Novotel Ipswich Centre
By the Top3Hotels editorial team. Based on Booking.com guest scores and reviews, location data and reference prices. We did not stay at this hotel. Updated 2026-10-24.
Yes, book it if you want a central 4-star in Ipswich with a top guest score, at a price only a few euros above our Budget pick. Look elsewhere if you expect five-star luxury or want breakfast and drinks without paying a premium.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Who it suits and who should skip it
This is our Luxury pick for Ipswich. It suits couples, families and business travellers who want to walk to the town centre, the waterfront, the station and the football ground. Family rooms, a gym, a restaurant and air conditioning are listed.
Skip it if you are looking for a spa or a five-star feel. There was no five-star hotel in our Ipswich sample, so this slot went to a well-rated 4-star.
Location and getting around
The address is Greyfriars Rd. Guests describe a central position near the town centre, the waterfront, the train station and the football ground, and the location score is 9.1 out of 10.
St Pancras Church, Ipswich is about 0.5 km away, around 6 minutes on foot. Christchurch Park is about 1.1 km and 14 minutes. Both are easy walks. These are straight-line estimates, so allow a little extra time.
Parking is not among the listed facilities. If you drive, ask the hotel where to park and what it costs.
What guests say
The Novotel scores 8.6 out of 10 from 1,460 reviews, joint 1st of 6 eligible properties.
Guests like the central location, with the centre, waterfront, station and football ground all close. Staff are described as friendly and professional, with a warm welcome and efficient service.
The complaint is about extras. Room rates are seen as reasonable, but breakfast and bar drinks are considered expensive. Check whether a rate with breakfast is better value than paying on the day.
Price and how it compares with our other two picks
We saw a reference price of €137.44 per night for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults in one room, about €275 in total. That was 12% below the sample median of €156.26. It is not a live quote, so check today's price for your dates.
Our Budget pick, B&B HOTEL Ipswich, was €133.76 with the same 8.6 score, only about €4 a night less. Our Best Value pick, Milsoms Kesgrave Hall, was €166.81 with 8.5 and sits far out of town. So in Ipswich the Luxury pick is actually cheaper than the Best Value one, which is unusual.
Breakfast options listed are continental, full English or Irish, vegetarian, buffet and breakfast to go. Whether it is included is not confirmed.
Why it made our top 3
We compared 6 eligible properties. Our Luxury slot goes to 5-star hotels first, and a 4-star can only take it with a score of at least 8.5. The Novotel holds an official 4-star rating and an 8.6 score, joint top of 6.
Add a 9.1 location score and a price below the median, and it is a strong all-round pick.
Before you book
Room size, noise, renovation condition, breakfast inclusion and cancellation terms have not been assessed. Read the rate details closely.
Confirm parking if you drive and the pet policy if you travel with one, as pets appear in the tags but details are not confirmed. Compare today's price with B&B HOTEL Ipswich, since the two were so close.
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Sold out? See available alternatives →Questions travellers ask
Is Novotel Ipswich Centre close to the train station?
Guests say it is near the station, the town centre, the waterfront and the football ground. An exact distance is not in our data.
How much does Novotel Ipswich Centre cost?
We saw €137.44 per night as a reference price for a 2-night stay in November 2026 for 2 adults. Check today's price for your dates.
Is breakfast expensive?
Guests say breakfast and bar drinks are expensive. Compare a rate with breakfast against paying on the day.
Does it have parking?
Parking is not confirmed in our data. Ask the hotel before you arrive by car.