County Hotel Chelmsford

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

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Suite, 1 King Bed
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Suite, 1 King Bed | Living area
Front of property
Apartment, 2 Bedrooms | Private kitchen

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Parking available
  • 24/7 front desk
  • Bar
  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
The current price is AU$247
includes taxes & fees
21 Sept - 22 Sept

Explore the area

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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

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About the area

Chelmsford

County Hotel Chelmsford puts you in the heart of Chelmsford, within just a 10-minute stroll of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. Highlights at this eco-friendly hotel include a restaurant, a bar/lounge and a conference centre. .The restaurant, Samphire Restaurant, serves British cuisine and is open for breakfast, lunch and dinner. Business amenities include 5 meeting rooms, conference space, and a business centre. Added amenities include free Wi-Fi in public areas and a snack bar/deli. Full breakfast is available on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and on weekends between 8:00 AM and 10:00 AM. There's also the convenience of self parking. .Places within a 15-minute walk of this 4-property class Chelmsford hotel include Chelmsford Cathedral and Bond Street.

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
  • London (STN-Stansted) - 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

Eco-certified hotel with 24-hour front desk and restaurant
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 centre 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 centre
  • Business facilities
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Staff members are 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 a hairdryer. This Chelmsford hotel provides complimentary wireless Internet access. Bathrooms include a shower and complimentary toiletries. Additionally, rooms include an iron/ironing board and portable fans. Housekeeping is provided on a daily basis.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-certified property
This property participates in Green Tourism Programme – a programme that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural heritage and the local economy.

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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)
  • 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
  • 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
  • Smoke-free property
  • 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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • No pets allowed

Children and extra beds

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

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-authorise 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 guest room reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard and American Express. Cash is not accepted. This property reserves the right to pre-authorise 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 all 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

Frequently asked questions

What is the cancellation policy at County Hotel Chelmsford?

County Hotel Chelmsford offers free cancellation on select room rates. Check out the cancellation policy for more info.

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

As of 17 Sept 2025, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at County Hotel Chelmsford on 21 Sept 2025 start from AU$247.07, including 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.

Is parking available at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Yep, County Hotel Chelmsford has an uncovered self car park for GBP 9 per night.

Are there any beaches close to County Hotel Chelmsford?

The closest beach to County Hotel Chelmsford is Mill Beach (18 km).

Does County Hotel Chelmsford serve breakfast?

Yep, full breakfast is on offer on weekdays between 7:00 AM and 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM.

Is there a free airport shuttle available at County Hotel Chelmsford?

No, County Hotel Chelmsford does not offer an airport shuttle service.

Is there a bar or restaurant at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Yep, they've got a lounge bar and an onsite restaurant that serves British cuisine. Pre dinner cocktails anyone?

What time are check-in & check-out at County Hotel Chelmsford?

Check-in begins at 3:00 PM. Check-out time is 11 AM.

Are pets allowed at County Hotel Chelmsford?

No, pets are not allowed.