B&B Hotel Ipswich, Ipswich ➤ Reviews, Rooms & Prices 2025

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About the Hotel

Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP2 0AD

Close to the city center

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Loved by guests

Free WiFi
Comfortable bed
Quick check-in
Spotlessly clean

"There was a lovely and inviting bar area with facilities for playing darts, pool, shuffle-board and an old play station - a family friendly vibe."

Fritz from United States

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"Breakfast was an amazing experience and a big shout out to Sara working in the kitchen and Shamal."

hairy0rangutan from United Kingdom

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"Excellent central location, walking distance to main attractive. Modern spacious, clean and well equipped room."

Denise

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Rooms with amenities

Each spacious room at pentahotel Ipswich features an en-suite power shower with free toiletries, a flat-screen TV, an air-cooling system, and a desk. Rooms also include laptop-friendly workspaces, a bottle of water, and free WiFi. Select units have a seating area.

Dining at pentaLounge

The onsite restaurant, pentaLounge, serves Modern European cuisine and brunch. The elegant pentalounge serves snacks, light meals and cocktails with a 24hr bar. The Pentalounge is a great place to unwind. The hotel offers late night room service.

Leisure and activities

Pentahotel Ipswich features a fitness centre, pentalounge and free WiFi throughout. Recreational amenities include a 24-hour fitness center and in-room fitness. Guests can play American pool. Area activities include Chantry Park and Suffolk Leisure Park. Guests should follow safety rules communicated by staff and on signage and screens. Sailing and boat tours are available.

Location and Access

Pentahotel Ipswich is a 4-star hotel ideally located in Gipping. It is a launch pad for exploring attractions or historic nearby towns like Colchester or Felixstowe. Landmarks nearby: Cardinal Thomas Wolsey statue (1 km), Christchurch Mansion (2 km), St Lawrence Church (1 km), Town Hall Galleries (1 km), Ipswich Waterfront (1.5 km), Holywells Park (2 km), Willis Building (1 km), Ipswich Museum (1.5 km). B&B Hotel Ipswich is a 10-minute stroll from Ipswich and 80 km from London Stansted.

Services and Amenities

Pentahotel Ipswich offers a high standard of service and amenities. Featured amenities include express check-out and complimentary newspapers in the lobby. The hotel has 657 square feet of space consisting of conference space and meeting rooms. Other amenities include self parking, coffee/tea in a common area, and dry cleaning/laundry services. WiFi is available in public areas.

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Highlights from guests

DiningBreakfast Abundance

The breakfast buffet included vegan butter, fresh pastries, a wide selection of milks, and cooked options.

Oliver from England

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Sports & FitnessFree Fun!

There is a free pool table and darts available to play in the bar area for some relaxed entertainment.

Mei Lin from China

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Guest ParkingEasy Parking

The hotel offers on-site parking for £10 per 24 hours, which makes access very easy.

Rajesh from India

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BedroomSupreme Comfort

The pillows were luxuriously soft, and the bedding was perfectly matched, contributing to a great night's sleep.

Isabelle from France

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Select your room type

The hotel offers a variety of rooms including double rooms, family rooms, and suites with breakfast, free cancelations, and special deals

Double Room

2 persons

19 m²

1 Double bed

Shower

Heating

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Twin Room

2 persons

19 m²

2 Single beds

Shower

Heating

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Getting around

A list of all available modes of transport

City Centre

Ipswich900 m

Airports

London Stansted (STN) 77.8 km

Cambridge (CBG) 84.0 km

Train

Ipswich Station400 m

Bus

Bus stop100 m

Facilities

The hotel offers amenities for your comfortable stay and unforgettable experiences

General

No smoking on site
Paid Wi-Fi
On-site car park
Handicap parking
24-hour reception
Pets allowed
Rooms/ Facilities for disabled
Wheelchair access
Security
Luggage storage
Lift
Smoke detectors
Fire extinguishers
Key card access
Key access

Sports & Fitness

Fitness centre

Guest Parking

Electric kettle

Services

Welcome drink

Dining

Restaurant
Bar/ Lounge area
Special diet menus

Business

Meeting/ Banquet facilities
Fax/Photocopying

Children

Children's buffet

Facilities for people with disabilities

Toilet for disabled
Bathroom for disabled

Spa & Leisure

Leisure/ TV room

Room features

Air conditioning
Heating
Terrace
Garden furniture
Tea and coffee facilities
Ironing facilities

Bathroom

Free toiletries
Sink

Self-catering

Electric kettle

Media

Flat-screen TV

Room decor

Carpeted floor

Location

Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP2 0AD

Map view

Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, United Kingdom, IP2 0AD

City landmarks

Landmark

Ipswich Waterfront

1.7 km

Park

Christchurch Park

1.9 km

Museum

Ipswich Museum

1.7 km

Landmark

Willis Building

1.2 km

Landmark

Cardinal Thomas Wolsey statue

950 m

Landmark

Prince Alexander Obolensky Memorial

940 m

Square

Cardinal Park

730 m

Landmark

Wolsey's Gate

1.0 km

Art object

The Giles Statue

1.3 km

Landmark

The Cornhill

920 m

Landmark

St Lawrence Church

1.2 km

Park

Holywells Park

2.2 km

Park

Chantry Park

2.3 km

Store

Christchurch Mansion

1.9 km

Church

Unitarian Meeting House

910 m

Gallery

Town Hall Galleries

1.1 km

Gallery

Ipswich Art School and Gallery

1.2 km

Church

Church Of St Mary Le Tower

1.3 km

Landmark

The Old Custom House

1.3 km

Landmark

Ancient House

1.4 km

Landmark

Pykenham's Gatehouse

1.3 km

Church

Church Of St Margaret

1.5 km

Shopping Area

Sailmakers Shopping Centre

1.2 km

Landmark

The Question Mark Sculpture

1.6 km

Landmark

Saint Mary at the Elms

890 m

Landmark

University of Suffolk

1.6 km

Landmark

Ipswich Buddhist Centre

710 m

Shopping Area

Buttermarket Shopping Centre

1.1 km

Nearby

Western Avenue

Ravenswood Park

430 m

Burrell Road

The Navigator

430 m

Restaurants

The Mermaid

1.2 km

Yarmouth Road

Nando's Ipswich

900 m

Cardinal Park 21 Grafton Way Unit 3

Harvester Cardinal Park

930 m

27 Grafton Way

At Twenty5

1.2 km

25 St. Nicholas Street

Zizzi - Ipswich

1.2 km

13 St. Nicholas Street

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Property information and rules

Check-in

from 15:00-23:59

Check-out

until 12 pm

Guest Parking

Public parking is possible on site at GBP 10 per day.

Internet

Wireless internet is available in the entire hotel at GBP 7 per day.

Breakfast

A full breakfast is served at the price of GBP 9.95 per person per day.

Children & extra beds

Maximum capacity of extra beds in a room is 1.

Pets

Pets are allowed on request.

Languages

English, Hungarian, Romanian, Polish, Turkish

Year renovated:

2011

Number of rooms:

137

Former name

Ramada Encore Ipswich

Questions of the users

About B&B Hotel Ipswich

Is there parking available at the hotel, and what are the fees?

12 March 2024

A small car park is available at the front of the hotel, subject to availability, at a charge of £8 per night. Other parking options are nearby if needed.

Are there any fees for bringing a pet along during my stay?

05 April 2024

There is a charge of £20 per pet, payable at check-in.

Is a swimming pool part of the hotel's amenities?

17 May 2024

While there is no swimming pool on-site, a fitness room is available, and local swimming pools can be found nearby.

Can twin beds be requested in the rooms?

22 June 2024

Yes, twin bed options are available. It's recommended to specify the preference in the special requests section when booking.

What are the standard check-in and check-out times?

10 July 2024

Check-in begins at 15:00, and check-out is at 12:00.

Is it possible to check in early or check out late?

21 August 2024

Early check-in is available based on room availability and can be confirmed by contacting the hotel on the day of arrival. Late check-out incurs a fee of £15 for each additional hour after 13:00.

How close is the hotel to local public transport options?

14 September 2024

The hotel is conveniently located near a bus station and is less than a 5-minute walk from Ipswich train station.

Are there accessible rooms available for guests with disabilities?

29 October 2024

Yes, the hotel offers rooms that are accessible for guests with disabilities.

Can my bike be securely stored during my stay?

11 November 2024

There is a secure bike storage area available, or bikes can be brought into the room if preferred.

What promotional offers are currently available at the hotel?

01 December 2024

Currently, Penta Hotels is running a special promotion where guests can enter a contest for a chance to win prizes, including vouchers for bookings.