Ipswich is a fascinating combination of an ancient port, a busy commercial centre and an attractive and historical town. If you are planning to visit and stay there for a few days then take a look at the Ipswich hotels.

Ipswich, an English county town is known for its quaint beauty. Located in eastern England by the Orwell river it is often the perfect getaway from the daily humdrum of a busy city life, aka London, which is only 2 hours away with Cambridge less than an hour’s journey by bus. In fact, it is very rapidly developing the reputation of being the perfect place to relax and rejuvenate steeped in the old English charm, that is otherwise so quickly disappearing from within city life. Residences, eateries, and hotels in Ipswich are a fast developing business here. And the good part is that at least up till now they have not compromised with the quaint quotient of Ipswich.

If you are a traveler looking for options to put up lodge in Ipswich then you have quite a few choices now. The Grand Marriot has opened up its branch in this town and as the name suggests, quality and service will not be an issue in this hotel. Kesgrave Hall, with a ‘just turn up and stay’ motto (perfect for those times when you do not have an advance booking), Belstread brook Hotel and Hintesham Hall Hotel are amongst the few that give you a feel of the old English county stay, without requiring any compromise on modern facilities.

If you are travelling with pets then please do a pre check as to the facility. Most hotels will allow guide dogs though. Ipswich Hotels with their combination of comfort and old English charm also make for beautiful wedding venues. At least a good percent of these hotels come with their own wedding halls to plan out your dream wedding. There are also bed and breakfast options and a few camping sites as well in an around the town, for the more adventurous lot.

Once you have lodged in, refresh and take a jaunt through the town center, check out its small cafes, eateries and quaint inns. Take in the quaintness, the county sights and sounds, have a picnic or just breathe in the fresh air, enjoy the greenery and build memories enough to last you through till your next stopover from the hara-kiri of city life.

Donnel Davis is an avid traveler and a hotel reviewer. In this write-up he gives the readers a quick look into the quaint town of Ipswich and also mentions some of the noteworthy Ipswich hotels.