in town. Walls in corridoors and breakfast room were dirty / not maintained well. £9 a night parking unless you book direct is a bit cheeky and in any case the car park was full on Thursday with 3 cars driving round and round waiting when I got there so you pay up front for parking you are not guaranteed!
Stayed 4 nights in Feb 2025

4/10 Poor

Ryan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great food, poor sleep

I had high expectations for this hotel based on a colleagues recommendation, but unfortunately, my stay was disappointing. While it may meet the technical criteria for a four-star rating, it did not feel like a four-star experience. My accommodation was in an annex building that, despite a modern appearance, felt unstable and creaky. The noise from the room above was excessive, continuing until 1am, making it difficult to sleep. Additionally, the car park was completely full, leaving me unable to secure a space despite being charged for parking. The room was not well insulated from noise, and located near a busy junction, I was frequently disturbed by sirens and flashing lights. The blinds provided little coverage, and the thin walls and windows did little to block the sound. There were also several basic amenities missing, including a full-length mirror and a remote control for the TV. The shower was exceptionally small, with poor water pressure, and the shower curtain continually stuck to me due to the limited space. That said, the hotel staff were very friendly, and the dining experience was excellent. The quality of the food was outstanding, and it was evident that a great deal of effort had been put into the restaurant. It was a stark contrast to the poor sleeping conditions, almost as if I had stayed at two completely different hotels. Overall, while I appreciated the hospitality and dining, the lack of comfort and and amenities made for an unsatisfactory stay.
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

6/10 Okay

Martin

Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

ganesan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good service and quiet place
Stayed 2 nights in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Verified traveller

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

So friendly and helpful

Just one night on my own but it’s great value and really friendly people. Even posted back my AirPods when I left them in my room!
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Paul

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I'd booked the cheapest room, but still £100 per night. I was a small single. Shower / toilet room was really compact and desk wasn't fit for anything other than making tea (in fact the tea tray was fixed onto it taking half the space up). On the plus side, fixtures and fittings were new and clean, the hotel was well appointed and great central location. I just don't think that spec of room quite justified the price.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

8/10 Good

Steve

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Always a pleasant stay here, the staff are very friendly & helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveller

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

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent old fashioned service.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2024

8/10 Good

Stacy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely room and comfy bed Bath water not hot enough thou we had to use a few ketttles to top it up Staff welcoming and helpful
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arnold

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff are brilliant nothing is too much trouble and a good night's sleep perfect.
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Pallav, AYLESBURY

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very Good Location and very clean
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

Brendan

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Spotlessly clean,quite , well run hotel.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

ADCONYARD

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

6/10 Okay

Amitkumar

Stayed 5 nights in Dec 2024

10/10 Excellent

Tim

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

10/10 Excellent

Irina

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

2/10 Terrible

Mrs

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

8/10 Good

Steve

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