The Lion Inn

Hotels
9.2 (584 reviews)
Main Road , Chelmsford , GB

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Facilities

WiFi available
Free WiFi
Parking
Free Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
24-hour front desk
Restaurant
Room service
Heating
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Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
High-quality facilities
Excellent food
Cons:
TV issues
Late check-in time

Categories

Cleanliness
9.19
Rooms were described as extremely comfortable and clean.
Service
9.66
Staff were very friendly and attentive, creating a welcoming atmosphere.
Location
9.2
Conveniently located for access to fast roadways.
Room Quality
9.15
Rooms were impeccable with high standards noted.
Amenities
9.18
Facilities were of very high standard with extra touches appreciated.
Value for Money
8.64
Overall a good price for the services and amenities offered.
Food and Beverage
9.19
Food quality praised in multiple reviews; excellent for both lunch and breakfast.
Overall Experience
9.36
A strongly positive overall impression based on experiences shared.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2025-12-20 01:13

Property Description

Luxurious Bistro Experience

Experience the perfect blend of traditional charm and modern luxury at the Lion Inn. Originally a traditional pub, our independent hotel has been thoughtfully refurbished into a chic bistro and bar, offering elegant dining experiences and stylish accommodation.

Stylish Rooms with Garden Views

Indulge in our spacious air-conditioned rooms featuring flat-screen TVs, tea/coffee making facilities, and free wired internet. Some rooms even boast balconies with garden views, while others offer direct access to a private terrace, ensuring a tranquil stay surrounded by nature.

Vintage French-Inspired Bar and Restaurant

Unwind in our bar adorned with antiques and salvaged furniture, exuding a vintage French ambiance. Delight your taste buds in our bistro-style restaurant, serving a fusion of traditional pub fare with a contemporary twist. Don't miss the opportunity to dine in the conservatory and enjoy picturesque views during your meal.

Book your stay at the Lion Inn for a memorable and sophisticated getaway.

Important information:

Please note that bookings of 5 rooms or more will be treated as a group booking and will have additional terms and policies applied.Please inform of your expected arrival time in advance. You can use the Special Requests box when booking, or contact the property directly using the contact details in your confirmation.
Guests are required to show a photo ID and credit card upon check-in. Please note that all Special Requests are subject to availability and additional charges may apply.
Guests under the age of 18 can only check in with a parent or official guardian.
A deposit may be required at the property.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM

Location

Guest Reviews

9.2
Based on 584 reviews
Cleanliness: 9.19
Service: 9.66
Location: 9.2
Room Quality: 9.15
Amenities: 9.18
Value for Money: 8.64
Food and Beverage: 9.19
Overall Experience: 9.36
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Mike • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Breakfast was ok but not great

2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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George • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-19 • via Nuitee
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Simon • couple • gb
8
Pros:

Staff, food, facilities were excellent

Cons:

TV didn’t work

2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Allan • couple • gb
9
2026-09-18 • via Nuitee
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Brian • solo_traveller • gb
9
Pros:

Pretty much everything went to plan.

Cons:

Very noisy in the dining room every evening.

2026-09-17 • via Nuitee
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Kevin • extended_group • gb
9
2026-09-15 • via Nuitee
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David • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-12 • via Nuitee
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birnie • solo_traveller • gb
8
Quality rooms, away from bustle. Nice staff. Felt welcoming.
Pros:

Flexible breakfast not all or nothing.

Cons:

Hoped to check in early as very tired, but that wasn't possible, had to wait in very noisy and busy dining room. Would have been nice to avoid that.

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Paul • solo_traveller • gb
8
Pros:

Nice gardens

Cons:

Very slow, inefficient check in

2026-09-11 • via Nuitee
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Lucy • couple • gb
10
2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Pauline • couple • gb
10
Wonderful stay at The Lion Inn Boreham
Pros:

Despite the hotel located on a main road, traffic could not be heard in our room. Located close to the countryside and river walks.
Our garden room was beautifully furnished and spotlessly clean. We requested a quiet room and the friendly helpful staff were very accommodating.
The breakfast and evening meals we enjoyed in the restaurant were delicious!! Highly recommend The Lion Inn Boreham!!

Cons:

Could not fault it!!

2026-09-08 • via Nuitee
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Rémi • solo_traveller • fr
10
Ideal journey, top confort, excellent breakfast !
Pros:

Top accueil de Arwen, propreté, calme, lit super comfortable, petit déjeuner TOP ++¥

2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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DAVID • solo_traveller • gb
9
2026-09-07 • via Nuitee
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Tracey • solo_traveller • gb
10
2026-09-06 • via Nuitee
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Reading-Kitchen • couple • gb
8
Overall very happy but did not feel as luxurious as I was expecting
Pros:

Convenient nice rooms

Cons:

Only a one towel provided
Restaurant was dark and noisy

2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Emily • couple • gb
10
2026-09-05 • via Nuitee
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Kees • couple • nl
9
als de verwarming uit is en iets dunner dekbed zou het een tien zijn
Pros:

Geweldig schoon en opgeruimd en heel vriendelijk personeel

Cons:

de verwarming in de badkamer stond voluit te verwarmen en kon niet uit

2026-09-03 • via Nuitee
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Michelle • couple • gb
10
A great place to stay, food is amazing and the rooms are lovely.
Pros:

Close to where I need to be for work. Very good value, beautiful rooms, the food is delicious and a great atmosphere.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-09-02 • via Nuitee
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anonymous • solo_traveller • gb
10
Pros:

A really great atmosphere. Staff were incredibly helpful and friendly. The food was excellent and considering how busy they were the service was also excellent.

Cons:

There was nothing I didnt like.

2026-09-01 • via Nuitee