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Reviews of B&B HOTEL Ipswich

Ranelagh Road, Ipswich, IP2 0AD, United Kingdom

#10 of 17 hotels in Ipswich

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Review score

Based on 95 hotel reviews

8.3

Score breakdown

  • Cleanliness

    8.7

  • Comfort

    8.8

  • Location

    8.5

  • Facilities

    8.6

  • Staff

    9.1

  • Value for money

    8.5

  • Free WiFi

    7.8

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  • Reviewed: 26 September 2024

    7.0
    Good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We returned after theatre at 10:50 wanting a nightcap, to find very noisy crowd in bar. Very loud and using consistently very foul language. Bar staff did not address and we felt really uncomfortable and didn’t feel able to say anything. Unsure if they were guests or locals using the bar. One barman was very curt with us. Shame as the rest of the stay was really good.

    Very Friendly and helpful staff on reception and at dinner. Good size clean room with chair and desk and shelf space in bathroom to put your things on.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 September 2024

    8.0
    slightly better then 2023 stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 4 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    cashless bar., pool table needs refurbishing.look shabby , Pool cues need replacing. no phones in rooms.

    staff Pleasant no visiting football team. restaurant open. better than 2023 stay.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 24 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The staff member on the staff desk/bar on the late shift (past midnight) was a little rude. He clearly saw me approaching but chose not to remove his earphones until after I was stood in front of him, explaining that my key wouldn't let me into my room. He reluctantly drew his attention away from his phone and asked me to repeat myself.

    Clean, spacious room. Big, comfy bed. Good facilities too, I like this hotel and will stay again.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Excellent value for money
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Parking

    Staff, price, decor reception

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 23 September 2024

    8.0
    Convenient location. Excellent breakfast.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Parking could have been included.

    Good in all respects. Much quieter than previous stays when it was Penta Hotel. Easy to park this time.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    9.0
    Better than expected, breakfast great, clean but expensive parking
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Kettle didn’t work in the room. Staff were efficient but whilst not unfriendly weren’t exactly very welcoming. Sheets were clean but a bit thin. Parking costs were unwelcome and too expensive

    Really great breakfast, room was good sized and facilities in room ok. Location was good and the decor decent.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 21 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    The hotel is quite nice, particularly for the price. I think they are just finalising refurbishment after the name change, but rooms are already quite nice. Super breakfast and good position as well, very close to the station.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 20 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    No concerns

    Room was clean and near to train station and staff were friendly and would recommend staying there and large choice for breakfast

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 17 September 2024

    9.0
    A nice place to stay
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 3 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The Internet was very poor in the end I had to turn my WiFi off to be able to get onto the Internet or check my emails.

    Very convenient for the station just a 5 min walk. Staff are very friendly and helpful. Breakfast was really nice with the cooked breakfast being cooked to order,which was nice. The town centre is about a 15 minute walk from the hotel.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 16 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    I thought the £10 to park was expensive and should be waved if you stay in the hotel.

    Great area to relax with nice chairs and a bar.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 15 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Helpful staff and a comnfortable room, within walking distance of the centre.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 13 September 2024

    8.0
    Great Value Stay
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    I really struggle with hot breakfast buffets at hotels. The eggs are always cold and hard, I think if you are paying £14 for breakfast you should really be getting a freshly cooked hot plate of food. That said there was a good range of items available for breakfast.

    The Hotel was great value for money located close to Ipswich Station and Town Centre. The front of house team were friendly and helpful on arrival. The bar and restaurant area was spacious and gave the hotel a modern feel. My room was quiet and comfortable with good WiFi. The hotel was great for a short business stay and really well priced.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 9 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Location was good, down stairs was good. And it was very quiet.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 8 September 2024

    8.0
    Comfortable, basic, very good staff.
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • penta Standard Double or Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    It’s got what we needed but is basic and no frills. It is a bit expensive for what it is - we’ve recently stayed in exceptional places at the same price.

    Staff were fabulous and the location was good for us. Bed was comfortable.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 6 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Breakfast quite pricey.

    A boxy brick budget hotel building with a lot more internal personality than Premier/Travelodge etc. Foyer/bar/bedroom furnishings all very nice. Location is brilliant for the train station - 5 minute walk.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 5 September 2024

    8.0
    Overall very pleasant
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night

    Having to pay £10 to park a motorbike.

    Nice large room, with comfortable bed. Under cover parking for motorbike.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 4 September 2024

    9.0
    Staff were efficient and friendly. Easy check in. Basic but comfy room and an excellent nights sleep. Decent food in the
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Breakfast was a bit expensive

    Clean, welcoming, easy to find and park

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 2 September 2024

    8.0
    Very good
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Bit dark decor wise but each to their own

    Easy check in , helpful staff. No issue checking in early and no charge. Spotlessly clean. Bed was really comfortable, and soft pillows.

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 1 September 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Not enough hanging space / wardrobes

    The staff were first class. Loved the bar facilities, games etcand the fact they were free

    Stayed in September 2024

  • Reviewed: 31 August 2024

    8.0
    Good value if car parking is not a priority
    • Business trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    Small car park. The shower water floods the bathroom floor. Decor is dark. Shower sealant needs renewing. Wi-Fi is slow.

    Close to Town centre value for money. Good breakfast. Helpful staff. Fresh bed linen.

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 30 August 2024

    9.0
    Superb
    • Business trip
    • Family with young children
    • Twin Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    Railway line close by ...very noisy a busy

    Great sized rooms ,and everything you need even shower gel ,shampoo

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 29 August 2024

    9.0
    Lovely hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Couple
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 1 night
    • Submitted via mobile

    We arrived and parked our car which we had to pay for, not an issue. The issue was that we went out for dinner and come back to no where to park and was expected to park off site somewhere and pay again! Once you’ve paid for a space it should be yours, this is the only thing that needs attention at the hotel as I know I wasn’t the only one this happened too!

    The hotel is very quirky and has lovely decor! Great rooms great facilities

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 26 August 2024

    9.0
    A great hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Family with young children
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The room does not get cleaned during your stay. I would be good if housekeeping could give bathroom a clean every day and empty bins

    The staff are very helpful and friendly

    Stayed in August 2024

  • Reviewed: 25 August 2024

    8.0
    Nice hotel
    • Leisure trip
    • Solo traveller
    • Double Room
    • Stayed 2 nights
    • Submitted via mobile

    The fact that you have to pay £20 for parking for 2 days. The parking should be free for guests. Some other hotels it works out cheaper. Also the hot food should have been on a buffet so that you can go back if you want more food. Didnt like people having dogs in the restaurant especially when they were shaking themselves. To me its unhygienic around food.

    The location was good. The room was big and the bed was very comfy with enough pillows.

    Stayed in August 2024

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