Writtle Road, Margaretting, Chelmsford, CM4 0EH, United Kingdom
#25 of 42 hotels in Chelmsford
Guests' ChoiceBased on 593 hotel reviews
7.8Cleanliness
8.2
Comfort
8.2
Location
8.3
Facilities
7.8
Staff
8.9
Value for money
7.4
Free WiFi
7.4
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 23 March 2024
Gittins
United KingdomBathroom old fashioned and the plumbing needs an overhaul.
Good breakfast and location handy for us friendly professional staff and nice meal in the restaurant
Stayed in March 2024
Reviewed: 11 March 2024
Allan
United KingdomWe could not find any negative things to report
Cannot fault the hotel although we only stayed one night as we were in Chelmsford for a funeral, the hotel was perfect close to the city. We often visit Braintree which requires an overnight stop in a Premier Inn (convenient to our friend who lives nearby.) In our future visits we think it will be worthwhile traveling extra distance to Ivy Hills Hotel for its extra excellent comfort and lovely breakfast which we thoroughly enjoyed.
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 24 February 2024
Barbara
United KingdomI actually booked the booking.com and I thought I booked for room with breakfast was very surprised that I had to pay extra for breakfast literally used the room to sleep and get up for breakfast to check out
Cooked breakfast very good
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 18 February 2024
Pauline
United KingdomOur room seemed to be above the kitchen, there was a constant banging and resonating sound from what must have been a swing door to the kitchen, going on until about 11.30 at night. Noise from other guests was a problem. Shouting good night at 2.30 a.m, after a night out was not something to be enjoyed although not the hotel’s fault. No glasses in the room for a drink of water at the side of the bed. We did not want to use our already utilised coffee mugs.
It’s a lovely building. We used disabled parking and noticed there was a designated entrance for disabled guests, if required. We were offered help with our luggage. All the staff were lovely and helpful. The breakfast was amazing. Loads of choice. Best we have seen in a long time. (Would suggest a napkin is provided to hold fresh uncut bread for slicing)
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 15 February 2024
Dale
United KingdomInterior of bathroom could do with upgrading and doors to the rooms need new locks added but other then that great stay
Quiet relaxing
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 10 February 2024
Kimberley
United KingdomPaint smell in room had to open all windows and turn heat down
Very nice for wedding venue
Stayed in February 2024
Reviewed: 19 December 2023
Tina
United KingdomBreakfast 10/10
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 18 November 2023
Alan
United KingdomThe shower water pressure was a waste of time
Lovely room & comfy bed
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 November 2023
Peter
United KingdomPrices of local taxis varied for the same journey
The location was perfect, staff very friendly
Stayed in November 2023
Reviewed: 1 November 2023
Nicholas
United KingdomAll good
Well presented and nicely cooked. Very generous portions!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Keshia
United KingdomIt didn’t have an elevator
The location, comfortable
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Jayne
United KingdomMy room needed a little update
Perfect location
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Linda
United KingdomVery noisy live band playing at a wedding reception below our room. Pull out sofa bed very uncomfortable for the 2 children sleeping on it
Good location, nice breakfast
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 22 October 2023
Val
United KingdomWater for shower could have been hotter, grab handle on side of bath would have helped with shower and bath combined.
Location was perfect for me, near friends. Room was very small but perfectly OK for me, and about what I expected for the cost.
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 21 October 2023
Jill
United KingdomIt was brilliant!
The breakfast was exceptional - gorgeous buffet table and marvellous cooked food. Other hotels in the area should visit to see what good looks like!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 17 October 2023
Hilary
United KingdomOnly downside for some maybe, is that you’re close to the A1 but we knew that when we booked. It wasn’t an issue at night.
Lovely hotel, rooms spacious and clean with lovely garden views. The staff were super friendly, helpful and professional.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 12 October 2023
Patricia
United KingdomIt showed its age in the bathroom the taps were difficult to turn off properly and we gave up trying the shower controls!
A spacious hotel with a good size bedroom with a large TVand a lovely designed pretty dining room and lounge area
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 9 October 2023
Forrest
United KingdomThe attention to detail of cleanliness. The waiting for a bartender.
The receptionist was thr best part of the stay. The layout and design.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 2 October 2023
Denise
United KingdomBreakfast was underwhelming- all bog standard and uninspiring. Bathroom in my room was dated and needed a bit of an upgrade
My room was nice and quite large. Everything was clean and in working order. Public areas nicely decorated. Staff were pleasant
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 27 September 2023
Philipushka
United KingdomWe were wrongly charged for two breakfasts instead of one, which we discovered after checking out. The reception lady I spoke to on the phone promised to give me a refund, but she never did. I got my refund when I phoned again and spoke to someone else, but it was disappointing to have to press the hotel over this.
The Ivy Hill Hotel is a classy hotel with good parking and impressively big rooms. Dinner and breakfast were good quality and attentively served.
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 26 September 2023
Nick
United KingdomLovely rooms, clean bathroom, comfortable beds. Polite and helpful staff.
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 22 September 2023
Sophie
United KingdomClean and comfortable stay
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 4 September 2023
Stephen
United KingdomRoom was dated and tired. The TV had limited functionality. Large ventilation fan outside room 10 was noisy.
Good location
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 3 September 2023
Catherine
United KingdomNothing
The friendly accommodating staff.plenty of choice fir breakfast.
Stayed in July 2023
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