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Novotel Ipswich

4.0 star property
4-star eco-certified hotel near Ipswich Waterfront

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Exterior
Sports facility
Exterior
In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Parking available
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Greyfriars Road, Ipswich, England, IP1 1UP
  • Portman Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪9 min walk‬

Room options

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(34 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

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Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Updated) | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Updated)

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(3 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed

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In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ipswich

Central Ipswich getaway .With a stay at this Ipswich hotel, you'll be steps from St Peter's by the Waterfront and Cardinal Park. Wolsey's Gate and Dance East are also within half a mile (1 km).

What's nearby

  • Blackfriars - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portman Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • University Campus Suffolk - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles

Getting around

  • Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) - 9 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 54 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Revolution Ipswich - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Central Canteen - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Wolsey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Curve Bar - ‬4 min walk

About this property

Novotel Ipswich

4-star eco-certified hotel near Ipswich Waterfront
There's a restaurant on site. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi. Event space at this hotel measures 3369 square feet (313 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and express check-out are also featured at the eco-certified Novotel Ipswich. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.
  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 3369 sq ft of conference space
  • 313 sq m of conference space
  • Charging station for electric cars
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Terrace
  • Elevator
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Novotel Ipswich offers 101 air-conditioned accommodations with safes and hair dryers. LCD televisions come with cable channels. Bathrooms include bathtubs or showers with rainfall showerheads.

Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wireless Internet access. Business-friendly amenities include desks and phones. Additionally, rooms include irons/ironing boards and blackout drapes/curtains. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested.

Awards and affiliations

Eco-Certified Property
This property participates in Green Key (Foundation for Environmental Education), a program that measures the property's impact on one or more of the following: environment, community, cultural-heritage, the local economy.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Electric car charging station on site
  • Uncovered self parking on site (GBP 7 per night)
  • Limited onsite parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM on weekends; GBP 15.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • Gym

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Elevator

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Bathtub or shower
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shower
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board
  • Laptop workspace
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Safe
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Express check-out available

Special check-in instructions

Front desk staff will greet guests on arrival at the property

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed on Monday, Tuesday, Wednesday, Thursday, and Friday:
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
The following facilities are closed on Saturday and Sunday:
  • Children's pool
  • Full-service spa
  • Health club
  • Hot springs
  • Indoor pool
  • Outdoor pool
  • Public bath
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

  • Children are welcome.
  • Rollaway/extra beds are not available.
  • Cribs (infant beds) are not available.

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

The fees and deposits listed below will be charged at the time of service, check-in, or check-out.

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 15.95 per person
  • Uncovered self parking fee: GBP 7.00 per night
  • Pet fee: GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals are exempt from fees

This may not be a comprehensive list. Fees and deposits are subject to change and might not include tax.

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
The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation
This property accepts credit cards and debit cards; cash is not accepted
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels)
Please note that cultural norms and guest policies may differ by country and by property; the policies listed are provided by the property
Charges for extra guests may apply and vary according to property policy.
A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges and government-issued photo identification may be required upon check-in.
Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in. Special requests can't be guaranteed and may incur additional charges.
    This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession. The name on the credit card used at check-in to pay for incidentals must be the primary name on the guestroom reservation. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche, and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
    For guests' safety, the property includes a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards in each accommodation. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of ALLSAFE (Accor Hotels).

No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms.
Property Registration Number GB198502142

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

National rating

This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.

Property is also known as

Ipswich Novotel
Novotel Hotel Ipswich
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Novotel Ipswich Hotel Ipswich
Novotel Ipswich Suffolk
Novotel Ipswich Hotel
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Frequently asked questions

How close is Novotel Ipswich to the airport?

Novotel Ipswich is 48.9 mi (54-min drive) away from the Stansted Airport (STN) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

Does Novotel Ipswich have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Ipswich.

Does Novotel Ipswich offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Novotel Ipswich, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of GBP 15.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 8:00 AM to 11:00 AM.

Is there a casino at Novotel Ipswich?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Novotel Ipswich?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight.

Is there free parking at Novotel Ipswich?

Free parking is not available at this hotel. Self parking is available for GBP 7.00 per night.

Does Novotel Ipswich have a pool?

Novotel Ipswich does not have a pool.

Does Novotel Ipswich have a restaurant?

Novotel Ipswich is home to Restaurant, which features international cuisine and light fare.

Does Novotel Ipswich have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Novotel Ipswich to downtown Ipswich?

Novotel Ipswich is 0.3 mi away from Ipswich.

Novotel Ipswich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 454 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 377 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 117 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1001 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.0/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.4/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Kulbir

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

8/10 Good

Brian

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Ian Martin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Staff very efficient and friendly. Room and service areas spotless and buffet breakfast very good and kept well refreshed.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Marlon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Mark

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Novotel is a lovely hotel, Lovely & helpful staff, very clean and a nice feel, we will be coming back for sure fairly soon. More areas to visit. I would give this hotel 10\10 and we rarely give that score.... Mr & Mrs Reed....Thank you Novotel.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Cheryl

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great central location good standard hotel and all services in house or nearby.
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Ian

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
tv was of poor standard. pillows was terrible. noisy location
Stayed 1 night in May 2025

6/10 Okay

Amanda

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Elliott

Stayed 3 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Mohammed

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jeni

Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2025

10/10 Excellent

KARL

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2025

8/10 Good

martin

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Good value for money, clean and good location for town and theatre, although did feel a little unsafe at night walking back due to noisy groups and environment but perhaps that's an age thing ( mid sixties).
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

8/10 Good

Richard

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Linda

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Fabulous

Wonderful newly renovated hotel breakfast was delicious and the employees were so attentive
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Emelda

Stayed 1 night in Mar 2025

10/10 Excellent

Facundo

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

8/10 Good

Owen

Business traveler
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

6/10 Okay

Thomas

Business traveler
Liked: Room comfort
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

2/10 Terrible

Jennifer

Stayed 1 night in Feb 2025

10/10 Excellent

AS

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great stay

Lovely
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2025

10/10 Excellent

AS

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Lovely

This is an excellent hotel in Ipswich. Cosy and friendly. Clean and comfy beds with modern bathrooms. We all had a good stay my colleagues and I.
Stayed 2 nights in Jan 2025