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County Hotel Chelmsford

4.0 star property
Eco-certified hotel with a 24-hour front desk and a restaurant

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Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Living area
Private kitchen
Front of property
Living area

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Bar
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Parking available
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is P7,028
P8,434 total
includes taxes & fees
Aug 31 - Sep 1

Room options

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Showing 8 of 8 rooms

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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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

Suite, 1 King Bed

Highlights

Separate sitting area
Air conditioning
Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Sofa bed
Portable fan
Hair dryer
  • 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)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • 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)

Highlights

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

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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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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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
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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

Single Room

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(3 reviews)

Highlights

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

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

Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

Highlights

Heating
Smart TV
Renovated in 2023
Portable fan
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
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About the neighborhood

Located in Chelmsford, County Hotel Chelmsford is in the city center and near a train station. Bond Street and Forest Drive Shops are worth checking out if shopping is on the agenda, while those wishing to experience the area's natural beauty can explore Admirals Park LNR and Galleywood Common. Peter Edwards Museum And Library and Savernake Park are also worth visiting.
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Map
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 2PZ

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
  • ‪Mr Cavendish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Brewhouse & Kitchen - Chelmsford - ‬5 min walk

About this property

County Hotel Chelmsford

Upscale eco-certified hotel in the city center, remodeled in 2023
At County Hotel Chelmsford, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar, and a business center. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Samphire Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner, and kids' meals. Guests can connect to free in-room WiFi.
Other perks include:
  • Full breakfast (surcharge), self parking (surcharge), and an electric car charging station
  • Secured bicycle storage, smoke-free premises, and a living plant wall
  • A front-desk safe, luggage storage, and a banquet hall
  • Guest reviews give top marks for the helpful staff
Room features
All 58 rooms include comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities like free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • Heating and portable fans
  • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers, and hair dryers
  • Wardrobes/closets, eco-friendly cleaning products, and electric kettles

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

Property amenities

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

Restaurants on site

  • Samphire Restaurant

Things to do

  • Bicycle storage

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 center
  • Conference center

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 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

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
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • 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 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

Pets not 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

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

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

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

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the 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

Is County Hotel Chelmsford pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

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

As of Aug 21, 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at County Hotel Chelmsford on Aug 31, 2025 start from P 7,028.19, excluding 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.

How much is parking at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Self parking is available for GBP 9 per night.

What time is check-in at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 10:00 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is County Hotel Chelmsford located?

Located in the heart of Chelmsford, this eco-certified hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park, Admirals Park LNR, and Chelmsford Cathedral. Bond Street and Tower Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Chelmsford Station is only a 4-minute walk.

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County Hotel Chelmsford Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 190 out of 505 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 182 out of 505 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 79 out of 505 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 38 out of 505 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 16 out of 505 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

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Liked: Staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel in a great location. Quietly situated within easy walking distance of both the train station and city centre this hotel also offers onsite parking. Would definitely stay here again!!
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Gopalakrishna

The property was comfortable and in a good location
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Paul

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very good service, clean room, staff were very good and breakfast very nice
Stayed 3 nights in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Jake

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Charming and beautiful traditional hotel.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very nice room that was really clean and comfortable. The breakfast was excellent.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

8/10 Good

Colin Paul

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

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Went for a gig at the Racecourse. Nice central location, easy paid parking. We were in Annexe. Little road noise but overall really happy with the stay. Would stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 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

10/10 Excellent

Alexander

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

8/10 Good

John

Liked: Cleanliness
The staff were friendly and helpful. The breakfast was top drawer. The lift was unique!!! Its a kong time since I had to press and hold the button for the elevastor to move - loved it!!
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Shahina

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
The property and service is to a good standard however I was charged £18 for parking for a 2 night stay as I had booked through Expedia which was not mentioned when booking through Expedia
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

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

Brendan

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

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

10/10 Excellent

Lee

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely hotel, super location and really nice staff especially at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2024

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

Pallav

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

10/10 Excellent

Karolyn

Everywhere was clean, the staff were friendly and helpful and the breakfast was really nice.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2024

10/10 Excellent

ganesan

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

8/10 Good

Adrian

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

Tim

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

Nice hotel

Nice comfortable hotel with lovely staff
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2024

10/10 Excellent

Ros

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

MOISES

Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything was very clean and comfortable
Stayed 3 nights in Sep 2024

10/10 Excellent

margaret

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great hotel and lovely staff very helpful also within walking distance of town
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2023