Upper Street Layham, Ipswich, IP7 5JZ, United Kingdom
#4 of 16 hotels in Ipswich
Guests' ChoiceBased on 163 hotel reviews
8.8Cleanliness
9.3
Comfort
9.4
Location
9.0
Facilities
9.1
Staff
9.4
Value for money
7.9
Free WiFi
7.9
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End of dialog contentReviewed: 24 January 2024
Andrea
United KingdomWe had the loft bedroom. We stayed during the winter, think dark early evenings. No mirror with a light to apply makeup, the full length mirror opposite the door may have had a socket near for a hairdryer but there is no light over that area. It was also too dark to dry my hair, see my clothes hanging on the wardrobe rail or, most importantly the steps down to them.
Quirky, quality finishes
Stayed in December 2023
Reviewed: 9 January 2024
Emyr
United KingdomStaff top drawer and lovely place to stay. Food was excellent and the tomahawk was cooked perfectly.
Stayed in January 2024
Reviewed: 30 October 2023
Simon
United KingdomNothing to dislike!
Fabulous staff - Excellent food in the restaurant - Really comfortable room - Attractive surroundings!
Stayed in October 2023
Reviewed: 11 September 2023
Richard
United KingdomWould have liked an en-suite Bath but the shower was OK for a day or two
Nice room, friendly and helpful staff
Stayed in September 2023
Reviewed: 5 August 2023
Mark
United KingdomNo light in room one 3 foot high window at ground level, so in dark or lights on, only 6 inch moveable mirror in bathroom.
Bed was extra large and extra comfy
Stayed in August 2023
Reviewed: 20 July 2023
Elena
United KingdomNothing was not to like!
Everything!
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 1 July 2023
Hicklin
United KingdomUltimate luxury in a beautiful setting excellent food and drink
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 25 June 2023
Stephen
AustraliaNothing.
Beautiful hotel, lovely surroundings. We would thoroughly recommend a stay and enjoy a meal.
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 8 June 2023
Fraser
United Kingdomno bath food was over priced waiting times at busiest periods were to long
the bed was comfortable smelt nice very clean furnishings were lovely
Stayed in June 2023
Reviewed: 31 May 2023
Rod
United Kingdomnothing
super clean and beautifully decorated
Stayed in May 2023
Reviewed: 6 February 2023
Glenda
United Kingdomeverything
Stayed in February 2023
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Barbara
United KingdomHad dinner and overnight stay for my husbands birthday. We loved everything about his place ❤
Stayed in December 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Samantha
United KingdomThe whole place had a great feel to it, staff really friendly and helpful, we had an unexpected upgrade which was a nice surprise. The Christmas lights looked absolutely spectacular.
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 1 December 2022
Nick
United Kingdomn/a
busy
Stayed in November 2022
Reviewed: 25 October 2022
Stal
United KingdomNewspaper to be charged at £4 for delivery to your room on top of price for paper! Breakfast not included. £20 per hour for late check out or early check in. That's fine if rooms were cheaper but at £159 for cheapest room you expect at least a newspaper and breakfast.
Cleanliness, comfort of bed. Polite staff.
Stayed in October 2022
Reviewed: 22 September 2022
Lauren
United KingdomThe price of the room was quite expensive, but that’s just my opinion!
Our room was completely private and wasn’t overlooked by anybody else. The bed was huge and so comfortable, and the staff even left rose petals in the shape of a heart on the bed which was lovely! (we had just gotten married). The bathroom was gorgeous, the shower was massive and the little products for us to use was a nice touch. In the room there were also handmade cookies for us and fresh water. The coffee machine was definitely a bonus too! The best thing about the room was our view. At the foot of the bed large doors opened out to a balcony which looked over fields. It was so serene and peaceful. Overall, it was absolutely beautiful and I’d happily stay here again.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 14 September 2022
Davy
United KingdomHow welcome you made as fill.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 12 September 2022
Jones
United KingdomThe car park is a bit of a trek with bags, although it seems to be getting renovated, building work in progress. Not a deal breaker, though.
The breakfast was excellent. The food was superb, fresh and locally sourced, and the views from the Terrace were good. The room was clean and spacious.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 September 2022
Lynn
United KingdomThe current building work made for early morning noise and a bit of a walk to and from the car park.
Everything was perfect. The staff were superb, ambiance wonderful and, as for the food, it really was fantastic.
Stayed in September 2022
Reviewed: 28 August 2022
Diane
United KingdomAbsolutely nothing!
superb hotel, with really amazing staff. James a barman makes the best cocktails
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 21 August 2022
James
United KingdomThe breakfast was excellent with lots of different options available and the location was very picturesque with lovely views of the countryside. Our accommodation was very clean and with modern facilities.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 16 August 2022
Mitchell
United Kingdomfood and staff were excellent.
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 8 August 2022
Cleeve
United Kingdomwe were shown to room and a cold air fan was dragging warm air Into the room as the tube had been crushed by the sash windows. it took a long time for the room to cool.
beautiful building , very clean, we took time to tell the cleaners what a good job they were doing
Stayed in August 2022
Reviewed: 3 August 2022
Mark
United Kingdomnothing
lovely location, very friendly staff, lovely big suite, food superb
Stayed in July 2022
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