County Hotel, Chelmsford

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About the Hotel

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
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County Hotel, a 4-star Chelmsford hotel, features 58 modern rooms and an award-winning dining experience at Samphire Restaurant. Guests can enjoy breakfast and afternoon tea as well as access to a South-facing terrace for outdoor relaxation.

Rooms & Amenities

Rooms at County Hotel include amenities such as air conditioning, Smart HD TVs with Freeview, and complimentary Wi-Fi. Spacious suites feature large bathtubs, while newly developed apartments accommodate up to six guests with a fully equipped kitchen and separate living areas.

Dining & Lounge

Dining options at County Hotel highlight the award-winning Samphire Restaurant, where guests can indulge in a carefully curated à la carte menu featuring locally sourced ingredients. A bar and lounge area provide casual dining and drinks in a relaxed setting.

Business & Services

The hotel includes five well-equipped meeting rooms suitable for conferences and business events, accommodating up to 150 delegates. Guests traveling on business will find the hotel's proximity to Chelmsford Train Station advantageous, with direct trains to central London within 35 minutes.

Local Area & Attractions

Nearby attractions include Chelmsford Cathedral, popular for its beautiful architecture and historical significance. The vibrant Bond Street shopping area offers over 25 shops and dining options, while numerous parks provide outdoor activities.

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The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
15 m² 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
18 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Large Double Room
2 persons
20 m² 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Suite
2 persons
51 m² 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Parking
  • Safe deposit box
  • 24-hour reception
  • No pets allowed
  • Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
  • Wheelchair access
  • 24-hour security
  • Luggage storage
  • Allergy-free rooms
  • Lift
  • Smoke detectors
  • Fire extinguishers
  • Key card access

Sports & Fitness

  • Golf course

Guest Parking

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Services

  • Room service
  • Housekeeping
  • Welcome drink

Dining

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

Business

  • Business centre
  • Meeting/ Banquet facilities
  • Fax/Photocopying

Children

  • Cots
  • Children's menu

Facilities for people with disabilities

  • Toilet for disabled
  • Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

  • Sun terrace

Room features

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

Bathroom

  • Washing machine
  • Free toiletries

Self-catering

  • Electric kettle
  • Cookware/ Kitchen utensils

Media

  • Flat-screen TV
  • AM/FM alarm clock

Room decor

  • Carpeted floor
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Location

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
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Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
Nearby
Public Building
Chelmsford City Council
290 m
Chelmsford War Memorial
250 m
Coval Hall
440 m
Ascension, Chelmsford
440 m
Church
Trinity Methodist Church
50 m
Kingdom Hall
190 m
Theatre
Civic Theatre
390 m
Theatre
Cramphorn Theatre
390 m
Marconi
410 m
Friends Meeting House
440 m
Virgin Festival
540 m
Restaurants
Rose of India
100 m
30 Rainsford Road
Samphire Restaurant at The County Hotel
0 m
29 Rainsford Road County Hotel Chelmsford
The Gurkha Restaurant
250 m
8-10 Broomfield Road
Rangeela Indian Takeaway
240 m
5A Broomfield Road
The Lantern House
280 m
17-21 Broomfield Road
Sugar Palm
220 m
Broomfield Road@ First Floor Via 10 Railway Street VIA Railway Street
Il Palazzo Chelmsford
250 m
46 Duke Street
Livedosa
290 m
43 Duke Street
Shanghai House
260 m
50 Duke Street
Taste of Italy
380 m
4 Dukes Walk
Globe
270 m
65 Rainsford Road
Getting around
City Centre
Chelmsford5 min  ·  400 m
Airports
London Stansted Airport (STN)46 min  ·  30.6 km
London Southend Airport (SEN)48 min  ·  31.5 km
Train
Chelmsford Train Station5 min  ·  400 m
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  100 m
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Property information and rules
Check-in
from 15:00-23:59
Check-out
until 11 am
Guest Parking
Private parking is possible on site at GBP 9 per day.
Internet
is available in for free.
Breakfast
A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP15 per person per day. 
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
Year renovated:
2011
Number of rooms:
61

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