County Hotel - Chelmsford

$$$$||View on mapChelmsford, United Kingdom29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ|
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County Hotel - Chelmsford
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ·View on map
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Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.9
Location8.8
Cleanliness8.3
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Couples42%
Solo28%
Families12%
Groups11%

Overview

Overall Score
Very good
7.7Very good
Highest Rated
Staff8.9
Location8.8
Cleanliness8.3
Comfort8.3
Lowest Rated
Facilities7.8
Value for money7.4
Who stays here
Couples42%
Solo28%
Families12%
Groups11%

3-star eco-friendly business hotel in Chelmsford city center with award-winning dining

Rooms

The County Hotel Chelmsford provides 58 air-conditioned bedrooms, including premium rooms with full-length baths and powerful showers. Allergy-free rooms are available for guests with specific sensitivities. Each room includes a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee making facilities with a capsule coffee maker, and a minibar with fresh milk restocked daily.

Dining

The Samphire Restaurant holds a 1 AA Rosette award and focuses on locally sourced ingredients for its dinner and Sunday lunch menus. The hotel serves an extensive breakfast buffet with a cooked-to-order option, alongside a full afternoon tea service featuring sandwiches, quiche, scones, and a selection of teas. For private celebrations, the Suffolk Room hosts groups for special dining events with decorated tables and personalized service.

Business & Events

The County Hotel CM1 2PZ offers five versatile meeting rooms that accommodate up to 150 delegates, suitable for conferences and training sessions. The Crystal Ballroom serves as a venue for weddings and private parties, with event coordination provided by dedicated staff like Emma. The business center provides fax and photocopying services, and all meeting spaces include complimentary Wi-Fi.

Sustainability & Accessibility

The hotel holds a Gold award in Green Tourism, demonstrating a strong commitment to eco-friendly practices and sustainability. Accessibility features include wheelchair access throughout the property, an emergency cord in bathrooms, lower bathroom sinks, raised toilets, and toilets with grab rails. The building has a lift to the first floor and key card access for security.

Location & Parking

County Hotel Chelmsford is a 3-minute walk from Chelmsford train station and a 10-minute walk from the city center and Chelmsford Cathedral. The property provides free on-site parking for guests who register their vehicle at reception, with accessible parking spaces available. Nearby attractions include Essex County Cricket Club and Hylands Park, both within walking distance.

  • Dining: 1 AA Rosette Samphire Restaurant with locally sourced menus
  • Rooms: 58 air-conditioned bedrooms with allergy-free options
  • Business: 5 meeting rooms for up to 150 delegates
  • Events: Crystal Ballroom for weddings and private parties
  • Sustainability: Gold award in Green Tourism
  • Parking: Free on-site parking with accessible spaces
Good to know
Check-in/Check-out
from 15:00-23:59
until 11:00
Amenities
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel for free.
Other information
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 15.0 per person. 
Children & extra beds
Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1. 
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Languages
English, Spanish, Italian, Portuguese, Polish, Russian
Building
Year renovated:2011
Number of rooms:61
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Rooms and availability

Budget Double Room
  • Max:
    2 persons
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
Budget Single Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Single bed
Large Double Room
  • Max:
    1 person
  • Bed options:
    1 Double bed
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Facilities

Main facilities

Wi-Fi
Parking

On-site parking lot

Baggage storage
24-hour services

24-hour reception

24-hour security

Food/ Drinks

Bar/ Lounge area

Restaurant

Welcome drink

Snack bar

TV

Flat-screen TV

Elevator
Kitchen facilities

Electric kettle

Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

  • In-room breakfast
  • Restaurant
  • Snack bar
  • Bar/ Lounge area
  • Special diet menus

Business

  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cribs
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Room features

  • Heating
  • Mini-bar
  • Sitting area
  • Terrace
  • Garden furniture
  • Tea and coffee facilities
  • Dining table
  • Ironing facilities

Bathroom

  • Bathtub
  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • Direct dial telephone
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Essential information about County Hotel

💵 Lowest room price 141 US$
📏 Distance to center 100 yd
✈️ Distance to airport 19.0 mi
🧳 Nearest airport London Stansted, STN

Location

29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
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29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
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29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
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