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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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Suite, 1 King Bed | Desk, laptop workspace, iron/ironing board, free WiFi
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen | Coffee/tea maker, electric kettle, eco-friendly cleaning products
Front of property
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
County Hotel Chelmsford, in the city center, offers a sophisticated atmosphere with a living plant wall. Enjoy British cuisine at Samphire Restaurant, relax on the terrace, or use the business center. Secure bicycle storage and attentive staff are consistently praised.

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

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

Room options

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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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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
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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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
Portable fan
Premium bedding
Hair dryer
Bidet
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double 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
Portable fan
2 bedrooms
  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Single Room | 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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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
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Eco-friendly cleaning supplies
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

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

What's nearby

  • Chelmsford Cathedral - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Bond Street - 12 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • Hylands House and Park - 6 min drive - 2.9 miles
  • Leez Priory - 12 min drive - 9.7 miles
  • Chelmsford City Racecourse - 13 min drive - 9.4 miles

Getting around

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

Restaurants

  • ‪Mr Cavendish - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Ship - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪The Railway Tavern - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Central Park Cafe - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪The Plough - ‬4 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
  • A 24-hour front desk, wedding services, and 5 meeting rooms
  • Smoke-free premises, a front-desk safe, and a living plant wall
  • 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.

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 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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