County Hotel Chelmsford

Hotels
Classic British Hotels
8 (180 reviews)
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, England, CM1 2PZ , Chelmsford , GB

Facilities

Electric car charging station
Area rugs in public areas
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Free WiFi
24-hour front desk
Terrace
Luggage storage
Conference space
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Safe-deposit box at front desk
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Clean rooms
Friendly staff
Good food
Cons:
Thin walls
Uncomfortable room layout

Categories

Cleanliness
8.25
Overall positive mentions of clean rooms.
Service
8.75
Staff are friendly and helpful.
Location
8.25
Very close to town centre and all the restaurants.
Room Quality
6.75
Thin walls and uncomfortable facilities noted in negative reviews.
Amenities
8.25
Good amenities available, such as secure parking.
Value for Money
7.25
Mixed reviews; some felt it did not live up to expectations.
Food and Beverage
8.75
Exceptional food, especially noted in afternoon tea reviews.
Overall Experience
7.75
Overall enjoyable experiences mentioned, with some issues.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-17 03:40

Property Description

Discover a charming getaway at County Hotel Chelmsford, where comfort meets modern amenities in the heart of Chelmsford.

Cozy Guestrooms
Unwind in one of our 58 well-appointed guestrooms, featuring complimentary Wi-Fi, cozy furnishings, and modern bathrooms equipped with essential toiletries. Daily housekeeping ensures your stay is effortless.

Dining Experience
Savor delightful British cuisine at Samphire Restaurant, with a cozy bar/lounge for relaxation. Indulge in room service during limited hours, and don’t miss our hearty breakfasts available on weekdays and weekends.

Exceptional Facilities
Take advantage of our business center, multifunctional conference rooms, and event facilities suitable for every occasion. With attentive multilingual staff and a stunning living plant wall, your experience is designed with care.

Let the County Hotel Chelmsford be your home away from home. Book your stay today!

Important information:

  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Pets

    Pets not allowed

  • Children and extra beds

    No rollaway/extra beds available

  • Noise policy

    Noise-free rooms not guaranteed

  • Check-in & Check-out

    Contactless check-out is available

  • Guest type

    Essential workers only - NO

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Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 180 reviews
Cleanliness: 8.25
Service: 8.75
Location: 8.25
Room Quality: 6.75
Amenities: 8.25
Value for Money: 7.25
Food and Beverage: 8.75
Overall Experience: 7.75
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Stephanie solo_traveller gb
9
Good stay
Pros:

Staff were attentive and friendly however the room was very hot on arrival and should have been cooler, no instructions for the room thermostat but that will be amended moving forward, a portable fan was OK to move the air around, otherwise everything was great.

Cons:

As above room to hot 24°C on arrival

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Clair couple gb
6
Great location for short stay, staff friendly and helpful
Pros:

Great location, friendly helpful staff. Room well appointed

Cons:

Charged extra for parking, poor breakfast

2026-05-15 via Nuitee
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Fiona solo_traveller fr
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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James extended_group gb
9
2026-05-11 via Nuitee
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David couple gb
9
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Jason couple gb
8
Pros:

Great location with nice size room

Cons:

It’s a bit dated

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
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Hugh solo_traveller gb
6
Good and bsd
Pros:

Staff were helpful when complained about the noise in the room.

Cons:

Moved me to a room with a bright light at the top of some stairs, directly outside the window. It was like trying to sleep in the daytime.
Room was directly above the kitchen bins could hear them being filled till late the first thing in morning. And the staff out by them talking
Cigarette burn on the furniture

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Mamie couple nl
10
Mamie Free
Pros:

Staff was exceptional 👌. Their smile was it for me.. I had a long delayed journey. I was welcome with smile and that helps.
I am definitely coming back and have recommended county hotel.
Room very clean and spacious.
Breakfast was good, I enjoyed it.
Staff was always ready to attend to you when needed. .
Thank you county hotel.

2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Pamela solo_traveller gb
8
2026-05-08 via Nuitee
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Don solo_traveller gb
7
might book again BUT...
Pros:

Check in staff were great. Room very clean and bed ok. central location.

Cons:

Room offered was a climb in shower over a Bath. Was offered a different room which was fine. Breakfast - nice dining room! Eggs Benedict was very bland and croissants were hard.- did seem a good choice though. Expensive for a bland room with no Aircon..?

Parking is an additional £9.00 per night!

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Simon Lake solo_traveller gb
5
Pros:

Good access - easy parking but charged cos I booked through booking.com!

Cons:

Noisy road, cold room, curtains didnt keep light out ... not a good sleep

2026-05-07 via Nuitee
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Chris solo_traveller gb
9
2026-05-06 via Nuitee
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O'Connell couple gb
5
could have been better
Cons:

the bed was very uncomfortable and the room was too hot . This was unhelpful as I had an exam the next morning

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Werner couple gb
5
Acceptable stay - but better value can be found elsewhere for what was presented
Pros:

Location was good, ample parking and charging facilities

Cons:

The room did not resemble the photos online. It was much more dated, with treadbare carpets and a dated bathroom.

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Philip solo_traveller gb
10
2026-05-04 via Nuitee
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Charlotte solo_traveller gb
6
Pros:

Ok location
Netflix in rooms
Bath

Cons:

Shabby

2026-05-01 via Nuitee
solo_traveller es
10
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Samantha couple gb
8
Great service easy location
Pros:

Clean and fresh

Cons:

Outside accommodation and that by booking via booking.com parking had to be paid separately

2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Jon Shortland solo_traveller gb
3
2026-04-29 via Nuitee
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Gaynor extended_group gb
10
Great location and a spacious apartment
Pros:

The location was great. Lots of parking and our apartment was great with everything we needed as a home from home

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-28 via Nuitee