• 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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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 8.5 for a two-person trip.

Distance in property description is calculated using © OpenStreetMap

Classic British Hotels
Hotel chain/brand

Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (8.6)

Breakfast Info

Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian

Private parking at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


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Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 twin bed
1 full bed
1 full bed
1 queen bed
Bedroom 1:
1 full bed
Bedroom 2:
1 full bed
Living room:
1 sofa bed
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Sustainability certification

This property has one or more third-party sustainability certifications.
Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
8.7
Facilities
7.5
Cleanliness
7.9
Comfort
8.0
Value for money
6.9
Location
8.6
Free WiFi
8.4
Low score for Chelmsford
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Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Samphire Restaurant
    • Cuisine
      British • Mediterranean • European
    • Open for
      Breakfast • Brunch • Lunch • Dinner • High tea • Cocktail hour
    • Ambience
      Family-friendly • Modern
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian • Vegan • Gluten-free • Dairy-free

Amenities of County Hotel

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
Bathroom
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels
  • Bathtub or shower
  • Private Bathroom
  • Toilet
  • Free toiletries
  • Hairdryer
  • Shower
Bedroom
  • Linens
  • Wardrobe or closet
Outdoors
  • Outdoor furniture
  • Sun deck
  • Terrace
Kitchen
  • Electric kettle
Activities
  • Golf course (within 2 miles)
    Additional charge
Living Area
  • Desk
Media & Technology
  • Flat-screen TV
  • TV
Food & Drink
  • Wine/Champagne
    Additional charge
  • Kids' meals
    Additional charge
  • Special diet meals (on request)
  • Snack bar
  • Breakfast in the room
  • Bar
  • Restaurant
  • Tea/Coffee maker
Internet
WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.
Parking
Private parking is available on site (reservation is not possible) and costs £9 per day.
  • Accessible parking
Services
  • Daily housekeeping
  • Baggage storage
  • Fax/Photocopying
    Additional charge
  • Business center
    Additional charge
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Meeting/Banquet facilities
    Additional charge
  • Room service
Safety & security
  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key card access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe
General
  • Smoke-free property
  • Hypoallergenic room available
  • Heating
  • Elevator
  • Fan
  • Family rooms
  • Ironing facilities
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Iron
Languages Spoken
  • English
  • Spanish
  • Italian
  • Polish
  • Portuguese
  • Russian

House rules

County Hotel takes special requests – add in the next step!

Check-in

From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM

Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card at check-in

Check-out

Until 11:00 AM

 

Cancellation/
prepayment

Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.

Refundable damage deposit

A damage deposit of GBP 100 is required on arrival. That's about USD 124. 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.

Children & Beds

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

0 - 2 years
Crib upon request
£10 per child, per night
3 - 11 years
Extra bed upon request
£20 per child, per night

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.

Age restriction

The minimum age for check-in is 18

Pets

Pets are not allowed.

Groups

When booking more than 3 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

Mastercard Visa American Express Cash County Hotel accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.

The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

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.

FAQs about County Hotel

  • Guests staying at County Hotel can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 7.8).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
    • À la carte

  • Room options at County Hotel include:

    • Single
    • Double
    • Suite
    • Apartment

  • County Hotel is 2,300 feet from the center of Chelmsford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The prices at County Hotel may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.

  • County Hotel has 1 restaurant:

    • Samphire Restaurant

  • Check-in at County Hotel is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:00 AM.

  • County Hotel offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Golf course (within 2 miles)