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Reviews of The Riverside Inn 3 stars

Victoria Road, Chelmsford, CM2 6LJ, United Kingdom

#2 of 7 B&Bs and Inns in Chelmsford

Guests' Choice

Review score

Based on 624 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.8

  • Comfort

    8.7

  • Location

    9.2

  • Facilities

    8.5

  • Staff

    9.0

  • Value for money

    8.7

  • Free WiFi

    8.8

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  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    7.0
    If it had been properly cleaned it would have been brilliant
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It hasn’t been cleaned properly the tea and coffee station had old bottles form the last guests and there were no teabags. They also didn’t replenish the toilet roll before we arrived

    The location was excellent and the food in the bar was amazing

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    8.0
    A lovely base for my stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    No fridge

    Cleanliness

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 22 September 2024

    9.0
    Very nice would choose here again
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room had a bit of a musty smell and the air vents were quite dirty in the bathroom but it wasn’t too big of a deal

    The beds were so comfy the room was visually appealing the TV had youtube, disney+, Netflix , All 4 etc coffee machine in room , snacks

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking!!!! Carpark over the road is reasonably cheap at 6.60 for 24hours but you have to renew at 00.00. This can be done by phone just remember to set your alarm. Further on can paid more than 24hrs but so expensive

    Lovely cozy room. With lots of atmosphere. Comfy bed. Lovely clean fluffy towels, and an amazingly powerful shower. Meals in the pub great value and staff really took time to ensure my friend was catered for and safe due to multiple allergies. Staff friendly and really helpful. Quality tea and coffee supplies and Oat milk ❤️

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Value for money
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Due to the old nature of the building you can hear others walking around but this can't be helped. The bath could have been cleaned a little better and the drains smelt slightly.

    Large, spacious rooms in a good location. Value for money. Breakfast bars and biscuits were a nice touch

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    8.0
    Good stay. Clean and overall a good experience.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Wifi was available but signal was really poor. Struggled to connect throughout

    Location was really good. Staff friendly and supportive with enquiries. Loved the atmosphere of the place.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s a character property, very old but nicely preserved and furnished

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Room had character, spacious room, very clean

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Perfect location for a short cricket based trip
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights

    Might be worth making customers aware of the car park situation, that's all.

    Superb Room, great location. Eat in bar twice very good. Its worth noting that the parking would have been an issue but we used Justpark.com for the Granary Car Park across the road - it allows you to park across days.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    7.0
    Lots of character, but not for cyclists
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    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!

    Characterful building, close to cycleways

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money but parking is a nightmare
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking is a nightmare. Very confusing, especially if you aren't from the UK and therefore not used to the pay in advance/app option. (The car parks do not allow you to pay upon leaving)I feel like the hotel should be more informative about where/how to park before guests arrive. We looked it up in advance and still couldn't work it out. The car park across the road doesn't allow you to pre-pay for after midnight so you have to do this after 12am either on the app or go out to the carpark and pay at the machine (coins only) - not ideal to have to do in the middle of the night. Would advise on parking at the car park around the corner because you can prepay for the whole night. It's very expensive to use these car parks which isn't ideal if you're staying a few nights. The floors were squeaky so was noisy - it's an old building so that probably can't be helped. Our door was stiff and difficult to open.

    Good location in the city centre. Room and bathroom were a good size, comfortable beds with a big TV. Handy to have a restaurant on site. Friendly staff. Nice bar and outdoor area. Nice atmosphere.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 August 2024

    9.0
    Idyllic location with a classic feel.
    • Business trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The bathroom could probably do with a refresh. The Internet and Wi-Fi need looking at as it was quite patchy. For me, as I'm 6'4", the ceiling beams are rather low, but that's the character of the building. I only banged my head once. 🙂. It would have been nice if breakfast was available, but it wasn't an issue as there are plenty of places to eat close by.

    Great location for where we needed to be. Well stocked hospitality tray and surprisingly quiet, considering their is a pub below. Comfy bed, plenty of storage, and a good-sized room. Great pub menu for evening meals, we weren't around at lunchtime.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 19 August 2024

    7.0
    A comfortable short stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Poor lightening on one side of the room but manageable

    The room was clean and spacious. Complimentary snacks, hot beverages and water, although we didn’t have the snacks it was nice to have the option. Easy check in and check out. Great location.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The only negative is the parking - very easy but you can only pay till midnight and then have to purchase again for the following day so had to stay up / set an alarm for midnight to pay for further parking online. - not hotels fault - but could maybe put something in place for parking for their customers.

    Beautiful rooms, clean and staff very friendly.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 12 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Lovely features and well decorated rooms

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 11 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Well equipped room in a lovely old building just on the edge of the town. No onsite parking but large car park opposite.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 August 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Crikey floors but it is old which add to its charm staff could do with smiling a bit more to welcome customers 😀

    The fact it has no carpark is it's biggest letdown for me as the carpark opposite is daylight robbery..making the cost off stay even more expensive..

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    7.0
    Started of good but ended up disappointing. I lost the outfit that I came in wearing. I changed Dr
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I was not given WiFi I forgot my clothes in the room and they were not found

    They said they do not serve

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 7 August 2024

    8.0
    Lovely space in the bedroom
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No parking so it cost a fair bit to stay overnight. It was my error as didn't check if parking was included but it impacted our stay

    The free little breakfast basket and refreshments were a lovely touch The staff were kind and gave us a tour even though the pub was super busy.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 August 2024

    9.0
    Short stay
    • Couple
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bathroom towel rail and paintwork could do with a re vamp

    Room was very clean and the bed comfortable. Although the pub was busy the noise didn't bother us at all and it was very quiet once the bar closed.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 July 2024

    9.0
    Overall a very pleasant experience. Thank you.
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking was a bit of a pain.

    Friendly staff, spacious rooms, great pub.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Nothing

    Great location. Very friendly staff. Beautiful, clean room.

    Stayed in July 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 July 2024

    8.0
    Great value stay at friendly venue.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    My room was directly above the pub toilets. No breakfast available.

    Friendly welcome. Room.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 July 2024

    9.0
    Another great stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room with Private Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Room not brilliantly lit at night - perhaps to do with age of building & wiring?

    Gorgeous, big room, loads of storage space. Air con absolute welcome bonus in 30 degree heat! Loads of treats with the tea & coffee plus great coffee machine!

    Stayed in July 2024

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