Best Hotels in Bury St Edmunds

This luxury retreat features many on-site activities within its 1800 acres of National Trust parkland. The Ickworth Hotel is a few miles from Bury St Edmunds and the A14, which leads to Newmarket and Cambridge. On-site activities include cycling, swimming, walks, and tennis. The East Wing of the grand building forms the luxury hotel, and there are apartments and bedrooms located in the Lodge, a 10-minute walk away, or a 3-minute drive from the main hotel. You can dine in the relaxed conservatory or opt for a more formal adults-only dinner in Fredericks Restaurant. Please note that our Lodge Classic, Classic, Attic, Superior and Deluxe room types offer rollaway beds for children staying in them. These are only suitable for children aged up to 12yrs.

- "We had a wonderful stay." - "fantastic - we will look to stay at the Ickworth next time we visit Bury St Edmunds." - "Beautiful National Trust estate housing spacious apartments, a lovely hotel & spa,& swim facilities" - "Never Dissapointed!" - "Great venue with attentive staff throughout." - "Overnight stay on a visit to Norfolk, so location just right." - "Classy Stay" - "Lovely spot for a country family weekend."

Built in 1452, the award-winning Angel Hotel is on one of the prettiest squares in the country, opposite the Abbey Gardens overlooking Angel Hill. The Angel Hotel offers traditional Georgian elegance and charm, mixed with modern design. The hotel offers 77 bedrooms, many featuring views of the Abbey Ruins and deep copper bath tubs. The ground floor of the hotel, totally refurbished in 2019, offers plenty of guest areas to enjoy. The lounge, featuring a log fire, is the perfect setting to meet friends for coffee, enjoy a light lunch or indulge in afternoon tea. The bar, offering table service, overlooks Angel Hill and is the perfect place to enjoy a pre dinner drink. The Eaterie is open daily, serving breakfast, lunch & dinner. Booking is advisable, as Bury St Edmunds is known locally and beyond as the ‘foody capital of Suffolk’. Our underground vaults date back to the 12th century, built using the same stone as the Abbey itself, with tunnels linking to the Abbey. Now, it offers a private dining space and is also home to many food & drink events such as our ‘Sunday Sessions’, ‘Friday Night Socials’ and ‘Steak Nights’. The hotel has been visited by kings, queens, actors and writers. One such guest was Charles Dickens, our most famous former resident, stayed many times and mentions The Angel Hotel in The Pickwick Papers. Every room features bottled water as well as tea and coffee making facilities. The Angel Hotel is in the town center, located next to Abbeygate Street with plenty of shops open to browse. The hotel is within walking distance of Theater Royal and The Apex for those with tickets to see a show, and a 15-20 minute walk from the train station. The Angel Hotel also offers Valet Parking for an additional fee of £7.50 per 24 hours. On site parking is available on a first come, first served basis. Additional parking is available off site, however the hotel offers a dedicated concierge team to assist with car parking and a 24-hour front desk.

- "Loved staying here!" - "Staying again this week , great facilities , especially with a dog" - "A beatiful hotel in a beautiful location with excellent professional staff. Perfect!" - "Excellent" - "Very enjoyable" - "We thoroughly enjoyed our stay" - "Lovely hotel, outstanding service" - "My daughters wedding reception. The hotel did them proud." - "Perfect" - "Weather was fabulous and during my stay the staff wee helpful & polite"

The Pear Tree Inn is a recently renovated bed and breakfast in Bury Saint Edmunds where guests can make the most of its massage services and bar. This 5-star bed and breakfast offers a concierge service and room service. The bed and breakfast also provides free Wifi, free private parking, and facilities for disabled guests. All units come with a seating area, a flat-screen TV with streaming services, and a private bathroom with bathrobes and walk-in shower. A minibar is also provided, as well as a coffee machine and a kettle. At the bed and breakfast, every unit includes bed linen and towels. Guests can eat at the on-site traditional restaurant, which is open for dinner and lunch. Dining options are available close to the bed and breakfast. The Apex is 7.6 miles from The Pear Tree Inn, while Ickworth House is 12 miles away. Norwich International Airport is 38 miles from the property.

- "Beautifully furnished & styled bedroom" - "Exceptional" - "Superb - very high quality rooms, service and food. A real gem." - "Wonderful!" - "Even though I was travelling for work it felt like a treat ." - "Warm, welcoming, and a lovely stay." - "From arrival to leaving our stay was outstanding. The Bull pub/ restaurant was everything you want from a country pu" - "Total luxury with the accommodation, the dinner and breakfast at the bull were absolutely devine."