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 9.0 for a two-person trip.

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Property highlights

Top Location: Highly rated by recent guests (9.0)

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

Free parking available at the hotel

Loyal Customers

There are more repeat guests here than most other properties.


Availability

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Room Type
Number of guests
 
1 queen bed
Standard Twin Room
2 twin beds
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Guest reviews

Categories:

Staff
9.7
Facilities
9.5
Cleanliness
9.6
Comfort
9.5
Value for money
8.9
Location
9.0
Free Wifi
8.2
High score for Chelmsford
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Guests who stayed here loved

  • John
    United States of America United States of America
    went there for a function, but would definitely stay there for an extended stay.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    Lovely rooms. Restaurant has very varied menu and food was extremely good
  • John
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    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.
  • Angela
    United States of America United States of America
    Lovely place very nicely decorated the staff were all amazing
  • Emma
    Ireland Ireland
    lovely food, helpful staff, gorgeous beer garden, nice bright room
  • Martin
    United States of America United States of America
    The staff is efficient and very friendly! I recommend The Lion Inn wholeheartedly!
  • Bruce
    United States of America United States of America
    they have good sleeping room facilities, it is quiet and have an excellent on-site restaurant!
  • Douglas
    United States of America United States of America
    Everything about the Lion Inn was wonderful. The room was elegant and the food was excellent. The staff was very friendly and accommodating.
  • Susan
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The location was great the Sunday dinner was amazing . The staff were very hard working and delightful. Everywhere was immaculate and very tasteful. Definitely be back x
  • Dawn
    United Kingdom United Kingdom
    The whole experience, room was lovely and the bed was comfortable. Breakfast was very good and the staff were friendly and very helpful.

Hotel area info

Restaurants
1 Restaurant On Site

  • Restaurant #1
    • Cuisine
      British
    • Open for
      Lunch • Dinner
    • Dietary options
      Vegetarian

Amenities of The Lion Inn
Great facilities! Review score, 9.5

Most popular amenities

  • Free parking
  • Free Wifi
  • Restaurant
  • Non-smoking rooms
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Room service
  • Bar

Outdoors

  • Garden

Activities

  • Stand-up comedy
    Additional charge

Food & Drink

  • Wine/Champagne
  • Kids' meals
  • Bar
  • Restaurant

Internet
Wifi is available in the rooms and is free of charge.

Parking
Free public parking is available on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Accessible parking

Services

  • Daily housekeeping
  • Fax/Photocopying
  • 24-hour front desk
  • Room service

Safety & security

  • Fire extinguishers
  • CCTV outside property
  • CCTV in common areas
  • Smoke alarms
  • Security alarm
  • Key access
  • 24-hour security
  • Safe

General

  • Air conditioning
  • Heating
  • Facilities for disabled guests
  • Non-smoking rooms

Languages Spoken

  • English

House rules
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Check-in
From 3:00 PM to 10:00 PM
Check-out
From 6:30 AM to 11:30 AM
Cancellation/ prepayment
Cancelation and prepayment policies vary according to accommodation type. Enter your stay dates and check the conditions of your selected option.
Children & Beds

Child policies

Children not allowed.

Crib and extra bed policies

Cribs and extra beds aren't available at this property.

No age restriction
There's no age requirement for check-in
Pets
Pets are not allowed.
Groups
When booking more than 5 rooms, different policies and additional fees may apply.
Accepted payment methods
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The fine print
Must-know information for guests at this property

Please note that bookings of 5 rooms or more will be treated as a group booking and will have additional terms and policies applied.

FAQs about The Lion Inn

  • Guests staying at The Lion Inn can enjoy a highly-rated breakfast during their stay (guest review score: 9.0).

    Breakfast option(s) include:

    • Continental
    • Full English/Irish
    • Vegetarian
  • The Lion Inn offers the following activities/services (charges may apply):

    • Stand-up comedy
  • Check-in at The Lion Inn is from 3:00 PM, and check-out is until 11:30 AM.

  • Room options at The Lion Inn include:

    • Double
    • Twin
  • 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.

  • The Lion Inn is 3 miles from the center of Chelmsford. All distances are measured in straight lines. Actual travel distances may vary.

  • The Lion Inn has 1 restaurant:

    • Restaurant #1