The Riverside Inn

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(662 Ratings)

Inn in Chelmsford

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Balcony or Patio and more

About this inn

The Riverside Inn is a converted 17th-century mill situated on the River Chelmer, just 5 minutes’ walk from Chelmsford town center and Rail Station. It is a busy pub that shows sports and has a lively atmosphere

Amenities

Air conditioner

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Chelmsford

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

52.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

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The Riverside Inn

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8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(662 Ratings)

Inn in Chelmsford

Reasons to book

Guests love it hereGuests give this property a top rating

Free cancellationFull refund if you change your mind

Includes essentialsGarden, Air conditioner, Balcony or Patio and more

About this inn

Amenities

Air conditioner

Smoking allowed

Balcony or Patio

Gym or Fitness Center

Garden

Map of Chelmsford

Nearby attractions

Victoria and Albert Museum

52.3 mi

Available Rooms

1 Double • 107 ft²

Sleeps 2

You'll be directed to Booking.com for availability & pricing

Ratings and reviews

8.2 / 10.0

Excellent(662 Ratings)

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9.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Perfect location for a short cricket based trip

Superb Room, great location. Eat in bar twice very good

nothing

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2024

Lots of character, but not for cyclists

Characterful building, close to cycleways

In spite of being opposite a cycleway and including cycling in the description of the hotel features the hotel refused to store our bikes overnight. There was plenty of space in the courtyard!

9.0 / 10.0

May 2024

Nice hotel, but no parking.

The bedroom was a good size with a very comfortable bed and clean bathroom with good shower. The towels were thick and soft, which was lovely. Good selection of refreshments, with plentiful teabags and biscuits! The bar is lovely. Spacious and comfortable. Lots of seating areas, with large tables and comfy chairs, or higher tables and chairs. Great outside area, although but chilly for us to enjoy. Evening meals were great. Lots of choices and reasonable prices. Good location, just a short walk into shoppy area and just along the road from a retail park too. We had a back bedroom so didn't hear traffic noise. Despite being a pub, the rooms are far enough from the bar that noise was not an issue for us at all.

There is no parking at the hotel. We booked, believing that the public carpark opposite was a suitable option as mentioned in hotel description but it is not. Carpark payment is only accepted until midnight each day, so we would have been fined if we had paid for 24hours. We paid for an hour while trying to work out where we could leave the car for the correct period needed and decided to use Tesco carpark as we could leave it there overnight. Parking on the upper level gave added security as this has full door barriers while the store is closed.

10.0 / 10.0

Mar 2024

Highly recommend this lovely hotel, great value, will be back

Beautiful room and great facilities, loved all the little teas coffees and snacks

Nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Nice stay visiting friends

Nice and quiet. Big rooms

Creaky floor boards when someone walked. No breakfast.

4.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Decorated nicely, good amenities within the room and perfect location. I unfortunately cannot recommend if staying for a

The bedroom was beautifully decorated and amenities within the room were great.

The noise of the creaking floors constantly and throughout the night kept us awake all night and we did not get any sleep. The creaking floors are extremely loud and seem as though people are walking around tour room.

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Great hotel, especially if you’re looking for something a little different.

The hotel has a lot of character with its original features. Perfect if you’re looking for something different. I loved it. Great location.

My only negative comment would be the pillows were too soft and it would be nice to have a choice. Not much of a negative really!

9.0 / 10.0

Nov 2023

Lovely stay

Lovely place. Nice atmosphere, friendly staff.

Only 1 loo roll, no extra in bathroom

7.0 / 10.0

Sep 2023

Overall Great stay would recommend

I liked the character of the building it was in a lovely area with the river running beside the hotel. It was clean and the bedding/ towels were changed everyday and also spacious and cosy. The location was brilliant very close to the shops/ restaurants with plenty to see. The member of staff that showed us to our room was very friendly and accommodating. Good WIFI in the room and plenty of choice of channels on the TV. Coffee machine and coffee pods and plenty of breakfast bars on offer In room.

We found the bed wasn't comfortable for us it was far too soft for us and we found our backs took a impact. The bath didn't have a slip proof mat that potentially could be dangerous. There wasn't a kettle so couldn't have a cup of tea in the morning. Heater in the room was broken, found the room got a little cold in the evening I think this was due to the windows not being able to shut properly so there was a draft and also they did rattle from the wind.

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

I really loved my stays here it was not far from the railway station or the town centre & Chelmsford Cathedral.

It was like stepping back in time. The staff were really friendly my room was lovely.

I had to be out of my room & out of the premises by 11am, but my family could not pick me up until 11:30am so I had to stand outside with my case until they got there, it would have been nice to have had somewhere to sit & wait until my family arrived for me.

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Great location and value

Lovely quaint room. Almost in City centre. Very helpful staff. Great outside area.

Could be difficult to park at peak times across the road in the private car park, hotel has an arranged discount though. Would be nice if they served breakfast, but plenty of choices a short walk away

8.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Charming features, spacious room, lovely view over river

Spacious room, good facilities

No breakfast, no ventilation in bathroom

10.0 / 10.0

May 2023

Staff were amazing room was amazing location was great!

absolutely everything I need isn't want to leave

absolutely nothing

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

old fashioned pub friendliness with historic decorated rooms

beautifully renovated old beamed building - especially beautifully appointed beamed bedrooms for the price. staff really helpful and friendly on a personal level.

the rooms are liable to noise from adjoining rooms, not downstairs though. Need warning to accommodate requests for alternative milk or different teas etc but did so asap on request.

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Amazing stay. Book if in Chelmsford!

The old mill features and exposed wooden beams were amazing. Original and intimate decor, perfect for us as a couple

Low ceilings. Being an old, converted building this was to be expected but I did find myself crouching a bit going up the stairs (really not bad, just a niggle)

8.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Very good

Cosy , pretty bedroom. The staff were welcoming and helpful.

10.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

Riverside Inn

Clean and tidy perfect location good value for money

Nothing

9.0 / 10.0

Feb 2023

great stay

Nice rooms, and nice pub/hotel in general. Staff were 5*

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Great location! Lovely pub! Very good staff!

We didn’t have breakfast

Beautiful room with a view over the river! The room it’s self is lovely! The only thing that lets it down is the the decor just needs a bit of love and care as doors, bedside tables, bed wardrobes etc all have a lot of paint chips also the bedside lamp was very dusty and the shade was broken! The bathroom could maybe do with a little update other than that it really is a stunning room!

8.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

a very cosy and comfortable overnight stay 15 minutes walk from Chelmsford theatre

full of character, we loved the charm of all the original beams.

the shower was operated by the bath’s hot and cold taps and was very sensitive (not a big problem at all!)

7.0 / 10.0

Jan 2023

Good

Nice size room, good location. Easy to access after hours.

Green light you couldn't turn off, no breakfast facilities

5.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Passable

The hotel is well located, town centre, University, bus and train station are a 10 minutes walk away

There are spiders net all over the room, specially on the windows, little spiders on the windows and the ceiling. The floor is made of wood and it is really noisy, it creaks every time people on the room above move.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great location, fascinating historic building.

Very good communication from the Riverside. Fantastic old building full of character. Great location close to town centre.

Not a problem for us, we are active pensioners, but access to the room up steep stairs would be a problem for anyone with mobility difficulties.

8.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Great pub, serves good beer and food, and the staff were friendly and attentive.

Lovely old pub, good location for our visit to Oktoberfest.

Door lock to room needs attention- was not easy to open or lock.

7.0 / 10.0

Oct 2022

Good

Staff were very friendly and helpful , location was excellent for visiting friends in the area. Really nice very old building with lots of character. Room was very clean. Very good value for money.

The bed was not particularly comfortable, a new mattress would be helpful. Some fittings are looking a little tired

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Exceptional

Location Price Check in " easy & check out . Beautiful building with character

Squeaky floorboards From up above.

10.0 / 10.0

Sep 2022

Beautiful hotel, huge cosy bedrooms, excellent and friendly staff in a prime location. 5 Star!

Beautiful hotel, excellent city centre location, with huge bedrooms - lovely and warm and cosy - didn't need/want for anything else.

If they offered breakfast that would of been helpful, but understand if they can't.

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Chelmsford?

The average price for a rental in Chelmsford is $210 per night. This rental is $1 less expensive than the average.

Is parking included with this inn?

Parking is not specified as an available amenity at The Riverside Inn. For more information, we encourage you to contact the property about where to park.

Is there a pool at this inn?

We didn’t find pool listed as an amenity for this inn. It may be worth double checking if a pool is important for your stay.

Is The Riverside Inn pet friendly?

Unfortunately, this inn is not pet-friendly. Try searching again and filter for "Pets Allowed"

What amenities are available at The Riverside Inn?

We found 5 amenities for this rental. This includes air conditioner, smoking allowed, balcony or patio, gym or fitness center, and garden.

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The Riverside Inn

Inn in Chelmsford

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Chelmsford

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

The Riverside Inn

Inn in Chelmsford

Reasons to book

About this inn

Amenities

Map of Chelmsford

Nearby attractions

Available Rooms

Ratings and reviews

FAQs

How much does this inn cost compared to others in Chelmsford?

Is parking included with this inn?

Is there a pool at this inn?

Is The Riverside Inn pet friendly?

What amenities are available at The Riverside Inn?

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