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Shipwrights Arms Hotel – reviews, photos

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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Bath U.K.
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3 reviews 3 reviews
Reviews in 3 cities Reviews in 3 cities
2 helpful votes 2 helpful votes
“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.

John

  • 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 helpful vote 1 helpful vote
“Awful!!!”
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 Value
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    • 5 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
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“Badly let down by cleaners”
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2010
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person found this review helpful

This is an old coaching in that could be great. The owners are very friendly, nice people. The location is fine. The rooms are large and have some nice fittings such as good quality curtains and furniture. There is off street parking.

The downside is that it is not clean. The carpet in my room had not been hoovered. There were sticky marks on the surfaces and the teatray was dirty. The cups on the tea try were dirty and the spoon had not been cleaned since the last person used it. The tv did not work.

The worst thing though was the bedding. The sheets had hairs on them, including a pubic hair. UHHGGGGGHHHHH! I would have walked out immediately, but it was late and I had been up since 4am, so I wrapped myself up in towels from the bathroom as they looked ok and tried to sleep like that. I left the next morning although I had paid for 3 nights. There was no way I was staying another night. It was disgusting.

I told the owner in the morning why I was going and what the problem was. He apologised. I really think they should sack their cleaners and get some new ones, or at the very least check up after them to make sure they are doing their job properly. The hotel has the potential to be very nice but it is being badly let down at the moment.

  • Stayed June 2010, travelled on business
    • 1 of 5 stars Value
    • 3 of 5 stars Location
    • 2 of 5 stars Sleep Quality
    • 3 of 5 stars Rooms
    • 1 of 5 stars Cleanliness
    • 4 of 5 stars Service
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“Lovely and friendly”
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2010

We were here about a week, and it was very well. Nice, tidy and clean en-suite room with good facilities. Close to the town centre (10 minutes walk). The owners are very lovely and helpful, the staff is also very friendly. The food was amasing, we loved the chef's burger and the breakfast was plentiful. We would recommand this place for everybody who's wanna stay in a hospitable guesthouse.
Mac and Ann thank you for everything!!

  • Stayed May 2010, travelled as a couple
    • 5 of 5 stars Value
    • 4 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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55-61 Wherstead Road, IP2 8JJ, England
Price range (per night):* INR4,068 - 6,298

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