Reviews of The Riverside 4 stars
70 Harnham Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JN, United Kingdom
#2 of 12 hotels in Salisbury
Guests' ChoiceReview score
Based on 1754 hotel reviews
8.8Score breakdown
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Cleanliness
9.4
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Comfort
9.3
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Location
9.3
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Facilities
8.7
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Staff
9.5
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Value for money
8.5
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Free WiFi
8.9
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Reviewed: 24 April 2024
Maria
United Kingdom3 reviews10“Assured of a comfortable & pleasant stay here every time. Efficiently run by charming staff”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Superior King Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
Lovely rooms, super-friendly and efficient staff, great evening shuttle service into town. Felt very safe for a lone female.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Nicholls
United Kingdom2 reviews8.0“Very welcoming friendly staff. Excellent breakfast. Would definitely recommend.”- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Bathroom was a little chilly as heated towel rail didn’t work.
We absolutely loved the location 15 minutes walk from the cathedral.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
David
United Kingdom3 reviews9.0Superb- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Pity there wasn't a resteraunt and the breakfast was very expensive.
Beautiful setting, very convenient for the city, well within walking distance. Rooms were clean, warm and comfortable. Staff very helpful and friendly. Electric car charging also available.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 23 April 2024
Julie
Australia6 reviews10“Enjoyable stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Easy to get to. Staff very kind and friendly. Lovely view from the entertainment area. Very quiet. 15 min walk to the Salisbury Cathedral. Wish we could stay longer.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Lynda
Australia20 reviews9.0“A warm friendly staff in a wonderful building in easy walking distance to the sites of Salisbury.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Nothing
Lovely view of the river & cathedral. Excellent breakfast. Shuttle service to the square to access restaurants was a real bonus.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 21 April 2024
Patricia
United Kingdom32 reviews9.0“Very relaxing.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Didn't have breakfast. Shuttle bus was handy to get into town. Nice view of cathedral from room.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Charles
United Kingdom9 reviews10“If this is within your budget range and want to be in Salisbury Its the ONLY place should you stay.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
It is Situated close to the city centre just a short stroll, View was excellent, The staff were very welcoming and nothing to much trouble, and the Buffet Breakfast had a large variety of items hot and cold. Also a complementary shuttle bus provided in the evenings to take you into town.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 20 April 2024
Mary
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0“Just what we needed for a weekend break”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room with River View
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
N/A
Lovely setting, great rooms and good location for the centre. The staff were very helpful particularly the mini bus into town for the evening.
Stayed in March 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Wayne
United States9 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 1 night
I loved staying at this hotel. The view from the dining room was amazing!
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 18 April 2024
Debbie
United Kingdom14 reviews1 helpful vote8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Group
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Pillows were far too hard No toilet brush Breakfast service was haphazard ( but there was a large party present) menu was limited would have expected perhaps some smoked salmon etc
Location was perfect for exploring Salisbury
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 16 April 2024
Anthony
United Kingdom26 reviews9.0“Definitely recommend this hotel with excellent view and lovely breakfast”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
Nothing
The view from the river view room was excellent. Shuttle service from town centre back to the hotel, nice touch. Breakfast was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 13 April 2024
Gemma
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Lovely stay, generally lovely and helpful staff and a beautiful location.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
The water pressure in the shower was poor.
Room was large and quiet. View from breakfast was of the cathedral and river. There was a large selection for breakfast and it was lovely food. Also given a free drink which we enjoyed.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Rosemary
United Kingdom12 reviews8.0“Very pleased with the good quality of comfort and service.”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 3 nights
Pillows were a bit hard for us and we would have appreciated the option of softer. Just a thought but no grab handles in shower and no non slip bath mat (room 4). would have liked these.
Very clean and excellent location. Staff very friendly, helpful and courteous. bed very comfortable.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 12 April 2024
Megan
United Kingdom5 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast options good but beans were cold and hash browns etc all tasted warmed up / soggy due to being in warmer covered up This let down the stay a little
Venue, cleanliness and location all amazing Service spot on and room was lovely
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Boyd
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0Very good- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic Twin Room
- • Stayed 4 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Breakfast was average.
Excellent riverside location. Free shuttle bus into town, very helpful when raining heavily. Interesting walks into town too, not too far.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Peter
United Kingdom6 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
Welcoming, friendly and helpful staff throughout our stay. River side site with pleasant walk from The Riverside over the river to the Cathedral and town( Shuttle minibus available for transport to town and back for evening meals) Large comfortable room, lounge/bar with terrace overlooking river, and large breakfast room -good breakfast and breakfast food selection. Off road parking- a large car park.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 10 April 2024
Irene
United Kingdom4 reviews10“Excellent! We most definitely wouldn't hesitate to stay again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior King Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
We didn't realise there wasn't a restaurant and we understand there was once. It might be nice to introduce some "light bites" that you could have with drinks.
The breakfast was excellent with a good choice of both hot and cold. What made our stay were the staff. So warm and friendly and no request was too much for them.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Gwen
United Kingdom3 reviews8.0“Very good”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
No restaurant for dinner but a free shuttle bus into town.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 9 April 2024
Tim
Belgium8 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Superior Family Room with Sofa Bed
- • Stayed 1 night
Friendliness of the staff + the hotel room
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
James
United Kingdom21 reviews3 helpful votes10“I would very happily stay here again.”- • Leisure trip
- • Solo traveller
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
The bathroom was good but the shower-heads above the bath could do with updating to make it easier to stand underneath them.
The hotel is situated just 15 minutes walk from the Cathedral on the outskirts of the city. The room was very comfortable and quiet and I had a very good night's sleep. The room had air conditioning and a separate small room for storing clothes etc. The staff were very helpful. The breakfast buffet was very good with a good selection of cooked and non-cooked options. The terrace at the rear had a good view across the river to the Cathedral.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Kirsty
United Kingdom4 reviews10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Location, and it was very clean
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Angela
United Kingdom1 review10“We’ve found a gem of a hotel!”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Deluxe King Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Liked everything!
Excellent location with a great view of the Cathedral and rivers. Great parking. Excellent welcome. Room was fantastic with lovely four poster bed. Free complimentary drink at hotel bar on arrival. Great decor. Free shuttle bus to town centre between 5pm and 11pm! Loved this hotel.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Chris
United Kingdom4 reviews8.0“Lovely hotel. Great staff but the rooms need to be soundproofed you can literaly hear everything from the surrounding ro”- • Leisure trip
- • Couple
- • Superior King Room with River View
- • Stayed 1 night
- • Submitted via mobile
Poor shower. No Restaurant. No soundproofing between rooms.
Location. Cleanliness. Breakfast. Staff.
Stayed in April 2024
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Reviewed: 8 April 2024
Gina
United Kingdom5 reviews2 helpful votes10Exceptional- • Leisure trip
- • Family with young children
- • Classic King Room
- • Stayed 2 nights
- • Submitted via mobile
Amazing place to stay. The room was enormous and super comfortable. On arrival we were given two drinks tokens to use at the bar and while their restaurant is closed for dinner they offer a shuttle into salisbury (albeit it is not available every day). This was super handy and they even came and picked us up. The breakfast is great, all items were high quality and tasty. We stayed on the 3rd floor at the front of the building and it was very quiet. The car park has ample of space and it only takes 5 minutes to drive into salisbury.
Stayed in April 2024
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