Best Western Claydon Hotel

Hotels
Best Western
8.4 (845 reviews)
16-18 Ipswich Road, Claydon , Ipswich , gb

Free
Children allowed

Facilities

Offsite parking discounted rates available
Electric bicycle charging station
Parking
Non-smoking rooms
Air conditioning
Restaurant
Room service
Luggage storage
Express check-in/check-out
Safety deposit box
See all facilities

Review Highlights

Pros:
Friendly staff
Good location
Value for money
Clean room
Cons:
Cleanliness issues
Location noise during stay

Categories

Cleanliness
7.4
There were reports of dirty floors and hairs on the bed in one review, indicating cleanliness issues.
Service
8.9
Multiple reviews highlighted friendly and helpful staff who went the extra mile for guests.
Location
8.4
The hotel's location was noted as good for access to main roads and nearby amenities.
Room Quality
7.9
General feedback was positive about room quality, though some experienced issues with temperature.
Amenities
8.4
Amenities were described positively in terms of facilities available for a B&B.
Value for Money
8.9
Guests expressed satisfaction with the pricing and great value for the services received.
Food and Beverage
8.9
Reviews appreciated the quality and variety of food offered at the hotel.
Overall Experience
8.4
Guests reported a generally enjoyable stay with various positive experiences.
* This sentiment is summarized by AI based on user reviews.
Updated at: 2026-01-07 00:11

Property Description

Luxurious Accommodations
Indulge in our well-appointed rooms with free Wi-Fi, en suite bathrooms, and picturesque views of the village or our expansive gardens. Family-friendly amenities like cots and highchairs are also available for your convenience.

Gastronomic Delights
Savor the flavors of our a la carte menu showcasing fresh local ingredients. Pair your meal with a selection of fine wines and liquors for a truly exquisite dining experience.

Convenient Location
Located just off the A14 and a short drive from Ipswich town centre, our hotel offers the perfect blend of tranquility and accessibility.

Experience comfort, culinary excellence, and convenience at our charming hotel. Book your stay now!

Important information:

When booking for more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

The hotel reserves the right to charge the credit or debit card used to guarantee the reservation for any malicious damage or damage caused by bad behavior or damage caused by any other means to the hotel or hotel property.

The property may pre-authorize your card with the full reservation amount plus GBP 50.

Photos provided are exemplary of rooms and actual rooms may differ.

The Restaurant is closed for dinner service on Sundays.

Check-in and check-out hours:
Check-out: 11:00 AM
Airport code: STN

Property Policies

  • Groups

    When booking more than 4 rooms, different policies and additional supplements may apply.

  • Parking

    Free private parking is possible on site (reservation is not needed).

  • Internet

    WiFi is available in all areas and is free of charge.

  • Pets

    Pets are not allowed.

  • Children and extra bed policy

    Children of any age are allowed.
    Children up to and including 2 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available cot.
    Children up to and including 15 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an existing bed.
    Children up to and including 16 years old stay for £15 per person per night when using an available extra bed.
    Any type of extra bed or child's cot/crib is upon request and needs to be confirmed by management.
    Supplements are not calculated automatically in the total costs and will have to be paid for separately during your stay.

Location

Guest Reviews

8.4
Based on 845 reviews
Cleanliness: 7.4
Service: 8.9
Location: 8.4
Room Quality: 7.9
Amenities: 8.4
Value for Money: 8.9
Food and Beverage: 8.9
Overall Experience: 8.4
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Grace family_with_children gb
10
2026-05-14 via Nuitee
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Elaine couple gb
7
Great location and very friendly efficient staff
Pros:

Staff were brilliant, friendly and efficient and very accommodating.
Location was great and the outdoor area was nice to sit out in

Cons:

We paid more than our fellow travellers, we had all booked separately and our room was the worst (small) and the most expensive
Several of the partys room smelt of damp

2026-05-11 via Nuitee
D
David couple gb
8
2026-05-10 via Nuitee
P
Paul couple gb
9
Staff all very accommodating and great value for money.
Pros:

Clean, good value and very comfortable. Staff brilliant, particularly the night porter, lovely guy

Cons:

I have no complaints about this property

2026-05-10 via Nuitee
P
Phillip solo_traveller gb
9
Just a shame they weren’t doing food in restaurant when I was there but pub over road doing food so not end of world
Pros:

Very welcoming and couldn’t do enough for you

2026-05-06 via Nuitee
P
Paula couple gb
9
Great location a stones throw from Ipswich
Pros:

The location was perfect for our requirements, visiting family & attending a party. It's in the centre of Claydon village with a pub & local store opposite. Very easy to find straight off junction 52 of the A14. Our bed & room was very comfortable, the breakfast was lovely & the staff were helpful

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
L
Louise solo_traveller au
9
Great overnight stay
Pros:

It was very clean and the room had been updated. Everything worked. The staff were lovely, nothing was too much trouble. The breakfast was very large and freshly cooked. Lovely location.

Cons:

Nothing

2026-05-05 via Nuitee
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Wayne couple gb
1
Absolutely awful
Pros:

Nice area

Cons:

To noisy
Paper thin walls
Woken by reception call at 02:25
Noisy neighbours
Heating broke
Bad sleep

2026-05-04 via Nuitee
S
Skinner family_with_children gb
1
Not a very comfortable stay
Pros:

In nice safe location good parking.

Cons:

Bathroom had underfloor heating and it was so hot in the bathroom and the heat went into the bedroom with the small window fully open it was so hot and the Air con did not work. We were awake most of the night because it was so hot so a very uncomfortable night

2026-05-03 via Nuitee
T
Tommaso solo_traveller it
10
2026-04-30 via Nuitee
P
Paul solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-25 via Nuitee
J
Janice couple gb
10
Excellent stopover stay for 2 nights and nothing was too much trouble for staff. was too much trouble.
Pros:

Very calm atmosphere and not too big. Spotlessly clean

2026-04-18 via Nuitee
S
Steven solo_traveller gb
7
2026-04-18 via Nuitee
L
Lee solo_traveller gb
9
Pros:

Great service, good location, nice and quiet, very clean, good parking

2026-04-13 via Nuitee
K
kafen couple gb
5
Paid for a nice room and got a spacious nice room
Pros:

No breakfast

Cons:

Nothing

2026-04-05 via Nuitee
C
Court solo_traveller gb
9
2026-04-02 via Nuitee
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Nuzhad couple gb
9
2026-03-29 via Nuitee
S
Silviu couple gb
10
Pros:

Been there few times, rooms are clean, the walls got fresh dark blue paint, i love it. Can t complain. Decent hotel.

Cons:

N / A

2026-03-29 via Nuitee
J
Julia solo_traveller gb
10
A brilliant relaxed time.
Pros:

Everything I wanted from a hotel stay.

2026-03-08 via Nuitee
R
RICHARD solo_traveller gb
7
2026-03-06 via Nuitee