Best Boutique Hotels in Ipswich
This guide to the best luxury, boutique, and design-forward hotels in Ipswich is manually curated by our editorial team based on first-hand research, verified guest reviews, location analysis, and overall service quality. Each hotel is selected to meet high standards of comfort, authenticity, and guest experience.
A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. The 16th century building is distinguished by its Georgian additions, most notably the famous facade, and by earlier Stuart interior embellishments. Widely recognized as one of the loveliest in the UK and Ireland's highest rated hotels, the Hall has 32 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles, enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The accent is on friendly professionalism and the list of available activities is substantial, although the heart of Hintlesham Hall is the opportunity simply to relax and perhaps wander around the grounds or countryside before enjoying chef's latest menus and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a massage or facial in the specially assigned treatment room. Adjacent is the associated championship PGA golf course and clubhouse.
Guest Reviews:
- "Fabulous historic hotel in a lovely location with wonderful staff" - "Clean. Beautiful." - "The room was lovely and the whole building had character. But what really made the stay great were the staff. They were very polite, helpful and professional as one would be expect from a hotel like Hintlesham Hall. Breakfast was good but it was the dinner there was great. Make sure you have at least one meal whilst staying there. Expect to be well dressed for dinner, jeans and t-shirt isn’t really good enough. The hotel has standards which is nice and makes the stay feel worth the cost. So if you are travelling in Suffolk then do try to stay at least one night here. It’s worth it."
Superb
747 reviews
This stylish contemporary boutique hotel is ideally located on the vibrant Ipswich waterfront. The hotel is located directly on the waters edge, surrounded by shiny yachts, and just a short walk from Portman Road Stadium, The Regent Theater and the town center. All guests can log in to free guest Wi-Fi, relax or work from the guest lounge. All rooms at the Salthouse have 32-inch TVs and luxury ‘bath house’ toiletries. Some feature works of art, balconies & harbor views. Two penthouses overlook the harbor with floor to ceiling views of the marina, perfect for longer stays & special occasions. Superior rooms feature copper baths or chaise lounges’, as well as rain forest walk-in showers & fluffy bath robes. Our Eaterie is the hotel's restaurant, filled with paintings and sculptures. Guests can book dining experiences in the 2 AA rosette restaurant which is open daily for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea & dinner. Modern and Mediterranean meals are served, with 80% of the ingredients from local sources. Guests can dine in on the waterfront with a view of the harbor. On site parking at the Salthouse Harbor Hotel is available on a first come, first served basis for an additional fee of £7.50 per 24 hours. Additional parking is available off site, only a short distance from the hotel on Duke Street. The hotel offers a dedicated concierge team to assist with car parking between 7am and 11pm. Couples particularly like the location — they rated it 9.5 for a two-person trip.
Guest Reviews:
- "Location was great and rooms were large and clean. Also good views." - "the entire room was fantastic, opening the balcony doors to overlook the marina was great especially watching the sun turn to twilight and then night time , beds are so comfortable entire room was clean" - "Great little hotel, good location with views across the marina" - "Superb location on harbour front, good car parking options, friendly and professional staff, excellent facilities, clean and bright."
Fabulous
1019 reviews
Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a charming boutique hotel set in beautiful grounds in the Suffolk countryside, just outside Ipswich. This beautiful property has a restaurant, large terrace and elegant rooms. The spacious, modern rooms at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall have smart, stylish décor. There is free Wi-Fi, a free mini-bar stocked with soft drinks, a TV and a coffee maker. Open all day, the brasserie has an open-plan, theater kitchen, where you can see chefs preparing British cuisine with seasonal Suffolk produce. The Suffolk Heritage Coastline and nature reserves can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car. Ipswich can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Felixstowe is 11 miles away. The relaxing spa is tucked away within the woodland grounds and use of the facilities can be added to your stay. With 5 double treatment rooms, huge hot tub with covered terrace, log fire and a large sauna. Individual treatments and spa packages are also available.
Guest Reviews:
- "Was my first time staying here they had upgraded our room on arrival the room was absolutely beautiful the staff couldn’t do enough for us I’m looking forward to returning" - "Lovely setting & very comfortable" - "Excellent" - "Lovely" - "My breakfast was one of the best I have had when traveling.- Eggs Atlantic was beautifully presented and very tasty. The staff were great and very accommodating. I was given the downstairs bedroom when I told the lady at Reception I could not manage the stairs as awaiting surgery to my knee. She was really helpful in changing my room and showing me around."
Fabulous
649 reviews
Located just outside Ipswich center, this hotel is a 5-minute walk from Ipswich Railway Station.
Guest Reviews:
- "This hotel is a perfect location for our stays." - "N/a" - "Perfect location" - "My colleagues told me the rooms were incredibly comfortable, and that the breakfast was so good they struggled to stop eating! It came so highly rated, that we would look to book here instead of other places in future." - "Comfortable clean and pleasant staff" - "Clean, well furnished, spacious and bright. Rooms were easy to find and modern." - "Professional, smart and real value for money."
Very Good
1321 reviews
