The County Hotel
29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford · Hotel
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A 50-room hotel on Rainsford Road in Chelmsford, with free on-site parking and generously sized rooms close to the town centre.
About The County Hotel
Chelmsford's town centre is within easy reach of Rainsford Road, where The County Hotel offers 50 rooms and free on-site parking, a useful combination for anyone visiting Essex by car. The hotel works equally well for business trips, weddings and general stopovers, with meeting rooms and a dedicated wedding venue alongside its standard accommodation.
Rooms are noted for being on the larger side, and there's a restaurant and bar on site serving dishes such as lamb, plus a hearty breakfast to start the day. Free WiFi, a lift and luggage storage round out the practical facilities, making it a straightforward base whether staying one night or several.
Staff are generally described as friendly and attentive, though service has occasionally been flagged as inconsistent. Prices are considered reasonable for what's on offer, and the central Chelmsford location puts the hotel within reach of the town's own attractions without needing to travel far.
Reception hours
- Monday
- Open 24 hours
- Tuesday
- Open 24 hours
- Wednesday
- Open 24 hours
- Thursday
- Open 24 hours
- Friday
- Open 24 hours
- Saturday
- Open 24 hours
- Sunday
- Open 24 hours
Current hours may differ from the usual schedule above (e.g. holidays) — check Google Maps for today's hours.
What guests say
I had an excellent stay at this hotel. The room was clean and had everything I needed including an iron and ironing board! The bed was comfortable, so I enjoyed 3 good nights sleep. There was also an opening window, so fresh air, which makes a nice change. The breakfast was great, had everything I wanted. I was able to leave my car in the car park and walk to the venue I was attending, which was great! But most of all from the first phone call to the moment I left the staff were brilliant and made me feel welcome and were polite and attentive. I would definitely recommend staying here.
3 months ago · via Google
Stayed here for two nights, must say it was a wonderful experience. The staff were very friendly and always assisted where needed. Plenty of parking space and was free if you are a hotel guest. We booked the suite which was really nice and spacious with AC and Nespresso machine. We had the breakfast both days, first day breakfast I had the eggs Benedict which was really nice. The only small point was on the second day I had the florentine, and they were pretty raw… this was probably because the breakfast time got really busy and the chef must have got busy as the orders kept rolling in, we had to send the eggs back to be cooked more. But honestly this will not deter me from coming back to this hotel. I recommend this hotel.
a month ago · via Google
Rooms are smaller than average. Even large double barely has enough space. They only provide water bottles in premium rooms imagine that in this heat. I would understand it if the charges weren't higher then most hotels nearby. Should've booked some place else.
a month ago · via Google
Noisiest hotel we’ve ever stayed in & definitely not a 4* but the staff are lovely & very accommodating but sadly we didn’t manage to get much sleep as you can hear everything. There was 6 of us that booked and all staying in different parts of the hotel and we’ve all said the same thing so it’s not just one part of the hotel that’s noisier than another. Sadly I wouldn’t stay here again for that reason as I’d expect a decent nights sleep. The rooms are clean & tidy but they definitely need to work on sound proofing as the noise really lets it down & for £153 a night I’ve stayed in far better
2 months ago · via Google
Guests consistently praise this hotel for its spacious rooms, delicious food including lamb and hearty breakfasts, reasonable prices, and convenient parking. The friendly, helpful, and attentive staff are also frequently highlighted as a major positive aspect of the guest experience.
Some reviews mention the service can be unprofessional.
Summary via Google
At a glance
- Address
- The County Hotel, 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ Get directions
- Property type
- Hotel
- Location
- 29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford
- Good for children
- Yes
- Destination
- Chelmsford