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Reviews of The Riverside 4 stars

70 Harnham Road, Salisbury, SP2 8JN, United Kingdom

#3 of 12 hotels in Salisbury

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 2018 hotel reviews

8.8

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    9.4

  • Comfort

    9.3

  • Location

    9.3

  • Facilities

    8.7

  • Staff

    9.4

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    They do not offer any food at all on an evening, just the offer of a lift into town - which was not explained to us on how it worked. Also no lifts.

    Clean and comfortable. Excellent lunch.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Lovely quality hotel with beautiful views and great service.
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Slightly out of town but a free shuttle service made up for the position.

    Beautiful building with lovely views over the river and to the cathedral. Pleasant walk into the city centre and the historical area. A little far out for easy access to restaurants but mitigated by a free shuttle service.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Superior Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    I understood the bed would convert to twin beds. It wouldn’t. Second bed was a fold out sofa, which we had to make up. Room was also down two flights of narrow stairs. Not a problem for younger folks. Staff did carry our bags down. Coffee was not replenished for 2nd day.

    Nice view. Modern ensuite. Very good accommodation but request a ground floor room if you’re a senior

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 18 September 2024

    10
    This hotel was amazing. We would highly recommend
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was nothing we didn’t like

    The attention to detail was impressive. To the power shower, luxurious towels , welcome drinks, recommended restaurants, morning breakfast. Also the welcome reception of the staff member.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    Most enjoyable will definitely return .
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Liked it all , thank you

    Ideally situated hotel in Salisbury , rooms clean and tidy , free parking a massive bonus , good quality food , excellent views of the cathedral and staff attentive and helpful .

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    10
    Family reunion
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    The whole visit was excellent. The staff were very attentive and helpful. The shuttle bus service into the city each evening was very efficient

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    very enjoyable stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 3 nights

    nothing

    enjoyed all of it

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Fairly good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room with River View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A bar fridge in the room

    Good

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    9.0
    Excellent as usual
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night

    No restaurant facilities in the evening. They offer a shuttle service into the city but sometimes one just wants to relax and eat on site. Annoyingly they did cater for a party of about 20 guests in the function room on the evening we stayed, so they clearly can do it-but choose not to.

    Excellent view of the river, breakfast was better than when we last stayed. We asked for a specific room and we got it.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 14 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    No restaurant

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 September 2024

    9.0
    A pleasant spot for a Salisbury stay.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No elevator, but this a very small problem as staff available and willing to bring up/down suitcases.

    Lovely old style hotel in a park like setting. Friendly and informed/interested staff. Free shuttle to the city centre with pick up available until late. Good English breakfast.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 September 2024

    8.0
    Enojoyed Salisbury.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    A/C in our room was a little noisy.

    Nice older hotel that has been updated. Has parking. Very picturesque on the river. Nice spots to sit and enjoy it. About a 10 minute walk into the town centre. They have a shuttle in the evenings to drive you into town and pick you up. The driver was great.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 10 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nice location and view of the countryside and cathedral. Shuttle service to the city. Charging station.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    10
    Lovely location, excellent breakfast and lovely staff
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing keep doing what you’re doing.

    The staff were really helpful and facilitated an early checkin as we were attending a local wedding. Breakfast was excellent, cooked to perfection. A good nights sleep in lovely surroundings with helpful and friendly staff.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lunch could be more exciting

    Lovely terrace with beautiful views and complimentary drinks. Rooms v clean and comfy x

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Great location overlooking the cathedral which is a short walk or complimentary shuttle bus ride.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Staff were all exceptionally polite and accommodating.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    10
    Lovely, friendly staff, comfortable room, nice view and excellent location.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Classic Family Room with Sofa Bed
    • Stayed 1 night

    Lovely, friendly staff, comfortable room, nice view and excellent location.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    We only stayed one night, but overall enjoyed it & would recommend the Riverside
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Classic King Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    There was a full dirty ashtray on our balcony table & the bathroom ceiling needed a clean, but other than that the room was very clean & nice.

    The location was great, they have a van available to take you into town for dinner which was a great service. The breakfast was lovely with a great selection & the staff were all super friendly & helpful.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room with River View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only downside and there was only one is that the air-conditioning unit has such a bright light when you switched all the light off for bed it was like leaving a reading lamp on ! I like to sleep in the dark not necessarily pitch black but dark.

    We stayed for just the one night, the location was great for us also lovely to be able to sit in the garden late afternoon/evening for a drink or two which was very relaxing. Staff were very friendly and approachable passing the time of day with conversation or two. Breakfast filled us up setting us up for the trip back home.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Lovely location and rooms - customer service could be more friendly.
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Superior King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The welcome by staff was disappointing. Didn’t like the ‘reception’ area which felt like you were interrupting their ‘office’. For the price, I would have liked more attention such as a ‘hello and welcome’ by the first members of staff we saw. The first one ignored us completely and the receptionist had a rather cold approach to us. The bar and waiting staff were always very friendly.

    Gorgeous room and terrace and overlooking the river. Very well maintained and beautiful surroundings.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Classic Single Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Everything

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 3 September 2024

    10
    Wonderful stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Deluxe King Room with River View
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing comes to mind

    Location, our room, very friendly staff, good breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    10
    Exceptional
    • Leisure trip
    • People with friends
    • Classic Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Lovely hotel on the outskirts of the city within easy walking distance

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    10
    Great location. Lovely hotel and excellent staff / service
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Executive King Room with River View - Non-Smoking
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The property was well maintained and in a great location. Wonderful views if Salisbury Cathedral from the garden / terrace. Lovely room and very comfortable bed.

    Stayed in September 2024

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