Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket

Location terrible, parking was a nightmare as vans and hgvs taking up too much room, so worried about my car being damaged, website not clear so had to book twice, and way too much, around £230 for two night, so I was totally ripped off

This hotel is a dive. Smells and us dirty. My room had a huge dead spider stuck to the wall. Dirty drink marks splashed up the wall. Bath was dirty and no soap in both dispensers, toilet was dirty too. Bed was uncomfortable and I wasn't able to sleep. Room was cold even with the windows shut and the little heater on. Would definately not recommend this awful hotel.

I was slightly wary to book this hotel due to the reviews and going by the images online it looked like it was randomly placed in some sort of sketchy industrial state. But as I was just looking for a budget hotel for a night or two ( and this was the closest hotel to the area I needed) I booked it, but I must say I was pleasantly surprised! You do have drive behind a garage and past an old derelict building. But they have a car park which I think is watched by an external company through the night. They also lock the main doors after 10om but your hotel key lets you in and then there is a second set of doors that only lets you in via an electric key fob. So I felt very safe staying here. As soon as I stepped into the reception area I was very surprised l. It was bright, cheerful looking and very clean. The lady on the reception desk was extremely friendly and helpful. The hotel was clean and had a nice clean smell to it (not a chemical smell). My room was simple but effective, very spacious, very clean and the bed was nice and comfy. They have a nice little wardrobe area and small tea/coffee section. It was exactly what I needed for my stay. There was no iron in the room but I just popped dowb to reception and again the lady behind the desk was lovely enough too lend me and iron and a board and helped me carry them up to my room. I also asked for extra sugar and milk and again the gentleman behind the desk was very helpful and friendly, handed some boxes and said take as much as you like and checked if I needed anything else. I also particularly liked that they had a selection of menus and list of restaurants and pubs in reception. A few things to note is that the hotel does not have a lift so if you are disabled you need to specific you need a room downstairs. The bath was very small, which could also be a bit troublesome if you like a bath.

Not easy to find hotel is up to a high standard generally. Unfortunately located just a field away fro the noisy A14. Continuous lorry noise. Access odd with entry between a commercial depot and old derelict Travelodge. A great pity, lovely staff and premies.

The staff were very polite all round, willing to help with any issues. The hotel had everything you need for a short work stay-over.

The long standing staff, namely - Wendy, Dave, Jude, Paul, Heather and new staff Roland and Wendy's granddaughter make us feel home from home. They are warm, friendly and nothing is too much trouble for them. We have stayed there 13 times in last 22 months