- Kitchen
- Washing machine
- Free Wifi
- Bathtub
- Air conditioning
- 24-hour front desk
- Key card access
- Daily housekeeping
- Non-smoking rooms
- Safe
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About this property
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.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 8.8 for a two-person trip.
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Most popular amenities
- Private Parking
- Free Wifi
- Restaurant
- Family rooms
- Non-smoking rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Room service
- Tea/Coffee Maker in All Rooms
- Bar
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Guest reviews
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Guests who stayed here loved
- Karen
United States“The location of the hotel near the bus station to the airport and ability to walk through town were excellent. The hotel is welcoming. The room I had was a budget room, which I was fortunate to get with little notice and the room was perfect. The...” - Sarah
United Kingdom“Rooms clearly recently renovated and bed was nice and comfortable. It was also quiet up on the second floor so I had a couple of good nights sleep. The staff were friendly, welcoming and helpful. Breakfast was yum 😋 Great location near the station...” - Jenny United Kingdom“The room was really lovely with wooden floors. A large & comfortable bed, & the dual-aspect made the room very light. There was a fridge, & the hot drinks choices had more variety than we usually find. For me the highlight was the huge, deep...”
- Jo-anne United States“Excellent food in the restaurant, a bit expensive but this is my 1st night in GB, so it may be the norm. All the staff are very kind and helpful. The room was very clean with a kettle and a nice selection of teas, coffee, hot chocolate along with...”
- Jennifer United Kingdom“Close distance to town centre. Easy to find. Comfy bed and powerful shower. Helpful staff. Room had everything needed for a good night's sleep.”
- Lana United Kingdom“Mostly the staff, ambience just magnificent...One off the Best 🏨 ever, can't wait to return. Highly most definitely recommended🌈🌞 Huge Thank you too lovely Emily, excellent custom-service. Very friendly, kind, helpful & professional, including...”
- Tiwaah United States“The staff went above and beyond to cater to our needs including arranging for taxi service to our event”
Peter United States“Comfortable, well equipped room rounded off by an excellent full English breakfast. Includes a lift to help those with mobility issues to move between floors; worked perfectly. Easily accessed car park on site. We had been warned that there...”- Joseph United Kingdom“Nice hotel, friendly staff, power shower was great, good location”
- Heather United Kingdom“Staff went out of their way to be helpful, going above and beyond”
Hotel area info
Restaurants
- Samphire Restaurant
- CuisineBritish • Mediterranean • European
- Open forBreakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
- AmbienceFamily-friendly • Modern
- Dietary optionsVegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free
House rules
Child policies
Children of all ages are welcome.
To see correct prices and occupancy info, add the number and ages of children in your group to your search.
Crib and extra bed policies
Prices for cribs and extra beds aren't included in the total price. They'll have to be paid for separately during your stay.
The number of extra beds and cribs allowed depends on the option you choose. Check your selected option for more info.
All cribs and extra beds are subject to availability.
The fine print
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.
Please inform County Hotel 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.
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.
A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full by credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
