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County Hotel Chelmsford

Property class: 4

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At County Hotel Chelmsford, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a business centre. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Samphire Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's meals. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking available
  • Business services
  • Bar
The current price is RM524
RM629 total
includes taxes & fees
20 Aug - 21 Aug

Room options

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A hotel room with a bed, a bedside table with a phone, a wall-mounted lamp, and a framed picture.

Single Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(4 reviews)
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Ensuite

A hotel room with a large bed, a desk with a chair, a telephone, and a radiator.

Standard Double Room, Ensuite

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(8 reviews)
  • 15 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A hotel room with a bed, a desk, a chair, a television, and a window with curtains.

Premier Room, 1 Double Bed (Spacious)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 reviews)
  • 40 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Standard Double Room, Balcony

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

Standard Double Room, Balcony

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 20 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Suite, 1 King Bed

A modern living room with a sofa, coffee table, and a TV. There is a bed in the background and a window with curtains.

Suite, 1 King Bed

  • 51 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

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A room with a green sofa, two green armchairs, a wooden coffee table with a remote and a menu, and a framed picture on the wall.

Apartment, 2 Bedrooms

  • 68 sq m
  • 2 bedrooms
  • Sleeps 6
  • 2 Double Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

A neatly made bed in a hotel room with a wooden headboard, a small bedside table, and a window with blinds.

Economy Double Room (Annex Building)

7.0 out of 10
Good
(4 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi

View all photos for Economy Single Room (Annex Building)

A bedroom with a bed, a desk, a chair, a TV, and two framed pictures on the wall.

Economy Single Room (Annex Building)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(4 reviews)
  • 10 sq m
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Single Bed
  • Free Wi-Fi
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About the area

Located in Chelmsford, County Hotel Chelmsford is in the city centre 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 Riverside Leisure Centre are also worth visiting. Visit our Chelmsford travel guide
Map
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 2PZ

What's nearby

  • A classical pavilion with a dome and columns in a park.
    Admirals Park LNR
    7 min walk - 0.7 km
  • A historic stone church with a large arched window and a spire.
    Chelmsford Cathedral
    12 min walk - 1.1 km
  • Central Park
    9 min walk - 0.8 km
  • Bond Street
    15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Melbourne Park
    4 min drive - 2.1 km

Getting around

  • Chelmsford Station
    5 min walk
  • London (STN-Stansted)
    39 min drive

Restaurants

  • Back Inn Time
    9 min walk
  • The Ale House
    4 min walk
  • Pret a Manger
    11 min walk
  • The Ship
    2 min walk
  • Five Guys
    10 min walk

About this property

County Hotel Chelmsford

  • Upscale hotel in the city centre, remodelled in 2023
  • At County Hotel Chelmsford, you can look forward to a terrace, a bar and a business centre. The on-site British cuisine restaurant, Samphire Restaurant, offers breakfast, lunch, dinner and children's 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 property, a front desk safe and a living plant wall
    • Guest reviews speak highly of the helpful staff
  • Room features
  • All 58 rooms have comforts such as laptop-friendly workspaces, as well as amenities such as free WiFi.
  • More conveniences in all rooms include:
    • Heating and portable fans
    • Eco-friendly toiletries, showers and hairdryers
    • Wardrobes/cupboards, eco-friendly cleaning products and electric kettles

Awards and affiliations

  • Eco-certified property
  • This property is certified by this third-party sustainability certification scheme: Green Tourism Programme. For more information on what this certification requires and verifies, please visit their website.

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Property amenities

Internet

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

Parking and transport

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered parking on site (GBP 9 per night)
  • Limited on-site self parking
  • 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 centre
  • Conference centre

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 lift
  • 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 bathroom
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

More

  • 2 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1928
  • Eco-friendly cleaning products used
  • Living plant wall
  • Locally sourced food prioritised
  • Renovated entire property - July 2023
  • Smoking not allowed
  • Some LED lighting used
  • 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 and check-out are available
Minimum check-in age - 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM
Contactless check-out

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
Cots (infant beds) are not available

Payment types at the property

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-authorise the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

This property does not have any lifts
Construction is underway at a neighbouring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work

Property class

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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 19 Aug 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at County Hotel Chelmsford on 20 Aug 2026 start from RM524, 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?

Checkout is at 11 AM.

Where is County Hotel Chelmsford located?

Located in the heart of Chelmsford, this hotel is within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park, Admirals Park LNR and Chelmsford Cathedral. Central Park and Tower Gardens are also within 15 minutes. Chelmsford Station is only a 5-minute walk.

Can I cancel my reservation for free and receive a full refund?

Yes, this property offers free cancellation on selected room rates because flexibility matters! Please refer to the property cancellation policy on our site for more details about any exclusions or requirements.

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