Chelmsford Hotels | Places to Stay in Chelmsford

August 18, 2022 Terina Blouin

Discover the best hotels in Chelmsford, Essex, England including Channels Lodge, Pontlands Park, Premier Inn Chelmsford (Springfield) hotel, The Ship, The Oakland Hotel Ltd, Chelmsford Serviced Apartments, Rothmans Bed & Breakfast, The County Hotel, Channels Lodge, Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel.
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1. Channels Lodge

Belsteads Farm Lane Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PT England
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 772 reviews

Channels Lodge

Channels Lodge is one of the finest Hotels in Chelmsford, this beautifully converted 15th Century Tudor house is an ideal place for a business traveller to stay or wedding hotel near Chelmsford city centre. The hotel has 21 spacious guest rooms which have been individually designed and equipped to the highest standards combining the finest of the old with the finest of the new. Each room is decorated stylishly, some in mind for business man and business women and others designed in consideration for romantic breaks. There are two restaurants within the grounds of Channels both are renowned for their excellent food and friendly service. Bar snacks can also be purchased from the onsite restaurant. The hotel is situated close to the A12 between Chelmsford (2 miles) and Colchester (25 miles) and with Stansted Airport only 20 minutes away, makes Channels Lodge in the heart of the Essex countryside, a perfect location for both business and pleasure. Free parking when travelling to and from Stansted.

The Perfect Couples Getaway

Reviewed By Matthew J

My partner and I have needed to get away for some time and a stay at Channels Lodge was the perfect way for us to relax and recharge. The room was great with a lovely big bed as well as large screen tv with the ability to cast and free wifi. Complimentary tea/coffee and continental breakfast as well as an in room fridge. The best part though was the bathroom. The room had a lovely large tub and a great shower. When we weren't relaxing in the room or enjoying some lovely walks in some gorgeous local country parks etc we had a fabulous meal in the Channels Brasserie. I highly recommend this venue.

2. Pontlands Park

West Hanningfield Road, Great Baddow, Chelmsford CM2 8HR England
Excellent
68%
Good
21%
Satisfactory
7%
Poor
2%
Terrible
2%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 641 reviews

Pontlands Park

Welcome to Pontlands Park, your Great Baddow “home away from home.” Pontlands Park aims to make your visit as relaxing and enjoyable as possible, which is why so many guests continue to come back year after year. Pontlands Park Hotel is a romantic hotel offering a flat screen TV in the rooms, and it is easy to stay connected during your stay as free wifi is offered to guests. The hotel features a 24-hour front desk and room service. Plus, guests can enjoy a neighbouring leisure centre with pools and an on-site restaurant, which have made this a popular choice among travelers visiting Great Baddow. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available and electrical charging. Pontlands Park puts the best of Great Baddow at your fingertips, making your stay both relaxing and enjoyable.

An oasis of calm and comfort

Reviewed By sallywL3391JY

Pontlands Park was a very welcome oasis of calm and comfort, sandwiched between two difficult days of hospital visits, memorial services and trying to get my mother's 89-year-old best friend appropriate care. Having driven from Dorset to Suffolk and back to Essex, with the same trips in reverse the next day, I was simply hoping for a comfortable room and a bath. Pontlands Park exceeded my expectations with a really friendly welcome on arrival, hassle-free EV charging, a fresh and delicious sandwich and huge pot of tea as I was too late for the restaurant, and the offer of pudding despite my lateness, a huge room with an enormous bed and a lovely view of the garden and a spotlessly clean bathroom. The room was quiet and really comfortable, well equipped and a good temperature and, after a really good night's sleep and an excellent breakfast I was ready to face day 2. I would thoroughly recommend Pontlands Park to anyone needing a really welcoming and comfortable place to stay and, despite being very near Chelmsford, I felt that I was really staying in the country. Staying there was thoroughly enjoyable and relaxing - many thanks to the unfailingly friendly and helpful staff.

3. Premier Inn Chelmsford (Springfield) hotel

Colchester Road Colchester Road, Chelmsford CM2 5PY England
Excellent
40%
Good
30%
Satisfactory
14%
Poor
9%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1032 reviews

Premier Inn Chelmsford (Springfield) hotel

If a loved one is getting married at a venue nearby, or you'd just love to explore this corner of the South East, Premier Inn Hotel Chelmsford Springfield is the ideal spot. There are plenty of stunning wedding venues like Boreham House and Leez Priory nearby, and we're very well connected with good transport links too. Have an engagement with first class cricket at Essex County Cricket Ground. Or ring the changes with a fantastic weekend at the nearby V Festival. Say 'I do' to some great shopping and eating out, then come back to the hotel for a meal in our restaurant, with a lovely marriage of traditional and contemporary food, and finally a night in a comfy bed.

Terrible!!

Reviewed By shehasstandards

I have stayed here on two previous occasions and found it to be alright. This time, several years later, it was run down, extremely dirty, I had to clean my own bath which i took a photo of the cloth after. The shower curtain stank too!! The bathroom stank of backed up sewage. The bed was squeaky, doors slamming until 2.30am, no breakfast or dinner available. The room was like sleeping in a sauna. I was there to visit a very ill relative in Chelmsford having travelled from Cumbria. This place ruined everything. It was disgusting.

4. The Ship

18 Broomfield Road, Chelmsford CM1 1SW England
Excellent
52%
Good
24%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
3%
Terrible
6%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 33 reviews

The Ship

Absolutely amazing ?

Reviewed By Samsam2002

Absolutely fantastic! We came here twice for the breakfast that you have too offer. Truly was a brilliant breakfast! There was so much too choose from, and all around a fabulous experience! Would definitely recommend anyone too come and experience it yourself, the service was fabulous too! Would 100% come back ?

5. The Oakland Hotel Ltd

2-6 Reeves Way South Woodham Ferrers, Chelmsford CM3 5XF England
Excellent
10%
Good
33%
Satisfactory
22%
Poor
14%
Terrible
21%
Overall Ratings

3 based on 162 reviews

The Oakland Hotel Ltd

We are a family owned hotel with 36 ensuite bedrooms including a Bridal Suite with 4 poster bed & spa bath.

The photo is deceptive!

Reviewed By Banupa

Having decided The Oakland was the most convenient for Stow Maries airfield, where I intended to visit for an air show, I had a look at their website (should have looked on Tripadvisor...) and thought it looked an established hotel perhap in an older part of town, but no. It's right in the centre of town. Access was limited to the front of the hotel by numerous double yellow lines, which seem to have been largely ignored. I eventually parked in the town square, which seemed strangely empty. The girl on reception, oh hold on, she wasn't on reception, she was serving behind the bar to what looked like hardened drinkers. Anyway she did sort out a key for a room on the first floor and assured me the car would be OK parked on the square. Once in the room, which was OK, I read through the information file which stated there was a small hotel car park to the rear. Having noted there was a chain and lock on the entrance to the Square car park I decided to seek out the official car park. I discovered it was in fact 3 spaces next to the rear of an Indian restaurant and someone had abandoned a van on the rear access, however, there was another entrance through an archway between the hotel and restaurant, just where a Transit had be parked on the double yellows! After going out for a meal, the Transit had gone so I sped around to use the hotel's car park. For my aging Jag, it was a snug fit to get through the arch between the hotel and restaurant but carefully avoiding the myriad of rubbish bins I managed to park up, at least knowing I wouldn't be fined and locked in the other parking area! On the hotel website it said there would be live music on the night I was staying, so headed for the bar to find it crammed with soccer fans watching and cheering a TV screen. No sign of the live music... that was until I had gone to bed to the noise of now very relaxed soccer fans below. The noise ceased! Excellent, sleepy time! Ummm no, that was the time the live entertainment was setting up and so at 10.30pm the noise, much louder than the TV, started. All the 60's & 70's favourites were performed without much regard to the original melody or singers. It did finish at 12.30, but the bar across the Square continued with music, admittedly at a slightly lower volume. Pillow firmly over head, I finally drifted off. Deprived of my usual hours of sleep I failed to wake up to enjoy the breakfast.

6. Chelmsford Serviced Apartments

43 Baddow Road, Chelmsford CM2 0DD England
Excellent
83%
Good
11%
Satisfactory
4%
Poor
0%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

4.5 based on 70 reviews

Chelmsford Serviced  Apartments

Looking for a place to stay in Chelmsford? Then look no further than Chelmsford Serviced Apartments, a romantic hotel that brings the best of Chelmsford to your doorstep. You’ll enjoy relaxing rooms that offer a refrigerator and a kitchenette, and you can stay connected during your stay as Chelmsford Serviced Apartments offers guests free wifi. For guests with a vehicle, free parking is available. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Bond Street (0.4 mi) and Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre (1.1 mi), guests of Chelmsford Serviced Apartments can easily experience some of Chelmsford's most well known attractions. If you’re looking for an Indian restaurant, consider a visit to The Gurkha Restaurant, Indian Night, or The Balti King, which are all conveniently located a short distance from Chelmsford Serviced Apartments. If you’re looking for something to do, Chelmsford Cathedral (0.4 mi) is a nice way to spend some time, and it is within walking distance of Chelmsford Serviced Apartments. We’re sure you’ll enjoy your stay at Chelmsford Serviced Apartments as you experience everything Chelmsford has to offer.

Top quality

Reviewed By GFOSTFOS

I have stayed at the Chelmsford Serviced apartments on many occasions and I think I’ve stayed in all of them from the one bed to the penthouse. All of the apartments are decorated to a really high standard, very modern, airy and immaculately clean. Everything you need is at hand from tea and coffee to bath robes and shower gel. I can not recommend these apartments enough and when ever I’m in Chelmsford it’s my only choice of place to stay.

7. Rothmans Bed & Breakfast

Great Baddow, Essex, CM2 7HQ 22 High Street, Chelmsford CM2 7HQ England
Excellent
32%
Good
28%
Satisfactory
13%
Poor
11%
Terrible
17%
Overall Ratings

3.5 based on 101 reviews

Rothmans Bed & Breakfast

Rothmans Bed & Breakfast is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Chelmsford, offering many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Bond Street (1.6 mi) and Chelmsford Cathedral (1.7 mi), guests of Rothmans Bed & Breakfast can easily experience some of Chelmsford's most well known attractions. Guest rooms offer amenities such as a flat screen TV and a desk, and guests can go online with free wifi offered by the bed and breakfast. The property also boasts free breakfast, to help make your stay more enjoyable. If you are driving to Rothmans Bed & Breakfast, free parking is available. While visiting Chelmsford, you may want to try some burritos at one of the nearby restaurants, such as Las Iguanas Chelmsford or Taco Bell. Plus, during your trip, don't forget to check out a historic site, such as Hylands Estate. Enjoy your stay in Chelmsford!

Mixed bag, mainly good

Reviewed By Dave M

Instructions involving codes for gate and doors, plus an online registration form, made a daunting introduction. I made a phone call before travelling, to find exactly where to park. In the end, it proved easy. Parking was in a marked area at the rear of the nursery next door, and the various doors were no problem. The old house was a delight, though not quite so good inside. I was allocated a large single room, poorly furnished and decorated, but well stocked with proper coffee and a 'French press' maker. I could have done without the message that I would be prosecuted if I vandalised the place; I didn't. and I wouldn't have, anyway. My biggest complaint was the bed - horrible soft, squidgy mattress, scratchy linen. I think they may have changed it, following my moan, but I wasn't sure! Apart from that, all was good. Breakfast was lovely and plentiful, and served in a fine room. More excellent coffee. The shared bathroom proved no problem at all, and I had a pleasant stay. I was there to watch a cricket match in nearby Chelmsford, and transport links were excellent. It was also walkable, for someone fitter than me. Great Baddow itself is very pleasant. The bottom line is that I would happily stay here again.

8. The County Hotel

29 Rainsford Road, Chelmsford CM1 2PZ England 011 44 1245 673730
Excellent
43%
Good
31%
Satisfactory
15%
Poor
6%
Terrible
5%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 1100 reviews

The County Hotel

The County Hotel is conveniently located near the heart of Chelmsford City centre with a 2 minute walk from Chelmsford train station and just 35 minutes train journey to London Liverpool Street. This warm, friendly hotel is an ideal location from which to explore Chelmsford city, The Essex countryside or even a quick trip into London. We have 50 luxury rooms and all are stylish with contemporary features, consisting of standard, premium and suites. When you visit Chelmsford for business or leisure, we can offer you a perfect stay and pride ourselves on making your visit a memorable experience, whether it is for one night or more.

Lovely food and service

Reviewed By ben e

Me and my parents went for a meal after we had been recommended to come. We were pleasantly shocked by just how nice the food was and the waiting staff were extremely nice, happy and made the whole experience lovely.

9. Channels Lodge

Belsteads Farm Lane Little Waltham, Chelmsford CM3 3PT England
Excellent
88%
Good
10%
Satisfactory
1%
Poor
1%
Terrible
1%
Overall Ratings

5 based on 772 reviews

Channels Lodge

Channels Lodge is one of the finest Hotels in Chelmsford, this beautifully converted 15th Century Tudor house is an ideal place for a business traveller to stay or wedding hotel near Chelmsford city centre. The hotel has 21 spacious guest rooms which have been individually designed and equipped to the highest standards combining the finest of the old with the finest of the new. Each room is decorated stylishly, some in mind for business man and business women and others designed in consideration for romantic breaks. There are two restaurants within the grounds of Channels both are renowned for their excellent food and friendly service. Bar snacks can also be purchased from the onsite restaurant. The hotel is situated close to the A12 between Chelmsford (2 miles) and Colchester (25 miles) and with Stansted Airport only 20 minutes away, makes Channels Lodge in the heart of the Essex countryside, a perfect location for both business and pleasure. Free parking when travelling to and from Stansted.

The Perfect Couples Getaway

Reviewed By Matthew J

My partner and I have needed to get away for some time and a stay at Channels Lodge was the perfect way for us to relax and recharge. The room was great with a lovely big bed as well as large screen tv with the ability to cast and free wifi. Complimentary tea/coffee and continental breakfast as well as an in room fridge. The best part though was the bathroom. The room had a lovely large tub and a great shower. When we weren't relaxing in the room or enjoying some lovely walks in some gorgeous local country parks etc we had a fabulous meal in the Channels Brasserie. I highly recommend this venue.

10. Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel

128 - 136 Parkway Army & Navy Roundabout, Chelmsford CM2 7PU England
Excellent
56%
Good
13%
Satisfactory
6%
Poor
11%
Terrible
14%
Overall Ratings

4 based on 133 reviews

Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel

Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel is an excellent choice for travelers visiting Chelmsford, offering a budget friendly environment alongside many helpful amenities designed to enhance your stay. Given the close proximity of popular landmarks, such as Bond Street (0.6 mi) and Great Baddow Millennium Community Centre (0.8 mi), guests of Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel can easily experience some of Chelmsford's most well known attractions. Guest rooms offer a flat screen TV, and Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel makes getting online easy as paid internet access is available. In addition, guests can enjoy breakfast during their visit. While in Chelmsford, you may want to check out some of the restaurants that are a short walk away from Travelodge Chelmsford Hotel, including Moto Pizza (0.3 mi), Olio Restaurant (0.5 mi), and Chop Bloc (0.5 mi). If you’re looking for things to do, you can check out Chelmsford Cathedral (0.7 mi), which is a popular attraction amongst tourists, and it is within walking distance. Enjoy your stay in Chelmsford!

It’s ok

Reviewed By Paige95xx

It’s ok, the outside noise can’t be helped but it is soooo noisy constant police etc going past & beeping at the roundabout . The staff were outside the main entrance smoking when I arrived and didn’t greet us. When we left there was nowhere to put our card staff didn’t help when I was looking until I eventually asked and they said ‘just give it to me’ the bed felt broken in the middle, and it was squeaky as hell. The toilet made a awful noise when you flushed it & the bed sheets had brown stains on.

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