4 Star Hotel

County Hotel

29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom View Map

$119 nightly

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The County Hotel, located in Chelmsford city center, offers a range of services including breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner, as well as a South facing terrace where guests can enjoying a relaxing drink. The hotel features an award winning restaurant, 58 bedrooms and 5 banqueting and conference rooms that can accommodate 8-150 people. All rooms feature a flat-screen TV and free WiFi. The property is conveniently located just 3 minutes from the local train and bus station, as well as a 10 minute walk to the city center. Popular attractions including Chelmsford Museum, Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure, and Chelmsford Cathedral are all within walking distance from the County Hotel.

896 Reviews

7.5Good

What Guests Say

  • “Booked the 2 bed apartment and it was huge! Had everything you could need. Walking distance into town. The beds were very comfy - even…”
  • “Very good service, profesionala and friendly staff from reception, restaurant, good food”
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Top Amenities

  • Restaurant
  • Free Internet Access
  • Accessible Rooms / Facilities
  • Non-Smoking Rooms
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Premium Room1/4

Premium Room

270 sqft • 1 Double

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Baby Cot
  • Bath or Shower
Single Room.1/4

Single Room.

162 sqft • 1 Single

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible alarm
  • Bath or Shower
  • Bathtub seat
Double Plus - Double Bed1/3

Double Plus - Double Bed

205 sqft • 1 Queen

  • Alarm clock
  • Audible alarm
  • Bath or Shower
  • Blackout curtains
Double Room1/4

Double Room

194 sqft • 1 Double

  • Accessible bath/shower
  • Alarm clock
  • Audible alarm
  • Bath or Shower
Suite1/2

Suite

549 sqft • 1 King, 1 Sofabed

  • Air conditioning
  • Alarm clock
  • Audible alarm
  • Baby Cot
Budget Single Room1/4

Budget Single Room

108 sqft • 1 Single

  • Bath or Shower
  • Body soap
  • Carpeting
  • Closet

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    What Guests Loved

    7.5
    Good

    Based on 896 reviews

    Pros +

    • Booked the 2 bed apartment and it was huge! Had everything you could need. Walking distance into town. The beds were very comfy - even the sofa bed in the lounge.
    • Very good service, profesionala and friendly staff from reception, restaurant, good food
    • Central location& large bedroom,comfy bed.

    Cons -

    • Nothing!
    • The cabinet door does not open easily; you have to lift it because it touches the carpet,very old bathroom
    • The noise of the fan in the bathroom The parking fee of £10 BEC we booked our hotel through booking.com and not direct. This shouldn't be the case ,how will customers know that ???Also the room showed when I was booking it , it wasn't the one we had...it's small. We didn't complain as it's only 2 of us what's the big deal but I was only expecting that they will deliver what has been shown
    9RebeccaPosted on: 2-19-2026

    Booked the 2 bed apartment and it was huge! Had everything you could need. Walking distance into town. The beds were very comfy - even the sofa bed in the lounge.

    Nothing!

    9PetrePosted on: 2-19-2026

    Very good service, profesionala and friendly staff from reception, restaurant, good food

    The cabinet door does not open easily; you have to lift it because it touches the carpet,very old bathroom

    8DavidPosted on: 2-13-2026

    Central location& large bedroom,comfy bed.

    8MarriottPosted on: 2-12-2026

    The staff esp the lady in the reception (black hair) and Lawrence from the restaurant . They're both lovely and so the rest of them

    The noise of the fan in the bathroom The parking fee of £10 BEC we booked our hotel through booking.com and not direct. This shouldn't be the case ,how will customers know that ???Also the room showed when I was booking it , it wasn't the one we had...it's small. We didn't complain as it's only 2 of us what's the big deal but I was only expecting that they will deliver what has been shown

    7KayPosted on: 2-10-2026

    Idea location. Room was clean, warm and comfortable. Value for money. Food was good.

    I think i would find the noise level of folk allowing their room doors to slam especially in high peak time too much. Fortunately there were not too many guests staying in the month of Feb when I stayed.

    5TimPosted on: 2-10-2026

    The restaurant food and service were very good

    The rooms were tired and it needed a refresh

    7MargaretPosted on: 2-9-2026

    The hotel was in a good location, the room was clean and well stocked for tea etc, it had everything required for a nights stay

    Ths mattress, although not uncomfortable, could do with being replaced as the springs kept 'pinging' !

    7VeronicaPosted on: 2-4-2026

    My room was perfectly good for a short stay. The bathroom was small but clean and adequate except that I was unable to work the shower over the bath. Instructions would have been a good idea!

    I have never been to Chelmsford and I came for a one night stay to be close to the Easters the next day. I had the greatest difficulty finding the hotel although I could see it vaguely on my map. I nearly gave up having been down the dual carriage way under the arches three times and eventually found myself at the university and somebody was able to describe how to get there!!! You need better sign posting, perhaps on the roundabout, as it is v difficulty to find ones way round the back.

    9DavidPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Spotless

    Noisy family above. Not the hotel's fault

    8AndyPosted on: 2-1-2026

    Nice and local to the theatre and staff very welcoming

    The room we were in was adjacent to the main road and was very noisy

    8PaulPosted on: 1-31-2026

    A pleasant stay in a modern and clean room.

    I thought that the room was expensive (as was the parking fee).

    7BradPosted on: 1-29-2026

    Restaurant great for Chowder!

    Heating was iffy' and shower was pulsing - not the shower head, the water pressure.

    8MariePosted on: 1-28-2026

    The location and the food in the bar

    The breakfast was not hot and was served on cold plates.

    4BethPosted on: 1-24-2026

    Friendly staff, good parking facilities

    Shower in the room did not work. This was reported.Layout of the hotel is quite lengthy and difficult to navigate round to rooms with luggage.

    9LindaPosted on: 1-20-2026

    The housekeeping was very polite and very prompt

    The loud music hall

    10RimaPosted on: 1-20-2026

    Nice apartment, good location, clean

    Can't say anything bad, I like everything

    7OliviaPosted on: 1-19-2026

    Bedding was clean, nice refreshments in the room and great value breakfast with quality and varied choice. Also great location and staff were lovely.

    Not the hotels ‘fault’ but between midnight and 2am it was very noisy from, I think, the room above. Sounding like stomping around and dropping heavy things. Could have been a corridor and loud door above but I think it was a room - not sure if anything can be done from the hotels side really, if people walk loudly and slam doors.Also as a solo female traveller, staying in a room with an exterior lock door to get to the building and then a fiddly key pad door it did cross my mind that if I had returned late at night I may have felt a bit anxious to get in the room quickly. Otherwise my stay was fine and value for money.

    1BenPosted on: 1-19-2026

    I wouldn’t know. I turned up at about 12 midnight after pre booking the doors were locked, nobody answered the buzzer and nobody answered the phone. Refusing to refund even though I didn’t stay there and it wasn’t my fault that there were no staff to answer the door.

    Terrible customer service.

    3MaryPosted on: 1-15-2026

    Very disappointed, though staff very...

    No heating on in room. Walk-in shower had two wooden, slippery steps Room was changed for second night but was still cold. Heating in shower room not working and no hot water. Lift had broken down.

    8ChristopherPosted on: 1-14-2026

    Room was comfortable and met my requirementsBreakfast porridge was very goodPerfectly situated for my requirements

    Prefer a walk in shower facilityMain restaurant was closed for refurbishment

    Amenities & Policies

    Amenities

    Food & Drinks

    • Restaurant

    Media & Technology

    • Free Internet Access

    Transportation

    • Accessible parking

    Health & Safety

    • Health Services
    • Daily disinfection

    Accessibility

    • Handicapped Rooms/Facilities
    • Accessible toilet
    • Facilities for disabled guests available
    • Wheelchair accessible

    Kid Friendly

    • Family Friendly

    General

    • No Smoking Rooms/Facilities
    • Auditory guidance
    • Lower bathroom sinks available

    Guest policies

    Check-inAfter 3:00 PM
    Check-outBefore 11:00 AM
    InternetFree Wi-Fi is available.
    Children & Extra BedsChildren of all ages are welcome. Children of age 0 to 2 can stay with cot, subject to additional charges. Children of age 3 to 11 can stay with extra bed, subject to additional charges.
    PetsPets are not allowed.
    Room RatesAll rates displayed are for two guests unless otherwise noted.

    Important info

    Early arrivals: if your arrival is early in the day and you prefer immediate access to your room, we recommend reserving for the prior night to guarantee immediate access. If you choose not to reserve, we will be happy to store your bags for you. During the Christmas period the property hosts various events and parties. The hotel will therefore not be as quiet as at other times. Every effort is made to ensure your room if away from any such events, however due to the location of rooms sometimes this may not be possible. Please note, the restaurant is closed from the 01 to 17 January. Food will be available at the bar during this time.Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply. If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, write this and your company details in the Special Requests box. This property might host on-site functions, so noise may be audible in some rooms. This property is located in a residential area, and guests are asked to refrain from excessive noise. This property is located in a busy area so guests might experience some noise. Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation. A damage deposit of GBP 100.0 is required at checkin. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of checkout via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.

    Location

    County Hotel

    29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford

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