The Lion Inn

The Lion Inn is an independent hotel on Main Road near Chelmsford in Essex. Once a traditional pub, it has been refurbished into a bistro and bar with en-suite rooms.

Rooms are air-conditioned and have a flat-screen TV, tea and coffee facilities and free wired internet. Some have a balcony over the garden, and others open onto it through a private terrace. The bar is furnished with antiques and reclaimed pieces, and the restaurant serves updated pub classics, with a conservatory for dining.

The 24-hour front desk, room service and on-site parking add convenience, and stand-up comedy is among the entertainment. It suits business trips and weekends in Essex.