The County Hotel

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"Discover a welcoming hotel offering a fine mix of classic and contemporary."
Overview
A short walk from the rail and bus stations, and ten minutes from the city centre, the elegant County Hotel has an award-winning restaurant and bar, comfortable bedrooms, and banqueting and conference rooms. Enjoy a relaxing drink on the south-facing terrace. Chelmsford Museum, the Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure, and Chelmsford Cathedral are all within walking distance.
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AA 4 Star Hotel
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VisitEngland 4 Star Hotel
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Breakfast Award
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Visitor Ready
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Green Tourism Gold
Our inspector loves...
  Location:  - In the middle of town & the perfect base to explore the many beauty of the county.
  Food & Beverage: - Affordable menus & appealing cuisine, including afternoon teas and al fresco dining.
  Accommodation: - Rooms nicely appointed and equipped.
  Meetings & Events: - A range of meeting rooms including the Crystal Ballroom suitable for large events.
  History:  - Originally a Manor House with plenty of references to the past still in place.
Features

  • Rooms
  • En-suite rooms: 50
  • Family rooms: 3
  • Free TV
  • Broadband available
  • WiFi available
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Location
29 Rainsford Road, CHELMSFORD, Essex, CM1 2PZ
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About the area
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.
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The County Hotel

Inspected by Visit England Logo
Visit England Logo Inspector comments
"Discover a welcoming hotel offering a fine mix of classic and contemporary."
Ratings & awards
awardawardawardawardawardaward
Overview
A short walk from the rail and bus stations, and ten minutes from the city centre, the elegant County Hotel has an award-winning restaurant and bar, comfortable bedrooms, and banqueting and conference rooms. Enjoy a relaxing drink on the south-facing terrace. Chelmsford Museum, the Essex County Cricket Club, Riverside Ice and Leisure, and Chelmsford Cathedral are all within walking distance.
Our inspector loves...
  Location:  - In the middle of town & the perfect base to explore the many beauty of the county.
  Food & Beverage: - Affordable menus & appealing cuisine, including afternoon teas and al fresco dining.
  Accommodation: - Rooms nicely appointed and equipped.
  Meetings & Events: - A range of meeting rooms including the Crystal Ballroom suitable for large events.
  History:  - Originally a Manor House with plenty of references to the past still in place.
Features
  • Rooms
  • En-suite rooms: 50
  • Family rooms: 3
  • Free TV
  • Broadband available
  • WiFi available
Show more (14)
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Location
29 Rainsford Road, CHELMSFORD, Essex, CM1 2PZ
About the area
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Essex
Essex is full of pleasant surprises. It has the largest coastline of any county in England, with its fair share of castles, royal connections and scenic valleys.

Nearby places to visit

View all (8)