In the heart of the city, Novotel Ipswich offers an urban retreat with a gym to keep you active and a bar to unwind. Savor international cuisine at Restaurant, relax on the terrace, or stay connected with in-room WiFi. With conference space and meeting rooms, this hotel is perfect for business or leisure.
Ipswich Tourist Information Centre - 4 min walk - 0.4 km
Portman Road - 7 min walk - 0.7 km
Ipswich Waterfront - 9 min walk - 0.8 km
Ipswich Regent Theatre - 10 min walk - 0.9 km
Getting around
Stansted Airport (STN) - 54 min drive
Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) - 9 min walk
Ipswich Station - 9 min walk
Derby Road Station - 29 min walk
Restaurants
Marinero - 4 min walk
McDonald's - 3 min walk
Nando's - 2 min walk
Hopsters - 4 min walk
The Central Canteen - 5 min walk
About this property
Novotel Ipswich
Novotel Ipswich offers a great location, putting you within just a 10-minute walk of Ipswich Waterfront. After getting a workout at the fitness center, you can grab a bite to eat at the restaurant or unwind with a drink at the bar/lounge.
At a glance
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Hotel size
101 rooms
Arranged over 3 floors
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Arriving/Leaving
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight
Contactless check-in available
Express check-out available
Minimum check-in age: 18
Check-out time is noon
Contactless check-out available
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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
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Required at check-in
Credit card, debit card, or cash deposit required for incidental charges
Government-issued photo ID may be required
Minimum check-in age is 18
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Children
No cribs (infant beds)
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Pets
Pets allowed*
Service animals welcome
WIFI
Internet
Free WiFi in public areas
Free WiFi in rooms
LOCAL_PARKING
Parking
Uncovered onsite self parking (GBP 7.00 per night)
Onsite parking limited
Electric vehicle charging point on site
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Other information
Smoke-free property
Property amenities
Food and drink
Buffet breakfast (surcharge) 6:30 AM–9:30 AM on weekdays and 8:00 AM–11:00 AM on weekends
Restaurant
Bar/lounge
Working away
Meeting rooms
Conference space (2153 square feet)
Services
24-hour front desk
Luggage storage
Facilities
1 building/tower
Safe-deposit box at front desk
Terrace
Fitness center
At least 80% of food locally-sourced
At least 80% organic food
Annual offsets purchased for at least 10% of carbon footprint
Double-glazed windows
At least 80% lighting from LEDs
No plastic soda bottles
No plastic coffee stirrers
No plastic drinking straws
No plastic water bottles
Reusable cups only
Reusable tableware only
Banquet hall
Accessibility
Elevator
Elevator door width (inches): 1
Assistive listening devices available
Room amenities
Be entertained
LCD television
Cable TV channels
Home comfort
Air conditioning and heating
Electric kettle
Iron/ironing board
Sleep well
Blackout drapes/curtains
Bed sheets provided
Freshen up
Private bathroom
Bathtub or shower
Rainfall showerhead
Eco-friendly toiletries
Hair dryer
Towels
Toilet paper
Stay connected
Desk
Free WiFi
Phone
More
In-room safe
Eco-friendly toiletries
Eco-friendly cleaning products provided
LED light bulbs
Water-efficient showers only
Special features
Dining
Onsite venue - This restaurant specializes in international cuisine and serves breakfast, lunch, dinner, and light fare.
Main Bar - This bar serves light fare only. Open daily.
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.
Fees & policies
Optional extras
Buffet breakfast is offered for an extra charge of approximately GBP 15.95 per person
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
Pets
Service animals exempt from fees
Pets are allowed for an extra charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay
Parking
Uncovered self parking costs GBP 7.00 per night
Policies
Only registered guests are allowed in the guestrooms.
Guests can rest easy knowing there's a fire extinguisher, a smoke detector, a first aid kit, and window guards on site.
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly).
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.
Credit cards accepted: Visa, Mastercard, American Express, Discover, Diners Club, JCB International, Carte Blanche
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.
No visitors or unregistered guests are allowed in guestrooms.
Property Registration Number GB198502142
National rating
This establishment has received its official star rating from VisitEngland, the National Tourist Board for England.
Also known as
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Frequently asked questions
Does Novotel Ipswich offer free cancellation for a full refund?
Yes, Novotel Ipswich does have fully refundable room rates available to book on our site. If you’ve booked a fully refundable room rate, this can be cancelled up to a few days before check-in depending on the property's cancellation policy. Just make sure to check this property's cancellation policy for the exact terms and conditions.
Are pets allowed at Novotel Ipswich?
Yes, pets are welcome. There's a charge of GBP 15 per pet, per stay. Service animals are exempt from fees.
Is parking offered on site at Novotel Ipswich?
Yes. Self parking costs GBP 7.00 per night. Parking spots may be limited. Electric vehicle charging is available.
What are the check-in and check-out times at Novotel Ipswich?
Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: midnight. Check-out time is noon. Express check-out and contactless check-in and check-out are available.
What is there to do at Novotel Ipswich and nearby?
Maintain your daily exercise routine at the gym.
Are there restaurants at or near Novotel Ipswich?
Yes, there's an onsite restaurant that offers international cuisine.
What's the area around Novotel Ipswich like?
Novotel Ipswich is in the heart of Ipswich, a short 9-minute walk from Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) and 10 minutes' walk from Ipswich Waterfront.
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Reviews
Reviews
8.6
Excellent
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8.8
Cleanliness
8.4
Location
8.8
Staff & service
8.4
Property conditions & facilities
Guest review summary
What guests liked
Breakfast was delicious, plentiful, and had a good selection with some options cooked to order. (25 reviews)
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 13, 2026
Everything perfect, the room nice and clean, staff nice and kind and welcoming, breakfast nice and hot.
Kirsty
Kirsty, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 7, 2026
Staff reallly friendly.
christian
christian, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Apr 3, 2026
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
Benjamin
Benjamin, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Mar 29, 2026
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
Peter
Peter, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Feb 6, 2026
Great executive room. Friendly staff.
Charlie
Charlie, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 22, 2026
Great location, £7 for 24 hour parking with a nice spacious room with free WiFi. Breakfast superb too
David
David, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 8, 2026
Spacious room
Great Breakfast
Good wi fi
Ample Parking
Good Location
Good shower
David
David, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Mar 14, 2026
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
Christine
Christine, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 8, 2025
all around good stay
Jack
Jack, 2-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Dec 12, 2025
Nice room, quiet even though its a large junction, bar was nice, food was pretty good
Philip
Philip, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jan 23, 2026
Lovely large clean room
Julie
Julie, 1-night trip
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6/10 Good
Mar 3, 2026
The Lounge area was very nice, lovely reception staff and great breakfast but any joy ends there.
The corridor towards my room smelt so bad. My room was tired and the kettle was damaged and riddled with lime scale. There was also a very musty smell in the bathroom.
However, the worst thing was that the sound of traffic filled my room all night snd kept waking me up.
I’ve stayed here a few times and never heard the traffic so probably down to the location of my room 😞
Emmanuel
Emmanuel, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
May 28, 2025
Great location
Brian
Brian, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 12, 2025
Great central location good standard hotel and all services in house or nearby.
Cheryl
Cheryl, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 7, 2025
Great location, friendly staff, and clean environment
Patrick
Patrick, 3-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Oct 20, 2025
Clean and tidy comfy room
Dr Sotiris
Dr Sotiris, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Aug 29, 2025
Lovely helpful and friendly staff. Rooms were clean and spacious. Great location with walking distancenof the train station and city centre. Would highly recommend
Martyn
Martyn, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 18, 2025
It was nice and tidy. Not enough outlets on the bed side of the room. Had to stretch cords for chargers. 1 more outlet on the headboard side would make it easier.
Richard
Richard, 3-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 20, 2025
Very comfortable stay, good location, short walk into town centre.
Nice breakfast, though short of vegan options..
Would come back.
Roland
Roland, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 22, 2025
Staff very efficient and friendly. Room and service areas spotless and buffet breakfast very good and kept well refreshed.
Ian Martin
Ian Martin, 1-night trip
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8/10 Very good
Jul 24, 2024
Staff were extremely friendly and helpful nd the hotel is perfectly located
Miquelina
Miquelina, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Jun 21, 2025
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!
Jonathan
Jonathan, 4-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 30, 2024
Excellant Hotel
Excellant Hotel and Saff.
Great breakfast and service
Keith
Keith, 1-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
May 20, 2024
A vwry comfortable 2 night stay with good breakfast choice.
Kevin
Kevin, 2-night trip
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10/10 Exceptional
Dec 21, 2024
The hotel was superb and the biggest choice of breakfast i think i have ever seen. The rooms are fresh and the bar area and reception are spacious.
We had a really pleasant stay