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Reviews of The Lion Inn

Main Road, Chelmsford, CM3 3JA, United Kingdom

#1 of 6 hotels in Chelmsford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 474 hotel reviews

9.2

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.6

  • Comfort

    9.5

  • Location

    9.0

  • Facilities

    9.4

  • Staff

    9.7

  • Value for money

    9.0

  • Free WiFi

    8.1

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  • Reviewed: 23 April 2024

    10
    Met by Hotel Manager at reception on arrival who was very pleasant and welcoming throughout our stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    This is just a personnel observation the duvet was too heavy which is a common theme in hotels. Especially when it is easy to obtain lightweight heat regulated duvets such as spun-down.

    Breakfast was well cooked with various choices.

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I only stayed one night!

    The staff are super helpful. The rooms are clean and comfortable. They are beautifully finished with top tea and coffee making facilities. Iron, hairdryer, and toiletries. Water pressure in the shower was amazing, and then... the breakfast! It's genuinely second to none. 100% value for money.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Could book table in the restaurant as staying over but asked for another table as was being placed in the middle of the bar area. As booked should have had a better table ready and offered. There was one - we were moved to it! Didn't detract from the stay but was a shame we had to ask.

    Good breakfast - plenty of choice.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Wonderful staff brilliant
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    To stay longer

    Excellent facilities great staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 March 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Business trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I did not receive any negative feedback

    I booked on behalf of my company. The feedback I received was very positive.

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 March 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very busy hotel great food nice staff

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 February 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Nothing

    Excellent

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    9.0
    A lovely hotel, which played its part in a lovely evening!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing really to report!!

    Clean, good decor, and lovely food.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 February 2024

    10
    Excellent all round from the moment I crossed the threshold. Brilliant.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I had to leave.

    Superb dinner and the best night's sleep I've had in years. Many thanks, John Habberley.

    Stayed in February 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 January 2024

    10
    Excellent venue, beautiful decor, amazing food and wonderful staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We absolutely loved our stay here in December 2022, so we booked again for a nightaway in 2023. Can't wait to visit again! Amazing food, beautiful decor, really friendly staff and all really reasonably priced!

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 1 January 2024

    8.0
    It was ok for a pit stop
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Comfortable rooms with friendly staff. Bathrooms in need of a bit of a good clean. Nothing major. Could hear the road from the room but that’s no surprise given the proximity to the main road.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    Great little pub, out of the town, so just right for a short break but still within easy distance and access to so much
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, all lovely

    It was very cosy, quaint with a nice friendly atmosphere.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 10 December 2023

    10
    It was a brilliant night at the Lion
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Ieaving and not staying for two nights. When going for breakfast, the coffee, tea, and toast making area could be improved. It's a little dark and cramped.

    The bedroom was specious and clean. The food in the restaurant was excellent. All the staff were friendly and professional

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 8 December 2023

    10
    Excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Excellent facilities. Food exceptional and the staff very welcoming. We were there for a meal to celebrate a retirement.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 6 December 2023

    9.0
    Stayed many times in the past - seems to just get better and better!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We were tired from travelling and a hospital visit. We were woken up by housekeeping making a lot of clattering noise outside our room at 7,30 in the morning.

    Excellent breakfast and efficient waitress.

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 4 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Excellent staff. Excellent room large bed and very comfortable. Beautiful food in the restaurant and very very good breakfast. Christmas decorations were beautiful.

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 December 2023

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Standard Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    nothing

    everything was above expectations

    Stayed in December 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 November 2023

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Very busy hotel but accommodation was quiet. Food was fantastic and good gluten free choices. Brilliant stay!

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 20 November 2023

    9.0
    Overall a very pleasant stay but the shower was disappointing
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I would have liked a walk in shower in the bathroom for the £170:a night we paid. The shower was in the bath and only had an over head shower fitment. It was not marked hot/cold and On/Off and you had to put your hand through the cascade of water to get to the taps, risking scalding water.

    Breakfast was superb and the meal we ate in the evening Staff were very friendly and efficient The room was quiet, in an annex with short walk under cover to the main building

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 19 November 2023

    10
    Emotional, will never forget it.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Staff were excellent, breakfast and all meals had great choices, location was perfect for our needs

    Stayed in November 2023

  • Reviewed: 5 November 2023

    9.0
    Great place to stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights

    There is very little to improve upon and whilst it is a bit pricey for a pub in this location I would say the quality compensates. I have stayed frequently and always been satisfied.

    A great place with excellent restaurant attached where the food and service are great. Rooms are modern and contemporary with very comfy beds and outstanding levels of housekeeping. I would recommend it without hesitation.

    Stayed in August 2023

  • Reviewed: 3 November 2023

    9.0
    Always excellent
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    An elevator to the first/second floor would be a nice addition for luggage carrying and mobility in general

    Excellent accommodation, friendly staff and an amazing breakfast

    Stayed in October 2023

  • Reviewed: 30 October 2023

    10
    An absolute jewel
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing, it was perfect

    Everything, from the second we walked in till we left the next morning we were made to feel so welcome by every staff member and nothing was too much, it was good to see a team all with hospitality in their blood and they all worked so well together, I did leave my debit card and it was kept for me to collect the next day, breakfast was also absolutely spot on, we can’t wait to come back and stay with you again, thank you all so very much, Mat and Ronnie

    Stayed in September 2023

  • Reviewed: 16 October 2023

    9.0
    Comfortable & fantastic food
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Quite noisy, perhaps it was the location of our room & the fact there was a wedding, the noise didn’t go on ridiculously late but for anyone wanting an earlier night than we had it could be an issue. Didn’t spoil our stay

    Lovely comfortable room, excellent food in the restaurant including breakfast

    Stayed in September 2023

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