Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre

Hotels
Premier Inn
8 (65 reviews)
Victoria Avenue,Chelmsford,Essex , Chelmsford , GB

Facilities

Parking
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Breakfast available (surcharge)

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Great location
Good food quality
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Room quality concerns

Categories

Cleanliness
6.25
Several reviews mention dampness and stains, indicating a cleanliness issue.
Service
9.25
Most reviews highlight friendly staff, with specific commendations for Giulio and Karis.
Location
8.75
Proximity to transport and town centre noted positively by several guests.
Room Quality
7.25
Mixed feelings, some rooms reported to be pleasant while others noted damp and musty smells.
Amenities
7.75
Amenities were generally acceptable, but additional comments suggested areas for improvement.
Value for Money
8.25
Rated positively with references to comfort and cleanliness relative to price.
Food and Beverage
8.25
Dinner was well prepared according to some guest reviews.
Overall Experience
8.25
Generally a good stay, though some negative experiences mentioned.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-08 20:44

Property Description

Welcome to Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre, your perfect retreat in a vibrant locale!

Prime Location
Immerse yourself in the heart of Chelmsford, just a stone's throw from the stunning Chelmsford Cathedral and a quick 30-minute train ride to London for exciting day trips and shopping sprees.

Comfort Redefined
Experience relaxation in our new generation bedrooms, featuring a state-of-the-art 40" flat screen TV, a modern bathroom with a large shower head, and plush Hypnos beds that promise a rejuvenating night's sleep.

Unmatched Convenience
Whether you're here for a festival, a stop-over, or a leisurely getaway, our hotel offers easy access to local attractions, ensuring your stay is both enjoyable and hassle-free.

Indulge in comfort and convenience—book your stay at Premier Inn Chelmsford City Centre today!

Important information:

There is no on-site parking available at this hotel, there is a drop off bay available. Chargeable overnight parking is available at Townfield Street (CM1 1QX) and Fairfield Road (CM1 1TD).
Exit A12 at J15 signposted Harlow/Chelmsford/A414.At the roundabout, take exit onto 3 Mile Hill/A414. Continue on A414. At the roundabout take 2nd exit for London Rd/A1114. Continue on A1114. Take 1st exit at the roundabout Moulsham St/B1007. Continue onto New London Rd, Turn left onto Parkway/A1060. At the roundabout take 2nd exit Victoria St/A1099. At the next roundabout take 1st exit Duke St/A1099. At the next roundabout take 1st exit to Victoria Rd/A1099.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

8
Based on 65 reviews
Cleanliness: 6.25
Service: 9.25
Location: 8.75
Room Quality: 7.25
Amenities: 7.75
Value for Money: 8.25
Food and Beverage: 8.25
Overall Experience: 8.25
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Cinnamon partner
2
Pros:

No shampoo or washcloth. One towel for two people. No Kleenex. Very basic room for £150 is not worth it. Find any other hotel that at least offers shampoo.

2026-01-01 via Nuitee
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Chia-Wei
10
Pros:

Breakfast is so nice

2025-12-28 via Nuitee
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Nana Kofi
10
Pros:

Very quiet, comfortable and affordable

2025-12-08 via Nuitee
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Welshlady90 Solo travel Merthyr Tydfil, Merthyr Tydfil County, South Wales, Wales
10
Brilliant hotel in great location for the WMC .
Pros:

Absolutely brilliant hotel ,location spot on for the wmc ,bed Absolutely comfortable,staff really friendly and welcoming and accommodating spotlessly clean room and I'm happy as in my last review I mentioned the TV and this time the bed is facing the TV .Thankyou premier inn for a great night's stay and I look forward to booking with you again in the future .

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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C3624XFbarryw Business
10
Great staff
Pros:

Had some amazing times at this hotel. The ever so helpful sarah K and Terri are the best. Always happy and getting work sorted. Any issues were resolved straight away.

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
8
845jaronm Business
10
Prem staff silvana
Pros:

I stay here a lot with work and silvana is amazing with her service helped me with reservations of the room I prefer as been a regular here and very friendly towards myself from a customer point aspect

2025-12-03 via Tripadvisor
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mlendon NONE
6
Decline of Premier Inn
Pros:

We have stayed at this hotel on numerous occasions but sadly it has declined and needs a thorough update. We will not be staying here until improvements are made.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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F9382FQpault Solo travel
10
Eda’s exceptional service
Pros:

Really great hotel. Service outstanding. Food served on hot plates and really great value for your money.
Eda on Tuesday served me for breakfast and was there again for dinner. She is exceptional at service and an utterly nice person too. Having to cover the bar and to serve everyone’s food, she was outstanding.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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MartinaLondon11 Couples London, England
2
Dirty Hotel Covered in Scaffolding
Pros:

Another Premier Inn that has gone downhill.

No parking next to the hotel or anywhere to drop off your bags. Road outside is blocked off and the hotel is covered in scaffolding.

Room was grim, dirty bedside tables which hadn't been cleaned, dubious mold and marks around the shower screen in the bath. Carpets with stains on them and the veneer peeling off the desk in the room.

Plus heating controlled from reception. You have to come downstairs and beg at reception for them to turn it up as they keep the temperatures low to save on heating.

Once upon a time Premier Inns used to be good and now they are run by a skeleton staff with little care for the customers experience. Will probably be my last time booking one as this is the third one I've stayed in this year that was sub par.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Buzzlane NONE Bathgate, West Lothian, Scotland
8
As you would expect
Pros:

Everything was as you expect a premier Inn to be. Car Park was heaving with people going to the football match just parking anywhere. Check in was a little slow but that was due to everyone arriving at the same time. The poor receptionist did not have time to breathe. Otherwise a good stay.

2025-12-02 via Tripadvisor
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Pamoda
8
Pros:

Room was clean and comfortable. Staff was friendly and 24/7 front desk.

2025-12-02 via Nuitee
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Giacomo_Squintani NONE Portishead, Somerset, England
10
Perfect for anyone headed for Cardiff Bay
Pros:

Perfect location for the Millennium Stadium and Cardiff Bay.
Reasonably priced parking at the adjoining Q Park.
Typical Premier Inn set-up - we had a great night's sleep!

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
7
776matti NONE Cardiff, South Wales, Wales
10
Great location with friendly staff offering good value for money
Pros:

Great location. Within walking distance of Chipping Norton High street. Rooms were clean with a very comfy mattress and great shower.
Breakfast was varied with friendly staff on hand if needed.
Parking is £4.50/24Hrs which was very reasonable.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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CleethorpesSpirite NONE Grimsby, Lincolnshire, England
10
Staff were top class and so helpful
Pros:

All staff went out of their way to provide a good service. Very helpful and obliging and could not have been more pleasant. A nice comfortable room which was warm when the heating was put on. Ideally situated in the town centre, breakfast was excellent and the meal deal was well priced. Sirloin steak could have been improved but that wad the only downside.

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
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s-bucco58 Friends getaway Barnsley, South Yorkshire, England
10
Great customer service, good value for money
Pros:

Great central location, lovely chilled atmosphere. The rooms were spacious and clean, bed was very comfortable. We ate there in the evening and at breakfast time. Delicious food, great choice. The staff were wonderful, fabulous customer service from reception, bar and restaurant.
Overall great value for money. Would definitely go back

2025-12-01 via Tripadvisor
9
96lisap Friends getaway Norwich, Norfolk, East Anglia, England
10
Great experience
Pros:

Had an excellent night. Giulio is an absolute hero, goes above and beyond. We need more Giulios in the world and please give the man a raise. Mo was also on and looked after us very well. Thank you

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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Sophiia89 Friends getaway
10
Best staff
Pros:

Giulio is such a hero, he's an amazing gentleman who goes above and beyond, he really is. We need more Giulios in the world x

2025-11-30 via Tripadvisor
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PeterW3547 Solo travel
10
Premier inn, cannok south, hotel
Pros:

Had an excellent sleep. Beds really comfy.
Lovley staff.
Beverley on reception was brillant.
Ask for a room clean half way through the week, come back from my course and everything was 'spick and span'.

2025-11-29 via Tripadvisor
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edwardrI7478ZX Solo travel
10
Good stay
Pros:

Comfortable bed and clean room, good wi-fi and quick check in. Used the pub next door in the evenings and food was good. Staying for work event in the nearby industrial estate.

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor
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courtneywQ7913LZ Business
10
Top class
Pros:

Absolutely amazing staff here! Always made to feel very welcome. Top quality service!! Thank you guys!!!!!! 5***********

2025-11-28 via Tripadvisor