🇬🇧 Ipswich, United Kingdom
Travelodge
📍 2-6 Russell Road, Ipswich, IP1 2BE
Il tuo soggiorno — Travelodge
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La proprietà — Travelodge
A reliable, no-frills budget hotel on the edge of the town centre. The lobby smells faintly of air freshener and polished laminate, with a small seating area and a self-check-in kiosk. It’s clean, functional, and aimed squarely at travellers who just need a bed for the night – lorry drivers, sports fans at Portman Road, or bargain-hunting tourists. You get a prepacked breakfast bag and a microwave for reheating, but don’t expect character or charm.
Cronache di Ipswich
Ipswich grew from a Saxon port on the River Orwell, its medieval prosperity fuelled by wool and cloth exports. The medieval streets – still traceable in the Buttermarket and St Peter’s Street – gave way to Georgian brick terraces and Victorian civic buildings like the Town Hall (1868). The Anglo-Saxon ship burial at Sutton Hoo lies just up the river, a reminder of the region’s ancient power. Today, Ipswich is a regional commercial and university hub, with a growing food scene and a frustrating but improving riverside regeneration. Its identity is workmanlike and Suffolk-proud, not glossy or touristy.
Il momento migliore per visitare
Guida completa di Ipswich →I migliori mesi
May and June for long, mild evenings and manageable visitor numbers. September is also good, with warm weather but quieter streets after the summer-school-holiday rush.
Peak / Festival Surge
July and August are the busiest, driven by UK school holidays and events like the Ipswich Music Day (July) and the Suffolk Show (May/June). Hotel prices at Travelodge can double from off-peak rates; book early or accept the premium.
Stagione di spalla
March-April and October-November offer the biggest discounts – often 30-40% off peak rates. Weather is cooler (5-14°C) but generally dry, and the town feels calmer.
Meteo e imballaggio
Ipswich has a mild maritime climate, but summer days can turn showery in minutes – a light waterproof is essential. Pack layers: a T-shirt for sunny afternoons, a fleece for cooler evenings, and a rain jacket just in case.
Briefing della città — Ipswich
- The Ipswich Corn Exchange on King Street has reopened after a major refurbishment; check for theatre and concert listings.
- The town’s new 'Bicycle Trail' now links Christchurch Park to the Orwell riverside path – free cycle hire available at the station.
- Roadworks on the A14 at Copdock are scheduled through July 2026, causing delays on the southern approach – allow extra time if driving.
Your Perfect Room
✨ AI-generated · Jul 2026Before you check in to Travelodge, here's what to know about choosing the right room.
Best rooms to request
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, at the rear of the building (away from Russell Road). These upper floors minimise street-level noise and avoid footfall from the lobby and lift.
Rooms to avoid
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Russell Road, as traffic noise starts early. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft or near the main entrance, where doors slam and guests pass through at all hours.
Best views
Rooms at the back overlook the car park or neighbouring rooftops—nothing scenic, but quieter. Front-facing rooms give a view of Russell Road and the town centre but come with traffic rumble.
Quietest floors
Floors 3 and 4 are the quietest—above street hubbub and away from the reception and breakfast area on the ground floor.
🔊 Noise notes
Russell Road is a main route into Ipswich town centre, so expect traffic from about 7am. The hotel itself has a bar and breakfast area on the ground floor, which generates chatter and clatter until late evening. Rear rooms are much calmer.
Insider tips
If you're driving, the hotel's own pay-and-display car park fills up by early evening — there's a public car park on St Peter's Street, a 5-minute walk away. Check in online to skip queues, and ask at reception for a quiet room allocation if you haven't pre-requested one.
- Call the hotel directly 24–48 hours before arrival and ask for a specific room type
- Add a note in your booking comments field
- Ask at check-in — front desk staff can often accommodate if a room is available
strutture alberghiere — Travelodge
Free unlimited standard-speed WiFi for all guests; no login credentials required, just accept terms. Premium upgrade available for £5/day (faster streaming)
Lift serves all 4 floors; no stairs-only sections
Complimentary digital newspaper access via PressReader; no physical papers
Check-in from 15:00; early bag-drop available from 12:00 at no extra cost; late check-out until 12:00 for £10, after 12:00 charged at half-day rate
Free secure baggage storage available at reception for day of arrival/departure only
Step-free access via ramped entrance; lift to all floors; wide doors on ground floor, but some upper-floor corridors are narrow (less than 90cm); no hearing loop or braille signage
No on-site parking; nearest public car park is Greyfriars (10 min walk, £8.50 for 24h); no EV charging
Tasse, imposte e depositi
City / tourist tax: None
Deposit & card hold: Full prepayment required at booking; £100 incidental hold placed on card at check-in
Faith & Dietary vicino
- Church: Bethel Church (909 m · ~11 min walk)
- Church: St Mary at Stoke (931 m · ~12 min walk)
- Church: chapel (1.1 km · ~13 min walk)
- Church: St Nicholas (1.1 km · ~14 min walk)
Stile di vita e ricreazione locale
The Buttermarket — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
Gippeswyk Park — 610 m · ~8 min walk
Ipswich Maritime Trust Window Museum — 1.3 km · ~16 min walk
Red Rose Chain — 360 m · ~5 min walk
Polly's Park — 1.1 km · ~14 min walk
5 minuti di radio essenziali
Nearest — 917 m · ~11 min walk
Vision Pharmacy — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
East of England Co-op — 281 m · ~4 min walk
Ipswich — 233 m · ~3 min walk
Moneta e moneta
Get a travel card →Pound sterling, GBP
Use fee-free ATMs; avoid airport and post office bureaux which give poor rates. High-street banks and building societies offer fair rates.
Contactless cards and mobile pay (Apple/Google Pay) are accepted almost everywhere including taxis and market stalls.
Round up the bill in cafes and pubs; leave 10% in sit-down restaurants if service not included. Taxi drivers expect small change or to round up. No need to tip hotel cleaners.
Mangiare, fare shopping e viaggiare su un budget
Cheap car hire →Filter coffee from a chain or independent cafe costs about £2.50-3.00.
A sandwich or jacket potato from a bakery or cafe costs £5-7.
A main course in a pub or casual restaurant is around £12-16.
Cornhill and the Buttermarket area have stalls and pop-ups; also check the Ipswich Waterfront for food trucks on sunny days.
Lidl, Aldi, Iceland and Tesco are common budget supermarkets.
Primark on Westgate Street, charity shops on Upper Orwell Street, and the Buttermarket shopping centre for budget high-street brands.
Single bus fare within town is about £2; cheapest is walking or cycling. From Stansted airport, take the National Express coach to Ipswich (around £12-15 one-way).
Get a Tesco Clubcard or Lidl Plus app for grocery discounts; eat at lunchtime meal deals (sandwich+drink+snack for £3.50-4.00); use the Ipswich BID loyalty card for small discounts at local shops.
Buono da sapere — Ipswich
Type G · 230V
safe
$1 ≈ £0.75 · GBP
Emergency Contacts
IpswichFor non-emergency police, dial 101. For health advice not urgent, call NHS 111. From a mobile, 999 works; from a landline, dial 999. Deaf or speech-impaired users can text 999 after registering with emergencySMS.
💡 Save these numbers in your phone. In life-threatening emergencies, call immediately.
Where to Eat
Book a table →💡 Booking tip: For popular restaurants in Ipswich, book at least a week ahead — especially for weekend evenings and during festival season.
Your arrival at Travelodge
🕒 Check-in is from . Arriving earlier? Most hotels store luggage free — just ask at reception.
🧭 First things nearby: cash · Nearest — 917 m · ~11 min walk — pharmacy · Vision Pharmacy — 1.4 km · ~18 min walk
🚐 Pre-book an airport transfer →Girare intorno
Find train tickets →London Liverpool Street → Ipswich Station
💡 Buy an advance ticket online for the best price; on the day it's £40+ one-way.
Stansted Airport → Ipswich Tower Ramparts (10 min walk to hotel)
💡 Coach is cheaper but slower. Bring a book and sit on the left side for views of the Suffolk countryside near Needham Market.
Stansted Airport → Ipswich Tower Ramparts
💡 Buses from Stansted drop you a 5-min walk from the B&B Hotel; no tube needed.
Ipswich Station → B&B Hotel Ipswich (Stop H, Felixstowe Road)
💡 Route 66 runs direct; buy a single via the app to avoid carrying change.
Ipswich Station (adjacent to hotel) → Town centre / Waterfront
💡 Get a day rider ticket (£4.50) if you plan more than two journeys. Bus route 3 runs directly past the hotel to the waterfront.
Stansted Airport → Ipswich Station (3 min walk to The Station Hotel)
💡 Buy a single ticket via the Greater Anglia app for the best price. Train is often quicker than driving at peak hours.
Stansted Airport → B&B Hotel Ipswich (Cranbrook Road)
💡 Pre-book with Harbour Cars for a fixed £60 fare; metered at airport ranks can hit £80.
Stansted Airport → The Station Hotel, Ipswich
💡 Book a fixed-price airport transfer in advance to avoid surge pricing. Ask for a driver who knows the Burrell Road shortcut to shave off 10 minutes in traffic.
Informazioni su Ipswich
Wikipedia ↗
Ipswich ( ) is a port town and borough in Suffolk, England, located on the Orwell river. It is the county town, and largest in Suffolk, followed by Lowestoft and Bury St Edmunds, and the third-largest population centre in East Anglia, after Peterborough and Norwich. It is 65 miles (105 km) northeast...
Domande frequenti
What are the best rooms at Travelodge?
Request a room on the third or fourth floor, at the rear of the building (away from Russell Road). These upper floors minimise street-level noise and avoid footfall from the lobby and lift.
Which rooms should I avoid at Travelodge?
Avoid ground-floor rooms, especially those facing Russell Road, as traffic noise starts early. Also skip rooms directly next to the lift shaft or near the main entrance, where doors slam and guests pass through at all hours.
Is Travelodge noisy?
Russell Road is a main route into Ipswich town centre, so expect traffic from about 7am. The hotel itself has a bar and breakfast area on the ground floor, which generates chatter and clatter until late evening. Rear rooms are much calmer.
Which rooms have the best views at Travelodge?
Rooms at the back overlook the car park or neighbouring rooftops—nothing scenic, but quieter. Front-facing rooms give a view of Russell Road and the town centre but come with traffic rumble.
What are insider tips for staying at Travelodge?
If you're driving, the hotel's own pay-and-display car park fills up by early evening — there's a public car park on St Peter's Street, a 5-minute walk away. Check in online to skip queues, and ask at reception for a quiet room allocation if you haven't pre-requested one.
What time is check-in at Travelodge?
Check-in at Travelodge is from null. Check-out is by null.
Does Travelodge have Wi-Fi?
Free unlimited standard-speed WiFi for all guests; no login credentials required, just accept terms. Premium upgrade available for £5/day (faster streaming)
Is there a city or tourist tax at Travelodge?
None
Where can I eat cheaply near Travelodge?
A sandwich or jacket potato from a bakery or cafe costs £5-7.
What is the cheapest way to get around from Travelodge?
Single bus fare within town is about £2; cheapest is walking or cycling. From Stansted airport, take the National Express coach to Ipswich (around £12-15 one-way).
When is the best time to visit Ipswich?
May and June for long, mild evenings and manageable visitor numbers. September is also good, with warm weather but quieter streets after the summer-school-holiday rush.
Principali attrazioni a Ipswich
💡 Check the noticeboard for free lunchtime recitals on Thursdays – usually organ or choir.
💡 Pop into the gift shop inside — they don't mind you looking at the original ceiling beams and fireplace. No public access beyond the ground floor.
💡 Check for weekday lunchtime organ recitals in summer — free and usually around 1pm. The tower is not open to the public.
💡 The museum is small – allow 45 minutes, then pop across the road to the Ancient House timbered building.
💡 Start at the Salthouse Harbour end and walk to the lock gates – you’ll see boats and the occasional seal.
💡 Walk to the end of the boardwalk for quiet bench seating with views of the marina and the cranes — good for a packed lunch.
💡 The tearoom in the stable block serves decent cake and is cheaper than chains on the high street.
💡 The upper gallery has a small collection of taxidermy animals in cases — slightly dated but fascinating for kids. No café but there's a bench in the entrance hall.