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Carlton Hotel

2.0 star property
Hotel with free parking, near Ipswich Waterfront

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets
Interior
Banquet hall
Room amenity
Exterior
The Carlton Hotel near Ipswich Waterfront offers a comfortable retreat with in-room WiFi. Guests appreciate the clean, smoke-free environment and practical amenities like luggage storage. The banquet hall provides an excellent space for hosting special occasions.

Reviews

7.0 out of 10
Good

Popular amenities

  • Housekeeping
  • Parking included
  • Free WiFi

Room options

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Basic Twin Room (with Ensuite) | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Basic Twin Room (with Ensuite)

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

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Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed | Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Single Room, 1 Twin Bed

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 9 sq m
  • Sleeps 1
  • 1 Twin Bed

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Iron/ironing board, free WiFi, bed sheets

Superior Twin Room

Highlights

Heating
TV
Private bathroom
Hair dryer
Electric kettle
Coffee/tea maker
Digital channels
Daily housekeeping
  • 11 sq m
  • Sleeps 2
  • 2 Twin Beds

About the neighborhood

Map
41-43 Berners Street, Ipswich, England, IP1 3LT

What's nearby

  • Portman Road - 9 min walk - 0.5 miles
  • Ipswich Regent Theatre - 13 min walk - 0.7 miles
  • University Campus Suffolk - 17 min walk - 0.9 miles
  • Ipswich Waterfront - 18 min walk - 1.0 mile
  • Jimmy's Farm - 9 min drive - 4.9 miles

Getting around

  • Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) - 16 min walk
  • Norwich (NWI-Norwich Intl.) - 67 min drive

Restaurants

  • ‪Tea Mix - ‬5 min walk
  • ‪The Cricketers (Wetherspoon) - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪Pizza Hut - ‬6 min walk
  • ‪Three Wise Monkeys - ‬7 min walk
  • ‪The Arbor House - ‬5 min walk

About this property

Carlton Hotel

Hotel near Ipswich Waterfront
Carlton Hotel provides everything you need. Stay connected with free in-room WiFi.
You'll also enjoy the following perks during your stay:
  • Free self parking
  • Luggage storage, a banquet hall, and smoke-free premises
Room features
All guestrooms at Carlton Hotel offer amenities such as free WiFi.
More conveniences in all rooms include:
  • 15-inch TVs with digital channels
  • Electric kettles, heating, and daily housekeeping

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Property amenities

Internet

  • Available in all rooms: Free WiFi
  • Available in some public areas: Free WiFi

Parking and transportation

  • Free self parking on site
  • Limited onsite parking

Conveniences

  • Limited-hour front desk
  • Luggage storage

Guest services

  • Housekeeping (daily)

Accessibility

  • If you have requests for specific accessibility needs, please contact the property using the information on the reservation confirmation received after booking.
  • No elevator
  • Wheelchair accessible (may have limitations)
  • Wheelchair-accessible registration desk

More

  • 1 building
  • 3 floors
  • Banquet hall
  • Built in 1868
  • Smoking not allowed

Room amenities

Bedroom

  • Bedsheets provided

Bathroom

  • Hair dryer
  • Towels provided

Entertainment

  • 15-inch TV with digital channels

Food and drink

  • Coffee/tea maker
  • Electric kettle

More

  • Heating
  • Iron/ironing board on request

Policies

Check-in

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM
Contactless check-in available
Late check-in subject to availability
Minimum check-in age: 18

Check-out

Check-out before 10 AM
Contactless check-out available

Special check-in instructions

The front desk is open daily from 8:30 AM - 9:30 PM
Guests must contact the property in advance for check-in instructions; front desk staffed during limited hours
To make arrangements for check-in please contact the property ahead of time using the information on the booking confirmation
If you are planning to arrive after 9:00 AM please contact the property in advance using the information on the booking confirmation

Access methods

Front desk (limited hours)

Pets

Pets not allowed

Children and extra beds

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

Property payment types

Important information

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 major credit cards; cash is not accepted

We should mention

This property does not have elevators
Alcohol is not served at this property

Property is also known as

Carlton Hotel Ipswich
Carlton Ipswich
Carlton Hotel Hotel
Carlton Hotel Ipswich
Carlton Hotel Hotel Ipswich

Frequently asked questions

Is Carlton Hotel pet-friendly?

No, pets are not allowed at this property.

How much is parking at Carlton Hotel?

Self parking is free at this property.

What time is check-in at Carlton Hotel?

Check-in start time: noon; Check-in end time: 9:30 PM. Late check-in is available during limited hours.

What time is check-out at Carlton Hotel?

Check-out is at 10 AM.

Where is Carlton Hotel located?

Located in the heart of Ipswich, this hotel is within 1 mi (2 km) of New Wolsey Theatre and Ipswich Waterfront. Ipswich Museum and Cornhill are also within 10 minutes. Ipswich (IPW-Ipswich Train Station) is 16 minutes by foot and Ipswich Station is 17 minutes.

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Carlton Hotel Reviews

Reviews

7.0

Good

Rating 10 - Excellent. 21 out of 95 reviews
Rating 8 - Good. 33 out of 95 reviews
Rating 6 - Okay. 20 out of 95 reviews
Rating 4 - Poor. 12 out of 95 reviews
Rating 2 - Terrible. 9 out of 95 reviews

7.2/10

Cleanliness

8.0/10

Staff & service

6.8/10

Amenities

6.2/10

Property conditions & facilities

8.6/10

Eco-friendliness

Reviews

8/10 Good

Michael

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great location

Great location. Helpful, friendly service. Perfect for visiting the town centre. Would use again.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Robert

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Bobby

Stayed there for football game nice hotel manager made you feel very welcome room is nice had Netflix and freeview and you tube channel on tv in my single room
Stayed 1 night in Sep 2022

10/10 Excellent

Calvin

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Host very welcoming and i think the introduction of a breakfast bag is a superb idea. Would recommend anyone going to Portman Road 👍
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

10/10 Excellent

Garry

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, amenities, property conditions & facilities
Excellent value for money.
Stayed 1 night in Jul 2022

6/10 Okay

Greg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service
A warm and friendly welcoming. The hotel is situated in a good location in the town centre and the takeaway breakfast was a nice touch. However the bed was not comfortable and I did not sleep well. It was a windy night and the windows were rattling which woke me up and kept me awake. The property is a bit dated and could do with an upgrade.
Stayed 1 night in Nov 2021

10/10 Excellent

E

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Very friendly service and clean room.

Very friendly service and clean room. Free unexpected take away breakfast bag. Very close to city centre
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2021

10/10 Excellent

Steffan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Highly recommend

Excellent service, friendly and helpful family run business.
Stayed 4 nights in Aug 2021

6/10 Okay

Chris

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service

27/2/2020

Upgraded to a refurbed room but a twin, the double was freezing so no choice really but it was free and a much nice room. The window had a gap and on a road so not the quietest or warmest, the shower was cold and they served turkey rashes instead of bacon for breakfast, beef sausages fine but come on. The staff are great and the hotel is clean. Overall it was ok, I won’t stay again though sorry
Stayed 1 night in Feb 2020

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

when booked asked for 2 nights got e mail from you to say confirmed 2 nights when arrived they could only do 1 night so had to look around for my 2nd night
Stayed 2 nights in Aug 2019

8/10 Good

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities
Great service, good breakfast, good value, would stay again
Stayed 1 night in Jun 2019

10/10 Excellent

chris, Wigan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Added to my favourites list 👍

I rarely review but I have to say that the room was extremely comfortable and modern in design. Parking was a little limited but I managed OK. Didn't make breakfast as I was away too early. Great welcome from the manager though and you could tell there was great attention to detail overall - it's the little things that matter. I would definately aim to stay here again when next in the area.
Stayed 1 night in May 2019

4/10 Poor

Verified traveler

Liked: Staff & service
Disliked: Amenities, property conditions & facilities
Very steep windy stairs to get to our room but as we were only staying one night we didn't change to an offered refurbished suite on a lower floor for an extra €10 per night. Staff and breakfast were great
Stayed 1 night in Apr 2019

8/10 Good

Mandi

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly service and value for money

If you want really good service and value for money this is ideal. The staff were all very friendly and helpful, breakfast was good and the room was absolutely fine. I was in one of the updated rooms and it had everything i needed.
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2019

4/10 Poor

Thrower, Keny

Disliked: Cleanliness, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
Disappointing stay. Hotel needs a lot of upgrading. Room very tired. Wardrobe with door removed electric heater insufficient. Ensuite grimy and cold shower mucky. Bedding old with blankets. Tv tiny and very old. Breakfast called english in advertiding but was Halal and only available till 8.30am. First floor bathroom door open with a redident relieving himself. Not a good experience.
Stayed 2 nights in Nov 2018

10/10 Excellent

daniel, frossay france

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort
tres bien pour un sejour court pas loin du centre ville et tres calme
Stayed 2 nights in Oct 2018

6/10 Okay

simom, leicester

Liked: Staff & service

Close to the town centre.

Good hotel stayed in one of the older rooms due a refurb and it was... Good value for money for a city centre stay. Reception and the welcome was 100%. Slept ok.
Stayed 1 night in Oct 2018

4/10 Poor

Mervu, Perth Australia

Liked: Cleanliness
Disliked: Property conditions & facilities, room comfort
This hotel urgently needs refurbishing especially the bedrooms and absolutely the dreadful bathroom Needs an inspection by Expedia Staff were helpful but it truly is a one to two star at best Never again
Stayed 1 night in Aug 2018

8/10 Good

Julian

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Frindly and convenient

A very friendly, family run hotel. It is a short walk into the centre of Ipswich. Nice breakfast cooked to order.
Stayed 2 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Clifford

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Short break

Ideal centre to look around on Ipswich foot and plenty of buses to explore further
Stayed 3 nights in Jun 2018

8/10 Good

Mrs Susan

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

A very welcoming hotel

We came to Ipswich to visit The Suffolk Show. We were made to feel very welcome at The Carlton, unable to fault the breakfast it was lovely and we have never had better. We were on the 2nd floor and as I am not very agile I found the steep narrow staircase rather challenging but manageable. We would stay again. A real bargain price too.
Stayed 2 nights in May 2018

10/10 Excellent

David

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Good Hotel for amenities in Ipswich

Had a very good welcome on arrival. Room comfortable with on-suite. Very clean and quiet. Very Handy for town centre as only a short walk away. Breakfast was very good. Selection of cereals good, cooked breakfast was freshly cooked to order and therefore Hot and enjoyable.

8/10 Good

Bridget, uk

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Friendly

Friendly helpful owner. Made to feel welcome. Room clean and comfortable.

10/10 Excellent

Verified traveler

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

1 night stay

1 night. Clean room. Great breakfast

10/10 Excellent

Gordon

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Great value for money

Wanted a room for one night to see concert in Ipswich. The room was cheap and cheerful - good value for money. The room was clean and the breakfast was pretty good too. The staff were friendly and helpful.

8/10 Good

Einsamer-Wolf, Hamburg

Liked: Cleanliness, staff & service, property conditions & facilities, room comfort

Typisch englisches, kleines Hotel

Typsiches englisches, kleines Hotel.. also steile Treppen, verwinkelte Gänge, dicker Teppich und Kunstblumen im Zimmer... alles etwas älter, aber sauber - und mit Charme...
Stayed 1 night in Mar 2018

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