Hotel The Lion Inn
Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 309 reviews)
Real guests • Real stays • Real opinions
Honestly, I really did love everything about this hotel -- it may be my absolute favorite of my 16-day UK trip. Loved the garden area outside our room, the spacious and super comfortable room, the amazing food (you just have to eat at the restaurant here!), and all the amenities. Free parking in a huge parking lot was amazing. WiFi worked great. The price was very reasonable. Would totally stay here again and again if I could!
United States of AmericaAll good - excellent breakfast with very good choice and service.
United KingdomLovely breakfast included in the rate, very safe, friendly staff
United KingdomTasteful decorated, very comfortable bed. Particularly like our courtyard room. Very clean.
United KingdomGreat staff and the food was very good. The room was lovely too.
United KingdomBreakfast was delicious. The room was beautiful. The staff were super friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more really.
United KingdomFabulous place to stay. Duch Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. Absolutely stunning restaurant
United KingdomGood quality room and food. Nice choice of specials on the menu. Felt very safe in these covid times. Hairdrier etc had been removed from the room but it was handed over when you checked in.
United KingdomI stayed at The Lion Inn for 3 days and it was one of the best hotels I have stayed in for a very long time! From my first impressions to the staff to rooms and the food...wow! everything was perfect! Thank you so much I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.
United KingdomThe friendliness and service . Everyone was very willing to help. I had to stay in the room most of the time due to being one of the vunerable people to Covid and breakfast was delivered to our room. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Lion Inn as a great place to stay
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The Lion Inn
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Hilary
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An independent hotel with a continental feel, the Lion Inn has a bar, an elegant bistro-style restaurant and spacious air-conditioned rooms flat-screen TVs and free wired internet.
For many years, the Lion Inn was a traditional pub. Now, after a sympathetic refurbishment, it has been transformed into a contemporary bistro and bar with luxurious rooms with attached bathroom. All of the deluxe air-conditioned rooms have modern flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities and free wired internet access. Some of the rooms have balconies overlooking the garden, while others have direct access to the garden via their very own terrace.
Stylishly decorated with antiques and salvaged furniture, the bar has a vintage French feel. A natural extension to the bar area, the restaurant maintains a mix of old and new. The menu is based on traditional pub food with a modern contemporary twist, and the conservatory allows you to take in the picturesque views while you dine.
Couples in particular like the location – they rated it 9.3 for a two-person trip.
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Good for couples – they rated the facilities 9.6 for two-person stays.
Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.3)
Great Food: Meals here are highly recommended!
Want a great night's sleep? This hotel was highly-rated for its very comfy beds.
Breakfast Info
Continental, Full English/Irish, Vegetarian, Vegan
Free parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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Tamara
United States of America“Honestly, I really did love everything about this hotel -- it may be my absolute favorite of my 16-day UK trip. Loved the garden area outside our room, the spacious and super comfortable room, the amazing food (you just have to eat at the restaurant here!), and all the amenities. Free parking in a huge parking lot was amazing. WiFi worked great. The price was very reasonable. Would totally stay here again and again if I could!” Read more
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Joan
United Kingdom“All good - excellent breakfast with very good choice and service.”
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
“Lovely breakfast included in the rate, very safe, friendly staff”
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Anonymous
United Kingdom
“Tasteful decorated, very comfortable bed. Particularly like our courtyard room. Very clean. ”
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Hilary
United Kingdom
“Great staff and the food was very good. The room was lovely too.”
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Thomas
United Kingdom
“Breakfast was delicious. The room was beautiful. The staff were super friendly. Couldn’t have asked for more really.”
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Theresa
United Kingdom
“Fabulous place to stay. Duch Friendly and helpful staff. Comfortable rooms. Absolutely stunning restaurant”
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Di
United Kingdom
“Good quality room and food. Nice choice of specials on the menu. Felt very safe in these covid times. Hairdrier etc had been removed from the room but it was handed over when you checked in.”
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Sophiea
United Kingdom
“I stayed at The Lion Inn for 3 days and it was one of the best hotels I have stayed in for a very long time! From my first impressions to the staff to rooms and the food...wow! everything was perfect! Thank you so much I would definitely recommend anyone to stay here.” Read more
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Wendy
United Kingdom
“The friendliness and service . Everyone was very willing to help. I had to stay in the room most of the time due to being one of the vunerable people to Covid and breakfast was delivered to our room. I would have no hesitation in recommending The Lion Inn as a great place to stay” Read more
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About The Lion Inn
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Springfield Hospital2 miles
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Anglia Ruskin University - Business School2.7 miles
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Chelmsford Cathedral2.9 miles
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Broomfield Hospital3 miles
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Essex County Council3 miles
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Chelmsford City Council3.1 miles
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Benton Hall Golf Club5 miles
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Hylands Park5.2 miles
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Crondon Park Golf & Country Club7.3 miles
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Freeport Braintree7.9 miles
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Train Chelmsford Train Station3 miles
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London Stansted Airport14.6 miles
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London Southend Airport15.1 miles
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London City Airport27.1 miles
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Food: British
Open for: Lunch, Dinner
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Amenities of The Lion Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
Most popular amenities
Pets
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Pets are not allowed.
Activities
- Stand-up comedy Additional charge
Food & Drink
- Wine/Champagne
- Kids' meals
- Bar
- Restaurant
Internet
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Free! WiFi is available in the hotel rooms and is free of charge.
Parking
- Accessible parking
Free! Free public parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).
Services
- Daily housekeeping
- Fax/Photocopying
- Honeymoon suite
Safety & security
- Fire extinguishers
- CCTV outside property
- CCTV in common areas
- Smoke alarms
- Security alarm
- 24-hour security
- Safe
General
- Air conditioning
- Heating
- Facilities for disabled guests
- Non-smoking rooms
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Children & Beds
Child policies
Children not allowed.
Crib and extra bed policies
There's no capacity for cribs at this property.
This property doesn't offer extra beds.
Age restriction
The minimum age for check-in is 18
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.
The Lion Inn accepts these cards and reserves the right to temporarily hold an amount prior to arrival.
FAQs about The Lion Inn
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The Lion Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Stand-up comedy
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The following parking options are available to guests staying at The Lion Inn (subject to availability):
- Parking
- Free parking
- On-site parking
- Accessible parking
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Room options at The Lion Inn include:
- Double
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Check-in at The Lion Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.
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The Lion Inn has 1 restaurant:
- Restaurant
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The Lion Inn is 3 miles from the center of Chelmsford.
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The prices at The Lion Inn may vary depending on your stay (e.g. dates, hotel's policy etc.). To see prices, enter your dates.
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Guests staying at The Lion Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.3).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Lion Inn by:
- Car 40min
