Hotel The Lion Inn
Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3JA, United Kingdom – Excellent location – show map
Excellent location – rated 9.3/10! (score from 260 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 KingdomBreakfast was fabulous - we had to preorder but this was a new thing because of Covid-19. The restaurant was also brilliant - we would highly recommend the pork belly! Overall a very cosy and relaxing atmosphere. Perfect for a couples night away.
United KingdomLoved our stay here since reopening the staff are working extremely hard to make your visit to the restaurant and hotel as smooth as possible considering the current changes that have had to be made due to Covid restrictions. The food was fabulous as always, rooms spotless and hygiene measures 10/10! Well done, we certainly felt extremely at ease during our time at your hotel and restaurant, you exceeded our expectations!
United KingdomBeds were really comfortable & the hotel was spotless, the breakfast was yummy & lots of it , very good value for money too
United KingdomGreat value for money, with excellent breakfast and choice of food included in the room rate. Very comfortable bed, well equipped bedroom and bathroom, so nice to have proper tea and coffee making stuff in the cupboard, friendly staff and plenty of car parking.
United KingdomThe own brewed real ale.The staff were amazing....nothing was too much trouble, friendly and helpful. The bed in the room over night was comfortable and facilities excellent. Breakfast and evening food was excellent.
United KingdomStaff were amazing as always , food perfect and they organised my surprise meal for my partner to perfection Love coming to the lion inn and the hotel was beautiful Would definitely recommend
United KingdomLovely valentines dinner at great value stayed the night in comfy room breakfast was full English cooked to order .... perfect
United KingdomThe venue was amazing and staff were really helpful
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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.
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“comfortable bed”
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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
Very Good Coffee!
Free parking available at the hotel
Loyal Customers
There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.
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What's nearby *
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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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Chelmsford Train Station3 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
Closest Airports *
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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
Most Popular Landmarks *
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Freeport Braintree7.9 miles
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Amenities of The Lion Inn Great facilities! Review score, 9.5
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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
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Free! Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).
- Accessible parking
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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Cancellation/
prepayment
Cancellation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodations type. Please enter the dates of your stay and check what conditions apply to your preferred room.
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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Room options at The Lion Inn include:
- Double
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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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Guests staying at The Lion Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.4).
Breakfast option(s) include:
- Continental
- Full English/Irish
- Vegetarian
- Vegan
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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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From the nearest airport, you can get to The Lion Inn by:
- Car 40min
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The Lion Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):
- Stand-up comedy
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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.
