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 51 spacious and contemporary rooms are bright and stylish, and feature flat screen TVs, free wireless internet access and satellite TV.

The acclaimed County Kitchen Restaurant offers a comfortable, informal yet stylish dining experience and is the perfect place to enjoy classic British food in a modern style.

Rooms: 50

Hotel Chain: Classic British Hotels

Availability

Hotel Facilities

General

Restaurant – Bar – 24-Hour Front Desk – Newspapers – Non-Smoking Rooms – Rooms/Facilities for Disabled Guests – Luggage Storage – All Public and Private spaces non-smoking

Services

Room Service – Meeting/Banquet Facilities – Dry Cleaning – Breakfast in the Room – Fax/Photocopying

Internet

Wi-fi is available in the entire hotel and is free of charge.

Guest Parking

Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

Hotel information

All our rooms and public areas are non-smoking.

Food & beverage

In "The County Kitchen" restaurant, 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 and scones are all homemade.

The team source fine local and national produce, in season.

Room information

The 50 spacious and contemporary rooms are bright and stylish and feature flat screen TVs, free wireless internet access and satellite TV. The new premier rooms are luxurious in style and more spacious with extra features including bathrobes and a minibar.

Area information

Chelmsford is at the heart of social and economic life of Essex - and has been for 800 years. To this day, Chelmsford is a thriving community and maintains its position as a premier commercial, retail and leisure location. One of the best shopping centres in Essex can be found in Chelmsford. Complementing the shopping facilities, are numerous restaurants, as well as pubs, cafes, wine bars and a cinema.

Travel information

By Car
From the M25:
- Leave the M25 at junction 28 to join the A12 towards Brentwood / A1023 / Chelmsford.
- Follow the A12 and leave at junction 15 to Chelmsford.
- Take the first exit at the roundabout onto the A414.
- Enter the next roundabout and take the second exit onto London Road (tenpin bowling alley will be on your left).
- Enter the next roundabout (Widford roundabout) and take the first exit onto Westway, signposted Widford Industrial Estate.
- Go straight through 3 sets of traffic lights (follow signs for Broomfield Hospital A&E, Civic Centre and West End).
- Westway becomes Waterhouse Lane; Waterhouse Lane becomes Rainsford Lane. As you go through the 3rd set of traffic lights, take the left-hand fork, (there are 2 lanes that go off to the left, stay in the right-hand lane).
- Head straight over to another set of traffic lights to the right (signposted railway station / West End).
- Turn right and the hotel is on your right.

Important information

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.

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Making your reservation

Making your reservation is easy and safe. Fill out your dates of stay below and submit the form. Select a room. Then press the book now button. Subsequently the reservation form appears and you have to confirm your booking. We will then send you an instant confirmation message by email.