This smoke-free hotel features a restaurant, a bar/lounge, and coffee/tea in a common area. Free WiFi in public areas and free self parking are also provided. Additionally, a meeting room, a 24-hour front desk, and wedding services are onsite.
The Riverside House Hotel offers 15 accommodations with safes and coffee/tea makers. Beds feature premium bedding. Flat-screen televisions come with satellite channels.
Bathrooms include complimentary toiletries and hair dryers. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Hypo-allergenic bedding and irons/ironing boards can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.
The hotel offers a restaurant. A bar/lounge is on site where guests can unwind with a drink. Public areas are equipped with complimentary wireless Internet access. This Georgian hotel also offers a terrace, a garden, and coffee/tea in a common area. Complimentary self parking is available on site.
The Riverside House Hotel is a smoke-free property.
Full breakfasts are available for a surcharge and are served each morning between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
The Riverside Terrace - Overlooking the garden, this restaurant serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can order drinks at the bar and enjoy alfresco dining (weather permitting). A children's menu is available.
Room service (during limited hours) is available.
Property amenities
Internet
Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
Available in some public areas: Free WiFi
Parking and transportation
Free self parking on site
Food and drink
Daily full breakfast available 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
A bar/lounge
A restaurant
Coffee and tea in common areas
Restaurants on site
The Riverside Terrace
Conveniences
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Safe at front desk
Guest services
Housekeeping (daily)
Wedding services
Business services
Meeting room
Outdoors
Garden
On a river
Terrace
Accessibility
If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
Elevator
Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
Wheelchair-accessible registration desk
More
4 floors
Banquet hall
Built in 1800
Georgian architecture
Smoking not allowed
Room amenities
Bedroom
Blackout drapes
Hypo-allergenic bedding
Premium bedding
Bathroom
Free toiletries
Hair dryer
Private bathroom
Towels provided
Entertainment
Flat-screen TV with satellite channels
Food and drink
Coffee/tea maker
Limited room service
More
Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
Iron/ironing board on request
Phone
Safe
Policies
Check-in
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: 11:00 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out
Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Special check-in instructions
Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property
Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools
Access methods
Staffed front desk
Pets
Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)
Children and extra beds
Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Property payment types
Important information
Optional extras
Fee for full breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.
You need to know
Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a security system, a first aid kit, and window guards
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
We should mention
Local laws may restrict unmarried guests from sharing rooms; guests are responsible for providing proof of marriage, if requested by the property
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms
Property is also known as
Riverside House Hotel Bury St Edmunds
Riverside House Bury St Edmunds
The Riverside House
The Riverside House Hotel Hotel
The Riverside House Hotel Bury St Edmunds
The Riverside House Hotel Hotel Bury St Edmunds
Reviews
The Riverside House Hotel Reviews
9.0
Wonderful
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The room was very clean and welcoming.
We dined in the restaurant very fair selection and served very hot. Breakfast was a full selection, and cooked to order.
Ken
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025
6/10 Okay
David
Aug 17, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Weekend stay
Staff were great. Lovely breakfasts.
However parking was an issue, and there were late night functions on both nights of our stay. Our room was above the function area, so the feeling was more like staying in a room above a pub. Because of the functions there was no restful area for residents.
The marketing information does not reflect the actual hotel and location.
Overall we had a lovely stay at Riverside House Hotel. The bar, restaurant and communal areas are well decorated and have comfy seating.
We stayed in Room 12 which is a very large room with fabulous high ceilings, big bathroom with shower (and thick fluffy towels) and a garden view.
Whilst lovely the room could do with a bit of attention - the aircon wasn’t great, the curtains need some rehanging, the windows pull cords were broken so had to be wedged open and the carpet and furnishings were a little tired (lots of the edgings have fallen off).
It was clean (apart from the sock between the bedside table and window!!)
The outside space was lovely with plenty of well spaced tables (few more parasols might be good)
Special mention to Roxy who was wonderful - with good energy and great customer service. She addressed a check in issue professionally and her customer service at the bar and in the restaurant was fabulous. Thanks also to Chef for accommodating my last minute change of mind.
Decent breakfast with friendly service.
Enjoyed our stay and room - (just felt a few room details could do with addressing)
Would stay again 😊
This is our third stay in this amazing hotel and its worth every penny. The staff are amazing and so helpful, the rooms are fabulous and breakfast is the best ever. We cant wait to visit again next year.
Check in was ok.booked in online which was a waste of time really.
Room 24 allocated. Very tired.worn carpet.tatty bedside tables.tired bathroom.
Bed wasnt comfortable and pillows like biscuits.
The only saving grace was the air con !
TV remote faulty.
Sat outside but not for long due to wasps .
Outside also looks tired .
Sat inside for dinner but this also needs refurbing.
This used to be a nice hotel but needs money spending on it. At £138 I would expect better quality room
Excellent sized family room, in fact two rooms.
Friendly service, good breakfast and a lovely garden.
Some minor maintenance issues such as some bulbs out in the twin beds room and shower holder loose from the wall. Overall though very lovely place to stay. Happily would stay again.
Lovely old property, excellent customer service, large rooms and comfortable bed
Andrea
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
6/10 Okay
Verified traveler
May 26, 2025
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Lovely Grounds, and Dinning area
Verified traveler
Stayed 1 night in May 2025
8/10 Good
Verified traveler
May 25, 2025
Good stay, needs updating
Really friendly staff. Lovely views from our room of the garden. Delicious breakfast. Quick and easy check in and out.
The only downside is that the room could do with a little renovation. The toilet seat was half hanging off, the flush didn’t work properly and the carpet was quite worn in places.
The staff were very friendly & helpful and the evening menu & food was good. The Honeymoon suite was was a good size room with a nice bathroom & good shower, which is rare these days. The carpet however was a little grubby. You can hear the bar music below the room until late.
Alan
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025
8/10 Good
Sarah
Traveled with family
Apr 28, 2025
Liked: Amenities
The staff made us feel very welcome and were very considerate