Imran was a a real character. Always alert to guests needs. Cheerfully upgraded to a larger room upon request. Breakfast was a standout. Best coffee I've had on this holiday. The breakfast ladies couldn't be more obliging. Location was pretty handy for us. Tesco and laundrette 100 yards away. All major shops within easy walking distance. Must see Christchurch Mansion... More

I stayed here for the week as I was training for a new job, the hotel is over 100 years old so obviously it is worn but the rooms are clean. It is also a listed building so the owners can't modernise it, but why bother it is a nice period hotel. My bed was made every day and tea... More

I stayed here with friends during a weekend break. We only needed a room for one night and my friend booked us in. I of course immediately looked it up on TripAdvisor! I was very put off by some of the past reviews, I've not stayed in many "budget" hotels and I was dreading what the conditions would be like!... More

Stayed recently,room dirty,very cold room,shower dribbled could not have a bath as taps removed?Double bed worn out springs poking through SWATTERS would have passed this one in fact if i knew where they were staying i would have paid them the £45.00 i paid!!!! P.S. must have painted on the three STAR RATING??????? Who ever writes a review enjoying this... More

When I travel to Ipswich, I usually stay at Novotel, they offer rooms almost at the same price. They were booked out during my last visit and this was the only place that had rooms. That should have warned me enough I suppose. They offer no secure parking, the rooms are extremely cold and damp. When I requested they up... More

I was there on 29 September for a friends anniversary party. Perfect and excellent location literally 10 minutes or less to the town shopping centre (shops within old style listed buildings as you turn right out of the hotel and christchurch park and wonderful buildings to look at if you turn left. The theatre, old and new town ipswich with... More

I don't usually give reviews, but this one place really makes me want to warn people. I still want to take a shower everytime I think of this place. The rooms are tiny, I hve seen broom closets bigger than their rooms and the bathrooms and toilets are disgusting. The bathroom cieling are covered in mould and the WC has... More

Am giving this four stars to try and bring up the average rating a bit! Some reviewers are way too harsh on this budget accommodation. The service was really friendly and welcoming from when we checked in to an excellent breakfast the next day. Yes - the decor is tired and needs redoing but all the essentials are present and... More

I stayed in The Carlton Hotel for one night and got exactly what I was expecting. Clean, cheap and cheerful with a better and more personal breakfast than I have had in far more expensive hotels. Ok it could do with updating but then you would be paying double the price. It's got a great location a couple of minutes... More