3 Stars Hotel 
Address: Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, United Kingdom
Average guest rating: 7.6 with 81 reviews![]()

This newly refurbished, large town centre hotel is located just a few minutes’ walk from the train station, and close to Chelmsford town centre. Reach central London via a direct, 35 minute train route. Chelmsford Museum, Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure and Chelmsford Cathedral, amongst other attractions, are all within walking distance of the hotel. The County Hotel prides itself on its superb service, making it an excellent place to stay if you are visiting Chelmsford or its surrounding areas. The 54 spacious and contemporary rooms are bright and stylish, and feature flat screen TVs, free wireless internet access and Freeview and satellite TV. The acclaimed County Hotel Restaurant offers a comfortable, informal yet stylish dining experience and is the perfect place to enjoy classic British food in a modern style.
All Public and Private Spaces Non-smoking, Luggage Storage, Free Parking, Rooms/Facilities for Disabled, Non-smoking Rooms, Newspapers, 24-hour Front Desk, Bar, Restaurant
Free Wi-Fi Internet Access Included, Wi-Fi / Wireless LAN, Fax/Photocopying, Internet Services, Breakfast in the Room, Dry Cleaning, Meeting/Banquet Facilities, Room Service
All our rooms and public areas are non-smoking.
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.
Our chefs produce an extensive à la carte menu which is available for lunch and dinner. Our style is classic British food in a modern style, using only the best of British seasonal ingredients. Breads, scones, pasta and ice cream are all homemade. Our team go to great lengths to source the best that our local and national producers have to offer, taking great care each month to ensure each and every ingredient is at the height of its growing season, but always maintaining genuine value for money.
Full English breakfast is not included, breakfast menu is available and costs vary.
No deposit will be charged.
VAT is included. Service charge is included. City/tourist tax is not applicable.
Pets are not allowed.
Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.
Free Public parking is possible on site.
If cancelled up to 2 days before date of arrival, no fee will be charged. If cancelled later or in case of no-show, the first night will be charged.
All children are welcome. All children under 5 years stay free of charge when using existing bedding. All children under 2 years stay free of charge for cots. All older children or adults are charged GBP 20.00 per night and person for extra beds. Maximum capacity of extra beds/babycots in a room is 1.
American Express, Visa, Euro/Mastercard, Switch
The hotel reserves the right to pre-authorise credit cards prior to arrival.
Book online or call our reservation hotline. Monday-Friday from 9.30 am to 5.30 pm (CET – Central European Time).
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