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Best Western Atlantic Hotel

Essex · United Kingdom

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8.0/10Excellent401 Reviews
Cleanliness8.4/108.4
Service8.4/108.4
Comfort8.4/108.4
Condition8.0/108.0
Location6.8/106.8
Neighborhood7.8/107.8
Value10.0/1010.0
Amenities7.0/107.0
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About Best Western Atlantic Hotel

The Best Western Atlantic Hotel in Chelmsford is a modern, stylish place to stay. Comfortable accommodation comes as standard here, with spacious, attractive rooms offering full en-suite facilities just minutes from the town centre.

Easily accessible by train and car, the Best Western Atlantic Hotel is also close to the Cathedral and University, while London can be reached with the minimum of fuss. You'll enjoy privacy as well as convenience here, and our staff will do everything in their power to make you comfortable.

Speaking of comfort, our three feature New York apartment suites offer something a little different for those who choose to stay in one. Pop Art in our corridors completes the contemporary look and feel in this relaxing hotel.

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A stay at Best Western Atlantic Hotel places you in the heart of Chelmsford, within a 10-minute walk of Chelmsford Cathedral and Riverside Leisure Centre. This hotel is 0.5 mi (0.8 km) from Bond Street and 0.6 mi (0.9 km) from Riverside Ice and Leisure.

Stay in one of 62 guestrooms featuring flat-screen televisions. Complimentary wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming is available for your entertainment. Bathrooms have showers and hair dryers. Conveniences include electric kettles and free tea bags/instant coffee, and housekeeping is provided daily.

Featured amenities include a business center, a 24-hour front desk, and a safe deposit box at the front desk. Free self parking is available onsite.

Popular amenities

Free WiFi
Parking available
Dining services
Concierge
Business facilities

Check-in and check-out

Check-in from 3:00 PM
Check-in until anytime
Check-out until 11:00 AM
Minimum check-in age 18

Hotel policies

No elevators Professional property host/manager Pets not allowed Service animals are allowed Service animals are exempt from fees/restrictions

Cleaning and safety

Sanitization
Contactless check-in is available Contactless check-out is available
Chain Specific Standards
Property follows a brand or regulatory agency's sanitization guidelines We Care Clean (Best Western)
Essential Travel
Essential workers only - NO

Important information

  • You need to know
    • Contactless check-in and contactless check-out are available.
    • For details on Best Western's privacy policy, visit www.bestwestern.com/privacy.
  • Special Instructions
    Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property. Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools.
  • Instructions
    • Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
    • Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
    • Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
    • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
    • Safety features at this property include a smoke detector and a security system
    • This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of We Care Clean (Best Western)
  • Minimal age
    18
  • Optional fees
    • Fee for English breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 to 15.95 per person
    • Crib (infant bed) fee: GBP 5.0 per stay
    • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 20.0 per night

    The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

  • Spoken Language

    Czech

    Russian

    Portuguese

    Ukrainian

    English

    Italian

    Spanish

Nearby attractions

Chelmsford Cathedral 0.6 km / 0.4 mi
Riverside Leisure Centre 0.7 km / 0.4 mi
Bond Street 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Riverside Ice and Leisure 0.8 km / 0.5 mi
Central Park 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Peter Edwards Museum And Library 1.3 km / 0.8 mi
Admirals Park 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Admirals Park LNR 1.4 km / 0.9 mi
Essex Police Museum 1.5 km / 0.9 mi
Tower Gardens 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
West Park 1.8 km / 1.1 mi
Forest Drive Shops 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Melbourne Park 2.4 km / 1.5 mi
Savernake Park 2.6 km / 1.6 mi
Museum of Chelmsford 2.6 km / 1.6 mi

Hotel facilities & services

Services and fees can vary. Check the selected room details and hotel policies before booking.

  • Total number of rooms: 61
  • Number of floors (main building): 3
  • Suites: 3
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  • Wheelchair-accessible
  • Car parkExtra charge
  • 24-hour reception
  • Check-in hour
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  • Check-out hour
  • Wi-fi
  • Laundry service
  • Air conditioning in public areas
  • Hotel safeExtra charge
  • Gym
  • BarExtra charge
  • Restaurant
  • Banquet hallExtra charge
  • Conference room
  • Meeting room
  • PhotocopierExtra charge
  • Business centreExtra charge
  • Steam bathExtra charge
  • Hot tubExtra charge
  • Non-smoking establishmentExtra charge
  • Aerobics
  • Fitness
Meal plans

Meal plan types

Meal options depend on the room and rate you choose. Search your dates to see which meal plans are included.

HB

Half Board

Usually includes breakfast and one additional meal.

RO

Room Only

Accommodation only. Meals are usually not included.

BB

Bed & Breakfast

BED AND BREAKFAST

Breakfast is included with your stay.

FB

Full Board

Usually includes breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Upon availability

Room types

These are the hotel's room types, rather than live offers. Choose your travel dates to see available rooms, prices and booking conditions. Check availability

  • DOUBLE NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • NON SMOKINGDBL.NM

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.NM

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  • Room EXECUTIVERoom • EXECUTIVE • 1 BedroomROO.EJ-3

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    Room EXECUTIVE

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    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.EJ-3

    Room amenities

    • Wi-fi

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  • TWIN NON SMOKINGTWIN • NON SMOKINGTWN.NM

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    TWIN NON SMOKING

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    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    TWIN
    View / characteristic
    NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TWN.NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE AccessibleDOUBLE • AccessibleDBL.H6

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BEDDOUBLE • EXECUTIVE KING BEDDBL.EJ-KG

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE EXECUTIVE KING BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    EXECUTIVE KING BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.EJ-KG

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room AccessibleRoom • AccessibleROO.H6

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    Room Accessible

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    Accessible

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.H6

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BEDSUI.KG-1

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-1

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • TRIPLE TWO BEDSTRIPLE • TWO BEDS • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²TPL.2B
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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    TRIPLE TWO BEDS

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    2 × Single bed 80-130 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.2B

    Room amenities

    • Alarm clock
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Cot on demand
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Internet access
    • Radio
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²DBL.DB-1
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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB-1

    Room amenities

    • Desk
    • Cable TV
    • Alarm clock
    • Cot on demand
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Wheelchair-accessible
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Internet access
    • Radio
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKINGDOUBLE • KING BED NON SMOKING • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²DBL.KG-NM
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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE KING BED NON SMOKING

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.KG-NM

    Room amenities

    • Internet access
    • Radio
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Ironing set
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Alarm clock
    • Cot on demand
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • Room STANDARDRoom • STANDARDROO.ST

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    Room STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BEDDOUBLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²DBL.DB
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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE WITH DOUBLE BED

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    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.DB

    Room amenities

    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Internet access
    • Radio
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Ironing set
    • Alarm clock
    • Cot on demand
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING SIZE BEDSUITE • KING SIZE BED • 1 Bedroom • 30 m²SUI.KG
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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    SUITE KING SIZE BED

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    1 photo

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    30 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–2 • Adults: max. 2 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    King-size bed 150-183 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING SIZE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG

    Room amenities

    • Living room: 1
    • Hairdryer
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Radio
    • Internet access
    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Alarm clock
    • Cot on demand
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • TRIPLE WITH DOUBLE BEDTRIPLE • WITH DOUBLE BED • 1 Bedroom • 21 m²TPL.DB
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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    TRIPLE WITH DOUBLE BED

    Room photos

    2 photos

    Room overview

    Non-smoking room
    Room size
    21 m²
    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–3 • Adults: max. 3 • Children: max. 1
    Bed setup
    Double bed 131-150 width
    Bedrooms
    1
    Room type
    TRIPLE
    View / characteristic
    WITH DOUBLE BED

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: TPL.DB

    Room amenities

    • Ironing set
    • Individually adjustable air conditioning
    • Wake-up service
    • Wi-fi
    • Safe
    • Radio
    • Direct dial telephone
    • Hairdryer
    • Shower: 1
    • Bathroom: 1
    • Cable TV
    • Desk
    • Alarm clock
    • Cot on demand
    • Internet access

    Facilities with extra charge

    • Tea and coffee making facilities

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

  • SUITE KING BED NON SMOKINGSUITE • KING BED NON SMOKINGSUI.KG-NM

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    SUITE KING BED NON SMOKING

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–8 • Adults: max. 8 • Children: max. 5
    Room type
    SUITE
    View / characteristic
    KING BED NON SMOKING

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: SUI.KG-NM

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • Room TWO BEDSRoom • TWO BEDSROO.2B

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    Room TWO BEDS

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–10 • Adults: max. 10 • Children: max. 6
    Room type
    Room
    View / characteristic
    TWO BEDS

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: ROO.2B

    Limited room details from hotel

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  • DOUBLE STANDARDDOUBLE • STANDARDDBL.ST

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    Best Western Atlantic Hotel

    DOUBLE STANDARD

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    Room overview

    Occupancy
    Guests: 1–4 • Adults: max. 4 • Children: max. 3
    Room type
    DOUBLE
    View / characteristic
    STANDARD

    Adult and child limits apply within the room's total guest limit.

    Room code: DBL.ST

    Limited room details from hotel

    Available rooms, prices and included facilities are confirmed after you choose your dates and rate.

Guest reviews

What other guests saying about Best Western Atlantic Hotel

8.0
Excellent
401 Reviews
Cleanliness
8.4 /10
Service
8.4 /10
Comfort
8.4 /10
Condition
8.0 /10
Location
6.8 /10
Neighborhood
7.8 /10
Value
10.0 /10
Amenities
7.0 /10
100 reviews shown
10/10
Exceptional
14 Feb 2022
John
Very friendly staff
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
13 Feb 2022
jennifer
Well placed for walking to city centre. Free car park. Stayed on a Friday night, it was very quiet. Friendly and helpful staff. Good breakfast.
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
10 Feb 2022
Stephen

Dirty room with poor customer service.

I have stayed in a lot of different hotels in the last month, and if this is a 4 star hotel then the others were 7 or 8 star.
The first room we were given hadn’t been cleaned properly with crisps on the chair.
The bed sheets were torn and the mattress had dirt on it.
We were moved to another room wish was slightly better so we stayed although my wife wanted to check out immediately.
The bathroom in the second room looked good but the toilet didn’t flush well and the shower was very slippery.
The following morning I was woken at 08.30 am and told I would have to use my car as they were going to put up scaffolding.
I wasn’t impressed when I asked could it wait 30 minutes and was told no.
I did park my car close to the hotel as children were playing football in the centre of the car park and didn’t want my car damaged.
Not impressed I would not choose to return.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2022
Nicola

Nice rooms, don't bother with breakfast.

Easy to find and pleasant enough, room was well appointed but the TV didn't have sound, we don't really use it so no bother. Bed was pretty big so very comfy and the bathroom was very nice.
We paid for breakfast at nearly £18 for two i was expecting a decent choice. What we got was not very good at all, stone cold bacon, stone cold eggs and one stone cold hash brown. The beans were the only hot thing with the toast you cook yourself.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
24 Jan 2022
Verified traveler

Great staff but basic facilities

Staff were lovely and the check in and out were quick and efficient. Several things in the room did not work but comfortable bed. The breakfast wasn’t great. The staff, though were all extremely helpful and cheerful.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Nov 2021
Peter
Just an overnight stay, but staff very friendly and helpful and knew their stuff.
Breakfast was vety good, toom very co.fortable and clean.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
20 Nov 2021
Nicola Jane
Excellent location, short walk from station. Spacious room, very comfortable bed. Disappointed to find no fridge in the room & no glasses to drink from. The hot beverage selection was great but the bottles of water were very small.
Leisure Self
8/10
Excellent
25 Sep 2021
Siu Lun
A convenient place to stay with free parking . It’s even better if there was a lift. Room size is good.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Sep 2021
Stephen

Great stay!

Great place to stay in Chelmsford, easy walk to the city centre and great parking. Friendly staff, excellent breakfast , would come back.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
13 Sep 2021
Linda

Helpful staff and good location.

Friendly, helpful staff who helped us to find a quiet room. Good location - only 5 mins walk into town and a local Co-op opposite. The bed was comfortable. The only downside was the lack of air-conditioning and windows that would not open fully. Although a fan was provided, the room was still quite hot. A refrigerator in the room would also have been nice.
Partner
8/10
Excellent
06 Sep 2021
Bernadette
Located close to the station and to the main High Street within about 5/10 min walk easy to access local amenities. Room was adequate all be it very stuff/close at night. Breakfast was poor, food was luke warm at best. The staff however on the whole helpful and polite. Location was good, although the hotel itself is over priced for what it is, it is in a good location and the executive rooms are adequate the standard rooms are just about passable old and tired and in desperate need to updating!!
Leisure Friends
8/10
Excellent
02 Sep 2021
Nam
Nice hotel, very easy to check in and out. Good sized bed and very comfortable. Slightly out from the centre but only a short walk. Ample on-site parking.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
20 Aug 2021
Carl

Lovely place to stay

I stay here a lot and the service is always good.
Food is good, staff are always happy and helpful.
I will always come back!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
18 Aug 2021
Verified traveler

City centre hotel with spacious, comfortable room

We stayed for two nights to allow us to explore Chelmsford and the surrounding area (RHS Hyde Hall & Essex Regimental Museum etc). The reception staff were very polite and helpful, but owing to the recent Covid restrictions the room did not get cleaned during our stay but I was able to obtain additional coffee, milk etc from reception. The room was spacious and comfortable and there were many spare spaces in the car park (which is always important to us). It is walking distance from the railway station and city centre. However, there is an extremely bad pot-hole located in the approach road to the car park (when exiting back on to New Road) and this in my opinion should be drawn to guests attention when leaving the hotel for the first time.
Overall would certainly recommend it
Partner
8/10
Excellent
14 Aug 2021
Mr John

Good as you'd expect

All you would want in a hotel for a business trip. Nothing exceptionally good or poor. Restaurant better than average and restaurant staff very good.
Business
8/10
Excellent
09 Aug 2021
Verified traveler
The bed was very large and comfortable and a well appointed room, the breakfast was plentiful but I was surprised how many items were 'shared surfaces' such as large jugs of juice with fiddly lids touched by all guests and even though signs to wear masks in the breakfast dining room several guests didn't and it was not enforced which seemed odd whilst having a self serve buffet style arrangement. I would also like to have seen hand sanitizer provided on the tables
Leisure Family
10/10
Exceptional
03 Aug 2021
Dave
Good size room. Very comfortable bed. 5 mins walk from city center. Sky TV
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2021
Carl
Very Friendly Service, great size room, clean, breakfast very good
Business
10/10
Exceptional
27 May 2021
Carl
Very Friendly Service, great size room, clean, breakfast very good
Business
6/10
Pleasant
06 May 2021
Paul
Not worth the price charged
Business
10/10
Exceptional
23 Apr 2021
Carl

Great place to stay

Always a good stay here. Friendly and Polite. The rooms are spacious and clean with a huge bed and big tv. Good WiFi connection for working or streaming.
Breakfast was COVID style takeaway but that will change once Covid is over.
Happy Stay and will return
Business
6/10
Pleasant
09 Apr 2021
Adam

Adequate

I was allowed early check in after requesting but the rooms are extremely poor standard even after an apparent revamp. The carpets are dirty and marked, the heating broke and was freezing but they did give us a portable heater. There are no plugs near the bed so you can’t charge devices near and have to use ones by television. The shower is over the bath but you practically have to stand on the plug hole to get the shower which is impossible as the bath also is narrower at the end. The whole stay was rather disappointing. The only good thing was the beds and sheets were comfortable.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
19 Feb 2021
Malcolm

Very disappointed and concerned...

Check in, and room as per the norm, friendly and professional.
In saying that I cut my stay short by 1 day as I did not feel the hotel was managing Covid as per government guidelines.
I came in to reception and found 15-20 B&M staff huddled in groups, squashed on the seating chatting and not adhering to the 2m rules.
Most disappointing about this is the receptionist was not managing this, and asking them to stay apart.
This raised concerns in my mind that if this was not being done correctly by Best Western, what else is not being adhered to.
Working away from home, and staying in hotels in current climate is a priviledge, and as such should not be used as a social event. Room, reception and exit - thats it.
Very disappointed...
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Jan 2021
Jason

Brilliant!

My hotel of choice when working in Chelmsford. The people who work here are just fabulous!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
20 Dec 2020
Daniel

Decent overall

Good overall hotel, quite, clean and comfortable
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Nov 2020
Steve

RJ

Good overnight for business will use again excellent location
Business
10/10
Exceptional
28 Oct 2020
Jason

Excellent

I stay here regularly. This hotel is consistently excellent in all respects, but the people who work here are what makes this hotel stand out for me.
Business
6/10
Pleasant
08 Oct 2020
Robert

Nice rooms - appalling food

Accommodation was great as were the staff.

Food was not good at all.

Starter - deep fried prawns on a skewer. Only 3 and were straight from the freezer - over cooked

Main course - fish and chips. Fish was pre-battered from the freezer as were the chips and peas. Fish was cooked to a crisp and cheapest own brand tartare sauce used. Nothing homemade at all - all bought in. Why? The menu is brief - can the chef not cook fresh food? C`mon is the best you can do?

Breakfast - cheapest beans from a large catering tin, sausage cooked well in advance and hard, cold bacon, mushrooms and tomatoes. Cheapest condiments used - packet sauces and salt and pepper from budget ranges. Cheap brown toast

This is meant to be a decent hotel - and yet the catering lets you all down. Staff were lovely - but this is a management issue. Recruit decent chefs and the results will improve. This was mass produced catering that a commis can cook/reheat. Zero skill involved
Business
10/10
Exceptional
06 Oct 2020
Jason

Excellent

Great place to stay. Does everything well, but the here really shine out. They are all excellent!
Business
10/10
Exceptional
26 Sep 2020
Verified traveler

Great hotel

Short walk from train station. Comfy bed. Staff very friendly and helpful. Coronavirus procedures followed and felt safe.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
12 Sep 2020
Stephen Ngatchu
It always amazing. The staff in the reception was kind and friendly
Self
8/10
Excellent
09 Sep 2020
Jamie

Nice hotel inside

Nice hotel inside, attentive staff but not the best looking location. Close to city centre though.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
02 Sep 2020
Jason

Excellent

Very friendly and helpful staff. This is now my hotel of choice when I am working in Chelmsford.
Business
8/10
Excellent
07 Aug 2020
Mr Michael

nice hotel close to town

Very clean room and was told that the rooms have had a make over, the only thing that wasn't great was the carpet looked old and had bits added by the heater, other then that the room was fine, the breakfast was ok just to big on the full English didn't expect so much, and the only complaint really was 10 to 15 guys standing out the front lobby this morning at 06.10 having a smoke and laughing and joking that woke us up.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2020
lisa

Wonderful stay

Wonderful customer service. Ladies on reception was 2nd to none. Would diffently stay again
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
15 Jul 2020
Colin
very helpful and pleasant staff, food was very nice and the hotel is very clean and comfortable.
Business
8/10
Excellent
11 Jul 2020
Jackie
A great place to stay with supportive staff members, welcoming atmosphere and great facilities.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
06 Jun 2020
Jason

Fabulous

Excellent place to stay. Very comfortable, well appointed and brilliant staff.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
10 Mar 2020
Yaser
It’s very nice hotel
Self
8/10
Excellent
22 Feb 2020
J

Would recommend

Great hotel and service. Currently roadworks outside so loud noise (reversing lorries, music, machines etc) from 5.30 am so be aware if you want to sleep and ask for a room on the other side of the building.

It doesnt look much from the outside but inside it's lovely, I use it for business trips but location wise it's ideal for anything in Chelmsford.
Business
2/10
Poor
19 Feb 2020
Verified traveler
Major building work outside the hotel goes on all night reception said it finishes at 11pm but it’s not true I’m writing this review at 3am and it’s still going on outside too much noise to sleep
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
31 Jan 2020
Nationwide Crash Repair

Very good hotel

Staff are excellent, rooms very good and breakfast exceptional
Business
10/10
Exceptional
30 Jan 2020
Verified traveler
My stay at the Best Westerm Atlantic was very good. The room I had was exceptionally spacious, and clean, and all reception & resturant staff were helpful, pleasent and friendly.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
24 Jan 2020
Nicholas

Fine

Hotel was comfortable but unfortunately there was very loud roadworks going on all night. Not much the hotel could do about that but it would have been nice if it had been mentioned. Otherwise, check in was very friendly and efficient.
Self
10/10
Exceptional
13 Jan 2020
Toni

Great stay

The hotel was in a good location. It was very clean, and the bed was comfortable. The on site restaurant was also very nice.
Partner
6/10
Pleasant
23 Dec 2019
Lyndsay
Mould in toilet and shower. Stains on bed sheets and carpets. The restaurant food was very poor.
Business
2/10
Poor
20 Dec 2019
Verified traveler

Horrible hotel

Got to the hotel and tried checking in and was told we had to pay £50 and wouldn’t get it back till 5 working days I didn’t have £50 on my card so she said I wasn’t allowed to check in even though i paid £100 for a room which is a piss take I had to ask people for money just so I can go to my room, also that night the man who works there was questioning me and being rood when I was trying to go to my room
Friends_and_family Friends
10/10
Exceptional
19 Dec 2019
Margaret

Comfortable stay

Excellent room overlooking the sea very good facilities
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The hotel is very convenient for the town and the railway station. The staff are lovely and obliging. The only negative (and it’s a very minor one) is that there are no towel rails in the bathroom for wet towels.
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
09 Dec 2019
Lee
Nice hotel clean and tidy and reasonably priced
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
05 Dec 2019
Verified traveler
The room was a good size and the double bed was enormous. The desk came in useful for working on into the evening, and the large widescreen TV with Sky afforded relaxing entertainment before turning in. Drench shower was terrific. Breakfast was well worth it - vegetarian options available.
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
29 Nov 2019
Mark

Good stay, good location

Nice room and pleasant staff Don't use the restaurant so can't speak for that...need to get some more interesting beers in the bar; lots of standard lagers at the moment.
Walk into town centre is ~10 mins and lots of food/drink choices there.
Would stay again.
Business
8/10
Excellent
10 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
Stayed for one night. Check in very quick and efficient. Staff friendly. Room clean and spacious. Good breakfast
Friends_and_family Partner
2/10
Poor
08 Nov 2019
Rachael

Terrible night's sleep

Hotel is not in bad condition and the welcoming reception staff was a lovely chap, but a strange mechanical noise woke me up around 3am and repeated every 20mins till I had to get up in the morning. Told reception staff in the morning, was advised to email the hotel, did that, and manager replied refuting there was any noise issue. Will be avoiding Best Westerns and choose Premier Inn who have a good night guarantee going forward.
Business
2/10
Poor
04 Nov 2019
Verified traveler
The hotel could have been a lot cleaner and we had very little sleep due to arguing guests.
6/10
Pleasant
28 Oct 2019
Stephen
Our room was in need of refreshing, for example plug didn't fit the sink, extractor fan didn't work.

Was it because we used Tesco vouchers I wonder?!
Partner
4/10
Poor
21 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
Extremely annoyed that we had to have an £50 imprint of our credit card taken otherwise we wouldnt be allowed to check in. We weren't told this would happen before booking. Probably wont book with them again.
Leisure Family
4/10
Poor
15 Oct 2019
Verified traveler

Just a roof over your head.

This is roof over your head.
Just a mediocre level hotel.
That is all that it is.
Scanty staff unable to really help.
Backing up sinks constantly.
Un-flushable toilets-backs up with paper that you have to go back and keep flushing multiple times even when you use just a couple sheets of toilet roll only!
Un-Vacuumed room after housekeeping happens one day in a 3-Night stay.
Housekeeping ends up not showing up at all and did not vacuumed room day before. Bed cover had sticky stuff that shows that it was not cleaned.
You call for help and staff states he/she is alone and cannot help instantly (example:plunge the toilet).
If you go down to the reception, you will actually receive items requested {Kleenex box and water(more bottles than requested were offered :) }
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
14 Oct 2019
Verified traveler
NOT A VERY GOOD SERVICE AT CHECK IN. I was given my key card only to walk into the room which was obviously being used by another guest
Leisure Family
6/10
Pleasant
07 Oct 2019
Andrew
Hotel is perfectly fine and the bedroom was too. But the bathroom was too small, inadequate ventilation/extraction and everything leaked. Had a shower, did my teeth and the whole room was soaked. Also not easy to actually go in the bathroom and shut the door behind you, need to do a little manoeuvre around the basin and toilet.
Comfortable bed, good TV, tea & coffee, hairdryer, iron and board, plenty of clothes storage areas.
For the price I paid I'd expect a better quality bathroom, considering the bed and bathroom are the most important things on a night or two away.
Business
4/10
Poor
07 Oct 2019
Mechelle
I’m glad discounted as standard room would def not paid between 95 to 125 normal rate
Would only return if price reduced to 65 max
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Oct 2019
CheryleMack
Friendly staff all smiling and happy which is great to see
Clean rooms / nice restaurant- not rushed great hotel
Friends_and_family Partner
8/10
Excellent
16 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The food was good.
The staff were excellent.

Room 232
The flushing of the toilet was abysmal (usually two/three times to clear properly).
The TV set was useless.
I was unable to change channel from ITV3 on SKY: ie unable to see the news on BBC1 or any other programme. The screen kept informing me that the aerial signal was not connected. The gentleman from the reception desk could not fix it either!
I shall be happy to return at a date in the future.
Thank you.
Business Self
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
Staff helpful
Breakfast very good I asked for something else and it was no trouble
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
16 Sep 2019
Verified traveler
The staff were really friendly. Location is great.
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
11 Sep 2019
Christopher

Chelmsford franchised hotel

Sky TV is a bit unpredictable but everything else is good.
Business Self
6/10
Pleasant
01 Sep 2019
O
Really hard to actually find how to get into the hotel & find where to park. Could do with making it more clear.
Business
10/10
Exceptional
19 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The lady at front reception was lovely and got us into our room early which really helped us because we were going to a wedding
Leisure Partner
2/10
Poor
17 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
The bathroom of our room was dirty and grubby and we had a toilet which didn’t flush.
Leisure Partner
10/10
Exceptional
14 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Staff were brilliant and really helpful. Food was lovely and reasonably priced for a hotel. Lots of parking and my room was spacious and really quiet, Just what I needed after a really long day. Will definitely stay again.
Business
8/10
Excellent
12 Aug 2019
Verified traveler

Comfortable bed

We stayed for one night. The bed was comfortable and the room was in good condition. Nothing more I need.
Partner
2/10
Poor
12 Aug 2019
Kate
Usual town Best Western but for this one I called ahead and asked if I could have somewhere to get ready early as I was attending a wedding, I was told they would help me out. I turned up at 1:00 to get ready for the wedding at 2:00 and the most unhappy unhelpful middle-aged harridan at the reception said “check in is at 3 and you can get changed in the toilet”. I explained I had called earlier and with a nasty little smile she basically said “no”. I asked to speak to a manager and with the same spiteful little smile she told me there wasn’t one. At that point a lovely young blonde lady came from the office behind and explained it wasn’t their policy but she would see if she could help me. She pressed a few buttons on the computer and found me a room. She was very helpful and understating. She went to check with housekeeping and while gone the harridan repeated another load of reasons why I shouldn’t be allowed to her ready early. I didn’t respond. When she returned I went a land got ready. The helpful lady even printed off a poem for me to read at the wedding.

I suggest harridan gets customer service advice from her colleague.

Harridan enjoyed saying no far more than she should have.

While I understand it’s at the hotels discretion to let someone use a room to get ready a whole hour before check in, I had called ahead and this was more about the attitude received than the service.
Leisure Self
10/10
Exceptional
07 Aug 2019
Gordon

Excellent Hotel

Clean and tidy. Good value for money
Business
8/10
Excellent
06 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
There was nothing during the day - coffee etc. No shuttle bus into Chelmsford for people who can’t walk very far. No replay area
Leisure Partner
4/10
Poor
06 Aug 2019
David

A disappointing hotel

For a new build the bathroom was appalling. A toilet that took 4 flushes to empty and taps in the bath which wouldn't turn off completely..
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
04 Aug 2019
Verified traveler
Near to town centre,8mins away.secure car park .good check on.staff at breakfast very helpful.
Friends_and_family Family
10/10
Exceptional
02 Aug 2019
Annette
The best western is a very pleasant hotel will stay and recommend to friends and family
Leisure Family
8/10
Excellent
31 Jul 2019
Michelle
It was what we needed as a stopover for a wedding we were attending... did not like that we were unable to check in early
Friends_and_family Partner
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jul 2019
Daniel
From our check in to our checking out
Friends_and_family Family
8/10
Excellent
27 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
No air conditioning in room otherwise everything was satisfactory
Leisure Partner
8/10
Excellent
25 Jul 2019
Scott

Great for short business stay

Great welcome by the staff and service throughout the stay.
Business
4/10
Poor
24 Jul 2019
Mr d dicker

Avoid, much safer nicer hotels elsewhere

Avoid, there are much more responsive safer hotels around the area. Arrived and the entrance had a couple of odd characters standing outside drinking. Unsure why there was no security guard to move them on. Difficulty getting in during the evening. Had to wait for door staff to open up the door each time, having to wait outside in an area that did not feel safe.
Pre authorisation payment made but has still not been paid back.
Do not reply to emails through the contact ya option on two separate occasions concerning checking in and after with the pre authorisation deposit that has not been paid back
Partner
8/10
Excellent
21 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Modern property in town centre with easy access to surrounding towns which I required.
Business Self
2/10
Poor
17 Jul 2019
Addy
You might as well go to travelodge. I was out all day the following day and they never cleaned my room. I slept with rubbish in my room and no clean towels.
Friends_and_family Family
4/10
Poor
13 Jul 2019
Verified traveler

Not so “executive”

In an “executive” room with no air con, a window that didn’t close properly and a bathroom that smelled of drains if you ran the tap for more than 3 seconds. Stayed in this hotel quite a few times and it's starting to disappoint me now. Last time staying there for me
Business
4/10
Poor
09 Jul 2019
Makomborero

Terrible customer service

The night staff was very rude towards us. Check out was at 11 by 11: 03 we got a call to say you haven't checked out yet . You need to work more on customer service
Friends
10/10
Exceptional
07 Jul 2019
Deb
Excellent size room, lovely shower and comfortable bed
Friends_and_family Partner
2/10
Poor
06 Jul 2019
Verified traveler
Your reservation made for me it was the worst on July 4 true the 6 on a different country l am very disappointed l and up paying money out of my packet my stay wasn't on England it was suppose to be Atlantic city nj and Expedia dont wanted to return my money
8/10
Excellent
22 Jun 2019
Verified traveler
Very good location, pleasant and polite staff, very clean room with all necessary equipment. Overused and uncomfortable mattress
Business Self
8/10
Excellent
16 Jun 2019
Christos

Nice hotel at a good price.

The look of the room is what you would expect from a 4star hotel. The room was sparkling clean, which made me very happy and the reception staff were very friendly during check in. There are some lovely restaurants in the area and the hotel restaurant was very good too.
However something that I was not a big fan of was the fact the king size bed, it was in fact two single beds our together; that's fine as it's not the first time I experienced this; but other hotels add a mattress topper so the gap in the middle is not as noticeable. In this occasion there was nothing and when I tried to sleep in the middle of the bed it was impossible.
The other thing that I was very disappointed by a 4 star hotel was the fact that the coffee cream pots I had in my room were expired by a few months and when I tried to make a coffee it curdled. I pointed that out to the reception staff who were very apologetic and they gave me some more pots. I didn't check the date as I was reassured they were ok. To my surpise the next day I opened one of the pots, which was yellow because it expired in Dec 2018. I went back to reception to tell them about it, only to be told that it might be because of the heat. I told them that the heat has nothing to do with this and it was expired months ago. Again the staff were apologetic and provided me with fresh milk. Just advise people to double check the pots before using.
Overall I would definitely come back to the hotel :)
2/10
Poor
16 Jun 2019
Diviyesh

A hotel with no personal care!!

Had an bad night due to asthma attack and bad hay fever, as a result didnt sleep all night, asked reception if i could check out at 12.00, instead of 11.00, but got no sympathy from staff and as a result paid £20 !!!, i travel a lot for buisness and at no point encountered this treatment!
6/10
Pleasant
15 Apr 2019
Karen

Disappointing

Bed was very hard. Bathroom not decorated very well. Carpet ripped in room by radiator. Very noisy outside as we were on the ground floor near the entrance.
Partner
10/10
Exceptional
04 Mar 2019
Alex

Perfect Business Stay

Nice hotel, looked modern and fresh and provided a comfy bed and a decent shower the following morning! Perfect for a business trip, and close to the town centre if on a more relaxing schedule!
6/10
Pleasant
27 Feb 2019
Alison

Adverage

In need of updating.
Breakfast very poor. Little choice. Cold. Not worth the money
10/10
Exceptional
28 Jan 2019
Martin

Good place to stay

It was fine as a one night business stay - staff were friendly and helpful
8/10
Excellent
16 Jan 2019
James

Business trip

Good hotel but a bit pricey
10/10
Exceptional
12 Dec 2018
Sarah

Surprised how lovely this hotel was!

The food was of a really high standard and large portions. The room was modern and very comfortable. Not what I was expecting! Previous BW hotels I have stayed in have not been anywhere near the standard of this hotel.
8/10
Excellent
10 Dec 2018
Paula

Convenient location

Receptionist was very friendly and helpful and I had thankfully been placed a bit further over in the hotel away from the Christmas Party taking place. Didn’t hear a thing.
8/10
Excellent
24 Nov 2018
Tom
Quite a nice hotel with good breakfast and decent amenities. Staff were very helpful and kind. Good location to be able to walk into town (only a 10 minute walk).
Only downside was it rained heavily one night and I could hear a leaking section of the roof dripping on to the bathroom ceiling. Nothing actually leaked into the room, just the noise woke me up a couple of times.
Very minor on an overall pleasant stay.
8/10
Excellent
15 Nov 2018
Stefanie

Spacious Room, Great Location for Town Center

The location is perfect for visiting the town centre, Check in & Check out were seem less & the bed was huge!
Would use again if staying in the area,

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Best Western Atlantic Hotel
New Street, Chelmsford, United Kingdom

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