County Hotel
About this property
The County Hotel, located in Chelmsford city centre, 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 centre.
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.
Languages spoken
Availability
We Price Match
You can claim a refund for the difference if you find your reservation cheaper on another website.
Just remember to reach out after booking with us. If you file your We Price Match claim via email, you'll need to provide us with a screenshot of and a link to the other offer. You can also file a We Price Match claim over the phone by calling our Customer Service. In any case, the other offer must be online and available when we check.
We Price Match checklist
- The other offer must be for the same property and accommodation type.
- The other offer must be for the same check-in and check-out dates.
- The other offer must have the same cancellation policy and conditions.
- The other offer must be for the same number of occupants.
- The other offer must have the same add-on/meal plan.
- The better deal must be in the local currency of the property.
When can't you make a claim?
- If the other offer is on a website that doesn't reveal the property or accommodation type you'll be staying in until after booking.
- If the other offer is available on an opaque, suspicious, and/or likely-to-be-fraudulent website.
- If the other offer is part of a loyalty or rewards program, where the price is reduced by the property or website for actions like repeat business, logging in, using a coupon code, referring others, or any other action that reduces the original price.
- If your current reservation is a "Partner offer" (these are labeled as such on our platform and are provided by partner companies) or if you're comparing the other offer to a "Partner Offer" on our platform.
- If you cancel your booking.
- If you book a single-unit property, which by nature can't be available elsewhere.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Found your booking cheaper elsewhere?
- Look for "Found this room cheaper elsewhere?" on your confirmation page.
- Validate that the cheaper offer meets all the requirements (review checklist).
- Save the link to the cheaper offer (example: www.hotel.com/93203920).
- Take a screenshot (or multiple) making sure all the relevant data is captured (review checklist).
- Contact Customer Service.
- After claim validation, we will amend the reservation price (if possible) or provide further instruction for you to claim an after-stay refund of the price difference.
- Stays reserves the right to make the sole determination regarding a customer's eligibility to receive the price match.
Live pricing is temporarily unavailable.
Interested in this property?
Submit a booking request and well follow up with availability for your dates.
House rules
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.
The fine print
• Guests are required to show a photo identification and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
• If you require an invoice when booking a prepaid rate, please write this request and your company details in the <b>Ask a question</b> box.
• This property may host on-site functions and some rooms may be affected by noise.
• 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 and guests may experience noise.
• Please inform County Hotel in advance of your expected arrival time. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly with the contact details provided in your confirmation.
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Mon 26 Sept 2022 until Mon 26 Sept 2022
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Sat 24 Dec 2022 until Sat 24 Dec 2022
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Sun 01 Jan 2023 until Mon 02 Jan 2023
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Sun 24 Dec 2023 until Sun 24 Dec 2023
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Tue 26 Dec 2023 until Tue 26 Dec 2023
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Mon 01 Jan 2024 until Mon 01 Jan 2024
• Samphire Restaurant is closed from Tue 02 Jan 2024 until Tue 02 Jan 2024
• Bar is closed from Sat 24 Dec 2022 until Sat 24 Dec 2022
• Bar is closed from Mon 26 Dec 2022 until Mon 26 Dec 2022
• Bar is closed from Sun 01 Jan 2023 until Mon 02 Jan 2023
• Bar is closed from Sun 24 Dec 2023 until Sun 24 Dec 2023
• Bar is closed from Tue 26 Dec 2023 until Tue 26 Dec 2023
• Bar is closed from Mon 01 Jan 2024 until Mon 01 Jan 2024
• Bar is closed from Tue 02 Jan 2024 until Tue 02 Jan 2024
• A damage deposit of £100 is required on arrival. That's about $134. This will be collected by credit card. You should be reimbursed within 7 days of check-out. Your deposit will be refunded in full via credit card, subject to an inspection of the property.
Legal information
FAQs about County Hotel
- Our Two newly developed buget Double bedrooms, have their own separate entrance away from the main Hotel. We keep frills to a minimum to that you can enjoy all the necessary comforts without paying for things you do not need. All rooms are ensuite and are equipped with a smart TV and tea & coffee making facilities. Our TV’s are Smart TV’s and are not connected to freeview you will need to log into your Netflix, BBC I Player, Disney Plus accounts etc to watch the Television Room Service is not available to the accommodation however you are welcome to make use of the Restaurant and Bar at the Hotel You must check in to the accommodation before 11.00pm, after this time access will not be available until the following morning. A £20.00 key deposit is taken on check in, this will be refunded when the key is returned to Reception.
Guest reviews
Very good
Helen
🇬🇧 United Kingdom
solo traveller · Single Room
Rachel
🇺🇸 United States
young couple · Premium Room
Facilities of County Hotel
Food & Drink
- Wine/champagne
- Kids' meals
- Special diet menus (on request)
- Snack bar
- Breakfast in the room
- Bar
- Restaurant
- Delivered food is securely covered
- Breakfast takeaway containers
- All plates, cutlery, glasses and other tableware have been sanitized
- Food can be delivered to guest accommodation
- Physical distancing in dining areas
Internet
- Internet services
Front Desk Services
- Invoice provided
Safety & Security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- Key card access
- 24-hour security
- Safety deposit box
General
- Non-smoking throughout
- Heating
- Lift
- Family rooms
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
Accessibility
- Auditory guidance
- Emergency cord in bathroom
- Lower bathroom sink
- Raised toilet
- Toilet with grab rails
- Wheelchair accessible
Outdoors
- Outdoor furniture
- Terrace
Activities
- Golf course (within 3 km)
Media & Technology
- Daily housekeeping
- Luggage storage
- Fax/photocopying
- 24-hour front desk
- Meeting/banquet facilities
- Room service
Health & Safety
- First aid kit available
- Shared stationery such as printed menus, magazines, pens, and paper removed
- Staff follow all safety protocols as directed by local authorities
Living Area
- Parking
Other
- Physical distancing rules followed
- Cashless payment available
- Guests have the option to cancel any cleaning services for their accommodation during their stay
- Guest accommodation is disinfected between stays
- Linens, towels and laundry washed in accordance with local authority guidelines
- Use of cleaning chemicals that are effective against Coronavirus
