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Shipwrights Arms Hotel

2.0 of 5
55-61 Wherstead Road, IP2 8JJ, England
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Shipwrights Arms Hotel
Ranked #17 of 24 hotels in Ipswich
3.0 of 5 stars 11 Reviews
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Preston, United Kingdom
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12 reviews 12 reviews
Reviews in 9 cities Reviews in 9 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 15 April 2012

We stayed here just one night, last Saturday in March this year. We had been at a 40th party and didnt get in until about 1.00 am making sure we crept in quietly so we didnt disturb anyone. At about 3.30 -4.00 am we heard a racket in the hotel carpark which woke us and looked out the window to... More

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3 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 February 2012
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I stayed at the Shipwrights for 4 weeks and it was very comfortable and homely. It won't win any awards but if you want fantastic service (they ironed my shirts and washed my laundry over the weekend) then providing you can cope with late nights and cheap beer, you won't find better! Good honest value for money!! More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 30 June 2011
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I only stayed one night and chose this hotel due to it's closeness to my work the next day. The staff and owners were very friendly, the room was clean and tidy. They are obviously in the process of updating the decor but my room was a good size with a new shower and furniture. The bar is light and... More

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London, United Kingdom
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3 helpful votes 3 helpful votes
2 of 5 stars Reviewed 26 June 2011

This hotel is pretty average. I didn't get value for money for what I paid. £50 per night midweek and breakfast was extra. At this price range you would expect a better premises, room and facilities. The pros - friendly staff, good location close to town/marina, nice front bar. The cons - overpriced, very little parking, breakfast costs extra, a... More

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4 of 5 stars Reviewed 29 November 2010

I stayed for one night, and chose this hotel for its closeness to the town centre. The room was huge, No8, as was the T.V. a 40'' with perfect sky reception. The staff that I met were all very friendly, and helpful. Breakfast was excellent value. The owner gave me lift to where my meeting was, a good 5 miles... More

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Ulster
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1 of 5 stars Reviewed 8 July 2010
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person found this review helpful

Avoid this "HOTEL" at all costs. Beggars belief how it can even be described as a hotel!!! The level of service was terrible and it certainly was not value for money. Our room was never cleaned. In fact, we had to ask for clean towels (which we only got once) and toilet rolls (which we ended up buying at the... More

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Manchester
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 3 July 2010

A brilliant weekend - more like visiting friends than staying in a hotel. Great nights sleep, great staff, great breakfast! Looking forward to our next visit. More

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London
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Reviews in 14 cities Reviews in 14 cities
12 helpful votes 12 helpful votes
1 of 5 stars Reviewed 18 June 2010
1
person found this review helpful

This is an old coaching in that could be great. The owners are very friendly, nice people. The location is fine. The rooms are large and have some nice fittings such as good quality curtains and furniture. There is off street parking. The downside is that it is not clean. The carpet in my room had not been hoovered. There... More

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Ipswich
1 review
5 of 5 stars Reviewed 27 May 2010

We were here about a week, and it was very well. Nice, tidy and clean en-suite room with good facilities. Close to the town centre (10 minutes walk). The owners are very lovely and helpful, the staff is also very friendly. The food was amasing, we loved the chef's burger and the breakfast was plentiful. We would recommand this place... More

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birmingham
2 reviews
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5 of 5 stars Reviewed 16 October 2009

i was very happy with our stay at the hotel it was very clean and the staff were very friendly More

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55-61 Wherstead Road, IP2 8JJ, England
Price range (per night):* 75 AUD - 116 AUD

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