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4- and 5-star hotels in Ipswich
Ipswich is a historic Suffolk town on the Orwell estuary, known for its waterfront, medieval streets and ties to Cardinal Wolsey. Visitors come for the town's heritage, riverside walks and easy reach of the Suffolk coast and countryside. These 4- and 5-star hotels suit couples, business travellers and families who want comfort and a dependable base. Spring and summer are the most popular times to visit, when the waterfront and surrounding countryside are at their best and days are long enough for exploring.
The shortlist
Ranked by hotel class, then guest rating and number of reviews.
Large 2 bedroom apartment with 2 bathrooms
28 32 Tacket Street Charlotte House, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Car parking
- Kitchen
- Wifi
Why stay hereA 5-star apartment with 2 bedrooms and 2 bathrooms on Tacket Street in central Ipswich, suited to families or small groups who want space and a kitchen. Facilities include car parking, wifi and towels, with a desk, TV, hairdryer and iron and board for longer stays.
See Large 2 bedroom apartment with 2 bathroomsSalthouse Harbour Hotel
1 Neptune Quay, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Car parking
- Lounge
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThis 4-star hotel on Neptune Quay earns a 4.7 guest rating from 1619 reviews. It suits travellers who want a waterfront base with a restaurant, bars and a 24 hour front desk, plus parking, free wifi, concierge and lifts for a comfortable, well-supported stay in Ipswich.
See Salthouse Harbour HotelHintlesham Hall Hotel
Hintlesham Near Ipswich, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Spa
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereHintlesham Hall Hotel is a 4-star hotel near Ipswich with a 4.6 guest rating from 894 reviews. It suits guests who value round-the-clock service, with a 24 hour front desk, bars and breakfast in room, plus baths, bathrobes and coffee in the room for a relaxed stay.
See Hintlesham Hall HotelThe Peacock Inn
37 The St, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Pets allowed
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereThe Peacock Inn is a 4-star inn on The St with a 4.6 guest rating from 294 reviews. It suits guests who want free wifi, free car parking and a garden, with bars, a fireplace, express check in and a business centre, making it practical for both leisure and work trips.
See The Peacock InnThe Marquis
Upper Street, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereThe Marquis is a 4-star hotel on Upper Street with a 4.5 guest rating from 679 reviews. It suits guests who want air conditioning, a concierge and breakfast in room, with bars, a banquet space and coffee in the room, a good fit for travellers seeking comfort and attentive service.
See The MarquisMermaid Ipswich by Marston's Inns
Yarmouth Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Family rooms
- Wheelchair accessible
Why stay hereMermaid Ipswich by Marston's Inns is a 4-star inn on Yarmouth Road with a 4.5 guest rating from 186 reviews. It suits families and drivers, offering family rooms, free car parking and free wifi, plus air conditioning, bars and a 24 hour front desk for a straightforward, comfortable stay.
See Mermaid Ipswich by Marston's InnsMilsoms Kesgrave Hall
Hall Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Sauna
- Free car parking
- Breakfast in room
Why stay hereMilsoms Kesgrave Hall is a 4-star hotel on Hall Road with a 4.4 guest rating from 1360 reviews. It suits families and guests who want air conditioning, family rooms and breakfast in room, with bars, a beach nearby and a 24 hour front desk, plus express check in for a smooth arrival.
See Milsoms Kesgrave HallHoliday Inn Ipswich by IHG
London Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereHoliday Inn Ipswich by IHG is a 4-star hotel on London Road with a 4.0 guest rating from 1144 reviews. It suits business and leisure travellers who want breakfast, air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk, with bars, a banquet space and breakfast in room for a dependable, well-equipped stay.
See Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHGHoliday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG
The Havens 2, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Fitness Center
Why stay hereHoliday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG is a 4-star hotel at The Havens 2 with a 4.0 guest rating from 716 reviews. It suits guests who want breakfast, breakfast in room and a 24 hour front desk, with bars, a banquet space and coffee in the room for a convenient base in Ipswich.
See Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHGMuthu Belstead Brook Hotel
Belstead Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereMuthu Belstead Brook Hotel is a 4-star hotel on Belstead Road with a 3.9 guest rating from 1210 reviews. It suits guests who want breakfast, a 24 hour front desk and bars, with a beach nearby, balconies, a banquet space and coffee in the room, a practical choice for exploring the area.
See Muthu Belstead Brook HotelBest Western Ipswich Hotel
Old London Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Indoor pool
- Sauna
- Free car parking
Why stay hereBest Western Ipswich Hotel is a 4-star hotel on Old London Road with a 3.6 guest rating from 766 reviews. It suits families and drivers, offering family rooms, air conditioning and a 24 hour front desk, with bars, express check in and a beach nearby for a convenient, well-equipped stay.
See Best Western Ipswich HotelFinjaro
Valley Farm Drive, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Breakfast
- Lounge
Why stay hereFinjaro is a 4-star guesthouse on Valley Farm Drive with a 5.0 guest rating from 19 reviews. It suits guests who want breakfast, express check in and a beach nearby, with baths, bathrobes, coffee in the room and a desk, ideal for those seeking a quiet, highly rated stay.
See FinjaroToothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge
499 Woodbridge Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Kitchen
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereToothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge is a 4-star guesthouse on Woodbridge Road. It suits guests who want free wifi, free car parking and a garden, with express check in, a desk and coffee in the room, plus a bar and snack cafe, a practical base for short stays in Ipswich.
See Toothbrush Rooms at Lattice LodgeHolbecks House B&B
Holbecks Lane, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Bar/Lounge
- Free Wifi
Why stay hereHolbecks House B&B is a 4-star bed and breakfast on Holbecks Lane. It suits guests who want free wifi, free car parking and a garden, with a bar and lounge, terrace, room service and luggage storage, plus a free newspaper, for a relaxed and comfortable stay.
See Holbecks House B&BThe Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse
213 215 Cauldwell Hall Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom
- Free car parking
- Lounge
- Family rooms
Why stay hereThe Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse is a 4-star guesthouse on Cauldwell Hall Road. It suits families and drivers, offering family rooms, free wifi and free car parking, with a garden, bars and coffee in the room, a friendly and practical choice for a visit to Ipswich.
See The Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse
Questions, answered
Which Ipswich hotels have car parking?
Many shortlisted hotels offer parking, including Salthouse Harbour Hotel with self parking, The Peacock Inn with free car parking, Mermaid Ipswich by Marston's Inns, Toothbrush Rooms at Lattice Lodge, Holbecks House B&B and The Harp Freehouse and Guesthouse.
Which hotels have the best guest ratings?
Finjaro holds a guest rating of 5.0 from 19 reviews, while Salthouse Harbour Hotel scores 4.7 from 1619 reviews. Hintlesham Hall Hotel and The Peacock Inn both score 4.6.
Which Ipswich hotels serve breakfast?
Holiday Inn Ipswich by IHG and Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG both list breakfast, and several hotels offer breakfast in room, including Hintlesham Hall Hotel, The Marquis, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall and Holiday Inn Ipswich Orwell by IHG.
Which hotels suit guests wanting a bar or restaurant on site?
Salthouse Harbour Hotel lists a restaurant and bars, Hintlesham Hall Hotel and The Marquis list bars, and The Peacock Inn, Mermaid Ipswich by Marston's Inns and Milsoms Kesgrave Hall also list bars.