Novotel Ipswich Centre

4-star family-friendly hotel in central Ipswich, a short walk from the waterfront and city centre attractions

Family-Friendly Accommodations

At the Novotel Ipswich Centre, children under 16 stay and eat breakfast at no additional cost when sharing a room with adults. The hotel provides sofa beds in standard queen rooms and superior twin rooms, allowing families of four to sleep comfortably. Guests can also use the fitness center, and the 24-hour front desk offers support for families arriving at any hour.

Dining Experiences

Elements Restaurant at the Ipswich Novotel serves an international menu and offers a unique TV dining experience, where each table has its own private screen for guests to watch their preferred shows during meals. The open-plan bar provides lighter meals, snacks, and a wide selection of beverages, with staff noted by reviewers for their engaging service. Breakfast includes hot and cold options, with gluten-free items labeled and plant-based milks like oat, almond, and soya available.

Business & Meeting Facilities

The Novotel Ipswich Centre hotel features dedicated meeting facilities with natural daylight and flexible layouts, suitable for business events and conferences. High-speed Wi-Fi is complimentary throughout the property, and guests can access an on-site business center with printing services. The property also offers on-site parking for £7 per 24 hours on a first-come, first-served basis, plus an electric vehicle charging station.

Location & Nearby Attractions

Novotel in Ipswich is located just a 5-minute walk from the central shopping district and a 10-minute walk from the Ipswich waterfront development with its restaurants, bars, and cinema. Ipswich Town Football Club is 650 meters away, and the train station is under 10 minutes on foot, providing direct links to London Liverpool Street. The coastal town of Felixstowe is a 20-minute drive from the Novotel Ipswich Centre.

Accessibility & Guest Services

The hotel has wheelchair-accessible rooms with emergency cords in bathrooms, lower sinks, and grab rails around the toilet. An ALLSAFE cleanliness and prevention label has been awarded to the property, reflecting verified cleaning protocols. Other services include daily housekeeping, dry cleaning, a safety deposit box at reception, and a 24-hour front desk for late check-ins or queries.

• Family: Free accommodation and breakfast for children under 16
• Dining: Elements Restaurant with unique TV dining
• Location: 5 min walk to shops, 10 min to waterfront
• Business: Meeting rooms with natural daylight and flexible layouts
• Parking: On-site parking at £7 per 24 hours with EV charging
• Accessibility: Wheelchair-accessible rooms with grab rails and emergency cords