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B&B HOTEL Ipswich

4.0 star property

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Breakfast, lunch, dinner served; vegan cuisine
Gym
Exterior
Interior
Lounge

Reviews

8.4 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Pet-friendly
  • Free Wi-Fi
  • Restaurant
  • Air-conditioning
  • Gym

Explore the area

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Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, England, IP2 0AD
  • Place, Portman Road
    ‪6 min walk‬
  • Place, Ipswich Regent Theatre
    ‪3 min drive‬
  • Place, Ipswich Waterfront
    ‪3 min drive‬

Room options

Twin Room

9.0 out of 10
Wonderful
(9 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Single Beds

Double Room

9.4 out of 10
Exceptional
(41 reviews)
  • 1 bedroom
  • Sleeps 2
  • 1 Double Bed

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About the area

Ipswich

A stay at B&B HOTEL Ipswich places you in the heart of Ipswich, within a 15-minute walk of Portman Road and Cardinal Park. .This hotel is 0.7 mi (1.2 km) from The Willis Building and 0.9 mi (1.4 km) from Dance East.

What's nearby

  • Portman Road - 6 min walk - 0.5 km
  • Chantry Park - 15 min walk - 1.3 km
  • Ipswich Museum - 16 min walk - 1.4 km
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 3 min drive - 2.0 km
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 3 min drive - 2.0 km

Getting around

  • Ipswich Station - 4 min walk
  • Stansted Airport (STN) - 70 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪McDonald's - ‬10 min walk
  • ‪‘78 Bar - ‬8 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪Hopsters - ‬14 min walk
  • ‪Nando's - ‬11 min walk

About this property

B&B HOTEL Ipswich

B&B HOTEL Ipswich offers 126 accommodations with hair dryers and blackout drapes/curtains. LCD televisions come with digital channels.

Bathrooms include showers with rainfall showerheads. Guests can surf the web using the complimentary wired and wireless Internet access. Change of towels and change of bedsheets can be requested. Housekeeping is provided on request.

Recreational amenities at the hotel include a 24-hour fitness center and in-room fitness.

The recreational activities listed below are available either on site or nearby; fees may apply.

Stay in one of 126 guestrooms featuring LCD televisions. Complimentary wired and wireless internet access keeps you connected, and digital programming provides entertainment. Bathrooms feature showers with rainfall showerheads and hair dryers. Conveniences include desks and blackout drapes/curtains, and housekeeping is provided on request.
Don't miss out on recreational opportunities including a 24-hour fitness center and in-room fitness. Additional features at this hotel include complimentary wireless internet access, a communal living room, and bike parking.
At B&B HOTEL Ipswich, enjoy a satisfying meal at the restaurant. Wrap up your day with a drink at the bar/lounge. Buffet breakfasts are served on weekdays from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM and on weekends from 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM for a fee. Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast.
Featured amenities include express check-out, a 24-hour front desk, and multilingual staff. Planning an event in Ipswich? This hotel has 657 square feet (61 square meters) of space consisting of conference space and 2 meeting rooms. Self parking (subject to charges) is available onsite.
Buffet breakfasts are available for a surcharge on weekdays between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM and on weekends between 6:30 AM and 10:00 AM.
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast.
Onsite venue - This buffet restaurant specializes in vegan cuisine and serves breakfast, brunch, lunch, and dinner. Guests can enjoy drinks at the bar. A children's menu is available.
Onsite venue #2 - This bar specializes in vegan cuisine. Open daily.

Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi and wired internet
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transport

  • Height restrictions apply for on-site parking
  • Parking on site (GBP 10 per day)
  • Limited on-site self parking

Food and drink

  • Buffet breakfast available for a fee 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekdays and 6:30 AM to 10:00 AM on weekends; GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Things to do

  • 24-hour gym
  • Billiards/pool table
  • Stereo
  • TV in common areas

Family friendly

  • Soundproofed rooms

Conveniences

  • 24-hour front desk

Guest services

  • Change of bedsheets (on request)
  • Change of towels on request
  • Housekeeping on request
  • Multilingual staff

Business services

  • 2 meeting rooms
  • 657 square feet of conference space

Outdoors

  • On the riverwalk

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Lift (110 centimetre wide door)
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible path of travel
  • Wheelchair-accessible path to lift

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Built in 2007
  • Communal living room
  • Smoke-free property

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided
  • Blackout drapes

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Rainfall showerhead
  • Shampoo
  • Shower
  • Soap
  • Toilet paper
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • LCD TV with digital channels

More

  • Air conditioning (climate-controlled)
  • Desk
  • Elliptical machine
  • Free weights
  • Heating (climate-controlled)
  • Laptop workspace
  • Soundproofed rooms
  • Treadmill
  • Workout equipment

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 3:00 PM; Check-in end time: anytime
Early check-in subject to availability
Early check-in fee: GBP 15
Contactless check-in available
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before noon
Contactless check-out available
Late check-out subject to availability
Late check-out fee: GBP 20
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

Access methods

Staffed front desk

Pets

Pets allowed for an extra charge of GBP 20 per pet, per night
Service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
1 child, up to the age of 11 years, can stay for free if using existing beds when occupying the parent or guardian's room
Children aged 11 and younger eat free breakfast
Rollaway/extra beds are available for GBP 15.0 per night

Payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for buffet breakfast: approximately GBP 10 for adults and GBP 10 for children
  • Self parking fee: GBP 10 per day
  • Pet fee: GBP 20 per pet, per night
  • Service animals are exempt from fees
  • Early check-in fee: GBP 15 (subject to availability)
  • Late check-out fee: GBP 20 (subject to availability)
  • Rollaway bed fee: GBP 15.0 per night

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may 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
Special cancellation policies or charges may apply for group reservations (more than 8 rooms for the same property / stay dates)
This property accepts credit cards, debit cards, and mobile payments; cash is not accepted
Mobile payment options include: Apple Pay
This property reserves the right to pre-authorize the guest's credit card prior to arrival.
Cashless transactions are available
Onsite parties or group events are strictly prohibited
Long-term renters welcome
Safety features at this property include a fire extinguisher and a smoke detector

We should mention

A car is not required for transportation to and from this property
Parking height restrictions apply
This property welcomes guests of all sexual orientations and gender identities (LGBTQ+ friendly)

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B&B HOTEL Ipswich Reviews

Reviews

8.4

Very good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 478 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 323 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 109 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 56 out of 1001 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 35 out of 1001 reviews

9.0/10

Cleanliness

8.6/10

Staff & service

8.6/10

Amenities

8.6/10

Property conditions & facilities

Reviews

8/10 Good

Ben

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Good location, room clinical but comfy. Disappointed pool table gone in lobby !
Stayed 1 night in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Veripi

Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Aly

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Lovely brekkie, I came here last week also alone as my father was poorly and decided to return this week as I found the hotel and staff wonderful, the staff cannot do enough for you and truly went above and beyond for me on both trips. Absolutely will be back for My fathers funeral and will Recommend to family who wish to book a hotel. Many thanks to all staff I honestly cannot be more grateful x
Stayed 2 nights in Dec 2025

10/10 Excellent

Alison

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Brekkie was lovely, the staff were so super helpful and kind, I am a veggie so asked about veggie options and they brought me out some lovely vegan sausages to go with the array of choice x
Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Arthur

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Very pleasant staff, especially lady who checked us , served our drinks and appeared to do everything else
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Andrew

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

toni

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Lovely comfy bed
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

i claudiu

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

James

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Zoe

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
I will definitely stay again.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

michael

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Dale

Stayed 3 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Simon

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Seyram

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Susan

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
The staff were really happy, polite and very helpful Lovely clean room and comfortable bed.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Bheki

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

David

Business traveller
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Nice breakfast, friendly staff and comfortable room
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

2/10 Terrible

toni

Liked: Cleanliness
Noise constant
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Jonny

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

James

Travelled with family
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
Rooms facing the road are a bit noisy - road noise as cars go past - and we were woken at 4am by late night partyers coming in for the evening in the hallway, so the room soundproofing isn't great. Watch out that breakfast on Sunday is a surprisingly late 7.30am
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

8/10 Good

Keith

Travelled with partner
Liked: Property conditions & facilities
Staff pleasant and attentative
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Anouska

Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

Philip, Sheringham

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Good all round service and clean
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

6/10 Okay

Michelle

Stayed 1 night in Nov 2025

10/10 Excellent

ALEX

Travelled with group
Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities
The staff were very great and i like how they attend to you. I really enjoyed the time spent there and would love to be there again when i have something doing at Ipswich ❤️💯
Stayed 9 nights in Oct 2025