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Novotel Ipswich

Property class: 4
4-star hotel near Ipswich Waterfront

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A modern restaurant with wooden flooring, black pendant lighting, and brick walls. Tables are set with white tablecloths and silverware.
A hotel with a brick facade, multiple windows, and outdoor seating area with tables and chairs.
A gym with treadmills, exercise bikes, and a blue wall.
A hotel entrance with a prominent sign, a brick facade, and two large planters.
A family sitting on a bed in a hotel room with a television and a desk.

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Pet friendly
  • Free WiFi
  • Air conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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

Room options

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A modern bathroom with a large mirror, two sinks, a shower, and dark tiled walls.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(47 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 2 Twin Beds (Updated)

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
(2 reviews)
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

A hotel room with two beds, a red toy, a framed artwork, and a window with curtains.

Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed

8.0 out of 10
Very good
(2 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

A hotel room with a bed, a desk with a computer, a chair, a TV, and a window with curtains.

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(5 reviews)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 3
  • 1 Queen Bed and 1 Twin Sofa Bed
  • Free WiFi

View all photos for Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

A neatly made bed with pillows, a bedside table with a lamp, and a red box on a sofa.

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

10.0 out of 10
Exceptional
(1 review)
  • 258 sq ft
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed
  • Free WiFi

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 Waterfront - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.6 miles
  • Ipswich Museum - 11 min walk - 0.6 miles

Getting around

  • Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) - 9 min walk

Restaurants

  • ‪Marinero - ‬4 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬3 min walk
  • ‪Waterfront Bar & Brasserie - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪KFC - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Ipswich

4-star 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 2153 square feet (200 square meters) and includes conference space. A fitness center, a terrace, and express check-out are also featured at the business-friendly Novotel Ipswich. Limited parking is available for a fee and is offered on a first-come, first-served basis.

This 4-star Ipswich hotel is smoke free.

  • 1 building
  • 101 guestrooms or units
  • 3 levels
  • Meeting rooms
  • 2153 sq ft of conference space
  • 200 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
  • No smoking on site
  • 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.

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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 self 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
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • 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

Information provided by the property may be translated using automated translation tools

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.
  • Kids stay free! One child 15 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, when using existing bedding.
  • Rollaway/extra 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

  • One child 15 years old or younger stays free, per registered adult, in the same room as the parent or guardian when using existing bedding.
  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed to be in guestrooms.
  • This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).

Property class

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

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Frequently asked questions

Does Novotel Ipswich have an airport shuttle?

Airport shuttle services are not available at Novotel Ipswich.

How much does it cost to stay at Novotel Ipswich?

As of Sep 10, 2026, prices found for a 1-night stay for 2 adults at Novotel Ipswich on Sep 20, 2026 start from $85, 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 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?

Yes, there is a restaurant on site.

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. 477 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 360 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 116 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 31 out of 1004 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 20 out of 1004 reviews

8.8/10

Cleanliness

8.8/10

Staff & service

8.2/10

Amenities

8.4/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

Verified review

10/10 Excellent

James

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great stay, great location
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

BARRY

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice, clean room for the money, good car park, nice polite helpful staff
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great central location with parking. Well presented accommodation with very friendly and helpful staff. Excellent choices at breakfast for all diets. Lovely ambience.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Kirsty

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Everything perfect, the room nice and clean, staff nice and kind and welcoming, breakfast nice and hot.
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sindy

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Helpful staff. Great location.
Stayed 1 night in May 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Nigel

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent location for Ipswich Town centre and the marina, no problem parking in the car park. The room was clean and comfortable with good facilities, bath, shower TV, tea and coffee etc. Breakfast was a buffet with a reasonable selection of hot and cold options.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Arnie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very nice hotel with restaurant and fitness center. Very close to the waterfront and 10 minute walk to shopping and restaurants in city center.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Staff reallly friendly.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Sarah

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Our stay was great. Staff were friendly and helpful and room was clean and comfortable. The only area that needs improving is the children’s area. There were a lot of broken toys and random bits which made it difficult to play with.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Peter

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The breakfast very nice, eggs cooked to order of you wanted. The room was decent, the staff friendly. The location was great or the theatre or the football stadium
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Benjamin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very convenient access to town centre, limited parking at hotel but plenty in carpark over the road. Rooms was clean and well presented. Good choice at breakfast
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

SIMON

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Always clean and tidy. Front of house always helpful and welcoming.
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

kelly

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very clean, staff friendly. However there was alot of doors slamming at night (other visitors so not the hotel or staff fault)
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Spacious room Great Breakfast Good wi fi Ample Parking Good Location Good shower
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great location, £7 for 24 hour parking with a nice spacious room with free WiFi. Breakfast superb too
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Charlie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Great executive room. Friendly staff.
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Jack

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
all around good stay
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Philip

Liked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities
Nice room, quiet even though its a large junction, bar was nice, food was pretty good
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Amenities
Easy parking and a very well located hotel to walk around the town.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025
Verified review

8/10 Good

Christine

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Staff were excellent ,everything was clean and room size good. Bathroom spotless with nice fluffy towels. Breakfast was plentiful and good,the only minus being the coffee . Ask for a room at back of hotel ,less noise
Stayed 2 nights in Mar 2026
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

christian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Super friendly staff.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025
Verified review

10/10 Excellent

Julie

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Lovely large clean room
Stayed 1 night in Jan 2026
Verified review

8/10 Good

Brian

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

8/10 Good

Harald

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
No breakfast
Stayed 2 nights in Apr 2026
Verified review

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