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Best Western Gatehouse Hotel

3.0 star property
Guesthouse in Ipswich with a restaurant and a bar

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The Best Western Gatehouse Hotel in Whitton provides a quiet escape with its garden and inviting bar. Guests connect with high-speed WiFi, handle laundry on-site, park with ease, and enjoy meals at the hotel's restaurant - all the essentials for a comfortable stay.

Reviews

8.2 out of 10
Very good

Popular amenities

  • Room service
  • Bar
  • Breakfast available
  • Laundry
  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included

About the neighborhood

Located in Ipswich, Best Western Gatehouse Hotel is in the city center. Ipswich Waterfront and Ipswich Museum are local landmarks, and some of the area's attractions include Namco Funscape and The Question Mark Sculpture. Blakenham Woodland Garden and The Suffolk Show are also worth visiting.
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799 Old Norwich Road, Ipswich, England, IP1 6LH

What's nearby

  • Portman Road - 5 min drive - 2.6 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • University Campus Suffolk - 7 min drive - 3.2 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 7 min drive - 3.4 miles
  • Jimmy's Farm - 10 min drive - 8.4 miles

Getting around

  • Westerfield Station - 10 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Marmaris Kebab & Fish Bar - ‬20 min walk
  • ‪McDonald's - ‬11 min walk
  • ‪The Red Lion - ‬3 min drive
  • ‪The Dales - ‬4 min drive
  • ‪Starbucks - ‬4 min drive

About this property

Best Western Gatehouse Hotel

Guesthouse near Ipswich Waterfront
A garden, laundry facilities, and a bar are just a few of the amenities provided at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel. Free in-room WiFi and a restaurant are available to all guests.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Breakfast (surcharge), an elevator, and a front-desk safe
  • Luggage storage and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel feature comforts such as free WiFi and room service.
More amenities include:
  • Bathrooms with shower/tub combinations and free toiletries
  • Flat-screen TVs with cable channels
  • Daily housekeeping and desks

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: High-speed internet

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site

Food and drink

  • Daily on-the-go breakfast available 7:00 AM to 9:00 AM for a fee: GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children
  • A bar/lounge
  • A restaurant

Family friendly

  • Laundry facilities

Conveniences

  • Laundry facilities
  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage
  • Safe at front desk

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Outdoors

  • Garden

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • Elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 floor
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Free toiletries
  • Hair dryer
  • Private bathroom
  • Shower/bathtub combination
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • Flat-screen TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Limited room service

More

  • Desk
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM

Check-out

Check-out before 11 AM

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 7 AM - 11 PM
Front desk staffed during limited hours
This property doesn't offer after-hours check-in

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed (service animals are welcome, and are exempt from fees)

Children and extra beds

Children are welcome
Rollaway/extra beds are not available
Cribs (infant beds) are not available

Property payment types

Important information

Optional extras

  • Fee for to-go breakfast: approximately GBP 9.95 for adults and GBP 9.95 for children

The above list may not be comprehensive. Fees and deposits may not include tax and are subject to change.

You need to know

Extra-person charges may apply and vary depending on property policy
Government-issued photo identification and a credit card, debit card, or cash deposit may be required at check-in for incidental charges
Special requests are subject to availability upon check-in and may incur additional charges; special requests cannot be guaranteed
This property accepts credit cards; cash is not accepted

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Frequently asked questions

Is Best Western Gatehouse Hotel pet-friendly?

No, only service animals are welcome at the property.

How much is parking at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?

Check-in start time: 2 PM; Check-in end time: 11 PM. After-hours check-in is not available.

What time is check-out at Best Western Gatehouse Hotel?

Check-out is at 11 AM.

Where is Best Western Gatehouse Hotel located?

Located in Whitton, this guesthouse is within 3 mi (5 km) of Namco Funscape, Sir John Mills Theatre, and New Wolsey Theatre. Ipswich Museum and St Mary at the Elms are also within 3 mi (5 km).

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