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County Hotel, Chelmsford

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About the Hotel

Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom, CM1 2PZ
Very good
7.7
8.0
/10
3.7
4.0
/5

County Hotel, a 4-star Chelmsford hotel with a 7.6/10 Booking.com rating, features 58 spacious bedrooms and a well-regarded 1 AA Rosette Samphire Restaurant. Guests can enjoy dedicated services, including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea, and dinner, along with a welcoming bar and lounge area.

Rooms & Facilities

Rooms at County Hotel include air conditioning, HD TVs, and tea and coffee making facilities. The hotel offers a variety of accommodations, including contemporary double rooms and 2 newly developed apartments suitable for up to 6 guests, featuring a fully equipped kitchen and open-plan living area.

Dining & Offerings

Dining options include the award-winning Samphire Restaurant, which serves a five-course meal using locally sourced ingredients, and a relaxed bar area for light bites and drinks. Guests can also enjoy afternoon tea with various options available, all set in comfortable surroundings.

Location & Transportation

The County Hotel's central location provides easy access to popular nearby attractions such as Chelmsford Cathedral and Bond Street shopping area. The hotel is within walking distance of regular bus services and Chelmsford Train Station, offering direct connectivity to London.

Business Services

County Hotel has dedicated conference facilities with five well-equipped meeting rooms accommodating up to 150 delegates. Each room features the latest technology and super-fast Wi-Fi, making it suitable for a range of business events.

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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
  • 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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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
The Royal Steamer
1100 ft
Asylum
1200 ft
Theatre
Cramphorn Theatre
1300 ft
Theatre
Civic Theatre
1300 ft
White Horse Bar and Lounge
1400 ft
Marconi
1400 ft
Escape Live Chelmsford
1400 ft
Friends Meeting House
1500 ft
The Ale 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 (STN)46 min  ·  19.0 mi
London Southend (SEN)48 min  ·  19.6 mi
Train
Chelmsford Railway Station5 min  ·  1400 ft
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
Wireless 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 911 verified reviews
7.7/10
Very good
75%
Recommend
Breakfast
8.0/10
Cleanliness
8.3/10
Comfort
8.3/10
Facilities
7.8/10
Free Wi-Fi
8.5/10
Location
8.8/10
Paid Wi-Fi
5.9/10
Staff
8.9/10
Value for money
7.4/10
Guest reviews
based on 1006 reviews
4/5
based on 1522 reviews
7.7/10
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