County Hotel, Chelmsford

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About the Hotel

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
Very good
7.6
7.9
/10
4.1
4.0
/5

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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County Hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals
Single Room
2 persons
165 sq. feet 
1 Single bed
Shower
Heating
Double Room
2 persons
195 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Large Double Room
2 persons
220 sq. feet 
1 Double bed
Shower
Heating
Suite
2 persons
550 sq. feet 
1 King-size bed
Shower
Coffee machine
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Facilities

County Hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences
Facilities: Very good
7.8/10Review score

General

  • No smoking on site
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • On-site car park
  • Handicap 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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County Hotel 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
1000 ft
Chelmsford War Memorial
900 ft
Coval Hall
1500 ft
Ascension, Chelmsford
1500 ft
Church
Trinity Methodist Church
200 ft
Kingdom Hall
700 ft
Theatre
Civic Theatre
1300 ft
Theatre
Cramphorn Theatre
1300 ft
Marconi
1400 ft
Friends Meeting House
1500 ft
Virgin Festival
1800 ft
Restaurants
Rose of India
400 ft
30 Rainsford Road
Samphire Restaurant at The County Hotel
0 ft
29 Rainsford Road County Hotel Chelmsford
The Gurkha Restaurant
900 ft
8-10 Broomfield Road
Rangeela Indian Takeaway
800 ft
5A Broomfield Road
The Lantern House
1000 ft
17-21 Broomfield Road
Sugar Palm
800 ft
Broomfield Road@ First Floor Via 10 Railway Street VIA Railway Street
Il Palazzo Chelmsford
900 ft
46 Duke Street
Livedosa
1000 ft
43 Duke Street
Shanghai House
900 ft
50 Duke Street
Taste of Italy
1300 ft
4 Dukes Walk
Globe
900 ft
65 Rainsford Road
Getting around
City Centre
Chelmsford5 min  ·  1400 ft
Airports
London Stansted Airport (STN)46 min  ·  19.0 mi
London Southend Airport (SEN)48 min  ·  19.6 mi
Train
Chelmsford Train Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
Bus
Bus stop2 min  ·  400 ft
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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

Reviews and Ratings

Feedback about County Hotel from previous guests about their experience.
Review score
Based on 679 verified reviews
7.5/10
Very good
72%
Recommend
Breakfast
7.8/10
Cleanliness
8.2/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.2/10
Location
8.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.8/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 1006 reviews
4/5
based on 1493 reviews
7.6/10
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