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Reviews of The Orwell Hotel This rating is a reflection of how the property compares to the industry standard when it comes to price, facilities and services available. It's based on a self-evaluation by the property. Use this rating to help choose your stay!

Hamilton Rd, Felixstowe, IP11 7DX, United Kingdom

#20 of 29 hotels in Felixstowe

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Review Score

Based on 3871 hotel reviews

7.7

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.1

  • Comfort

    8.1

  • Location

    8.9

  • Facilities

    7.7

  • Staff

    8.8

  • Value for money

    8.2

  • Free Wifi

    7.9

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  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The carpet in the room was odour

    Staff is good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    7.0
    Will definitely ask for a room away from the entertainment next time and have my buffet breakfasts microwaved.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Excessive noise from the entertainment hall at night. Luke warm breakfasts.

    It’s age and ambience.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    8.0
    As Expected
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    staff did not respond to my request for some soap in the room

    Good breakfast

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 4, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Single Room with Bathroom
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Bad wifi connection

    Location and free car park

    Stayed in March 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    7.0
    Had as lovely stay. Great Sunday dinner. Lovely surroundings and bar need more staff especially at breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 5 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    It needs a little care. The lift button inside is taped on with sellotape 🤦‍♀️. Very tacky The breakfast was not replenished until you asked I wouldn’t Reccommend as there are lots of lovely cafes just outside

    The beautiful building and food

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    9.0
    Very pleasant stay. "I'll be back!!
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    No Complaints. I have stayed at the hotel before and have always found it very accommodating.

    Breakfast. Fried breakfast always a treat. The dining room was very spacious and well organised. The food pipping hot and good selection. Room. Very spacious and welcoming after a long tiring journey. Bathroom very clean.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 3, 2024

    8.0
    Very nice
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Hotel decor and fittings tired

    Location

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    7.0
    The room was nice and spacious, the breakfast would be good if it was in bed ;(
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast was chaotic, understaffed, I couldn’t get coffee

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Couldn't open the window, no air con, be hot in summer

    Full of history, charming hotel full of character, very good service

    Stayed in April 2024

  • Reviewed: June 2, 2024

    8.0
    Good location _ room was ok but dated -
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was dated could do with changes The breakfast needs to be more organised cause us and others were waiting for quite a while to get items replenished

    Location was ideal Most of the staff were pleasent and room service in the day were good

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Lovely old building but not the cleanest unfortunately.
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The room was lovely but unfortunately the bathroom was not the cleanest. Very poor breakfast but not the staff's fault as there was not enough staff on shift.

    Lovely old building Very comfy bed Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good value for money.
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Outdated furniture and ripped curtains in the room.

    Good location. Good staff.

    Stayed in June 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good hotel, clean and good position. Breakfast poor
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    The breakfast. Lack of apparent staff. Not a table free from used plates and cutlery. Cold food. Coffee ran out and wasn't replaced. Beans were cold, taken away, and not replaced. Toaster not working. Lots of grumbles and disent amongst other diners.

    Liked the original features of the building. The room was clean, warm and comfortable.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: June 1, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    8.0
    Value for money, but has potential for more
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Large party of guests very loud and intoxicated to extent that they had now concern for other guests. Property could do with a refurbishment as looking dated

    Convenient

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Water pressure was really low took ages to run a bath as the shower was a slow trickle

    The saty as a whole was grate staff was helpful brackfast was really nice

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 29, 2024

    7.0
    Excellent reception/afstaff. Crap management f
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveler
    • Superior Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Whoever orders the this stock for the bar needs to sit down and have a long think. They are constantly running out of draught beers. They used to have plenty of stock but not any more. On top of that they have taken away the popular pale ales. There’s only one lager on tap which you’ll be lucky to get!! I don’t understand what has happened as it was never like this before. Management need to sort this out….. maybe a few extra barrels on the next order and don’t be cheap skatesj

    Staff are great as always

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    8.0
    Very Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Showers are very hard to operate.

    The location is great. The hotel has a great historical vibe.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    Comfortable & very clean. Great VFM in a good location with free parking. Fawlty towers breakfast
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The shower didn't work very well, the room was a little tired and the breakfast service was poorly managed - one waitress vanished and another who had been chatting on reception appeared and took over. Had she been there instead of chatting with reception in the first place, they could have managed the service between them as they had the previous day

    The room was extremely clean and the bed was very comfortable. It was great value for money in a good location with free parking. Redecoration in the reception, stairs, library and bar were very nice, as were the chandeliers.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Brilliant value for money, would stay again.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Great location, free parking and good breakfast.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    9.0
    Wonderful
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Didn't have a great selection of beers, etc. Most pumps were not operable. Yoiu did have a function on the Friday evening and Saturday, but stock not replenished

    Excellent staff.

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 28, 2024

    7.0
    It was a comfortable pleasant stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Suite
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    Room didn’t have hairdryer or Iron

    Breakfast was ok. Location was great and the free parking

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 27, 2024

    7.0
    Our stay was pleasant but really disappointed with the breakfast fiasco
    • Leisure trip
    • Group
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights

    On Monday there was only 1 member of staff on duty for breakfast, the poor girl had just come on duty, the previous member had left and there wasn’t 1 clean table to sit at, there was no juices of any sort to drink, no selection of cereals, no bread for toast, and most of the cooked breakfast was empty, the poor girl did so well in trying to sort it all out as well as having more guests coming into the room and clear the tables and fetch food from the kitchen, was rather a let down to say the least

    Room was comfortable

    Stayed in May 2024

  • Reviewed: May 26, 2024

    8.0
    Although I have said what I didnt like it didn't spoil our stay and we would happily return.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted from a mobile device

    In some areas it could benefit from some tlc......a bit of paint on scuffed skirting/ window sills. Replacing bath panels. Also a choice of firm and soft pillows would be most welcome. Just some suggestions.

    We had a lovely stay. Although a bit oldie worldie it had charm and was clean. The staff were welcoming. We had a drink in the bar and Donna was lovely. So easy to chat to. Good location and a nice big carpark.

    Stayed in May 2024

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