Travelodge Ipswich Stowmarket

We booked a family room & they advised they only had doubles left, in the end it was sorted but wasn’t a great process.

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.

Business trip to Suffolk. This hotels location was spot on for us. Brilliant service by receptionist. Room was spotless and warm. Although, there are no shops near by but you can order from town , almost anything you like. Comfy bed, clean bathroom and very quiet place. Definitely recommend it.

We were deeply disappointed, bathroom looked liked it hadn't ever been cleaned, it was brown and I used a wet wipe just to see what colour it was and I was right. Scum around the bath sealant and mould. You could see the bed base as mattress wasnt on square, there was dirty substance, crumbs etc on it. At night the bathroom stunk of dirty drains.

Better than average, but next grade is very good, whereas good is more appropriate. The location was fine, but the surrounding buildings and business yards somewhat spoilt the area. Particularly on arrival in the dark, and seeing the disused, almost derelict building at the entrance.

Rachel at the front desk was very welcoming and friendly. We arrived on a cold February night and the rooms were warm and very clean. The bed was very comfortable and I had a great nights sleep and would highly recommend the travel lodge in Stowmarket.