Name: Best Western Gatehouse Hotel
Address: 799 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, Ipswich, Ipswich, IP1 6LH, United Kingdom
Rating: 8

24-hour reception

Elevator/lift

Smoke-free property

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All Spaces Non-Smoking (public and private)

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Non-smoking rooms

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Cable TV

Hairdryer

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Accessibility

Iron and board

Ironing

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Laundry

Telephone

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Coffee/tea for guests

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Restaurant

Packed Lunches

Kettle

Meals

Free Wi-Fi

Internet

English

Languages Spoken

Free parking

Parking

Event facilities

Fax and copy machine

Business

Pets Not Allowed

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Best Western Gatehouse Hotel

Ipswich

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treatment

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canal-view

city-view

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garden-view

golf-view

harbour-view

inland-view

lake-view

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mountain-view

ocean-front

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park-view

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sea-front

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basement

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not-guaranteed

wired-internet-access

smoking

sauna

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safe

mini-bar

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pets-allowed

wi-fi

kitchen

Overnight stay at the weekend 
Hotel very clean and comfortable, good value
Nice cosy bar and good breakfast
Best thing though was the staff, all very welcoming and helpful. Mariana deserves a special mention for helping my partner find a pair of shoes after hers self destructed 30 mins before we were due to go out.
What a great place and what lovely people

Little Gem, Brilliant Staff

The whole experience of staying here was exceptional. The building itself is beautiful and the staff were brilliant. Mariana and Sammy were really helpful and caring and couldn't do enough for us. The food was very special and presented beautifully. We felt like family. All in all, we can't wait to go back again. 

Absolutley beautiful stay with wonderful staff and food!!

Booked online. Easy to find off the main road but yet only a short drive or taxi ride to the centre of Ipswich. We arrived late but Marina was fantastic. Our room was clean, very tidy with comfortable adjustable heating. Nice big bath in the En-suite with a shower facility. Good selection of tv stations . Bar is small and quaint. We had fantastic meals during our stay, beautifully presented and more than adequate portions. Marina was so kind and helpful. A real asset to this Hotel and Best Western. All the other staff we met including the chefs were very nice, polite and chatty. I hope we get the opportunity to stay there again. We checked out late this morning . Once again Marina helped us.... she deserves a pay rise. As we left we met the Manager who was most courtious. A great little Hotel , you could easily dismiss it .... but stay there. Even for one night with an evening meal and breakfast..... You will want to go back.  Thank you from Clinton and Julie.

A Weekend Escape !

Stayed here regulary and the standard of customer service never fails. always a friendly greeting and nothing too much trouble. the staff are joy and so friendly. 

The evening food is excellent value and well cooked

The breakfast is something else , freshly cooked and plentiful

The hotel is an old house and panelled in all pubic areas ...unfortunately bar area too small and cosy. 

the amazing star of the hotel is Marina who pops up all times of day from breakfast to late at night ...i am sure she must have a twin sister...she interacts so naturally will all guests

A fine home from home

Querky but great customer service

Stayed at the Gatehouse hotel. Hotel is only a short drive from the centre of Ipswich. The hotel is an eclectic mix of buildings sitting in 3 acres of grounds. The room we had was nice and modern but the best thing about the hotel was the very friendly and helpful staff and the excellent and I mean excellent food. Highly recommended

Great find in Ipswich

We stayed for a local family wedding.  The hotel was very clean, pretty and the staff were more than helpful, attentive and efficient.  Although we booked a table in the restaurant (7.30 on a Friday night), we were the only diners - how can they afford to run it?  The meal was excellent and the staff were more than happy to help with gluten free choices (coeliac disease).  Superb breakfast.
Only downside was the bar is tiny (2 tables with 4 chairs in all) so our party of 5 retired to one of our large bedrooms to drink and chat.

Lovely hotel and excellent restaurant

Extremely friendly and accommodating welcome. Lovely house with real character throughout.  Room 2 is enormous with bath inc. Light and airy. Generous tea and coffee facilities. We found the bed a little hard (and we like hard beds).
Breakfast was excellent value with wide choice of hot food. Very tasty sausages and bacon etc. All generous sized. Continental breakfast display was somewhat limited but we ate quite early and maybe before fully presented. Our only wish is that less obvious 'canteen' cups were used. I understand all other food is also well thought of. We will certainly try it on any subsequent visit. Cosy small bar and parking shouldn't be a problem. 

When booked early very good value despite nearest pub being a good walk away. Buses into town are close by. Ipswich people are very friendly and we expect to return here. 


Very impressed.  Best Best Western Ipswich?

Firstly, the staff were excellent.  Friendly, helpful and obliging, especially the lady who we met on our arrival very late in the evening.  We enjoyed a very tasty evening meal and an excellent, well cooked, extensive breakfast the following morning.

The decor in our room was extremely tired and is in need of a major decoration. Despite that the room was clean, tidy and a good size.  The communal areas were also clean and tidy.  No doubt due to the efforts of the staff.  I've given 4 stars because, in its way, despite the flaws, it was an extremely pleasant stay.

Great staff

I was passing through the area and only stayed one night, but it was perfect for my needs.  My room was comfortable, and a bit spacious compared to what I expected from other English travels.  The bed was clean and comfortable.  There was an electric kettle with tea and instant coffee.  (not a fan of instant coffee, but that was only a minor ding)  

The only real complaint I had was the shower was incredibly loud.  It was warm and had great water pressure.  I really enjoyed it, but I feel confident my neighbors could all hear it running as well.  

The hotel is smaller, but laid out beautiful with old wooden panels.  It has a nice little bar and eating area.  I did not partake, but I heard other guests mention that they enjoyed their food. 

I would certainly stay here again and recommend it for anyone.

A wonderful spot to stay

Very comfortable stay.  Not as luxurious as some of our other accommodation  but nothing to complain about.  Typical English small hotel.  Staff lovely & Food delightful! The restaurant dinner was really nice & glad we stayed & ate on premises.

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