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Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

4.0 star property
4-star hotel near Portman Road

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Exterior
Indoor pool
Breakfast and dinner served
Exterior
Fitness facility

Reviews

8.0 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Restaurant

Explore the area

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London Road, Ipswich, England, IP2 0UA
  • Place, Chantry Park
    ‪1 min walk‬
  • Place, Portman Road
    ‪19 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Museum
    ‪4 min drive‬

Room options

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

7.6 out of 10
Good
(17 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room

8.4 out of 10
Very good
(14 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds (Walk-In Shower)

8.8 out of 10
Excellent
(10 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed (Walk-In Shower)

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(18 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 King Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(2 reviews)
  • 151 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 King Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 2 Twin Beds

9.2 out of 10
Wonderful
(5 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Room amenity

Standard Room, Multiple Beds

  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 2 Twin Beds and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed

8.6 out of 10
Excellent
(12 reviews)
  • 108 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed with Sofa bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Double Bed and 1 Double Sofa Bed

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Premium Room, 1 Double Bed | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Premium Room, 1 Double Bed

  • 151 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible | Desk, iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Standard Room, 1 Double Bed, Accessible

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(5 reviews)
  • 194 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

About the neighborhood

Ipswich

Ipswich retreat .Within 2 miles (3 km) of this Ipswich hotel, you'll find Portman Road and Ipswich Museum. Ipswich Regent Theatre and Ipswich Waterfront are also within 3 miles (5 km).

What's nearby

  • Chantry Park - 1 min walk - 0.1 miles
  • Portman Road - 19 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Cardinal Park - 4 min drive - 1.4 miles
  • Blackfriars - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles
  • Ipswich Museum - 4 min drive - 1.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 20 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 95 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬9 min walk
  • ‪‘78 Bar - ‬2 min drive
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Beattie's - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪Costa Coffee - ‬3 min drive

About this property

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG

4-star hotel near Portman Road
As a guest of Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG, you'll find an indoor pool, a health club, a hot tub, and a sauna. There's a restaurant on site, as well as a snack bar/deli. You can enjoy a drink at the bar/lounge. Public spaces have free WiFi and wired Internet.

Business amenities include a business center and meeting rooms. Event space at this hotel measures 353 square feet (33 square meters) and includes conference space. The business-friendly Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG also features multilingual staff, a garden, and dry cleaning/laundry services. Self parking is free.

This 4-star Ipswich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 114 guestrooms or units
  • 2 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 353 sq ft of conference space
  • 33 sq m of conference space
  • Deli
  • Business facilities
  • Conference space
  • Breakfast available (surcharge)
  • Dry cleaning
  • Front desk (24 hours)
  • Express check-out
  • Staff is multilingual
  • Storage area for luggage
  • Front-desk safe
  • Wedding services available
  • Garden
  • Television in lobby
  • No smoking on site
  • Bar or lounge
  • Dining venue
Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG offers 114 air-conditioned accommodations with coffee/tea makers and hair dryers. A pillow menu is available. Flat-screen televisions come with premium satellite channels and pay movies.

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 complimentary toiletries. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided daily.

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Property amenities

Family friendly

  • Children's games
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Snack bar/deli

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi and wired internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking available

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM on weekdays and 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM on weekends; GBP 12 to 16.95 per person
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant
  • Snack bar/deli

Things to do

  • Health club
  • Hot tub
  • Indoor pool
  • Playground
  • Sauna
  • Steam room
  • TV in common areas

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • 8 accessible parking spaces
  • Assistive listening devices
  • Stair-free path to entrance
  • Upper floors accessible by stairs only
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible lounge
  • Wheelchair-accessible parking
  • Wheelchair-accessible restaurant

Room amenities

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with premium satellite channels
  • Pay movies

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Pillow menu

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shampoo
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Toothbrush and toothpaste (on request)
  • Towels provided

Food and drink

  • 24-hour room service
  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Air conditioning
  • Cleaning products are eco-friendly
  • Connecting rooms available
  • Desk
  • Eco-friendly toiletries
  • Energy-saving switches in guestrooms
  • Iron/ironing board
  • LED lighting
  • Phone
  • Recycling
  • Water-efficient showers

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in is available for a fee
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 11:00 AM
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
A late check-out fee will be charged
Express 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
Guests booked in breakfast included rate plans receive breakfast for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Breakfast fees apply for additional guests.
Guests booked in dinner included rate plans receive dinner for up to 2 adults who are sharing a guestroom. Dinner fees apply for additional guests.

Renovations and closures

The following facilities are closed seasonally each year. They will be closed from January 5 to January 12:
  • Sauna
  • Hot tub
  • Swimming pool

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

  • Pets: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Only dogs are allowed
  • Pets cannot be left unattended
  • Food and water bowls are available
  • Certain rooms only, restrictions apply
  • You can request a pet-friendly room by reaching out to the property at the number on the booking confirmation
  • 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 12.00 to 16.95 per person
  • Pet fee: GBP 10 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in is available for a fee (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out is available for a fee (subject to availability)

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
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and cash
Cashless transactions are available
Safety features at this property include a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit
This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG)
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. This property accepts Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Eurocard, debit cards, and cash. For guests' safety, the property includes a carbon monoxide detector, a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, and a first aid kit in each accommodation. Cashless payment methods are available for all transactions. This property affirms that it follows the cleaning and disinfection practices of Clean Promise (IHG).

We should mention

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • Connecting/adjoining rooms are subject to availability and can be requested by contacting the property at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • Guests may experience noise disturbance due to nearby construction work.
  • Pets are welcome in certain rooms only; other restrictions apply (please see the Fees section for related charges). To make arrangements for your pet, contact the property directly at the number on your booking confirmation.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property is also known as

Holiday Inn Hotel Ipswich
Holiday Inn Ipswich
Ipswich Holiday Inn
Holiday Inn Ipswich Hotel
Holiday Inn Ipswich Suffolk
Holiday Inn Ipswich Hotel Ipswich
Holiday Ipswich
Holiday Inn Ipswich
Holiday Ipswich By Ihg Ipswich
Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Ipswich an IHG Hotel
Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG Ipswich
Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG Hotel Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

How close is Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG to the airport?

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG is 57.9 mi (95-min drive) away from the Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) airport, the closest popular airport to the property.

How much does it cost to stay at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG?

As of Apr 6, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG on May 3, 2026 start from $77, including taxes and fees. This price is based on the lowest nightly price found in the last 24 hours for stays in the next 30 days. Prices are subject to change. Choose your dates for more accurate prices.

Does Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG.

Does Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG offer free breakfast?

Free breakfast isn’t provided at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG, but buffet breakfast is offered for a fee of between GBP 12.00 and 16.95 per person. It's available on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 9:30 AM and weekends from 7:30 AM to 10:30 AM.

Is there a casino at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG?

No, there is no casino at this hotel.

What time is check-in at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG?

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime. A fee applies for early check-in.

Is there free parking at Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG?

This hotel offers free self parking.

Does Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG have a pool?

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG features an indoor pool. The pool is closed seasonally each year from January 5 to January 12.

Does Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG have a restaurant?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

Does Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG have a spa?

There are no spa services available at this hotel.

How close is Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG to downtown Ipswich?

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG is 1.2 mi away from Ipswich.

Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG Reviews

Reviews

8.0

Very Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 407 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 342 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 137 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 63 out of 1000 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 51 out of 1000 reviews

8.6/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

7.8/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

10/10 Excellent

Sheila

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Very helpful
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

6/10 Okay

Nicola

The swimming pool facilities were terrible cold showers poorly maintained. The en-suite in room too small impossible for large people
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Clean room. Breakfast was good. Cooked and continental. Swimming pool was lovely and warm. Area was a bit tired but that didn’t affect having an early morning swim. All of the staff were really cheerful and friendly.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

David

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Breakfast was brilliant and staff friendly. Room was a little small.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Helene

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities
Excellent reception staff
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
N/A, I didn’t go to breakfast, although it was part of the deal.
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

4/10 Poor

Graham

Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

2/10 Terrible

Paul

Disliked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Tired room, aircon didn't work, loud noise from a pump or fan outside. Tiny bathroom. Sticky desk so not cleaned properly. Had a dog with us so had to have breakfast in the bar. However no table set up for us to eat at. Complained to reception but not interested. Won't be staying again.
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

8/10 Good

Abraham

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Ok
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Raúl

Stayed 5 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bheki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Karen

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great! Bathroom a bit small, over great!
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

4/10 Poor

Liam

Liked: Cleanliness
Not Jacuzzi as advertised Not a fan
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Rozlyn

Traveled with family
Liked: Staff & service
Location perfect but bathroom flooded so needed room change then the toilet didn’t flush properly so think they have a general plumbing issue.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2025

8/10 Good

Susan

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The room was spotless staff were very friendly and helpful and a special thank you will go to Marta at breakfast she was so helpful and polite and friendly thank you Marta 10/10
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Sharon

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
The reception staff were lovely, making my little girl feel very welcome. The pool was a great bonus too.
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

8/10 Good

Marie

Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2025

2/10 Terrible

John

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veronica

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Goods value for money. Very good breakfast. Staff friendly and helpful. Bed very comfortable
Stayed 2 nights in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Showkat

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

10/10 Excellent

Stuart

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Kenneth

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

Dave

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Barbara, Pontevedra

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness
Expensive breakfast. Small room for a family room. No safe box in room. Overall clean and quiet.
Stayed 6 nights in Aug 2025