The County Hotel

29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Good
368 reviews
7.8

Check-in dates

07.10.2026
to
08.10.2026

Guests and Rooms

2 adults · 0 children · 1 room
Location

A stay at County Hotel Chelmsford places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Admirals Park and Admirals Park LNR. This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from West Park and 0.8 mi (1.2 km) from Chelmsford Cathedral.

Amenities

Take in the views from a terrace and make use of amenities such as complimentary wireless internet access and wedding services. This hotel also features a living plant wall, a banquet hall, and bike storage.

Rooms

Make yourself at home in one of the 58 guestrooms. Complimentary wireless internet access is available to keep you connected. Bathrooms feature showers, complimentary toiletries, and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and coffee/tea makers, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Dining

Enjoy British cuisine at Samphire Restaurant, a restaurant which features a bar/lounge, or stay in and take advantage of the room service (during limited hours). Full breakfasts are served on weekdays from 7:00 AM to 9:30 AM and on weekends from 8:00 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee.

Attractions

Distances are displayed to the nearest 0.1 mile and kilometer.

Admirals Park - 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Admirals Park LNR - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Chelmsford Cathedral - 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bond Street - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
Tower Gardens - 0.9 km / 0.6 mi
West Park - 1 km / 0.6 mi
Peter Edwards Museum And Library - 1.2 km / 0.8 mi
Forest Drive Shops - 1.6 km / 1 mi
Savernake Park - 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Melbourne Park - 1.9 km / 1.2 mi
Museum of Chelmsford - 2.1 km / 1.3 mi
Melbourne Stadium - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
Clock Tower Retail Park - 2.2 km / 1.4 mi
North Melbourne Library - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi
Writtle School of Design - 2.8 km / 1.7 mi

The nearest airports are:
Stansted Airport (STN) - 30.6 km / 19 mi
London (SEN-Southend) - 30.9 km / 19.2 mi
London City Airport (LCY) - 56.9 km / 35.4 mi

The preferred airport for County Hotel Chelmsford is Stansted Airport (STN).

Business Amenities

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Event facilities at this hotel consist of a conference center and 5 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.

National Ratings

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

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Facilities

Uncovered parking
Tile flooring in public areas
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Banquet hall
Hardwood flooring in public areas
Bulk dispenser for toiletries
Vegetarian breakfast available
Eco-friendly cleaning products used
Area rugs in public areas
Number of meeting rooms - 5
Free WiFi
Wheelchair-accessible public washroom
Number of bars/lounges - 1
Stair-free path to entrance
Wheelchair accessible parking
Wedding services
Eco-friendly toiletries
At least 80% of all lighting comes from LEDs
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
Vegan menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible lounge
Living plant wall
No accessible shuttle
Vegetarian menu options available
Wheelchair-accessible on-site restaurant
Luggage storage
Business center
Multilingual staff
Conference center
24-hour front desk
Electric car charging station
Number of accessible parking spaces - 2
Secured bicycle storage
Breakfast available (surcharge)
Number of restaurants - 1
Housekeeping on request
Smoke-free property
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Snack bar/deli
Self parking (surcharge)
Conference space
Terrace
Locally-sourced food on site (80% or more)

Helpful Information

Check-in / Check-out
Check-in from: 3:00 PM
Check-out until: 11:00 AM
Additional check-in information
  • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
  • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
  • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
  • The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
  • This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
  • This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
  • Noise-free guestrooms cannot be guaranteed
  • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector
Check-in Special Instructions
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in. Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival.
Optional Fees
  • Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 10.00–15.00 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 9 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

Know Before You Go
  • Construction is underway at a neighboring building and there may be noise disturbance from the construction work.
  • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.

Guest rating

7.8
Good
368 reviews
Value
6.0
Comfort
7.8
Overall
7.8
Service
8.6
Location
8.4
Amenities
7.0
Condition
7.4
Cleanliness
8.4
Neighborhood
7.8
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