We have created a list with the best central luxury hotels in Suffolk, UK. Hope you enjoy it. We think it might be the best of its kind around. Tip: Set your dates to see room prices!
A list by Mia Dahl & Kent Berg. Updated January 2024.
Creative. Elegant. Friendly staff. Set in beautiful Suffolk countryside, this grade II 16th-century coaching Inn’s offers rooms with antique furniture and free Wi-Fi. The traditional restaurant and bar provide great food and real ales. As an extra special touch, champagne, flowers or luxury chocolates can be added as a supplement. With a flat-screen TV, free tea and coffee and a hairdryer, each individually styled room also boasts elegant décor. Some rooms have original exposed beams, whilst all have a private bathroom. The Angel Inn, Stoke-by-Nayland provides a range of breakfast options, including full English breakfasts. Served in the dining room or in the courtyard, the seasonal lunch and a dinner menus are made with local produce. The Inn’s charming bar has beamed ceilings, and stocks beers from small regional breweries. It also provides a range of carefully selected fine wines. In the tranquil village of Stoke-by-Nayland, the Angel is set on a ridge overlooking the Stour Valley. The village church’s grand tower appears in many of John Constable’s paintings.Show full description
In my judgement this could be one of the most CREATIVE boutique hotels in Suffolk. It also has amazing staff.
Stylish. This converted and refurbished watermill offers chic, elegant and stylish accommodation in an idyllic 12-acre countryside setting near Newmarket and Cambridge. With its exposed beams and 17th-century water wheel, Tuddenham Mill offers a unique environment with an air of sophisticated comfort and luxury. The modern rooms have Italian-style furniture, over-sized beds with feather duvets and Egyptian cotton sheets. They also include Bose sound systems and flat-screen TVs, whilst bathrooms have walk-in showers, large baths and ESPA toiletries. In the restaurant, award-winning contemporary menus offer fresh food and local produce. Enjoy your breakfast or a light snack on your own terrace by the mill pond.Show full description
Opened November 2022. Situated in Dedham, 34 km from Hedingham Castle, Talbooth House & Spa features accommodation with a garden, free private parking, a terrace and a restaurant. With free WiFi, this 4-star hotel offers room service. Guests can use the spa and wellness centre with a sauna, and hot tub, as well as a bar. At the hotel, the rooms are fitted with a wardrobe, a flat-screen TV, a private bathroom, bed linen and towels. All rooms at Talbooth House & Spa are fitted with a seating area. Freeport Braintree is 36 km from the accommodation, while Chelmsford Train Station is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is London Stansted Airport, 63 km from Talbooth House & Spa.Show full description
Surrounded by beautiful Suffolk countryside, The Bell Hotel, Saxmundham is a coaching inn in the heart of Saxmundham. It has beautifully decorated rooms, free Wi-Fi and delicious food. Decorated in light and airy colours, most rooms have large Georgian windows. Rooms feature flat-screen TVs, hairdryers and tea/coffee-making facilities. There is also a traditional pub that serves a range of local beverages. Saxmundham Train Station is a 5-minute walk away and has a direct route to Ipswich and Lowestoft. The Suffolk coast is a 15-minute drive away and Framlingham Castle is 6 miles from The Bell.Show full description
Very stylish. Very central. Cosy rooms. This 4-star hotel is in Southwold town centre, 200 metres from the beach. It offers free parking, two restaurants, a butler service and free WiFi throughout. The Swan Hotel compliments many of it's original 18th century features. All bedrooms have a Nespresso machine, 40 inch smart TV, a wireless speaker and a mini bar. Some rooms feature Apple TV. All bedrooms in the main building have four poster beds and garden rooms have their own private patios and a view of Southwold Lighthouse. Please note that all garden rooms are separate from the main hotel building, and found at the rear of the property. The Swan Hotel also accommodates two on-site restaurants, The Still Room and The Tap Room, which showcases Adnams’ beers, brewed less than 50 metres away. Our Brewery is a working business located at the rear of the hotel. Southwold high street features a range of local independent shops and the hotel is ideally located for exploring the town and surrounding area. The reception team can book tours of Adnams Brewery and Distillery for residents, as well as other local attractions. Please note group bookings of over 5 rooms will be subject to a special cancellation policy.Show full description
I rate this as the most STYLISH central luxury hotel in Suffolk.
Hip. Nice style. Great views. This stylish old dockland building is at Neptune Marina, on Ipswich's waterfront. The modern redesign includes a collection of art. All rooms at Salthouse have 32-inch TVs and luxury toiletries. There is free parking, free Wi-Fi and a boutique restaurant. Some feature works of art, copper baths, balconies or harbour views. Eaterie is the hotel's restaurant, filled with paintings and sculptures. Modern and Mediterranean meals are served, with 80% of the ingredients from local sources. Guests can dine in the courtyard with a view of the harbour. In 2009, Salthouse Harbour Hotel was included in the "Top 5 Bests Stays for the Year – Mystery Guest Awards" by The Times newspaper.Show full description
This might be the coolest central luxury hotel in Suffolk. It also has outstanding views.
Highly elegant. A 21st century haven of comfort and friendly professionalism within a grade I listed Elizabethan manor house, Hintlesham Hall is to be found nestling in 175 acres of rolling Suffolk countryside. The 16th century building is distinguished by its Georgian additions, most notably the famous facade, and by earlier Stuart interior embellishments. Widely recognised as one of the loveliest in the UK and Ireland's highest rated hotels, the Hall has 32 bedrooms and suites of varying shapes, sizes and styles, enhanced by fine fabrics, works of art and antiques. Free wireless internet access is available throughout the hotel. The accent is on friendly professionalism and the list of available activities is substantial, although the heart of Hintlesham Hall is the opportunity simply to relax and perhaps wander around the grounds or countryside before enjoying chef's latest menus and an extensive wine list. Guests can enjoy a massage or facial in the specially assigned treatment room. Adjacent is the associated championship PGA golf course and clubhouse.Show full description
This might be the most elegant central luxury hotel in Suffolk.
Central. Superb breakfast. Comfortable beds. Situated in Bury Saint Edmunds, 1 km from The Apex, Chantry Hotel features accommodation with a shared lounge, free private parking and a bar. This 4-star hotel offers free WiFi. The property is non-smoking and is set 5.5 km from Ickworth House. At the hotel, all rooms are equipped with a wardrobe. The private bathroom is fitted with a shower, free toiletries and a hairdryer. At Chantry Hotel rooms include a desk and a flat-screen TV. Hedingham Castle is 38 km from the accommodation, while University of Cambridge is 48 km from the property. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 73 km from Chantry Hotel.Show full description
This small hotel has a highly rated breakfast, super comfortable beds and a great location in Bury Saint Edmunds.
Creative. Central. Cosy rooms. The Abbey Hotel has independant access apartments and suites available which each have their own private entrance and private parking. This provides individual accommodation safe from contact from other people. Free Wi-Fi is provided in each room at The Abbey Hotel & Apartments, as well as an en suite bathroom and a king-size bed. A TV and tea/coffee making facilities are also provided. A full English breakfast includes local smoked back bacon and sausages is made cooked to order, with a buffet of lighter options also available. On request this can be served to your room. Laundry facilities are also available. St Edmundsbury Cathedral and the Theatre Royal are both within a 10-minute walk of the hotel. Live music can be enjoyed at the Apex Venue, which is a 5-minute drive away. Many restaurants and shops can be found within the historic town centre.Show full description
Very clean. Great value. Situated in the village of Gillingham, the Swan Motel offers a restaurant, a pub with billiards and darts, free WiFi access and free on-site parking. Nestled just outside the market town of Beccles, the property is 17 minutes' drive from the coast and Beccles Train Station is 4 minutes' drive away. The rooms at the Swan Motel each include a TV. Featuring a shower, the private bathrooms also come with a hairdryer and free toiletries. At Swan Motel there is a garden and a terrace. An array of activities can be enjoyed on site or in the surroundings, including golfing. The newly refurbished bar serves a selection of beers, wines, soft drinks and ciders. Nestled just outside the market town of Beccles, the property is 17 minutes' drive from Lowerstoft and within the same distance from Norwich, Beccles Train Station is 4 minutes' drive away. Norwich International Airport is 21 miles away . Show full description
This small hotel has exceptional cleanliness and great affordability.
Set amid rose gardens, this peaceful hotel has luxurious modern facilities and its architecture dates back to the 17th century. Excellent cuisine is served in the award-winning Squires Restaurant. The hotel is 20 minutes from Cambridge and has easy access to Central London. Bedford Lodge has a first-class health club complete with a 15-metre indoor pool, a hot tub, a sauna and steam rooms. Use of the leisure club is included in the room rate. Bedford Lodge Hotel combines classic charm with modern comforts. Bedrooms are stylish and well-appointed, and the conference rooms are spacious. Adjacent to the hotel is The Spa at Bedford Lodge Hotel which offers a serene environment in which to relax and unwind. Facilities include a heat and hydrotherapy pool, roof top hot tub, sauna, steam room and experiential showers. There are also 10 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a mud Rasul and manicure/pedicure room. Please note access to The Spa is an additional charge and must be booked separately by guests. We recommend booking in advance as The Spa can get very busy. **Please note access to The Spa is an additional charge and must be booked separately by guests. We recommend booking in advance as The Spa can get very busy** Our Award winning facilities include a heat and hydrotherapy pool, roof top hot tub, sauna, steam room and experiential showers. There are also 10 treatment rooms, including a couples suite, a mud Rasul and manicure/pedicure room.Show full description
Creative. In the Suffolk countryside, between Bury St. Edmunds and Sudbury, this beautiful 15th-century building offers 4-star accommodation and a restaurant with 2 AA Rosettes for its fine food. Lavenham is one of the best-preserved Tudor villages in Britain, and The Swan Hotel & Spa is perhaps one of England's finest historic hotels. The building has been carefully restored and beautifully renovated, with ancient oak beams, large open fireplaces and a minstrel gallery. Decorated in warm, relaxing colours, the en suite rooms combine period features with modern facilities. Each includes a flat-screen plasma TV and facilities for making tea and coffee. The on site Weavers' House Spa has 6 treatment rooms, 2 relaxation suites, a sauna, steam room, spa boutique and an outdoor vitality pool and terrace. The Swan Hotel & Spa serves modern British cuisine in its Gallery Restaurant, made using fresh, locally sourced ingredients. Prior reservation is recommended. Guests can also dine in the informal Brasserie and historic Old Bar. Al fresco dining is possible in the garden, as well as fine dining in the elegant Gallery Restaurant.Show full description
Friendly staff. The Randolph Hotel is situated in Reydon near Southwold, 41 km from Norwich and 47 km from Ipswich. Guests can enjoy the on-site bar. Every room has a flat-screen TV. You will find a kettle in the room. Every room comes with a private bathroom. The Randolph Hotel features free WiFi . All rooms are accessible via stairs only. Great Yarmouth is 30 km from The Randolph Hotel, while Aldeburgh is 21 km away. The nearest airport is Norwich International Airport, 46 km from The Randolph Hotel.Show full description
Super central. Stylish. Great location. Built in 1452, the award-winning Angel Hotel is on one of the prettiest squares in the country, opposite the Abbey Gardens. Angel Hotel offers traditional Georgian elegance and charm, mixed with modern design. In the lounge, choose from Italian cappuccinos or fine English teas. With its log fire, it is a popular meeting place for local people. The newly refurbished Eaterie, Bar and Lounge are open all day for breakfast, lunch, afternoon tea and dinner or just drinks. A reservation for afternoon tea/dinner is essential prior to arrival. Drinks work on a first come first served basis. The hotel has been visited by kings, queens, actors and writers. One such guest was Charles Dickens, who mentioned the Angel Hotel in The Pickwick Papers.Show full description
Based on my research this is the most CENTRAL central luxury hotel in Suffolk. It also has A CENTRAL LOCATION.
Great restaurant. Great location. With panoramic views of the Suffolk Coast, The Brudenell is just metres from Aldeburgh Beach. The elegant hotel features an award-winning restaurant and seafront terrace. The 4-star bedrooms each have a flat-screen TV, free Wi-Fi access, and a modern bathroom with luxurious toiletries. All rooms are stylishly decorated, and some have wonderful sea views. The 2 AA-Rosette restaurant serves freshly caught seafood and quality local produce. Guests can also dine on the terrace, or enjoy fine wines and fresh coffee in the bright and airy lounge bar. Surrounded by beautiful countryside, Brudenell Hotel is a 10-minute walk from the scenic River Alde. There is free on-site parking, and Aldeburgh Golf Club is just a 5-minute drive away.Show full description
Trendy. Elegant. Comfortable beds. Milsoms Kesgrave Hall is a charming boutique hotel set in beautiful grounds in the Suffolk countryside, just outside Ipswich. This beautiful property has a restaurant, large terrace and elegant rooms. The spacious, modern rooms at Milsoms Kesgrave Hall have smart, stylish décor. There is free Wi-Fi, a free minibar stocked with soft drinks, a TV and a coffee maker. Open all day, the brasserie has an open-plan, theatre kitchen, where you can see chefs preparing British cuisine with seasonal Suffolk produce. The Suffolk Heritage Coastline and nature reserves can be reached in approximately 30 minutes by car. Ipswich can be reached in 20 minutes by car, while Felixstowe is 11 miles away. The relaxing spa is tucked away within the woodland grounds and use of the facilities can be added to your stay. With 5 double treatment rooms, huge hot tub with covered terrace, log fire and a large sauna. Individual treatments and spa packages are also available.Show full description
Great views. Great restaurant. On the outskirts of Bury St Edmunds, All Saints Hotel has 2 rosettes and features a spa and golf course. With scenic woodland views, there is also free parking. The spacious rooms have en-suite bathrooms, tea/coffee making facilities and a work desk. Some rooms have golf course views, and all have a TV. WiFi is accessible in each room. The 18-hole golf course features a beautiful lake and mature woodland, and is suitable for all levels. The modern spa has a swimming pool, gym, sauna and hot tub, and a range of beauty treatments are also available. Bury St Edmunds town centre is just 10 minutes’ drive from All Saints Hotel, and Bury St Edmunds Railway Station can be reached in just 5 minutes. The Theatre Royal is 3 miles away, and Thetford Forest is within 30 minutes’ drive.Show full description
Great breakfast. Very clean. Located just 1 mile from Thetford Forest Park, the Bridge Hotel Brandon offers bed and breakfast accommodation, free WiFi and rowing boats for hire. This cycle-friendly property benefits from stunning riverside views. All the en suite rooms at the Bridge Hotel Brandon feature a 32-inch flat-screen TV with satellite channels and tea/coffee making facilities. A hairdryer and free toiletries are included. A hearty full English breakfast is served every morning in the riverside conservatory dining room. Guests staying in the Brewery House Annexe can take breakfast in the main hotel which is just a two minute walk across the bridge. Guests can relax in the garden, and hire a boat in the summer season. A bike shed with lockable bike storage is available. Brandon Rail Station is only 5 minutes’ stroll away. Both Norwich and Cambridge are within a 50-minute drive.Show full description
Cool. Great restaurant. Cosy rooms. Popular among business travellers. Situated in Brome near Diss on the Norfolk-Suffolk border, The Oaksmere sits within 17 acres of scenic grounds and offers free on-site parking. Each room features a Hypnos bed, Nespresso coffee machine and a large Sky HD TV. Luxury Elemis toiletries and towels are provided with the en suite bathrooms. The Oaksmere restaurant serves a variety of freshly prepared meals made from seasonal ingredients. Diners can also enjoy their food on the property’s impressive terrace and have pre-drinks overlooking the extensive grounds. The city of Norwich and the Norfolk Broads can both be reached in less than an hour’s drive and offer a wealth of activities.Show full description
Very clean. Good breakfast. Grove House Hotel is a small, friendly and family-run, situated on the outskirts of the beautiful market town of Woodbridge, Suffolk. Grove House has en suite bedrooms, a bar and restaurant, and plenty of free parking. The hotel is located within easy reach of Woodbridge and all of the Heritage Coast.Show full description
We try to keep this list as up-to-date as possible. We last updated it in January 2024. Help us make this page better, for example by letting us know of a central luxury hotel that should be on the list. Click here to get in touch. Thanks!
Check out these other cool hotel lists for Suffolk: