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2.0 of 5
55-61 Wherstead Road, IP2 8JJ, England
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Ranked #18 of 24 hotels in Ipswich
3.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
“Getting there!”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
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I only stayed one night and chose this hotel due to it's closeness to my work the next day. The staff and owners were very friendly, the room was clean and tidy. They are obviously in the process of updating the decor but my room was a good size with a new shower and furniture. The bar is light and airy with a more subdued eating area. Will go back if I need to stay in that area again.

  • Stayed June 2011
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 of 5 stars Location
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 3 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“Bad value for money but good location”
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

This hotel is pretty average. I didn't get value for money for what I paid. £50 per night midweek and breakfast was extra. At this price range you would expect a better premises, room and facilities. The pros - friendly staff, good location close to town/marina, nice front bar. The cons - overpriced, very little parking, breakfast costs extra, a bit dingy.

  • Stayed June 2011, travelled solo
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 2 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 3 of 5 stars Service
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“Very enjoyable stay.”
4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

I stayed for one night, and chose this hotel for its closeness to the town centre. The room was huge, No8, as was the T.V. a 40'' with perfect sky reception.

The staff that I met were all very friendly, and helpful. Breakfast was excellent value. The owner gave me lift to where my meeting was, a good 5 miles away, and at no charge.

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  • Stayed November 2010, travelled on business
    • 4 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 4 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 4 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2010
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Avoid this "HOTEL" at all costs. Beggars belief how it can even be described as a hotel!!! The level of service was terrible and it certainly was not value for money. Our room was never cleaned. In fact, we had to ask for clean towels (which we only got once) and toilet rolls (which we ended up buying at the local shop). As our stay was for 4 nights, this was totally unacceptable. How the AA has given this place a 3 star rating is beyond us.
The location is neither welcoming or friendly and I would certainly NEVER book this place again or recommend it to anyone, not even my worst enemy!!!

  • Stayed July 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 1 of 5 stars Location
    • 1 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 1 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 1 of 5 stars Service
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010

A brilliant weekend - more like visiting friends than staying in a hotel. Great nights sleep, great staff, great breakfast! Looking forward to our next visit.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 5 of 5 stars Location
    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 5 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 5 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 5 of 5 stars Service
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55-61 Wherstead Road, IP2 8JJ, England
Price range (per night):* INR4,068 - 6,298

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