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Reviews of County Hotel 4 stars

29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford, CM1 2PZ, United Kingdom

#5 of 6 hotels in Chelmsford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 1280 hotel reviews

7.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    7.9

  • Comfort

    8.0

  • Location

    8.6

  • Facilities

    7.5

  • Staff

    8.7

  • Value for money

    6.9

  • Free WiFi

    8.3

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  • Reviewed: 20 October 2023

    8.0
    We had a nice time in the hotel, we stayed in a budget room so although the rooms were small they were also great value
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really

    It’s location was great and it was very good value.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 October 2023

    8.0
    Would go back
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ok

    Good helpful staff very clean great breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    8.0
    Pleasant
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My key card wouldn’t work on my return for the main door and I couldn’t get a member of staff luckily a friend was there yoo so she had to come down and let me in

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 15 October 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Soap dispenser being screwed to the wall so high up meaning you would be unable to use if sitting in the bath.

    The bed was super comfy & the freshly cooked breakfast was fantastic.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 13 October 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant, friendly staff, would stay again but wouldn’t have the breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Re breakfast: The dining room itself was lovely and felt calm, staff were friendly but the breakfast itself was a bit of a let down sorry. I had asked for sausage to be removed and replaced with a hash brown and instead the sausage was left on my plate but the mushrooms had been removed. I was too shy to say anything and didn’t want to cause a fuss so just left the sausage and had a croissant instead of where my mushrooms would have been (my friend opposite had the breakfast with no changes so I knew I was missing mushrooms). It’s only a small thing but it made me feel not listened to. Also when breakfast was served the waiter had their thumb on my bacon whilst holding the plate. I have a fear of germs and so I didn’t eat the bacon either because I was scared too. He didn’t realise so I didn’t want to cause a fuss at the time either but it might just be worth training staff to be careful when handling plates/ the food on the plate. Everything else was great but these small things make it difficult sometimes for quieter people to speak up because I don’t want to cause trouble or upset anyone. Otherwise was a lovely atmosphere and staff very friendly which helped. Thank you for taking time to read my comment.

    Staff were friendly and the pastries were nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 9 October 2023

    6.0
    Good hotel, poor staff that kept charger
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It was noisy through the night as people were going back to rooms this was loud. The main issue is that i left my charger and that it appears they cant find it ans it was a really expensive charger and i was very specific about where i had left it

    It was close to cnetrw with a lot around and a clean bedroom

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I feel for price parking or breakfast could have been included

    The staff were amazing . Rooms were up to date , clean and comfortable

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 October 2023

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was way too small and too hot quite uncomfortable with the heat

    Location

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 October 2023

    8.0
    On the whole I was satisfied.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The position of our room, it over looked the car park and fire exit stairs.

    Room was ok but looked out onto the car park. The room was clean but the skirting boards near the room door were a bit grubbie and could have been cleaner. The staff were friendly and helpful. Breakfast was very nice.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 October 2023

    8.0
    Great location, friendly staff and safe :)
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bed not overly comfortable, and room service meal average.

    Great location just a short walk from the city centre. Felt very clean and the staff were nice. Felt very safe for a solo female traveller.

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    7.0
    good value but would prefer to stay in the main building and not the annexe
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    it was noisy in my room in the new annexe, close to the main road that was busy all night

    clean and a quick check in

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 2 October 2023

    8.0
    Great position in the centre of Chelmsford.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The hotel could do with a little upgrade, the general decor is a bit dated.

    Service was exemplary. Every member of staff was attentive, courteous, happy to help and always had a smile on their face.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    7.0
    Good location but rooms need updating.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Rooms are dated. Shower leaked. Hot tap leaked, no bedside table on one side. £9 parking fee.

    Location and staff.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 September 2023

    6.0
    Pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room, 52, was very pleasant, clearly brand new so I was surprised to find there was a horrid smell in the room. It was like something had got very wet and had dried out, it really wasn’t very pleasant.

    I liked the fact there was plenty of parking. I was travelling on my own and getting in late as I was going to a wedding so it was such a relief when I returned to find there was still spaces

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 29 September 2023

    6.0
    Clean, location good. Nothing else good
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room temperature too warm. Had to share a bath towel. Couldn’t get into room as key had to be re registered. Tried to blame us asking if it was near a mobile and it wasn’t. It was in my hand. TOOK 15-20 minutes for the maintenance man to attend so I had to sit on the floor and wait after ringing reception she could not track him down. I work with door systems so I now not to keep them together.

    Location & parking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 26 September 2023

    8.0
    Hotel suited us for a short stay - suggest you compare nightly costs with other hotels in the city
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Hotel was relatively costly compared with other hotels we had stayed in on this trip. Wanted to weigh a bag before flying in a few days but hotel did not have suitable scales.

    Quiet room facing a carpark with a door that could open outwards was welcome. Breakfast was generous.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2023

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Everything Comfy chair s in the dining room Bar Friendly staff very keen to pleased. Waiter bought my left over dinner to room 37. Also bought me more milk. Loved the coffee machine and small cup. Bath fabulous Bed huge Room on street front but even so it was quiet.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2023

    8.0
    It is not 4 star.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    £9 per day to park £10 deposit for room key Seven (7) +# digit code to enter the room every time. £15 for breakfast!!

    The location is excellent The rooms are very clean

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2023

    7.0
    Traditional hotel in the heart of Chelmsford
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room was too hot even without heating being on. Apparently it is a common complaint from guests.

    Good location and nice breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    8.0
    Clean pleasant I would recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bath tub to have a shower was high to climb into with no safety handle it would be very difficult for an elderly person to get in to

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2023

    6.0
    Was due to go back but decided not to.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    We stayed in the new rooms at back of the hotel, just a little more thought needed to go into the comfort of the rooms. Shower taps were positioned badly easy to turn them off whilst showering. No space to dry towels, no towel ring for hand towels, just small things that make a difference and no live tv.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2023

    8.0
    Nice hotel, food delicious… just be advised parking may not be available
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Budget Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    You pay an extra £9.00 to park, but there are no guarantees there will be a space for you when you arrive or when you leave the car park and return. Also had breakfast (not pre booked), food absolutely lovely… but had to wait over half hour for food and there needs to be a bit more direction from the staff in the restaurant as customers were having to ask what to do rather than being informed of the process from the waiting staff.

    We were staying in the new building part of the hotel which was lovely and clean (as new), but no room service available as not in main part of hotel… didn’t get the choice when booking

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2023

    8.0
    Overall lovely stay. Would stay again
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Budget Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The shower was bit small and for a new build thought they would have a shower door instead of curtain which was hugging me during my shower. Tv signal wasnt great so had to disconnect phone and no actual tv aerial so couldnt watch tv.

    The room was lovely and comfortable. Food was lovely and the staff really friendly especially Luke my waiter for the evening.

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2023

    8.0
    Comfortable, well located hotel with a good restaurant and friendly staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Single Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    The wi-fi was a little slow

    Comfortable, well located hotel with a good restaurant and friendly staff

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2023

    6.0
    Comfortable and a great brekkie
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Large Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I felt it wasn’t up to the standard of a 4* Very noisy guests in the early hours waking us up and continuing for 20 mins

    It was a great breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

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