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Novotel Ipswich

4.0 star property
Hotel in Ipswich with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk

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Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed | In-room safe, desk, laptop workspace, blackout drapes
Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; international cuisine
Bar (on property)
Bar (on property)

Reviews

8.6 out of 10
Excellent

Popular amenities

  • Air conditioning
  • Bar
  • Gym
  • Pet friendly

Explore the area

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Greyfriars Road, Ipswich, England, IP1 1UP
  • Place, Portman Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Regent Theatre
    ‪9 min walk‬
  • Place, 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
(38 reviews)
  • 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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Superior Room, 1 Queen Bed | 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

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

Standard Room, 1 Queen Bed with Sofa bed

9.6 out of 10
Exceptional
(4 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

Executive Room, 1 Queen Bed

  • 258 sq ft
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Queen Bed

About the neighborhood

Ipswich

Novotel Ipswich places you next to St Peter's by the Waterfront and Wolsey's Gate. This 4-star hotel has 101 guestrooms and offers conveniences like a restaurant, free in-room WiFi, and a gym.

What's nearby

  • Cardinal Park - 3 min walk - 0.2 miles
  • Blackfriars - 4 min walk - 0.3 miles
  • Portman Road - 6 min walk - 0.4 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 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
  • ‪Kervan Kitchen - ‬1 min walk
  • ‪The Thomas Wolsey - ‬2 min walk
  • ‪Revolution Ipswich - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬2 min walk

About this property

Novotel Ipswich

Hotel in Ipswich with a fitness center and a 24-hour front desk
Guests of Novotel Ipswich enjoy a gym, free WiFi in public areas, and meeting rooms. Self parking is offered for GBP 7.00 per night. The front desk is staffed 24 hours a day to help with securing valuables and luggage storage. Additional amenities include conference space, express check-out, and a terrace.
Guests can expect free WiFi and LCD TVs with cable channels. Bathrooms offer rainfall showers and hair dryers. Electric kettles, safes, and phones are also available. Change of towels is available on request.
Recreational amenities at the hotel include a fitness center.

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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 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

Restaurants on site

  • Main Bar

Things to do

  • Gym

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request

Business services

  • 3,369 square feet of conference space
  • Meeting rooms

Outdoors

  • Terrace

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

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
  • At least 80% lighting from LEDs
  • At least 80% of food locally-sourced
  • At least 80% organic food
  • Banquet hall
  • Biodegradable coffee stirrers available
  • Biodegradable drinking straws available
  • Double-glazed windows
  • No plastic coffee stirrers
  • No plastic drinking straws
  • No plastic soft drink bottles
  • No plastic water bottles
  • Reusable cups
  • Reusable tableware

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

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

Entertainment

  • Smart TV with cable channels

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

  • This property welcomes pets for GBP 15 per pet, per stay
  • Service animals exempt from fees

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

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

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

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
  • Check-in: 3:00 PM
  • Check-out: noon
  • Minimum check-in age: 18
The front desk is open 24 hours a day, and checking out is easy with express services. Driving? This property offers parking (fees apply), along with a car charging station.
Property Registration Number GB198502142

We should mention

Details about charges, deposits, or other important information:

  • This property is managed by a professional host. The provision of housing is linked to their trade, business, or profession.
  • Charges for extra guests may apply and vary depending on the property's policy.
  • A cash deposit, credit card, or debit card for incidental charges, as well as a government-issued photo ID, may be required at check-in.
  • Special requests are subject to availability at the time of check-in and can't be guaranteed. Certain requests may come with additional charges.
  • This property accepts credit cards and debit cards. Cash is not accepted. 
  • The credit card used at check-in for incidentals must be in the name of the primary guest who made the reservation.
  • Onsite safety features 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).

Additional information about polices, regulations, and more:

  • Registered guests are the only ones allowed in guestrooms.
  • No cribs or infant beds are available.
  • No rollaway or extra beds are available.
  • 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
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Frequently asked questions

Are free cancellation options available at Novotel Ipswich?

Novotel Ipswich offers free cancellation on certain room rates. For additional details, review the cancellation policy on Orbitz.

What can I see near Novotel Ipswich?

This hotel is located in Ipswich, just steps from St Peter's by the Waterfront and Cardinal Park, and within a short walk of Blackfriars. You'll also find Portman Road and New Wolsey Theatre less than a mile away.

Is parking available on site at Novotel Ipswich?

Yes, uncovered parking is offered for GBP 7.00 per night. Though parking is limited, electric car charging is also available.

Does Novotel Ipswich include a casino?

No, Novotel Ipswich doesn't have a casino.

Is there an indoor pool at Novotel Ipswich?

No, there is no indoor pool at this hotel.

Is Novotel Ipswich a good place to stay for couples?

Couples staying at this hotel will appreciate amenities like a rainfall showerhead and a smart TV as well as a bar.

Does Novotel Ipswich have a hot tub?

No, there isn't a spa tub at this hotel.

Does Novotel Ipswich have a restaurant that serves breakfast?

Yes, Novotel Ipswich serves buffet breakfast for a surcharge each morning at Main Bar.

Does Novotel Ipswich allow pets to stay for free?

Although they can't stay for free, pets are welcome at Novotel Ipswich for a fee of GBP 15 per pet, per stay.

Are there connecting rooms at Novotel Ipswich?

No, there aren't connecting guestrooms at this hotel.

Can I book a room with a balcony at Novotel Ipswich?

No, there aren't any guestrooms with balconies at Novotel Ipswich.

Novotel Ipswich Reviews

Reviews

8.6

Excellent

Rating 10 - Excellent. 455 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 374 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 120 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 32 out of 1003 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 22 out of 1003 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

Will

Stayed 1 night in Sep 2025

6/10 Okay

Martijn

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Disliked: Staff & service
Very modern, clean rooms, and nice atmosphere. Only problem was staff. Mostly lack of. Had to wait a while because no one was there for checkin. After 10-15 min other (friendly) staffmember checked us in. Other minor issue was taxis. Staff wil not order them for you. You have to do this yourself. Although its not a problem i never had to do this in any hotel i’ve been to.
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

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

6/10 Okay

Jean

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, room comfort
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely helpful and friendly staff. Rooms were clean and spacious. Great location with walking distancenof the train station and city centre. Would highly recommend
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2025

10/10 Excellent

Martyn

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

6/10 Okay

David

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
There are some great Positives about Novotel Ipswich. It’s nicely situated with the town centre (and restaurants) a short walk one way and the waterfront a short walk away the other way. The staff in the hotel are friendly and reception was welcoming. Cannot comment on the food as didn’t partake. Breakfast if pre-booked was £15.95 pp. there are options nearby instead. We had a room on the car park side of the hotel which, whilst not a great view, was at least quiet. The opposite side is by the inner ring road and may be noisy. The car park has signs indicating that it’s £20 per 24h to park. If staying don’t take any notice of that and instead pay at Reception £7 for 24h. Didn’t see any cheaper alternatives nearby. Room comfortable enough but my feeling was that it’s a borderline 4* and probably a high 3* as services and additions were limited. I found the guest WiFi poor in the room (3rd floor) and the TV
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Richard, STOCKPORT

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Ideally located hotel for town centre and station. Room comfortable and very clean, staff friendly and helpful. Breakfast good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jason

Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

David

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

8/10 Good

Jeremy, Penarth

Traveled with partner
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Limited evening menu choices, excellent breakfast options. In room fridge and safe were both faulty.
Stayed 3 nights in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Very good hotel. Nice location near both the waterfront and the city centre. Very helpful staff.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

10/10 Excellent

Lucy

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

8/10 Good

Jack

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

Always good.

Stayed at the Novotel many times, always clean and tidy and the rooms are very good.
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2025

8/10 Good

Emmanuel

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

Nice comfy hotel

A nice comfy hotel with good looking reception and dinning areas. I enjoyed my night there. Had breakfast in the morning and it was lovely. Only downside is I requested my receipt by email and left my details @ reception but didn’t receive it as promised.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2025

6/10 Okay

Jeff

Traveled with partner, Traveled with pets
Liked: Amenities
Disliked: Staff & service
The quality was poor. An executive room was just a regular room. There was mold in the window. Staff was hard to come by and you end up waiting a while. The staff even messed up my food order. The drink order they tapped the keg dry, decided to replace it, and use the same half from the tapped keg glass to complete my order after stating it wasnt to quality and you cant have it. Only one elevator. No dog amenities and the information about dogs was unclear. You cant leave them alone in the room even if you assume liability and pay for a deposit.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kathleen

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Great location, walking distance to train station and downtown shopping/restaurants. The service was great and the breakfast was good. The hotel seems to be in the process of renovating. Our room was comfortable though the mattress was a bit hard for my taste. Slept very well though.
Stayed 2 nights in Jul 2025

10/10 Excellent

Katarzyna

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

8/10 Good

Vera

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

10/10 Excellent

Jonathan

Business traveler
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Excellent hotel. Comfortable rooms and great showers. My one small gripe is that it would have been great if the fridge in the room had water in it - even a bottle of tap water!
Stayed 4 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Roland

Traveled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very comfortable stay, good location, short walk into town centre. Nice breakfast, though short of vegan options.. Would come back.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2025

8/10 Good

Jeffrey

Stayed 1 night in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Patrick

Traveled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Great location, friendly staff, and clean environment
Stayed 3 nights in May 2025

10/10 Excellent

Kulbir

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